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Westport-area legislators take aim at Title V costs
Area legislators have filed at least one bill opposing the implementation of proposed Title V septic regulations that have the potential to cost homeowners in Westport and other south coast … more
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Westport Shorelines - March 2, 2023
Marchers make their way down Main Road in Adamsville during last year's inaugural running of the 'World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade.'
Adamsville parade is Saturday, and it's still short
If the Irish saying goes that 'Two people shorten the road,' does a whole parade of people do the same? Adamsville will find out Saturday afternoon. Adamsville’s World's Shortest St. … more
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RISPCA officials with a husky seized from an unlicensed rescue in Tiverton Wednesday afternoon.
Tiverton rescue owner apologizes following seizure of 36 animals
The owner of an unlicensed dog rescue in Tiverton has apologized for the circumstances that led to Wednesday's seizure of 34 dogs and two cats from her Roseland Avenue home. The administrator of … more
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Members of the Bristol Train of Artillery blast off their muskets.
Bristol honors Memorial Day during annual ceremony and parade
A parade down Hope Street and stirring speeches from Veterans marked the highlights of Bristol's Memorial Day 2023 commemoration. more
Letter: This councilor’s advisory opinion is against cables in river
To the editor: Several Portsmouth residents, who had previously requested to speak with the Town Council about the SouthCoast Wind (SCW) project, finally got their chance to voice their … more
Letter: Vote 'Yes' on override — the alternative is much worse
A positive vote on July 25 to allow Westport to adopt a budget override will restore balance to the town’s fiscal affairs. The Westport Fiscal Stability Group’s report (posted on the … more
Christopher S. Gontarz, Esq. of Portsmouth
Portsmouth resident now president-elect of R.I. Bar Association
PORTSMOUTH — Christopher S. Gontarz, Esq., a resident of Portsmouth, is now president-elect of the Rhode Island Bar Association.   His term runs from July 1, 2023, through June … more
A rendering of the proposed development off Westport Lakes Drive, shown at bottom.
Developer proposes 56 units in north Westport
The Westport Conservation Commission will require the proposed builder of an independent living subdivision in the north end of town to pay for an independent review of the 56-unit plan’s … more
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The district is looking for a new principal at Primrose Hill School.
Search starts for new principal at Barrington elementary school
Barrington is looking for a new elementary school principal.   Officials announced earlier this month that Coleen Smith had resigned. Smith served as Primrose Hill School Principal last … more
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Op-Ed: A lifeline for those battling substance use disorder
There is a resource available in hundreds of languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that provides immediate help for those experiencing substance use disorder, thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, and emotional distress – the 988 Lifeline. more
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Cider Social and craft marketplace at Wilbor House Museum
This Sunday, Oct 15, the Little Compton Historical Society will host its annual Cider Social. This is the last chance to see this year’s “Inspired Craft” exhibition! In … more
Barrington High School’s SAT scores are tops in Rhode Island
Barrington High School students can celebrate another strong year for SAT scores. Local students saw their SAT results increase from a year earlier. The BHS average scores on the SAT math and … more
Nicky Piper, Chair of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, answered questions about the nonprofit group she started to advocate for the approval of a $200 million school bond going before voters on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
School Committee Chair defends promotion of $200M bond
Some residents inquired if she and other school committee members had gone through the proper procedural steps before launching an advocacy group called “Building Bristol Warren’s Future,” which has promoted approval of the $200 million school bond. more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, December 7, 2023
About 100 plungers christened 2024 with a bath at Grinnell's Beach Monday.
A numbing start to 2024 in Tiverton
You’ll typically find two kinds of people at the annual New Year’s Day Penguin Plunge in Tiverton — the bold and the not so brave. “I ask people, what group do you want … more
Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Youth crime was down in Warren in 2023, but theft-related offenses spike
In total, Warren police logged reports of 445 “Group A” offenses in 2023 — which cover everything from motor vehicle thefts, assaults, and burglaries, to vandalism and illegal gambling — as opposed to 429 such offenses in 2022 (a 3.7% increase). more
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A rendering shows how 14 townhouses would be constructed at 581 Child St. to create 40 income-restricted units priced at 60% of the area median income. The developer is the Bristol-based East Bay Community Development Corporation.
Warren Planning Board removes unit restriction on Child Street development
The Warren Planning Board officially rescinded a condition on the approval they granted to the East Bay Community Development Corporation (East Bay CDC) of Bristol back in January to construct a 40-unit affordable housing development at 581 Child St., called “Penny Lane”, during a special meeting on Monday night. more
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Tiverton wants answers on $1.2M education aid cut
With Tiverton facing what would be the largest cut in state education aid of any district in Rhode Island, town council members want to meet with the school committee, state legislators and … more
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Members of the Portsmouth Middle School chess team pose with their trophies after winning the Southeast New England Chess Association Chess league. They are (back row, from left) Coach Gregg Purdy, Olivia Purdy, Amelia Davis, Patrick Schlesinger, Dan Lu, Coach John DiGangi; and (front row, from left) Chace Bolduc, Dominic Bolos, Charlie Billings, Caleb Thibeault, and Gagan Deep Palya Maruthi.
Checkmate for Portsmouth Middle School chess team
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Middle School chess team, coached by John DiGangi and Gregg Purdy, recently completed a remarkable 2023-2024 season and was recognized as the best team in Rhode … more
The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission voted 6-1 to recommend that the weekend and holiday rate for non-resident parking at Barrington Beach be increased to $20.
Should Barrington Town Council increase cost of non-resident beach passes?
The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss, and in some cases vote upon, a wide variety of topics at its meeting tonight, Monday, May 6.   Among the topics included on the meeting … more
Little Compton preps for Town Meeting
Little Compton voters will be asked next week to approve a recommended budget of $17.7 million for FY 2025, an increase of $213,127 (1.2 percent) over the current fiscal year, and will also tackle … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, January 31, 2019
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, September 5, 2019
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