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Bristol Blooms is celebrating our 12th year of beautifying our historic downtown. Unfortunately, not only are spring flowers coming up, but so too are our expenses. more
Government works best in the light. When its actions are open, seen and transparent, they can be measured. They can be scrutinized. They can be questioned. They can be challenged. more
In these days where a lot of young people catch a bad rap as self-centered, self-absorbed, uncaring, and just not nice, I want to share what happened to me on Sunday, March 3. more
Southern Wind Power stands ready to dredge a channel in nearby Narragansett Bay to lay a cable to bring wind power to Brayton Point power station in Swansea, Mass. The entire Advisory Commission was alarmed at this news. more
PROVIDENCE — Confirming the worst and what many anticipated, state officials made the public formally aware the closed westbound span of the Washington Bridge is structurally deficient and … more
Barrington property owners will soon receive mail from the town notifying them of the new property values resulting from the latest revaluation. Property owners who have questions or … more
PORTSMOUTH — There was a lot going on around the world in March 1974. A grand jury concluded that President Richard Nixon was involved in the Watergate coverup. Most Arab … more
Hayden Zimmerman and his brother Jake have not always shared a room.   During their high school years, Hayden and Jake had their separate rooms in the family house in Barrington. But that … more
According to David Lauria, the MHHS Choral and Guitar Director, Mt. Hope’s contingent is the third largest in the state this year. more
The 2024 East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad made its season debut Wednesday afternoon, March 12, at home against visiting Mt. Pleasant. The Townies' roster is as follows … more
Tiverton school officials say they may have to close the Fort Barton School, or lay off staff members and teachers at every grade level, if they can’t balance a proposed 2024-25 budget pushed … more
Later this month, Barrington resident and data specialist Ken Block will discuss his book, “Disproven,” which details his experience searching for voter fraud after the 2020 election. … more
The Warren Conservation Commission announced that between now and April 20, people should collect as many nip bottles throughout Warren as possible for a chance to win a prize. more
Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club recently announced that tickets are now on sale for an awards dinner to honor the ninth class of the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of … more
Early voting began in 2024 Presidential Primary in East Providence on Wednesday, March 13, and ends on Monday, April 1, at 4 p.m. and can only be done at City Hall, 145 Taunton Ave, in the first … more
Monday, March 4 A caller from Howland Road lodged animal complaints at 6:39 a.m. A similar call was investigated on Drift Road at 10:20 a.m. Police responded to Old Bedford Road for a … more
PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School competitive cheerleading squad finished second to the Tolman/Shea (Pawtucket) co-op in the Division I portion of the 2024 Rhode Island … more
The Barrington High School boys basketball team survived a scare and knocked off North Providence in overtime, 64-61, during a quarterfinal showdown in the State Open Tournament, on Tuesday night, … more
PORTSMOUTH — Christopher Blake and Joseph Walkden were just minding their own business at Safe Harbor’s South Marina in Common Fence Point on Friday, Feb. 9, when they heard a commotion. … more
Two out of three American households have a cat or a dog, and pet ownership continues to increase. Our pets can also include fish, birds, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, and more. Companionship is … more
Brian Sullivan, a native of Lincoln, RI, spent around 15 years as the Chief of Police in Lincoln. He begins his new role as Warren's Town Manager today. more
The ability to fund the entirety of the project is not a given, however, given Warren's current financial uncertainty. more
PORTSMOUTH — Richard Rainer, Jr. will soon be the highest-paid municipal employee in Portsmouth, thanks to a nearly 30-percent salary raise the Town Council bestowed upon him Monday night. … more
Last week’s heavy rainfall triggered an overflow of roughly 180,000 gallons of untreated wastewater, all of which ended up in Bristol Harbor. more
The Jane Pickens Theater will be hosting a performance by  Turas  this  Saturday, March 16,  in a St. Patrick’s Day Eve concert that will feature both traditional Irish and … more
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