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Barrington veterans Bill Groves (left), Charlie Peabody, Ken Lass, Joe MacRae, Bart Stanzione, Al Girard, Charles Brule and Paul Dulchinos hold up signs on Monday at the veterans memorial in front of town hall. The veterans group has asked that flags carrying a partisan or political message or those that are divisive not be flown on the flagpole, which stands in the center of the veterans memorial. The Barrington UVC is requesting the veterans memorial be relocated to a new space.
Group wants to relocate veterans memorial
The Barrington United Veterans Council no longer wants the veterans memorial to be located near the flagpole outside Barrington Town Hall. In a series of emails to the town manager and members … more
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Barrington High School volleyball senior Casey Lambert signs a letter of intent to go to Springfield College recently inside the BHS gym. She is accompanied by (from left to right) her friend Michaela Baer, mom Melissa, dad Christian, and brother Chip. Casey has been a standout contributor for the Barrington High School volleyball teams over the years.
Video: Lambert signs her letter of intent
Barrington High School volleyball senior Casey Lambert signs a letter of intent to go to Springfield College recently inside the BHS gym. She is accompanied by (from left to right) her friend … more
A firefighter walks 16a Prospect Street resident June Leone and her brother, Brian Jarvis, to a Red Cross truck for treatment Tuesday evening. Another resident of the three-family structure died when it caught fire.
Fire chief identifies victim of Bristol blaze
Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello released the identity of the victim in a deadly fire Tuesday evening . The deceased is 34-year-old Corey Rogers, a resident of the 16 Prospect St. multi-family … more
These tanks off Bayview Avenue serve the majority of water customers in Bristol. After upgrades to the system of water mains along Metacom Avenue, the tanks will be providing higher water pressure to homes and businesses throughout the east side of town by next spring.
BCWA spending $4.5 million to boost Bristol water pressure
The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) is about to launch two significant projects that will be noticeable, temporarily disruptive and designed to give Bristol’s water infrastructure a major … more
Westport Friends deal with rash of BLM banner thefts
The Westport Monthly Meeting of Friends is calling for a community-wide discussion on racism and tolerance, after a months-long rash of theft from its 938 Main Road meeting house. Since August, … more
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Anthony DaPonte, sporting his bronze medal, shakes hands with silver medalist 85-year-old Spencer Parish following the 200-meter run at the Masters National Indoor Championship on March 20.
86-year-old Warren native nabs bronze in national track meet
DaPonte competed in the 200-meter event for peopled aged 85-89, earning third place among the national competition with a time of 47.31. more
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Kate Galop, pastor of the Westport Point United Methodist Church, speaks to the congregation during her last service this past Sunday, June 26.
Westport United Methodist pastor is leaving town
Kate Galop, the pastor of the Westport Point United Methodist Church for the past six years, led her final service Sunday and is headed to a new assignment at Faith United Methodist Church in … more
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Last year’s Warren Folks Festival brought out hundreds to Cutler Mill to enjoy music, local food, and peruse wares from local craft artisans.
Warren's Folks Fest 2022 looks to be biggest yet
Between the free admission, the wide variety of live music, over 40 local art vendors with plenty to browse, and a selection of food and beverage choices that would make any Providence elitist stop … more
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Westport Select board defends cell phone tower settlement
Members of the Westport Select Board last Monday defended their decision to settle a lawsuit brought by a cell phone tower contractor, saying they did the best they could for the town in the face of … more
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Renovations as proposed for Kent Field.
Kent Field renovation project dives deeper into the planning stages
EAST PROVIDENCE  — City officials and outside consultants last week held a community meeting to discuss an initial proposal to refurbish the Kent Field Playground. The gathering took place … more
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LaSalle outlasts East Providence's Thanksgiving Day upset bid
EAST PROVIDENCE — In what was an instant classic for an already historic series, LaSalle Academy fended off East Providence High School 41-36 to win the 93rd installment of their Thanksgiving … more
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Barrington Lions Club members (from left to right) Doreen Burgers, Cat Horn and Michaela Keohane inspect the burned tree at Barrington Beach.
Scrooge scorches Christmas tree at Barrington Beach
Late Wednesday night, when most Barrington residents lay asleep in their beds, a grinch slunk to the town beach and lit the Barrington Beach Christmas tree on fire.  The Barrington Lions Club … more
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The proposed three-story development at 119 Water St. still includes only 3 of the 12 units as affordable, per updated financial information submitted to the Warren Planning Board.
Warren planning board to table discussion of Water Street development
The hearing scheduled for tonight on the 119 Water St. development will be pushed to the end of February, pending new information received by the Warren Planning Board. more
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Barrington’s James Anderson played football at Kent School last fall and recently committed to play football for Bryant University next fall.
Barrington grad commits to Bryant University football team
James Anderson has wanted to play Division I college football for a long time. The recent Barrington High School graduate and post-graduate student at Kent School in Connecticut has dreamed of … more
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Members of the Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team cheer as they skate toward fans after the Division II “Frozen Four” win over Narragansett on Sunday. They’ll play for all the marbles this Saturday.
Portsmouth advances to D-2 championship game on Saturday
PORTSMOUTH — It will be a local matchup made in heaven on Saturday, when the Division II boys’ hockey championship will be played at Schneider Arena at Providence College. The … more
Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Matilda Jr. The Musical. 
Barrington Middle School students shine in Matilda Jr. The Musical
Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical.  The Barrington Middle School students impressed … more
Among the projects included on the Downes Construction Company website was East Hampton High School in Connecticut. Barrington has selected Downes Construction as project manager for its upcoming school facilities work.
Barrington selects project manager for school facilities work
The Barrington School Committee recently voted to hire an owner’s project manager for the district’s upcoming school facilities work.  At its meeting on April 6, the School … more
Maggie the Goat in her prime, at the West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton.
Westport animal cruelty case survivor dies
Maggie the goat, one of the last local survivors of the massive 2016 animal cruelty case in Westport, died in late April at the West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, her home for the past seven … more
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United States Army veteran Arthur Medeiros, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, smiles beside his daughter, Ellie Joy, during a celebration of his 103rd birthday on May 10 at Benjamin Church Senior Center in Bristol.
World War II veteran celebrates 103rd birthday
If you were to meet Arthur Medeiros at the grocery store or out on the links, you’d probably never guess he was into his third year as a centenarian or that he saw the kind of action in Europe that led to him earning a Bronze Star, two Silver Stars, and three Purple Hearts. more
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Kaitlin Roche (left) and Elizabeth Skeels celebrate a Portsmouth goal against Lincoln School during the Patriots’ quarterfinal win last week.
Portsmouth girls advance to D-I LAX semis Thursday (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Members of the Portsmouth High School varsity girls’ lacrosse team have a date with Moses Brown in the state semifinals on Thursday, June 1. The Patriots defeated … more
The Highland Road quarry operation has drawn protests from neighbors, but owner's attorney said he's working within the law.
Quarry operator tells Tiverton to pound sand
A quarry operator that has incurred the wrath of neighbors and others who say its quarrying operation does not belong in their peaceful residential neighborhood, presented its side of the story to … more
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The gunnade, recovered from the bottom of the St. Lawrence River and later fulled restored, fires a blast on a previous Fourth of July.
In Barrington, this is what history sounds like
On July 4, Chad Mellen will fire off a piece of history. Mellen, a Barrington resident, will light a 660-pound naval cannon that dates back to the War of 1812.   Mellen said the cannon … more
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Merchants of Cool singer Dan Pacheco belts out a Foreigner song during Warren’s first 2023 Summer Series concert at Burr’s Hill Park on Sunday.
No complaints yet on noise from Warren's concert series
Reactions among those who had been critical of the high volume generated by Warren's Summer Concert Series indicated things had at least improved from last year, and it seemed a good time was still had by all. more
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Camping, drinking, and vandalism ordinances all poised for amendments in Warren
A number of quality of life issues were the target of proposed amendments during the most recent meeting of the Warren Town Council. All were approved for a first reading. more
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Post 10 Juniors will face Connecticut champ in Junior Legion Baseball regionals
Though the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club lost to Cranston Auburn Post 20 by a 7-3 score Sunday, July 30, to decide the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League state title, the … more
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