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Day of Caring volunteers pose for a group photo before heading off to complete service projects.
Barrington shows it cares: Day of Caring turns 5
Another year. Another Day of Caring. Barrington celebrated its fifth annual Day of Caring earlier this month, as dozens of volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors with all sorts of … more
Coach Mike Raffa and his BHS boys basketball team defeated Mount Pleasant 70-46 on Thursday night, Dec. 15.
Strong second half powers Eagles to 24-point victory
The Barrington High School boys basketball team rebounded from a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Mount Pleasant 70-46 on Thursday night, Dec. 15.   The Eagles stormed out to a 19-10 … more
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Police, EMTs use thermal camera to find missing 12-year-old
Barrington Police and Firefighters tracked down a local girl a short time after she was reported missing last week. A Barrington resident called police on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at about 7:25 p.m. to … more
Barrington re-starts school improvement process
One night. Two meetings. Two votes.  On Thursday night, Feb. 9, Barrington officials formally voted to submit a Stage 1 proposal to the Rhode Island Department of Education for improvements … more
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Warren PD seeks input for accreditation process
As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments to the assessment team. more
Korynne Holden gives senior Leah Sylvain a hug after losing to Sutton 46-35 in the Division 5 Elite 8 on Friday.
Sutton ends Wildcats super season 46-35 in Elite 8
The teary Westport girls basketball team received hugs from teammates, family and friends after falling to Sutton 46-35 in a defensive battle on Friday night. The Wildcats ended their super season … more
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Shaw's Supermarket in Barrington recently raised more than $15,000 for Tap-In.
Supermarket fund-raiser brings thousands of dollars to Tap-In
An East Bay area food pantry recently received a large donation from Shaw’s and Star Market Nourishing Neighbors Community Relief Initiative. Tap-In, a non-profit that helps people in need … more
Officials are planning to develop a multi-use path that runs from the Barrington High School campus (shown) to the East Bay Bike Path.
Leftover middle school money will pay for new path in Barrington
An effort is under way to create a multi-use path connecting Barrington High School to the East Bay Bike Path. The new multi-use path will run from the southern edge of the high school campus … more
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Revaluations raise property rates in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva through the Finance Department announced the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023 following the state-mandated statistical revaluation … more
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The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 1 July 2023. Prize giving on stage in the Ocean Live Park in Genova. Overall 1st Place IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing Team.
11th Hour Racing to celebrate Ocean Race victory this Friday
The first American team to ever win Ocean Race will hoist the cup in Newport on Friday, and all are invited. more
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A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset, Mass.
SouthCoast Wind files court challenge to R.I. regulators
An offshore wind developer wants a state supreme court justice to vacate a decision by state regulators to suspend their review of a Sakonnet River transmission line for the project. In a … more
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The Legion Way ice rink is shown during the winter months.
Council says yes to ice rink repairs, new police and fire equipment
Good news for ice hockey enthusiasts: Repairs are coming to the Legion Way ice rink. At its meeting late last month, the Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to have the outdoor rink resurfaced and … more
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East Providence police arrest city man on firearms, domestic charges
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced the arrest of a local resident on numerous weapons and ammunition charges as well as domestic violations. EPPD took … more
Mt. Hope coach Trevor King lifts Andrew McCarthy into the air in celebration with Dougie Sampson and Ryan Fazzi (right) after McCarthy defeated Colby Vital in the 144-pound finals. 
McCarthy's great escape secures state title
Junior Andrew McCarthy escaped the grasp of Ponaganset’s Colby Vital with one second left to win the 144-pound state championship by a 7-6 decision during the state wrestling tournament at the … more
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Portsmouth Police: Driver had fake license plates, documentation
PORTSMOUTH — A 33-year-old Fall River woman was charged last week with forgery and counterfeiting registration plates, as well as giving a false document to an agent or public official. At … more
Chart chows various tax rates in municipalities throughout Rhode Island, according to figures presented by Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr.
Portsmouth's proposed budget calls for 39-cent tax rate hike
PORTSMOUTH — Town Administrator Richard Rainer Jr.’s proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2025 starting July 1 calls for a 39-cent increase in the tax rate … more
Members of the Bristol Police Department are near the end of their month-long Home Base No Shave campaign, with nearly $3,000 raised to benefit veterans.
The Bristol ‘fuzz’ get fuzzy for a good cause
This month, the Bristol Police Department has been participating in the Home Base No Shave campaign, raising $2,625 (to date) for veterans and their families — currently the third-highest total … more
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The new bike route would include a network of downtown streets, all with street markings and signage to improve safety and allow versatility for cyclists.
Bristol bike path engineers decide to go with the flow
The plan to extend the East Bay Bike Path through downtown Bristol to the base of the Mt. Hope Bridge has undergone a significant revision. After spending much of 2020 studying possible bike routes … more
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Susan Ruggieri said her home’s assessment increased by nearly 35 percent. She is hoping that her recent appeal meeting with an official from Northeast Reval will lead to a reduction in her assessment.
Sticker shock — resident reacts to recent revaluation
Susan Ruggieri is still reeling after the recent town-wide revaluation resulted in a 35 percent increase to her home’s assessment. The Rose Lane resident said her home’s previous … more
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How much will it cost Barrington to bring the current elementary school buildings in-line with the new middle school? How much will it cost to upgrade the ventilation systems and security systems? How much will it cost to create better learning environments?
Back to school — build new schools?
Barrington school leaders are planning for the future. And the future might not include Nayatt School or Sowams School.  A facilities study that is focused on Barrington Public Schools offers … more
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Sarah Lynch leads a class inside her Element studio in Tiverton. Lynch had the grand opening of her new business scheduled for the week Covid changed the world. The grand opening was canceled, and every day since has been a wild ride.
Survival of the fittest: How a small studio adapted and survived in the face of Covid
Sarah Lynch was on a power walk with a friend in the Seapowet area of Tiverton one morning when she decided to go for it. She already had two jobs — MRI and X-Ray technologist at Newport … more
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Bristol PD: Two deceased dogs (that weren’t dogs)
Bristol Police activity from March 14-21, 2022. more
Warren PD: A very busy week
Warren Police activity from April 18-25, 2022. more
Portsmouth residents still seek clarity on solar ordinance
PORTSMOUTH — Some abutters to existing or proposed commercial solar facilities still want clarification on the town’s solar ordinance, despite a public hearing last fall during which the … more
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Little Compton eyes green town vehicles
At the urging of a local resident, the Little Compton Town Council will ask town officials to research the pros and cons of going green through a gradual conversion of town-owned, gas-powered … more
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