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Also: Gov. McKee leading trade mission to the Dominican Republic; two win scholarships worth $320,000; man accused of molesting child; more. trib.al/D4rJXua

See this week's top properties for sale in the Portsmouth area. trib.al/l3FXQqp

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/Cdl9nsP

Here are the most recently listed houses available in and around the Portsmouth area. trib.al/497qpER

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/9moJFz7

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/ntL0WHG

Shelters in your area put these pets up for adoption over the past week. trib.al/Zqkf1kF

A new analysis of federal data suggests Ocean State drivers are some of the worst in the nation. What do you think? trib.al/sQbhf5n

FDA: Two illnesses requiring hospitalization have been reported among people Soft Serve On The Go Cups. trib.al/ff3viWU

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/Jpwk0sY

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Rhode Island households hold. trib.al/KrBd1oJ

Here's your weekly peek at interesting homes now on the market in the Portsmouth area. trib.al/sRgK153

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/ZD5ZIeu

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/ikqghcp

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

First responders had to pull the driver of the car out of the wreckage. They were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. trib.al/SmLKnEk

Curious about what's on the market? See what the most recently listed homes in Portsmouth have to offer. trib.al/kkDNZCI

Family Fun at Glen Park, Aug 13th from 1-6 PM trib.al/29XBNGh

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

Also: Man facing five child molestation charges; girl scout wins $10,000 scholarship; fixes coming to Coventry roads; a new Shake Shack. trib.al/jAC2G6K