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Rescued: Middletown fire and rescue crews responded to a fire at Duffy Terrace in Portsmouth Tuesday, and tended to a man who'd gone into the burning building to save his pet Rottweiler. He went to the hospital with cardiac symptoms.

They're Still Making Waves: Rhode Island legends Roomful of Blues perform at the Atlantic Beach Club Thursday night to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Tix are $40 in advance, $45 at the door.

Save Some Cash: Are you a teacher getting your classroom geared up for the new school year? Ocean State Job Lot is offering a discount to teachers.

Trash Pickup Delayed: Monday, Aug. 12, is the observance of Victory Day in Rhode Island — and that means that Middletown's trash and recycling schedule is delayed one day.

Gray Skies: The sunny and dry weather may be at and end on Thursday — there's a 50 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms. More chance of rain Friday, clearing Saturday. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.