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When purchased in 1968, town-owned land at Portsmouth High School where a wind turbine now sits was originally dedicated to be used for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. Town Planner Lea Hitchen is now working with the state on remedying the error.
Portsmouth turbine property was intended for recreational use
PORTSMOUTH — When the Town of Portsmouth used a Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant in 1968 to purchase nearly five acres of property just west of Portsmouth High School and … more
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Editorial: Great news for the East Bay Bike Path
It’s easy to live with disruption. Most folks do it every day. They drive to work with brakes that squeak slightly. They stop thinking about the ache in their back. They eventually learn to … more
Children pet the Barrington Police Department's new comfort dog, Levi, an English Labrador retriever, during a special swearing-in ceremony at Kids Kove Playground on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Levi is partnered with veteran Barrington Police Officer Michael Gregorzek (shown holding the dog).
Levi sworn in as newest member of Barrington Police Department
The Barrington Police Department swore in its newest member — a cuddly English Labrador retriever named Levi — at a special ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 21.   Shortly … more
Karl Vazquez Ayala
East Providence arrest city resident on narcotics, gun charges
East Providence Police officers have arrested a city resident on numerous weapon and drug charges. Karl Vazquez Ayala, 44, taken into custody following a multi-jurisdictional investigation … more
A fence surrounds the LNG facility on Old Mill Lane in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth LNG facility granted 5-year license with conditions
State regulators gave long-awaited authorization Thursday, Aug. 22, to a long-term plan to expand liquefied natural gas storage on the Portsmouth-Middletown line.   more
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Here’s who’s running for office in Barrington, and what they love about their town
Election season is here. Following are introductions for the candidates running for Barrington Town Council, School Committee, and the local General Assembly seats.   Town Council … more
This year's Frontline Ministry Motorcycle Ride for Freedom helped raise $9,000.
Over 100 bikes 'ride for freedom' in Bristol
The 2024 edition of the Frontline Ministry Motorcycle Ride for Freedom was another huge success, with over 100 bikes participating and raising $9,000. more
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Warren PD: Woman arrested after falling asleep with child in car
Police arrested four individuals between Aug. 12-18, 2024. more
Barrington Town Council candidate withdraws from the race
One of the four Independent candidates running for Barrington Town Council has withdrawn from the race.   Chris Coleman recently confirmed that he will not be pursuing a seat on the … more
The Bristol Fire and Rescue boat keeps watch over the harbor as boats pass by the dock during the Blessing of the Fleet, Saturday.
Bristol's 10th Annual Harbor Festival raises around $10,000
Check out the scene from the annual celebration of what is arguably Bristol’s most important resource. more
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Westport Grange president Barbara Smith hopes the Grange continues to be a vital part of the fabric of life in Westport.
Westport Grange re-invents itself with changing times
Gone are the huge meetings and the local membership that once numbered in the hundreds.   Gone are many of the farmers who once supported and depended on it, and gone too is some of … more
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Church Community Housing’s conceptual rending of the Anne Hutchinson School building (left), which will potentially be developed into market-rate condos, and the new senior center facility and affordable senior housing complex at right.
More questions, answers, on Portsmouth senior complex plans
PORTSMOUTH — Since 2021, when voters approved a plan for the development of senior affordable housing and a new senior center facility, questions have swirled around town officials about the … more
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Cherry and Webb beach is one of the town's most popular.
Westport beach parking brings in $30,000 more this summer
numbers are in from the 2024 beach season, and revenue from regular and senior beach parking stickers is up about $30,000 over last year. In all, Westport sold 3,884 stickers this summer, down … more
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Updated: Planning Board considers new comprehensive plan for East Providence
The decade-long plus drive to revise the comprehensive plan for the City of East Providence seems to finally be drawing to a close. The Planning Board, at its meeting held Monday night, Aug. 19, … more
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Letter: Did anyone notice this flag infraction?
I truly believe this organization owes an apology to the country of Japan and/or an official representing that government. more
Naturally leavened breads are prepared at The Bakeshop, located at 277 Water St.
Warren's Bakeshop opens new upper floor expansion
The Bakeshop, located at 277 Water St. in Warren, recently announced an expansion of the business to include the second story of its home in the historic Carriage Shop/Garner’s Paint Shop (c.1790). more
Tiverton Recreation Commission chairman Stu Gilfillen and Rep. John G. Edwards check out one of the town's new beach wheelchairs late last week.
New wheels at Tiverton beaches
Fogland and Grinnell’s Beaches in Tiverton are now more accessible to beachgoers who have mobility issues, following the delivery last week of a new beach wheelchair to each location. The town … more
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Juni Kobayashi (left) of Odaiko New England performs with other Taiko drummers at the Black Ships Festival, Saturday.
Photos: The 41st Annual Black Ships Festival
For more than 40 years, the Japan-America Society and Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island has hosted a weekend of events celebrating goodwill between the two nations and Rhode Island’s pivotal role in the opening of Japan to international trade. more
Anthony Bucci stands near the intersection of Old Chimney Road and Fireside Drive, where a neighbor has requested a stop sign be installed. Bucci and other residents oppose the project. “It’s not warranted under any set of circumstances,” Bucci said.
Barrington resident: No need for proposed stop signs
There are no stop signs at the intersection of Old Chimney Road and Fireside Drive, and that is exactly how it should stay, said Anthony Bucci.   The longtime Barrington property owner has … more
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Located on Hope Street, North Farm remains in multiple legal battles with the Bristol County Water Authority.
North Farm's battle with Bristol County Water Authority drags on
Claims regarding illicit rate hikes, collection of water fees, and burst pipes highlight multiple legal disputes between the two, going as high as the Rhode Island Supreme Court. more
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Newport Live hosts Alexa Rose for final summer concert
Newport Live and the Norman Bird Sanctuary wind up their fourth annual Summer Outdoor Concert Series with Alexa Rose. The show is from 7 to 10 p.m. General admission is $35. In 2019, Alexa Rose … more
Navy Base hosts a ‘Salute to Summer’
The Newport Navy Base is the setting for “Salute to Summer: Free Concert & Fireworks Show ” this Saturday, Aug. 24. It takes place at Dewey Field, which opens to the public at 4 p.m. … more
Early voting starts Wednesday, Aug. 21
The early voting period for the upcoming primary election will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and continue through Sept. 9. Voting will be available at the Barrington Town Hall in the Council Chamber. … more
This letter, received over the weekend in the mailbox for The Wharf Tavern, includes an expletive (which we censored), and a note indicating an unhappiness with the volume of music, specifically mentioning Blount, Chomp, and The Wharf Tavern.
Warren PD investigating threatening note
The anonymous author spoke about loud music at three Warren restaurants, complete with an aggressive expletive and a request to be more 'neighborly'. more
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Members of the Barrington Town Council have asked the state to expedite the Massasoit Avenue sidewalk construction project. The state has slated the project to start in 2026 and finish in 2029.
Massasoit sidewalks project is still down the road a bit
New sidewalks are coming to Hampden Meadows … but not for a few years.   A spokesman for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation said the state has two sidewalk projects … more
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