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Fall River man charged with carrying a weapon while intoxicated
A Barrington Police officer spotted a vehicle traveling on Sowams Road without its headlights on at about 2 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9.
The officer ordered the vehicle over to the side of the road. …
Bristol Police: Five arrests for domestic incidents, one for drunk driving
5 hours ago
Bristol police officers made five arrests for domestic-related incidents, including assault and disorderly conduct, from April 8 to 14. They also arrested one person for drunk driving. Monday, …
Police: Mopeds reported stolen out of Connecticut
7 hours ago
A Barrington Police officer ordered a vehicle over to the side of the road at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, after noticing that it had a taillight out. The officer approached the driver's …
East Providence council rejects immediate call for water/sewer rate hikes
7 hours ago
EAST PROVIDENCE — Before the council considers raising sewer rates to help offset existing and projected water authority deficits, it wants to exhaust all ways of potentially saving money …
A Barrington resident called police on Thursday, April 11, after a baseball shattered the rear window of his car.
The man was … Read More
Barrington Police charged a 14-year-old Barrington boy with disorderly conduct-urination in public on Monday, April 8.
Police said … Read More
Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth Police report from over the past week.
Saturday, April 13
Roberta J. Robella, 49, … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Mohawks Youth Organization is putting out a big “welcome” sign to girls from the city, … Read More
In what Chief Brian Peters dubbed one of the “most entertaining” training sessions he’d ever attended, Erin McDonough, director … Read More
Westport Board of Health patches budget leaks
When last the Board of Health and Finance Committee met, things went badly.
There alone to represent the BOH, Matt Armendo … Read More
Obituaries
John G. Conner, of Barrington
John G. Conner, of Middle Highway, Barrington, died on Monday, March 29, 2019 at his home.
John was born in Wheeling, W.Va. on Nov. 19, 1929, to Robert A. and Carolyn G. Conner. An accomplished …
Legal Notices
Tiverton and Little Compton Legal Notices – April 18, 2019
These Legal Notices were published in the Sakonnet Times on April 18, 2019.
Bristol Legal Notices – April 18, 2019
Sports
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Opinion
Editorial: Public-sector unions, take a bow (and then retire)
Public-sector unions should step on stage, take a bow under thunderous applause, and exit stage left. Then they should leave for good.
The unions have enjoyed a run of dominance more impressive …
Together we can create a culture that supports learning for all students
Over the past several months, the Bristol Warren Regional School District has been the recipient of negative attention in the media. It goes without saying that our district, like any district, faces …
Editorial: Ray Jones Dog Park — fine idea
Dartmouth has a dog park, as do Portsmouth, Fall River and lots of towns all around.
Tiverton and Westport don’t have dog parks yet but could and should. Unlike bike paths, which these towns …
Letter: Today’s high school students need financial literacy
To the editor:
Financial Literacy Month is April of each year. This year is a special year for Rhode Islanders!
In 2003, the United States Senate declared April “Financial Literacy for …