It took one of the largest deployments in recent memory to control a massive blaze that engulfed hundreds of junk cars in a Tiverton junkyard early Wednesday morning.
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By Ted Hayes
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10/18/23
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Rhode Island’s Encore Opera Company will present “Songs of Love and War” in the living room at Blithewold Mansion this Sunday, Oct. 22. Doors open at 2 p.m. The concert begins at 3 …
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10/18/23
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The 34th annual Heart & Sole Walk for Animals to benefit the homeless animals and the Potter League in Middletown takes places this Sunday, Oct. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Adams State …
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10/18/23
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Rhode Island’s 45th annual Heritage Festival takes place this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Waterfire Arts Center in Providence. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Historical …
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10/18/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department reported the arrest of 24 year-old Joao Rego of Rehoboth following a call for a structure fire on Austin Avenue on October 14.
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10/18/23
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The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is hosting a day full of fright-free tricks and treats along the trail on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy outdoor explorations, …
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10/18/23
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Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Tiverton is holding their annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The festival includes a …
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10/18/23
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Barrington Pop Warner wrapped up its regular season with games against Edgewood on Saturday. Next up is the postseason.
Two of Barrington’s tackle football teams will compete in the …
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10/18/23
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Tiverton officials have rescinded a revised Social Media policy after receiving notice that the firefighters’ union is suing the town on grounds that it violates union members’ First …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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10/18/23
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Fire fighters from Tiverton and surrounding communities battled a massive fire early Wednesday morning at a King Road auto graveyard.
Crews were called to General Auto Recycling at about 2:30 …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/18/23
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I was struck by the article by one of your writers called “ Resident walks down County Road in protest " in this week's Barrington Times. The writer clearly missed an …
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10/18/23
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Maintenance. Maintenance. Maintenance.
A preview of the upcoming athletic fields report pointed toward a need for improved maintenance as one of the keys for better fields in Barrington.
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By Josh Bickford
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10/18/23
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It’s an evening of delta blues with guitar maven Ryan Lee Crosby who blends echoes of traditional Mississippi, Mali and India with music from the Mississippi Delta, refracted by influences of …
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10/18/23
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Escobar Farm’s corn “maize” is open for the season through Nov. 5. This year’s theme is “Field of Dreams.” Dogs must be leashed at all times. A Halloween Costume …
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10/18/23
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Celebrate Halloween at a special evening visit with themed trick-or-treat stations; a field of carved pumpkins, candy in the spooky garden, haunted barn and Grim Reaper’s lair; flying …
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10/18/23
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It may not seem like much, but to some, a free load of laundry can make a difference. Through local listening sessions where low and no-income individuals and families were given an opportunity to …
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By Julia Stearly
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10/18/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — There was a lot of huffing and puffing, but the house never went down...In fact, it didn't change very much after all. At its meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 17, the East …
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By Mike Rego
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10/17/23
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To the editor:
I grew up in Portsmouth. I recall that in 1962-63 when I was 8 or 9 years old, I would accompany my father to the old Island Park dump. My father would go in wingtip shoes, dress …
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10/17/23
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Hometown boy Teddy Goodz and his friends brought big-time wrestling to Westport Saturday night, when they got down and dirty in — and sometimes outside of — a ring set up for the event in …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/17/23
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The Bristol Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance camera footage from an incident that occurred on Thursday, Oct. 12 involving the police shooting of a suspect who followed two college students from Colt State Park while completely naked.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/17/23
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No plans this Saturday? Lend a hand as the Westport River Watershed Alliance works to clean up the parking lot at Gooseberry Island from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages are welcome, and gloves and bags …
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10/17/23
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At a recent Board of Directors meeting of the Veterans Association of Bristol County (VABC) the passing of Charles Auclair (October 5, 2023) was noted. Charles was a champion and friend of veterans …
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10/17/23
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Members of the Tiverton Town Council are expected to appoint a successor to councilor Joe Perry, who died in mid-September, within a month. But there’s some disagreement about how they should …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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10/17/23
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The Barrington High School girls tennis team competed in two tough matches last week — the Eagles defeated East Greenwich 5-2 and lost to LaSalle 4-3.
On Thursday, Barrington hosted …
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10/17/23
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While the construction of a proposed $165 million new high school has understandably dominated the discussion regarding a $200 million bond referendum, two other planned elements have flown under the radar.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/17/23
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