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Michael Lawrence runs out of the water as fast as he ran in while participating in last year's "New Years Day Dip in the Bay."
Plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day in Barrington
The Barrington Business and Community Association is hosting a polar plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day. The BBCA's annual New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay on Jan. 1, 2024 at noon at … more
Chef Pete Carvelli, now a 2024 James Beard Awards semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast, is pictured here at the bar of Foglia shortly before the vegan restaurant’s 2022 debut.
Bristol chef earns James Beard Award nomination
It’s only been open for about 18 months, but for head chef Pete Carvelli, owner of the State Street plant-based restaurant Foglia, the accolades keep coming in. more
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Barrington School Committee member TJ Peck said it would be a loss for the community if the Town Council's proposed field improvements did not include upgrades at Barrington High School. Pictured here is the library field at BHS.
School Committee: Why does Council plan not include field upgrades at BHS?
The plan is not dead. But more details are needed. Barrington School Committee members shared that message regarding the Town Council’s proposal to build a synthetic turf field at the … more
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McBride, Thibaudeau to lead Bristol Warren school board
In a split vote, long-time member Marjorie McBride of Bristol was elected chairwoman of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Monday night, with Warren's Tara Thibaudeau named … more
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Dick Default (left), vice chairman of the Bristol Elks board of directors, presents a check for $5,500 to Dennis Roy, CEO of the East Bay Community Action Program, last week in the Bristol lodge.
Bristol Elks charity programs continue throughout Covid
Although Covid has kept the Bristol Elks mostly closed since March, the Lodge has continued to support local causes throughout. This is thanks to the many members who donated to their favorite … more
Susan Pasqual leans against her back fence, with the warmup for a Mt. Hope girls’ lacrosse game taking place in the background.
A front-row seat is not what she ordered
Susan Pasqual has a small yard with a big view. As one of the neighbors directly abutting the northwest corner of the Mt. Hope High School campus, she has always been able to look from the back deck … more
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The Kinnane Brothers include (from left) Brendan, Charles, Pete, Wil, John, Daniel, Pat and Jeffrey Azize.
Adamsville brothers are behind one of the world's hottest films
They spent their childhoods shooting movies for the pure joy of it. Now, the Kinnane brothers of Adamsville have one of the hottest movies in the world. The Kinnanes — Charles, Daniel, … more
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Reese Pavao performs on the vault, where she scored a 9.15 during the state gymnastics meet at Rhode Island College on Feb. 20.
Mt. Hope's Pavao performs well at gymnastics championships
An ankle injury may have hampered Mt. Hope gymnast Reece Pavao’s performance at the New England championship meet, but not her excitement. more
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Members of the Portsmouth District 2 Major All-Stars pose for a team picture after beating Bristol/Warren for the championship on Saturday.
Portsmouth Major All-Stars advance to states (photos)
BRISTOL — The Portsmouth Major Little League All-Stars are going to the state tournament.  They beat Bristol/Warren 8-4 on Saturday in Bristol for the District 2 Major All-Star … more
Vic Bullard has an array of musical talents, but singing carried them to an All-National vocal ensemble.
Mt. Hope student has a national-level voice
Mt. Hope High School junior Vic Bullard is joining the finest of the nation’s music students as one of only 15 Rhode Islanders chosen to participate in the National Association for Music … more
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The property owner has pulled a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion.
Barrington hoping to save castle from wrecking ball
Barrington officials are trying to save Belton Court. During the recent town council meeting, Barrington Town Solicitor Michael Ursillo said the town was planning to meet with the owners of the … more
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Mt. Hope's Jessica Deal (right) takes the lead during a home meet earlier in the season. Deal won the freshman state championship at Smithfield's Deerfield Park on Monday.
Deal destroys the field, takes first at freshman states
Mt. Hope’s Jessica Deal became the new cross country freshman state champion after destroying the field with a time of 15:19.36 at Smithfield’s Deerfield Park during the freshman … more
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The property at 489 Main St. provided the most visual conceptual design among the applicants, showing how they would implement a new awning and paint job to improve upon the building.
Thirteen Warren properties getting facelift
$250,000 in ARPA funding has enabled 13 downtown properties to make renovations, big and small, to their facades. more
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Tiverton veterans, asked to speak at last year's Veterans' Day services at Grinnell's Beach, pose for a photo following the ceremony's conclusion.
Tiverton marks Veterans' Day Friday
Tiverton will mark Veterans' Day Friday, Nov. 11, with an 11 am ceremony at the World War I monument at Grinnell's Beach.  Following is a speech that will be read at the ceremony by Tiverton … more
Owen Boudria shares towards the hoop for a layup in the first half. The sophomore led the Wildcats, scoring a game high 23 points.
Boudria scores 23 as Wildcats sink West Bridgewater 48-45
Owen Boudria scored 23 points as the Wildcats came back to beat West Bridgewater 48-45 in their first league game of the season in a packed gymnasium on Friday night. Westport improved their record … more
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Coyote encounters more likely this year, Westport ACO says
Westport Animal Control Officer Nick Vidmar sees his share of coyotes. This year their  behavior has not been normal, he said, and residents should take heed. Vidmar spoke before the board … more
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East Providence High School names '22-23 second quarter honors students
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bill Black, Principal, Shane Messier, Assistant Principal, Lian Furtado, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTC Director and the staff of East Providence High School announce … more
Rep. Jennifer Boylan
East Bay legislator submits gun safety bills
Barrington resident and state Rep. Jennifer Boylan recently introduced four bills that she believes will improve gun safety in Rhode Island.   “All of us are concerned about the … more
Trash bins lined up on Water Street.
Warren transfer station fees poised for July increase
Although it has not yet been approved by the Council, it seems likely that fees for dumping at Warren's transfer station are set to go up starting in July. more
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Caleb Surratt, the standout freshman from the University of Tennessee, wedges up to the 18th green at Wannamoisett Country Club after a lengthy tee shot to close out his first round of the 2023 Northeast Amateur Invitational Wednesday, June 21.
Forrester feasts during Day 1 at the 2023 Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE  — Bartley Forrester, a fifth-year senior on the Georgia Tech squad that last month finished as the national runner-up to champion Florida, held the lead after the first … more
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Taylor Benton mans the bar inside the space that will soon become Warren’s first vinyl bar, where you can enjoy a drink while listening to modern or past classics.
In Your Ear gets approvals for new bar, food operation at former 2nd Story
The trio that bought the former 2nd Story Theatre went before the Warren Town Council on July 11 for three approvals to begin expanding operations in the first floor of the 28 Market St. space, where the new In Your Ear record store now occupies. more
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Lily Dessel, shown competing in a Barrington High School match earlier this year, won the RICC Women's Club Championship earlier this month.
Historic day as RICC crowns club champions
The Rhode Island Country Club golf championships proved to be historic last Sunday, as a brother and sister won the men’s and women’s club championships for the first time in RICC … more
Portsmouth water mains to be flushed starting Oct. 2
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will be flushing water mains from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. per the following schedule: • Monday, Oct. 2: East Main Road from Pine Tree … more
Debra Lee was hired at the end of August to be the new minister at The Baptist Church in Warren. She is splitting time between here and the Baptist Church in Swansea. A Fall River Native and long-time New Bedford resident, she brings a calm energy and enthusiasm to the historic church.
Meet the new minister at The Baptist Church in Warren
Debra Lee’s calling to faith came later in life, but there were a few signs along the way. more
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Bob Pierce, formerly of Berry Hill Farm, said stepping aside wasn’t easy. But he’s glad the farm continues, and hasn’t been turned into house lots.
An old-time Westport farmer looks back — and ahead
Editor’s note: Former Berry Hill Farm owner Bob Pierce has been a fixture in Westport his entire life. And though he’s stepped away from his beloved farm following its sale to Adam and … more
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