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PHS defender Joe Rocco pressures his Barrington opponent near the goal Friday night. By the end of the first quarter, the Patriots had already secured a 7-0 lead against the Eagles and went on to win 10-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Portsmouth beats Barrington for 4th straight victory (photos)
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity lacrosse team won its fourth straight game on Friday when it defeated Barrington, 10-7, on the road. more
Outdoor dining to return temporarily to State Street in Bristol
Ultimately, the Council voted 3-2 to approve the outdoor dining plan for the season with a November sunset clause. more
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Former Mt. Hope High School Principal Deb. DiBiase shows some love during her final commencement ceremony, earlier this month.
Dr. DiBiase approved for new district level director position
Ultimately, DiBiase’s contract for her new position was approved by most of the Bristol Warren School Committee, with Victor Cabral the lone dissenting vote. more
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Town of Portsmouth ends fiscal year with large budget surplus
PORTSMOUTH — Although the books are not yet closed, the town apparently ended the 2021-22 fiscal year with a large surplus — somewhere in the vicinity of $800,000 or so. more
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Chase Marina vision evolves as state DEM reviews proposals
The state DEM has received more than 20 responses to its recent call for ideas on the eventual redevelopment of the former Chase Marina on Riverside Drive in Tiverton. And while he acknowledged that … more
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Restrictions for blue-green algae in Lower Pond (pictured) and Thurston Gray Pond at the Melville Recreation Area have been lifted by the state.
State lifts restrictions for blue-green algae at Melville
PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have recommended lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at … more
Who should serve on the school building committee?
Two weeks ago, the Barrington School Committee abandoned the plan to build a new Grade 3-to-5 school in town.   And on Thursday night, Jan. 19, committee members took their first step … more
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Sarah Perry cheers on her teammate Korynne Holden after she drove in and made a basket during the Wildcats loss to West Bridgewater on Wednesday. Westport bounced back and demolished Holbrook 59-26 on Friday.
Holden and Sylvain combine for 42 as Wildcats demolish Holbrook 59-26
Korynne Holden and Leah Sylvain combined for 42 points as the Westport girls basketball team demolished Holbrook 59-26 in an away game on Friday. The Wildcat edged Case 46-44 on Monday and fell to … more
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Longtime journalist Sean Daly has lived in Barrington for 30 years. “Quite frankly, I love this town and everything about it,” he said.
Veteran journalist reflects on four decades of work
It’s not every day you get a chance to rub elbows with a big-time journalist whose resume is nationally recognized and in tune with some of this country’s most esteemed newspaper and … more
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Max Morotti, the Wildcats senior ace, was a big part of the Wildcats 3-2 win over West Bridgewater on Thursday. The big righty started the game, striking out 6 and allowing just 4 hits, 2 walks and 2 runs in 7 innings of work. He also hit third and slugged three hits with a double and a stolen base.
Lavoie’s extra inning heroics clinches win for Wildcats
Westport came from behind to beat West Bridgewater 3-2 in extra innings during a league home game on in frigid Spring weather on Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats have won seven straight since losing … more
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Silver Creek Activities Director Kathleen Barry escorts Pat Pires into her second birthday celebration in as many days, this time with her many friends from the First Congregational Church.
Celebrating a century with humor and a smile
Bristol resident Patrocinia (Pat) Pires celebrated her 100th birthday this week, first with family on Sunday, then again with friends on Monday. more
Barrington School Committee legal counsel Aubrey Lombardo, and Committee members Frazier Bell, TJ Peck, Patrick McCrann and Megan Douglas (from left to right) discuss the MAC program at Nayatt School during a meeting late last month.
Barrington School Committee postpones phase-out of MAC program
The Barrington School Department will not begin phasing out a multi-age program at Nayatt School, as officials had initially planned.   Late last month, members of the Barrington School … more
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Lena Shanty and the EPHS girls' tennis team closed their week undefeated in Division III at 12-0 to date this fall. Shanty is 11-1 individually playing from the No. 2 singles position.
Townies cruise past their competition in Division III girls' tennis
The … more
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Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade on Tuesday night, Oct. 31.
Gallery: Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller … more
Neal and the Vipers play a show at Latham Park in a previous year.
Latham Park changes anger some Bay Spring residents
Six evergreen trees and a slab of cement at Latham Park have left some Bay Spring residents feeling pretty upset. The town planted the trees and installed the cement pad at Latham Park as … more
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The scene inside a previous FTM in Barrington.
End of the FTM era in Barrington?
The Barrington Charter Review Commission reviewed the results of a resident survey, explored possible alternatives to the financial town meeting format, and has agreed on a possible new … more
Between classes at Portsmouth Middle School on Monday, Connor Urban pets “Officer Holly,” the district’s new comfort dog, as her partner and School Resource Officer Westley Lemar holds her leash. Also pictured are Caroline Clooney (gray sweatshirt), Maria Walker (blue and white stripes), and Jeffrey Dunn (blue and black stripes).
‘Officer Holly’ brings comfort and joy to Portsmouth students
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department’s newest member has jet-black hair, stands under two feet tall, has four legs, and is cute as a button. But show some respect, for … more
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CREDIT USACE A map shows the proposed location of dredging in red, and the planned dump site, a rectangular stretch of bottom just off Horseneck Beach.
Army corps would dump Westport dredge spoils off Horseneck
The head of the Westport Beach Committee wants the US Army Corps of Engineers to come to Westport to explain its plan to dredge the federal channel into Westport Harbor, and to dump the spoils off … more
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Barrington’s Isys Dunphy defends the basket against Bay View during the State Tournament semifinals at URI's Ryan Center on Saturday.
Photos: Barrington High School teams battle in Final Four games
The Barrington High School boys and girls basketball teams competed in the State Tournament Final Fours at URI's Ryan Center over the weekend. And while the Eagles were not able to bring home a … more
Westport Police: Arrests for DUI, strangulation and burglary
Following is an overview of Westport Police activity from April 29 to May 5. Monday, April 29 Animal complaints came in from Gabriella Drive at 8:47 p.m. Rene Valois, 75, of 1024 … more
Barrington High School's Bryce Kupperman (left) and Gabe Anderson won the RI State Tennis Doubles Championship last weekend. It was the second straight state championship for Kupperman and Anderson.
Barrington High School doubles team repeats as state champs
Barrington High School’s number one doubles team of Bryce Kupperman and Gabe Anderson won its second straight state championship last weekend. The Eagles duo knocked off a doubles team … more
Barrington Middle School teacher Stuart Moran points to the camera while participating in last week's Unity Walk.
Barrington Middle School students and staff enjoy Unity Walk
Beautiful weather… plus a big happy crowd… plus an upcoming three-day holiday weekend… equals a great event. The entire Barrington Middle School community — students, … more
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113 pound junior Nick Gomes won all three of his matches at the quad meet, including this match as he held down Cumberland’s Brady Gillis to win a 7-4 decision. Gomes also won by default against East Providence and won a 7-5 decision over Hope’s Jonatan Jimenez.
Mt. Hope wrestlers look sharp as they prep for the state tournament
The Mt. Hope wrestling team beat East Providence, 60-12, but fell to Cumberland, 39-30, and Hope, 34-26, during a quad meet at East Providence on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Huskies’ record dropped to 5-4 in Division I and 16-6 overall.  more
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Portsmouth High School senior Steve Alix safely collects his graduation cap and gown outside the main office on Wednesday, May 6.
Portsmouth High seniors collect caps and gowns at 'drive-through'
PORTSMOUTH — Problem: How to safely distribute graduation caps and gowns to Portsmouth High School seniors in the midst of a pandemic? more
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Paddle board teammates Peter Maloney and Eileen Malloy, both of Bristol, return the ball back over the net during a pickle ball match on the Town Common on Tuesday. 
Pickleball on the Common — a ‘winter lifesaver’
Peter Maloney and his teammate Eileen Malloy celebrated after he whacked the softball-sized plastic yellow ball over the net, sending it whistling by his opponents, Cathy Winston and David Schwartz, … more
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