Here are the most interesting things to do this weekend in the Middletown area. trib.al/3lLfyhC

Also: Man facing five child molestation charges; girl scout wins $10,000 scholarship; fixes coming to Coventry roads; a new Shake Shack. trib.al/JiuOzfd

Also: Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival approaching; Whether to worry about uptick in COVID-19 cases; weekend weather forecasts; more. trib.al/iAuAAS3

Peek inside the newest properties available now in and near the Middletown area. trib.al/CpnRung

Community leaders are found in service and nonprofit groups, elected and appointed positions, and anywhere good things are happening. trib.al/A6cw8IP

Mega Millions, drawn on Tuesday and Friday, has not been won since April; the one-time cash payout is expected to be $757M before taxes. trib.al/p1YmcTR

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/NyYgfik

See the recently listed properties for sale in the Middletown area. trib.al/YaY6HR3

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Rhode Island households hold. trib.al/nzFs4hX

The moon won’t interfere with the Perseids, known as one of the best meteor shows of the year — with between 50-100 shooting stars an hour. trib.al/xtrKjhP

FDA: Two illnesses requiring hospitalization have been reported among people Soft Serve On The Go Cups. trib.al/oSJM9Cc

A new analysis of federal data suggests Ocean State drivers are some of the worst in the nation. What do you think? trib.al/E1rT7Q4

These local pets are searching for their forever homes. Meet Queen, Pewter, Akira and more. trib.al/gbX0rtZ

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/52fHXm8

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/8aiQaOT

Peek inside the most recently listed homes available in and near the Middletown area. trib.al/BiotfT5

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/uTfkUfR

Our real estate roundup for the Middletown area has something for every house hunter. trib.al/jD7uJSy

Also: Gov. McKee leading trade mission to the Dominican Republic; two win scholarships worth $320,000; man accused of molesting child; more. trib.al/alLvORH

Looking for things to do this weekend? Check out the latest events in the Middletown area! trib.al/eWwrgn2