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Morning Middletown! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Middletown properties just changed hands and for how much.
  • Middletown High student earns prestigious National Merit semifinalist honor
  • Which Middletown teams are in action around Rhode Island today?

Also on today's calendar: Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning shower; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middletown home sold for $6.2M tops latest Newport County sales (newportri.com) — Middletown's real estate market just saw a standout sale, with 592 Tuckerman Avenue closing at $6.245 million and another local home on South Drive selling for $924,900. The roundup also details recent property transactions across Newport County, offering a snapshot of prices in nearby Jamestown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Little Compton.
   

• See the 54 RI students named National Merit semifinalists − and their schools (providencejournal.com) — Middletown High School's James Corr has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, putting a local student among just 54 honorees statewide. The program recognizes top PSAT scorers who now compete for scholarships, with most semifinalists expected to advance to finalist status and many ultimately earning awards that can help pay for college next year.
   

• The results are in! Here's who won Wednesday's high school games in RI (newportri.com) — Middletown High athletes had a tough day Wednesday, with girls tennis falling 6-0 to Lincoln School, but several Island neighbors like Rogers and Portsmouth posted strong results. Looking ahead, Middletown teams are busy today, with boys soccer at Providence Country Day, girls soccer hosting Scituate at Gaudet, and girls tennis traveling to Lincoln, giving local fans multiple chances to cheer.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Newport

  • Kennedy wedding, Newport police take on fire and more weekend fun (newportri.com)
  • Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week Greg Hill Show Live Broadcast (audacy.com)
  • FabNewport opens a free year-round school for 14 students (whatsupnewp.com)

Jamestown

  • Petition · Repair and Replace the Deteriorating Tennis Courts at North Kingstown High School (change.org)
  • Real Estate in RI: $1.8+ Million Sale of Providence East Side Home with DeRentis, RPL for Sellers (rinewstoday.com)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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