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Gov. Raimondo previews state’s 'Phase 2’ reopening plans
PROVIDENCE — Explaining “a lot of information will be coming out in next couple of weeks as we start reopening our economy,” Gov. Gina Raimondo spent the better part of her Friday, … more
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DEM issues COVID-19, other boating safety guidelines
PROVIDENCE — As Memorial Day and the start of the boating season approaches, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and … more
Commentary: Underage drinking during COVID-19
EAST BAY — Today we face a national crisis in the form of a deadly pandemic. However, we at the East Bay Regional Coalition remind all there is a hidden link between COVID-19 and other national … more
DEM issues new temporary license for direct sale of some seafood
PROVIDENCE — To help foster the continued viability of the Rhode Island commercial seafood industry during the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) … more
DEM, Marine association provides boating community with virus guidelines
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association last week issued the following guidance regarding the safe operation of … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about a new executive order that authorizes fines for those not following the state's isolation or home quarantine directives.
State adds teeth (fines) to quarantine measures; governor says surge is weeks away
The State of Rhode Island is getting more serious about its orders for people to stay in isolation or self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today, Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an … more
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182 pound junior Cory Grifka stares down the opposing crowd as time ticks down during the championship match against Hope’s Jonathan Feliz during the RIIL wrestling state championships at the Providence Career and Technical Facility.
Mt. Hope wrestler Grifka wins second state title
PROVIDENCE—Junior Cory Grifka won the 182 pound wrestling state championship by winning a 12-1 major decision over Hope’s Jonathan Feliz on Sunday night during the RIIL wrestling … more
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Molly Thibaudeau dismounts from the beam during a home meet against South Kingston, Tuesday, January 21st.
After four undefeated seasons, it’s a rebuilding year for Mt. Hope gymnasts
The Mt. Hope gymnastics team is finally in a rebuilding year, after going undefeated four straight years and winning four state championships, one Division I title in 2019, and three Division II championships from 2016-18, with talented gymnasts Meghan Oliver, Jayme Foreman and Kaitlyn Quinn. 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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Barrington senior Owen Hackett celebrates after the game.
Eagles devour Huskies, 22-6, in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry
Barrington beat Mt. Hope 22-6, in their annual Thanksgiving Day football game in Barrington on Thursday morning. The now Eagles have an 18-9 series lead over the Huskies. more
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Diane Hamer shares a moment with her dad, Vietnam veteran Tom Roy during the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home in Bristol on Monday.
Photos: Bristol veterans honored during annual ceremony
Bristol's veterans were honored in the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home on Monday. Veteran's gathered in the new hall with their families and friends. Brigadier … more
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