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Good day Middletown! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your favorite Middletown hangouts soon become a hotel or condos?
  • How will this new leader shape services for Middletown families?
  • Could an unclaimed $50,000 Powerball ticket in Middletown be yours?

Also on today's calendar: Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 37 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Middletown businesses hit the market for $4.2M (wpri.com) — Two well-known Aquidneck Avenue spots, Rejects Beer Co. and Diego’s Cantina, are up for sale together in Middletown for $4.2 million, and a new owner could change their future. The turnkey restaurant and brewery spaces overlook Easton Pond and come with significant commercial acreage, which the listing touts as having strong potential for hotel or mixed-use development.
   

2. Newport Partnership for Families names new executive director - What's Up Newp (whatsupnewp.com) — A regional nonprofit partnership that supports families in Newport and Middletown has named Lindsay Cutler as its new executive director, bringing experience in statewide homelessness and housing work. The group coordinates local nonprofits, schools, and municipalities and has already secured millions in grants for programs including early learning, basic needs, and workforce development that benefit Middletown residents.
   

3. Powerball jackpot climbs to $930 million; $50,000 winning ticket sold in Middletown remains unclaimed (whatsupnewp.com) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket bought at Joe’s Kwik Marts on West Main Road in Middletown is still unclaimed, even as the jackpot soars to $930 million. Another Middletown resident recently won nearly $175,000 on a Rhode Island Lottery eInstant game and plans to put the money toward his son’s URI tuition.
   

4. Discover Newport announces six new board members as Gray takes helm (whatsupnewp.com) — Middletown is one of nine coastal communities represented on Discover Newport’s expanded board, which just added six new members and a new chair. Local tourism leader Matthew Gray aims to boost off‑season visitation while protecting residents’ quality of life, as the organization develops a new strategic plan affecting Middletown’s hotels and visitor economy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy to see Gravy enjoying himself mid-intersection (Green End and Valley) just now around 2:30.
    He makes me smile and sometimes he makes me late. No matter. Peace, Gravy! (Nextdoor Sachuest-Third Beach)
  • Does anyone know who would trap an injured stray cat in the Tiverton area.
    Asking for a friend who has seen this cat around the fogland area and is very frightened will run away. Obviously hurt and lost (Nextdoor Kesson Farm)
  • Imperiall posted a job opening for Cleaning Specialist in Middletown. Apply here.
  • J Crew posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

Ok Middletown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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