Celebrating A Milestone For My Social Security

We are excited to celebrate a significant milestone for my Social Security: 60 million registrations!

Newport County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Newport County compares to the U.S.

Middletown-Area Unemployment Rate Increases In August: Feds

The Newport County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day: Where To Drop Off Medications In RI

National Drug Take-Back Day will be held Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Home Prices In Middletown Area Increased Recently

National home prices have surged over the past year; the Middletown area was no exception.

Winter Weather Forecast For Rhode Island: What To Expect

AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much snow Rhode Island receives and the severity of the polar vortex.

Rental Arrears On Rise In Newport County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Newport County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Middletown Area Housing Market: Prices Continue To Rise

The Middletown area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.

Middletown Area Pumpkin Availability 2021

Pumpkin patches in the Middletown area are gearing up for the peak season.

Middletown-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Newport County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Engagement Announcement: Conor Maloney And Kelsey Dermody

The couple was engaged in Newport earlier this summer.

Middletown 2021 Fall Foliage Peak Predictions

The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Rhode Island and other U.S. states.

East Bay Community Action Program Head Start Now Enrolling

Pregnant women, and families with children ages 0 -5 years may be eligible

Home Prices In Middletown Area Increased Recently

National home prices are have surged over the past year; The Middletown area was no exception.

RI COVID-19 Rates: Where Middletown Ranks

Central Falls has recorded the highest rates of cases, with more than 23,000 cases per 100,000 people.

Middletown-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Community Event to Help Parents Get Kids Ready for School

East Bay Community Action Program to give backpacks, school supplies to youth 18/younger and COVID-19 vaccine clinic for people ages 12/+

Hospital Capacity In Middletown Area: Update

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

Newport County Coronavirus Transmission 'Moderate': CDC

Cases are spiking across much of the U.S., triggering the CDC to recommend expanded mask use.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Newport County

Many in the Middletown area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Middletown Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Middletown area.

Opinion: If It's Not Fiber, It's Not Broadband

"The state needs to get serious about broadband and move from the 1990s into the 21st century economy," writes Rep. Deborah Ruggerio.

PPP Loans Benefited Middletown Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 17,282 Rhode Island businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Middletown.

RI Awards $148k In Recreational Trail Grants In Middletown

$1.4 million in grants were awarded to 22 projects across the state to fund trail development and improvement projects.

Middletown Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Newport County is lower than the Rhode Island average.

Blenheim-Newport Director Brings 30+ Years of Nursing Experience

Tiverton’s Sharon O’Sullivan, RN, is Committed to Providing the Best Care and Experiences for Area Seniors & Their Families

Potter League In Middletown Takes In Animals From El Paso

The shelter accepted five dogs and four kittens that will be up for adoption in a few days.

Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In Middletown

Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.

4th Of July Travel: Best Time To Get Out Of Middletown

Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.

FAFSA Completions Down In RI: How Middletown Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Middletown area high schools.

Middletown Man Receives Bryant University Good Citizenship Award

Kojo Appiah graduated from Bryant on May 22, earning a bachelor of science in business administration.

Health Officials Say Middletown Beach Safe For Swimming Again

The RI Department of Health said bacteria levels at Third Beach have returned to normal.

Rhode Island Ahead Of Biden's Vaccine Goal

This is how the Middletown area compares to Rhode Island and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Health Officials Recommend Closing Middletown Beach For Swimming

The RI Department of Health said swimmers should avoid Third Beach due to high bacteria levels.

East Bay Community Action Program and RentReliefRI

Tenants and landlords negatively impacted by COVID-19 can get help applying for rent/utilities assistance

Middletown Fire Department Welcomes New Chief

James Peplau will begin his duties in the next few weeks.

Middletown Seeking Developers To Remake West Main Road Corridor

The property includes 15 acres of land and at least 52,000 vehicles drive by each day.

Middletown Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices have skyrocketed in the Middletown area since the pandemic began.

Graceway Community Church In Middletown Launches Food Pantry

The food pantry is open every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Middletown Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Newport County's unemployment rate decreased recently.