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A map from the Norman Leventhal Collection helped identify residents previously unknown in the New Goree neighborhood.
A chance to learn more about Bristol's historic Black neighborhood
New Goree began to be developed around 1805, and was populated with a sizable quantity of free Black citizens. More is being uncovered about this area, and a local group wants to share their discoveries. more
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Bristol Garden Club's Plant Sale is this weekend
The annual Bristol Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at Mount Hope Farm from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11. more
A Bristol Police officer surveys the intersection of Hope Street (Rt. 114) and Washington Street near the Sip N’ Dip earlier this year, where flooding regularly occurs and requires traffic diversion. This spot is one of the areas targeted by the state resiliency project targeting Route 114.
Bristol, Barrington, Warren team up with State to address Rt. 114 flooding
Multiple state entities and three local municipalities on the front lines of rising tides are teaming up to address a common problem that isn't going away any time soon: the flooding of Route 114. more
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Sue Anderson tells stories of those interred at one of the town’s 90 historic cemeteries during a tour last Saturday.
Tiverton cemeteries are windows to the past
Sue Anderson of the Tiverton Historical Cemeteries Commission was leading a walking tour last Saturday at the old Congregational Church Cemetery #11 on Lake Road when she paused to tell the story of … more
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Freshman Aidan Martins, off to a tremendous start to his EPHS career, was one of the offensive standouts for the Townies in their recent Division II road victory over Woonsocket.
Townies vex Villa Novans in Division II baseball
The East Providence High School baseball team upped its most recent win streak to three after the Townies outlasted host Woonsocket 11-5 in a wild Division II outing played Tuesday, May 7. EP dropped … more
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Tyson Cleaves, in a booking photo.
Westport man ordered held without bail on felonies
A Westport man was ordered held without bail after police said he broke into a Reed Road home and assaulted a woman early Sunday morning. Tyson C. Cleaves, 48, of 123 Reed Road, faces charges of … more
A highway department truck removes cobble from East Beach Road after one of the winter’s strong storms.
East Beach cobbles will stay put
Westport come up with a draft interim policy designed to help East Beach property owners as much as possible, while still maintaining the integrity of East Beach Road, when damaging storms hit the … more
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Westport Shorelines - Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Ariana Renzi is out at the plate during the Eagles' game against Portsmouth on Tuesday.
Portsmouth outslugs, outscores Barrington in softball
The Barrington High School softball team allowed five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth and lost to Portsmouth, 11-1, on Tuesday, May 7.   The Eagles took a 1-0 lead … more
A celebration of wine, history, food and fun at the vineyard
Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26 th Annual Restoration Celebration this Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the … more
Imago presents Atwater-Donnelly Trio for Mother's Day performance
This Sunday, May 12th, celebrate Mother's Day with a folk and dance performance with the Atwater-Donnelly Trio at Imago Gallery!  This group provides a unique and thrilling blend of traditional … more
Screening of Girls State film and post-film conversation at Casino Theatre
This Thursday, May 9th, newportFILM presents a screening of "Girls State," an Apple Original Film, which asks the question - What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? A … more
Barrington’s Kenny Berg lofts a shot toward the basket during a recent game against Gaudet Middle School.
BMS students cheer on classmates during Unified Basketball game
High-fives, hoops, and happiness. Late last month, Barrington Middle School hosted a Unified Basketball game that featured plenty of excitement and lots of reasons to celebrate.   … more
The annual plant sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden takes place over three days this weekend.
Green Animals opens for the season with three-day plant sale
The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will offer a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants on three successive mornings, Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, … more
The 2024 City of East Providence "Remarkable Women" honorees included (from left to right: Carole Washington Brown, Stacey Messier, Diana Fairfax, Izilda Fernandes, Laura Jones, Laurie Marchand, Kathy Holahan, Rebecca Warr, Esq. and Angie Lovegrove.
East Providence recognizes most recent cast of 'Remarkable Women'
The City of East Providence conducted its fifth edition of its "Remarkable Women" program, which recognizes female residents who have positively impacted the community by various means. The program … more
The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger adventure race will again feature a mud pit car wash near the finish line. The race will be held Sunday, May 19.
Barrington school will host Tough Tiger adventure race this month
The Tough Tiger adventure race will step off on Sunday, May 19, and this year’s race promises to have something for everyone. The popular Hampden Meadows School PTO fund-raiser will offer … more
The new playground along Turnpike Avenue is making speedy progress and expected to open in grand fashion on Saturday, June 1
Portsmouth counting down to opening of new playground
PORTSMOUTH — In less than three weeks, children of all ages and abilities will be swinging, sliding, and scampering at a brand-new playground on Turnpike Avenue. The Four Hearts … more
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A recent gift from Barrington resident Ronald Russo will pay for new trail motion cameras for the Terrapin Conservation Project and cover the cost of the project’s summer interns.
Gift protects nature in Barrington, promotes leadership
Ronald D. Russo, a prominent designer and inventor of medical devices, recently contributed more than $6,000 to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust to support a variety of initiatives relating to … more
Mother’s Day Market is Sunday in Tiverton
The Tiverton Farmers’ Market hosts its fourth annual Mother’s Day Specialty Market this Sunday, May 12, offering a unique morning out for moms and their families. More than 50 vendors … more
A puddle at the outskirts of the field at Kickemuit Middle School as observed on Monday.
Mother Nature – Local sports’ most formidable rivalry
As the climate worsens, the adverse effects felt by local sports teams will only increase, putting these community-strengthening programs at risk. more
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Tiverton budget less than school officials hoped
While emphasizing the numbers are still preliminary, the Tiverton Town Council on Saturday tentatively approved a combined town and school budget of $58.4 million for the coming fiscal year, … more
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James McShane, at first singles, earned one of the two EPHS points in the Townies' recent loss to East Greenwich in a meeting of top sides in Division II boys' tennis.
East Greenwich edges EPHS in Division II boys' tennis showdown
Playing the first of two matches over a week's time that will determined its playoff seeding, the East Providence High School boys' tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to host East Greenwich in a key, … more
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