PORTSMOUTH — Although being a poll worker is often a thankless job, the town’s Board of Canvassers and Canvassing Authority expressed its sincere appreciation to all of them last …
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By Jim McGaw
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7/30/24
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To the editor:
I just heard of what the (Middletown) Town Council is planning to do with raising the tax rate for non-owner-occupied properties. Totally unfair and not right.
I have …
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7/30/24
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Rhode Island Energy notifies customers about important changes that will require their attention beginning August 19. The upcoming changes will include: a new website, a new bill design, a new phone …
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7/30/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — It was rallies all around in recent days for the Rumford Little League AAA Division Baseball All-Stars as the locals not only responded with the win required but also came …
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By Mike Rego
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7/30/24
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Barrington lost 10-9 to Rumford in the championship game of the Ron Silva Tournament on Monday night, July 29.
Barrington played hard throughout the game and held a lead late. But Rumford …
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7/30/24
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More than a week after it was blocked off by the landowner, town officials are still working with the Lodge of Masons to get the Hix Bridge Landing exit back open — “No specific date but …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/30/24
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With only one month to go before Labor Day weekend brings the traditional end of beach season, the damage wrought this winter by severe storms is still very much in evidence at Little Compton’s …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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7/30/24
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The Barrington Town Council recently approved a bid that will bring new sidewalks to two heavily-traveled roads in town.
The bid is for nearly $1.3 million and covers the construction of …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/29/24
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The Little Compton Town Council last Thursday approved an amendment to the town code that offers a glimmer of hope to working families who, despite what many would consider decent incomes, find it …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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7/29/24
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Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health alerts, …
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By Donna Amaral
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7/29/24
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Monday, July 22
Police were called to a disturbance on Newton Street at 4:25 a.m., but police said the call was unfounded.
Animal complaints came in from Horseneck Road at 3:28 p.m., and …
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7/29/24
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New ADA bathrooms and improvements to the handicap entrance are planned thanks to a Champlin Grant.
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/29/24
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To the editor:
On June 6, the Rhode Island House of Representatives adopted with broad support a resolution urging the federal government to pursue a wide range of measures to reduce the danger …
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7/29/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
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7/29/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Public Libraries were recently granted $185,000 from The Champlin Foundation, one of the area's oldest philanthropic entities, while the Friends of the East …
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7/29/24
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There will be a winner-take-all final game for the Ron Silva/District 2 AAA Baseball Division All-Star Tournament title after the Rumford Little League entry defeated previously unbeaten and host …
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By Mike Rego
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7/29/24
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The Barrington Little League Andreozzi Tournament team will open play this Saturday with a game against Narragansett.
The team, formed of Barrington Little League 8U players, will also …
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7/27/24
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The Barrington Land Conservation Trust recently received a legislative grant which will support the organization’s ongoing efforts to preserve open space and educate the public about local …
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7/26/24
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Recent news from the Little Compton Town Council:
Agricultural Conservancy Trust
Anya Rader Wallack and Stephen E. Souza will fill vacancies on the AgTrust board after trustees Bill …
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7/26/24
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It had rained a few days earlier, so by Friday morning the zucchini had gotten huge — some five pounds or more. The swiss chard was thick, rich green and a beautiful deep pink at the stem, the …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/26/24
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Barrington School officials are working on a report that details the district’s climate resilience and sustainability.
The report, while still in its draft form, highlights …
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7/26/24
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“We can show other people what a beautiful place Bristol is," Mike Martel said. "And there’s so much history here, that you can see right from the harbor.”
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By Christy Nadalin
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7/26/24
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Bristol Police made three arrests and investigated multiple vandalism reports between July 15-21, 2024.
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7/26/24
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Warren police made five arrests between July 15-21, 2024.
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7/26/24
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A Barrington High School teacher has been taken off administrative leave and will resume teaching, following the conclusion of an investigation into alleged misconduct.
In an email sent …
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7/25/24
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