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Hi Middletown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Middletown's school zone cameras could surprise drivers this week
  • How Middletown rallied after a local woman's devastating car crash
  • How Middletown's viral traffic turkey finally found a safer home

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• As students return to school, so do school zone speed cameras (turnto10.com) — If you drive in Middletown, be ready: school zone speed cameras that issued over 6,500 violations by mid-March are switching back on as students return. The automated system, used statewide within a quarter mile of schools, is meant to slow drivers and could hit your wallet if you're not watching your speed.
   

• Community coming together to help self-employed Middletown woman seriously injured in crash (fallriverreporter.com) — A self-employed Middletown hairstylist and Pilates instructor is recovering from serious injuries after a head-on crash in New Hampshire, and neighbors have already donated over $20,000 to support her long recovery. Detailed injuries to her and her mother underscore how long she may be out of work, but she's staying positive. Locals are rallying with financial help, prayers, and encouragement.
   

• 'Gravy' the traffic-loving Rhode Island turkey, finds permanent home (boston25news.com) — Middletown residents may recognize "Gravy," the turkey once famous for blocking Rhode Island traffic, who is now safely off the roads for good. After being hit by a car and repeatedly returning to busy streets, Gravy has been moved permanently to the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island in North Kingstown, where he'll join their educational programs for visitors.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • RHS Freshman Welcome Event
    Rogers High School RHS Commons, Auditorium
    4:00 pm
  • Chalk the Walk and Meet the Principal
    Pocasset School 242 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878, USA
    5:30 pm
  • Alyssa Maxwell – Murder at Rosecliff →
    Charter Books, 8 Broadway, Newport
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Staff Orientation
    Little Compton SD Little Compton, RI 02837

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Newport

  • Tickets still available for Bike Newport's 10-Spot Ride this Saturday (whatsupnewp.com)
  • BlueTIDE 2026 Showcase Alley Companies Announced For Newport Event (oceannews.com)
  • Boston Considers Noise Cameras to Fine Loud Cars, Following Successful Newport Program (wror.com)

Jamestown

  • Tracking mosquito-borne disease across Rhode Island: Q&A with Azaliah Lopes (uri.edu)

Warwick

  • Warwick Man Arrested On Meth And Coke Charges: Cops (patch.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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