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Proposed Newport-Middletown school district merger fails to pass

Proposed Newport-Middletown school district merger fails to pass

Newport November 14, 2022 at 11:09 am Comments are Disabled

By: Liam W. Cooney | Staff Writer One of the more interesting features on the midterm election ballot this year, particularly for Aquidneck Islanders, was the possibility of regionalizing Newport and Middletown school districts. The final vote had Middletown passing the bill with an overwhelming 64.5% of the vote, and Newport narrowly rejecting, only 47.2% of voters approving. Both sides,Read More

Review: “Plumby’s” Brings Brick Alley Pub to Middletown

Review: “Plumby’s” Brings Brick Alley Pub to Middletown

Newport January 13, 2021 at 10:54 am Comments are Disabled

By: Liam Cooney | Staff Writer Brick Alley Pub in downtown Newport has for some time been a staple of the downtown Newport dining scene. Known for their great drinks, nachos, burgers and salads, Brick Alley just recently expanded – well, sort of. A relatively new restaurant to Aquidneck Island, opening early this past fall, Plumby’s Restaurant is owned byRead More