As part of the crew aboard the 48-foot sailboat, 16-year-old Dirk Johnson Jr. is the youngest sailor taking part in the 2011 Transatlantic Race this year.
The "Strike Out Cancer Night" had 725 in attendance, including Bill Murray, currently in town for the filming of Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom" in Middletown.
Follow the teams as they set off to make their journey across the Atlantic.
The results are in from the fifth annual Norman Bird Sanctuary 5K Road Race held Saturday, June 18, with two Middletown residents in the top two spots.
Share your own photos and check out highlights from Saturday's historic Boston Bruins street celebration.
The celebration will begin at 11 a.m.
The ceremony is tonight at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
In a complete reversal of the last meeting between the two, Portsmouth essentially shut down the high-powered Islanders 7-1.
The National Guard held the Northeast Regional Strongman Contest over Memorial Day Weekend at Middletown High School.
The New York Yacht Club submitted the following information about its Annual Regatta, which is scheduled for this weekend in Newport.
The results are in from the Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run Finals at Fenway Park, with one Middletown youth bringing home a Second Place trophy after beating out top New England competitors.
After two regular season games decided by one run each meeting, Middletown dominated Portsmouth Monday night at Rhode Island College with a final score that was far from close.
The MHS Girls Softball Team defeated a tough Prout team at home Friday and advance to the next round of play in the semi-finals for the state championship title.
The fourth annual Sakonnet River Surfski Race kicks off this Saturday in Portsmouth and lands in Middletown at Third Beach.
Following an extra inning battle, the Islanders were eliminated from the Final Four and ended their impressive 2011 season.
The Islanders entered the first round of the playoffs and saw Grace Eng pitch another gem, as they took it to a scrappy Burrillville team, defeating them 3-0 and advancing to the next round.
The MHS Boys Baseball Team must win Thursday night or see their season come to an end.
A behind-the-scenes look at the intensity of Sunday's 2011 New England High School Strongman Competition that brought out the strength and stamina from area competitors in Middletown.
Despite a delay due to erratic and dangerous local weather, the Avengers from EG ended the Islanders' upset run with a dominating 15-4 win at home, advancing them to the State Title game against Prout.
More than 1,000 people attended the annual Newport Rotary Club's charity polo match on Saturday.
The 2011 New England Strongman Competition, sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard on Sunday, ended with two locals taking 1st Place prizes for best demonstration of strength and stamina in their categories.
Bishop Hendricken got some playoff revenge, handing the Islanders an 8-1 loss at home on Saturday.
The Middletown Girls Lacrosse Team played against Portsmouth High for their opening round playoff game Friday night and saw their 2011 season end with an 11-8 loss.
Middletown's Junior Varsity Baseball team celebrate the Division I South Championship win Friday night.
Senior Armand Rugel allowed just three runs on five hits in seven innings for Middletown, while Justin Sellar had four hits to lead the Islanders past South Kingstown.
The regatta currently has 84 entrants.
It's the last week of the regular season for the Middletown varsity sports teams, which means it's nearly playoff time. A look at the teams' current standings as we wrap up the 2011 regular season.
Senior Ben Murray led the offensive attack for South Kingstown with six goals, while senior co-captain Dan Duffy totaled six points of his own with three goals and three assists.
In a battle for sole possession of third place in Division II South, the Islanders dropped a key game that could have a big impact on their playoff future.
A dramatic win (7-5) against Portland sent the Newport rugby team to the semi-final match in this weekend's NERFU cup at Fort Adams. Newport then lost the semi-final match to Middlesex (25-5).
The one-two starting combo of Grace Eng and Brittany Lewis has been a big factor in the Middletown High School Girls Softball Team's success this year.
Patch sat down with Chad Larcom, a senior at St. George's School who organized his third annual PMC Kids Ride this year, a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund to help fund cancer research.
Projo.com's Tom Meade takes a look at freshwater and saltwater fishing around the state, tournaments and other good tips before casting lines and nets this weekend.
South Kingstown visited Middletown on Wednesday and left with control of third place in Division I South.
Middletown competitors were divided into age divisions and the winners advanced to the State Finals at McCoy Stadium on May 21.
A look back on the week and the top performers in MHS sports, with a glimpse toward playoffs as we enter the final weeks of the regular season.
Grace Eng pitched another shutout game and received 12 runs of support from her team to earn the victory and help keep her team unbeaten on the season.
The Eastern Surfing Association held its Northeast Regional surfing contest on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, at Second Beach in Middletown.
Highlights from Saturday's Middletown High School softball game against Moses Brown.
Ready to "Play Ball!,"Middletown's baseball and softball families and fans came out to celebrate a new season of balls, strikes and hits.