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Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Portsmouth delays vote on resolution opposing Mayflower cable
PORTSMOUTH — A resolution to oppose the installation of the Mayflower Wind transmission cable in the Sakonnet River was on Monday’s agenda for a vote by the Town Council, but no action … more
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A fence along Haines Park Road — replacing the guardrail shown — was proposed in the latest draft of the field redevelopment plan.
Wide range of ideas, concerns surface for Haines Park plan
Neighbors, youth sports league representatives and town officials met last week to review the latest plan to reconfigure and redevelop some athletic fields at Haines Park. The meeting, held at the … more
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Waterfire returns to Providence on Saturday
Waterfire Providence is hosting a full lighting this Saturday, Sept. 24, in downtown Providence. The program begins at sunset (6:39 p.m.) and continues until midnight. A food fair and artisans … more
Letter: Become a Friend of the library now
To the editor: The Friends of the Barrington Public Library held their annual meeting yesterday, celebrating their successful support of the library and especially library programs. The … more
Take a guided walk through the dunes at Cherry & Webb
The Westport River Watershed Alliance will provide a guided hike through the dunes of the Cherry & Webb Conservation Area on Saturday. Explore the wondrous dunes and paths with Alliance Director … more
Newport Restaurant Week returns this weekend
The Classic Coast will celebrate its dynamic food scene during the 16th annual Newport Restaurant Week, which takes place Nov. 4 to 13. There are more than 50 participating restaurants featuring … more
School officials are considering a plan to build a new Grade 3 to 5 on the Primrose Hill School campus or at Hampden Meadows School.
District eyes new plan for Grade 3 to 5 school in Barrington
The school building committee has selected a new school construction plan, but still needs to choose locations. At their meeting on Nov. 1, members of the committee endorsed a plan to build one … more
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Art Museum winter speaker series: Astrophotography with Monica Young
The James Webb Space Telescope is a feat of engineering and a long-awaited stride forward in many areas of astronomy. Communicating these advances to the public might seem easy when the space … more
Coach Scot Boudria gives Coltrane McGonigle a big hug with his brother, Elijah, 15, and mom, Kate, looking on.
Holbrook torpedoes Westport 72-68 on an emotional senior night 
The Westport basketball team celebrated an emotional senior night, before falling to Holbrook 72-68 in front of a packed gymnasium at the high school on Friday night. Wildcats seniors Hunter Brodeur, … more
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Historic Lantern Tour visits Colonial Newport
The Newport Historical Society is hosting a lantern-lit walk through Newport’s historic streets. Learn about Newport’s early history, including stories of rebellion, revolution and … more
Barrington's Lara Tolley competes in a swim meet earlier this season.
BHS swim teams prepare for state championship meets
The Barrington High School boys and girls swim teams finished second at their respective Division I Championship meets last weekend. The BHS boys team finished second behind Bishop Hendricken. … more
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EPHS assistant coach Patrick Marchand consoles Kenaz Ochgwu at the end of the Townies' state semifinal loss to Hendricken Saturday, March 11.
East Providence falls to eventual champ Hawks in state hoops final four
KINGSTON — Eventual champion and second-seeded Bishop Hendricken defeated 11th-seeded East Providence High School 62-55 in the semifinals of the 2023 Rhode Island Open State Championship … more
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Providence Country Day School announces 2022-23 second trimester honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School has named its 2022-2023 second trimester honor roll. For Middle School (Classes of 2027-2030), students earn High Honors with all grades of … more
The playground behind Hathaway Elementary School, where a 15-year-old boy was assaulted by multiple juveniles after school hours on May 5.
Portsmouth: After-hour crimes on school property a police matter
PORTSMOUTH — An assault or other crime that takes place on school property, but after school hours, is a police matter, the School Committee’s attorney said during a public … more
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Tour the coastal gardens of Little Compton
This Saturday, June 17, the Little Compton Garden Club will host its 2023 garden tour! The self-guided tour visits seven private gardens and the historic herb garden at the Little Compton … more
Letter: Seasons gas station — It's still wrong for Tiverton
Drivers forgetting to gas up when leaving Newport and the Melville marina area's many summer attractions will now have the first easy on-and-off highway convenience stop to gas up before hitting … more
East Providence reschedules Fourth fireworks
EAST PROVIDENCE — Citing concerns about potential severe weather later in the evening of July 3, the annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks display at Pierce Memorial Stadium has been … more
Letter: Can't wait to start as Westport's new athletic director
My name is Shelly Morris, and I am honored and humbled to be named the new Director of Athletics/Student Activities Coordinator . I would first like to thank Superintendent Thomas Aubin, … more
Ducks lined up in a row prior to the start of last year's Duck Derby at Allens Pond.
It's ready, set, duck! in Westport
There's still time to sponsor an entry in Mass Audubon's much-anticipated Duck Derby, which races this Friday, August 25. The popular fund-raiser annually features thousands of rubber ducks … more
Letter: Not the right place for a hunting ground
I wonder if the town, DEM, and the powers-that-be have truly considered the ramifications of disrupting an already fragile ecosystem, such as this. more
Barrington's Sean Bonneau, a freshman at Keene State College, was named Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference in Men's Golf.
Barrington High School graduate named Rookie of the Year
Keene State College freshman Sean Bonneau, of Barrington, was named Men’s Golf Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference recently.   Bonneau, who graduated from Barrington … more
'Sparrows and Sweets' at the Audubon on Saturday morning
Audubon is hosting “Sparrows & Sweets” this Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 to 10 a.m. Visitors can learn about the wide diversity of sparrows that call Caratunk Wildlife Refuge home. … more
The assessment for this home at 1985F Main Road increased from $1.54 million to $1.75 million in the town's recent re-assessment. Overall, residential properties rose 10 percent on average.
Property assessments up across the board in Westport
Property assessments are rising across town as Westport finishes up its first full revaluation in three years — but if yours went up, you may not see a tax increase, as the tax rate will be … more
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Letter: Why talking about slavery is still important
It is up to us, today’s inhabitants of this area, that we account for the past in order to live more freely toward an equitable future. more
Little Compton will reconsider in-law apartment vote Thursday
The Little Compton Town Council on Thursday will revisit its Dec. 7 decision to eliminate provisions in the zoning ordinance that reference Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as in-law … more
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