Our Career Explorers Mini-Grant program is open for enrollment through the end of May. We have $15,000 to distribute to applicants selected from those we receive.
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By Craig Evans
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5/10/24
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Every now and then, the excuses to party can get a bit outlandish. In this case, I suspect calling this recent celebration a bit “outhouse-lish”.
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5/9/24
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The response from the Bristol community was wonderful and the connections with local resources volunteering their time was outstanding.
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5/9/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Pro-Palestinian protests at Brown University came to a peaceful end last week – a contrast to the mass arrests and disorder seen on many campuses across the …
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By Ian Donnis
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5/7/24
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To the editor:
While many in the town were focused on the recent inexcusable beating of a Barrington student by his peers, what caught my eye was the police report of a woman who claimed the …
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5/3/24
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It's that time of year when you can make a difference for the less fortunate.
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5/2/24
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Asking for help does not mean that you are weak – it is a sign of your strength.
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5/2/24
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I would like to offer our deep gratitude and appreciation to the BeeHive Café for their generous donation towards our Bristol memorial sculpture.
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5/2/24
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I applaud the Bristol Town Council for adopting the resolution to the General Assembly that supports this critical and life-saving action for all Rhode Islanders.
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5/2/24
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It is time for our Council to work on behalf of the people of Warren to solve our problems long-term.
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5/2/24
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In a time when corporations are mainly focused on profits and greed, it was a blessing to learn of one who gives back to their community.
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5/2/24
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These trees have roots deep in Warren soil and Warren's past. They have endured a lot to have survived this long. We should protect them.
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5/2/24
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A video posted and shared through teenage social media channels shows a disturbing scene that occurred last week just outside the boundaries of Barrington High School. Last Wednesday, an 18-year-old …
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5/1/24
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To the editor:
If you can’t win the argument, attack your opponent personally. Is this what it’s about?
Why can’t we just stick to the facts and cooperate?
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5/1/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: State-mandated disclosures about the deaths and near-deaths of Rhode Island children have become increasingly frequent over the last year. Twenty-eight fatalities and an identical …
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By Ian Donnis
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4/30/24
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Let me get my bias out of the way when I talk about homelessness. More than 45 years ago, I was privileged to be the executive director of McAuley House, the first soup kitchen in Providence, founded …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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4/30/24
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I think that the Westport Select Board has a serious challenge before it. The board needs to publicly address the effect of the failure of the override last year. Both the board and the private …
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4/30/24
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Affordability – This was the term I heard around town this week. Impact – Warrenites are now realizing they made a very big mistake.
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4/25/24
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Questions come to mind after the Warren Town Council’s March 20 budget meeting.
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4/25/24
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Please extend my congratulations to MHHS freshman pitcher Trace Dubois for his outstanding performance on the mound.
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4/25/24
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Fighting cancer is indeed a battle, and we can’t win it alone. Our lawmakers can help by passing legislation that removes the financial barriers many face to get care and treatment.
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4/25/24
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Are we putting jobs, food, commercial and recreational resources at risk?
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4/25/24
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I highly recommend every citizen to seriously think about applying to attend this ten-week citizens police academy program.
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4/25/24
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Seasons wants to make Tiverton's Zoning Board believe the fairy tale that they are a "mom and pop" business perfect for Tiverton. Their paid traffic engineer and real estate experts will …
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4/23/24
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Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). This month we are talking about PFAS, known as “forever”’ chemicals, their health …
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By Tanja Ryden, Board of Health
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4/23/24
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