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As drivers approach the Washington Bridge westward from Interstate 195 in East Providence, they are now funneled into distinct lanes in anticipation of crossing on to the revamped east side portion of the structure and the new three-lane setup there intended to mitigate congestion created with the shuttering of the westbound portion over four months ago. Read more about the changes inside on page 2.
New third lane on bridge appears to be the charm in reducing snarls
After several ham-handed missteps in recent months, it appears state officials finally came upon a meaningful and immediate response to the Washington Bridge closure debacle with the creation of … more
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Senior Jaidin Ivy is one of the sprinters expected to help the East Providence High School boys' outdoor track and field team score points during the upcoming championship meet schedule.
EPHS eyes relevancy in boys' outdoor track this spring
The East Providence High School boys' outdoor track and field team continues its 2024 regular season with the aim of remaining relevant come the championship meet schedule later this spring. The … more
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Riverside Middle School releases 2023-24 third quarter honor roll of students
Dr. Julie Giangiulio, Principal of Riverside Middle School and Mr. Glen Salgueiro, Assistant Principal, are pleased to announce the Honor Roll for Quarter 3 of the 2023-2024 school year. SUMMA … more
Vicious dog hearing set for May 3 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Town of Portsmouth has scheduled a hearing for Friday, May 3, to determine if three unleashed Cane Corso dogs that attacked a leashed dog on April 13 should be considered … more
Liam Chapman throws out the first pitch at Tiverton Baseball's opening day ceremonies at the Tiverton Town Farm.
Tiverton Baseball kicks off second season
A year after they formed their new league, founders of Tiverton Baseball and more than 100 pint-size players celebrated the opening day of their second season Saturday afternoon at the Town Farm. … more
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Following its failure at the polls, the town board that developed the Route 6 project is planning the next step for the project.
Westport IOC thinks small following Route 6 vote's failure
pic: route 6 Following its failure at the polls, the town board that developed the Route 6 project is planning the next step for the project.   Head     … more
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Members of the Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad Team for 2024 included only four students from last year’s team that went to Kansas to represent Rhode Island in the national competition. Clearly, interest in the club hasn’t faltered.
Kickemuit Middle School headed to Science Olympiad Nationals for second consecutive year
There’s no better team of science-loving adolescents in Rhode Island right now than the Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad squad. more
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Tenant of Quaker Estates charged with assault
PORTSMOUTH — A 73-year-old tenant of Quaker Estates was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct following an incident at the town’s public housing complex last week. … more
Barrington residents face animal cruelty charges
A person called Barrington Police on Friday, April 19, and reported that a Barrington resident was abusing his dog by not treating its medical condition. Police said the resident had posted a … more
The Department of Public Works recently turned Bicknell Field into a softball diamond.
Barrington DPW turns Bicknell baseball field into a softball field
The Barrington Department of Public Works recently completed a magic trick of sorts — the DPW turned a baseball field into a softball field.   Town officials recently unveiled the new … more
Warren Conservation Commission members Keith Morton and Butch Lombardi hold one of the tee shirts, courtesy of Cliff Prazeres at Dunkin on Metacom, that will be given to anyone who participates in the Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday morning, April 27.
Earth Day Cleanup and Nip Bottle winner postponed to April 27 after rain
The Warren Conservation Commission's annual Earth Day Clean Up and Nip Contest has been postponed to April 27 due to last Saturday’s rain. more
This piece of land on Mathewson Road sold recently for $1.15 million. It includes a deep-water dock.
Waterfront lot sells for $1.15 million on Mathewson Road
A .75-acre lot on Mathewson Road in Barrington recently sold for more than $1 million. According to a press release from Residential Properties Ltd., 11 Mathewson Road sold recently for $1.15 … more
Anna D’s Café and Ice Cream will host a series of Monday afternoon farmers’ markets starting June 3.
Anna D’s Café gets OK for more farmers’ markets
PORTSMOUTH — If you didn’t get to any farmers’ markets in Portsmouth last year, you’ll get another chance starting June 3. more
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Cam Kelley fires a shot over the net during a match against Westerly, Thursday.
Eagles blast Bulldogs in volleyball, 3-0
Last year, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team struggled when they squared off against Westerly.   This year, they swept Bulldogs in three straight — 25-17, 25-12, 25-17. … more
Oliver Andrews aided the cause offensively in both EPHS baseball outings last week as the Townies stayed unbeaten in the early going of the 2024 Division II baseball season.
EPHS baseball nine stays perfect early in Division II ranks
Two more league games added up to two more wins for the still unbeaten East Providence High School baseball as the Townies played and won a pair of Division II outings last … more
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Two Barrington teenagers face vandalism charges
Barrington Police charged two 16-year-old Barrington boys following an incident late Monday night, April 15.   Police officers responded to the Kent Street tennis courts after receiving a … more
Discover a secret garden this summer
Surround yourself with the sights, sounds, scents and beauty of a ‘secret garden’ this season on a visit to Little Compton’s Sakonnet Garden. “It’s an intimate … more
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Westport board slams ‘misinformation’ spread by Facebook page
A Facebook page criticized by members of a town board for allegedly spreading misinformation, and using Westport’s official crest as its profile photo without permission, has changed that photo … more
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The Tea House is the signature building at the Shore Road compound, but it is not the only. There are multiple living spaces, from cottage to bungalow, from main house to greenhouse.
A shoreline property like no other
Visit 10,000 properties, tour every million-dollar listing in the Northeast, swipe through Zillow for days … you will never find anything similar to the compound nestled along the western … more
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Company officials are nearly finished with the Vineyard I project, off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.
Wind farm power won’t run through Westport — for now
Officials with an offshore wind concern who hope to develop a large wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard do not plan to run their supply lines through Westport, at least for now. … more
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Residents of Old Mill Lane, who have complained about noise, safety and other issues, say the LNG facility has no business being in a residential neighborhood.
R.I. Energy applies to alter wetlands in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Rhode Island Energy is seeking state approval to alter or disturb about 1.72 aces of freshwater wetlands on the south side of Old Mill Lane, where its controversial portable … more
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Dr. Vassil Zlatarski with some coral specimens from Cuba.
Did you know that the King of Coral is a Bristol resident?
From Bulgaria to Bristol, Vassil Zlatarski has studied fossil and modern corals and reefs for seven decades — and counting. more
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A diagram of the reconfigured nine-hole public course, "The Met," build over the old front nine of the former Metacomet Country Club land located off Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Metacomet developers soon hope to tee up renovated nine-hole layout
Fittingly, it appears, the first signs of a reimagined Metacomet Country Club property off Veterans Memorial Parkway will in fact be a renovated portion of the golf course. A representative of … more
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Barrington Town Hall employees Jean Bellm, Ross Latham, Stephanie Bernardo and Kristen King (from left to right) model "Keep Rhode Island Litter Free" t-shirts with the new town logo and available to the first 50 participants in Monday’s cleanup event.
Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup in Barrington
People are invited to join Barrington’s “Keep Rhode Island Litter Free” effort on Earth Day.   Volunteers should meet in front of Town Hall on Monday, April 22 for on-site … more
The former Zion Bible Institute land in Barrington has been the subject of much speculation, as private developers work on plans for the large, vacant property.
A long-range vision for housing and open space in Barrington
Matthew Heffner has framed a poignant discussion for Barrington, and he’s brought together four very knowledgable people to start that discussion. His premise is that Barrington should be … more
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