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Farmer Ian Walker tells town that crop cannons like this one in Little Compton are necessary to keep birds off his sweet corn.
Little Compton farmer: Using crop cannons is my right
The co-owner of a popular Little Compton farm stand has come forward and claims that the crop cannons he uses to deter birds from his sweet corn crop are necessary and protected under the … more
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State ‘Land Trust Days’ features three Barrington preserves
Some of Rhode Island’s most spectacular and breathtaking protected places will be celebrated during this year’s statewide Land Trust Days, a series of events hosted by land trusts across … more
Portsmouth’s Eshe Stockton, 12, emerges from the water after completing the swim portion of the Boston Triathlon on Sunday.
Portsmouth girl, just 12, shines in Boston Sprint Triathlon
PORTSMOUTH — Eshe Stockton competed with the big girls and boys on Sunday, and she more than held her own. Among females 19 and under, the 12-year-old Portsmouth Middle School student … more
This faked photos purportedly shows a brown bear at Bootleg BBQ over the weekend. Though it’s not real, there was a sighting of a black bear at the transfer station Thursday.
Bear spotted at Westport Transfer Station
About a month after first making its appearance in Westport, a black bear forced the closure of the Westport Transfer Station for about half an hour early last Thursday morning. Animal control … more
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Helen Leffers, of Barrington, is offered a beer after participating in the 14th annual Finish for a Guinness 5K last year.
Don’t miss the 15th (and final) Finish for a Guinness 5K
Lace up your racing shoes and do some calf stretches, because it’s time for the 15th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5K race, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Warren. more
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Building a better brand for Barrington?
Barrington is rebranding itself.   Barrington officials recently announced a town logo design contest. Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said the idea for the contest surfaced a few … more
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Architect’s rendering of what the Premiere Gunite Pools building on East Main Road will look like.
Portsmouth zoners approve building for pool construction business
PORTSMOUTH — A 9,000-square-foot building to house trucks and office space for a local pool contractor on a commercially zoned lot at 2951 East Main Road has been unanimously approved by the … more
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Reynolds Strong was founded in memory of Barrington resident and East Providence native Paul Reynolds who passed away at the age of 51 after a battle with esophageal cancer.
Golf tournament will raise money for nonprofit
The Paul J. Reynolds Foundation, created in honor of the late Paul Reynolds, will hold its first-ever Reynolds Strong Golf Tournament on Oct. 30 at Pawtucket Country Club. Reynolds Strong was … more
Bobby Santos takes a plunge while sentenced to the dunk tank at Bristol's Community Night Out, Wednesday.
Photos: Bristol's second annual Community Night Out
Bristol’s 2023 Community Night Out, the second annual, was held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Town Common. more
Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Cars, vaccuums and bike helmets
At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more
This home at 50 Spinnaker Way was purchased late last year solely to rent out as a short term rental.
Westport sides with neighbors over 'house from hell'
One neighbor called it “the house from hell.” Another said she’s afraid to go outside, and for her young daughter to be out on the front lawn. Others have talked about the influx of … more
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New East Providence High School boys' soccer head coach Tim Calouro (center) looks on as his players perform a juggling drill during a recent practice session Tuesday night, Aug. 22. Calouro, a former standout for the Townies at the turn of the century, takes over the program from former teammate and friend Tony Vieira.
Former Townie Calouro takes boys' soccer top job
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' soccer program dipped into its past recently to find its next head coach as 2001 alum Tim Calouro takes over the reins from his former … more
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DaSilva's draft FY24 East Providence budget calls for max levy percentage increase
EAST PROVIDENCE — Last week, the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva submitted a draft budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 starting on November 1, which includes $7.5 million in spending … more
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The Little Compton Community Center's senior lunch program is as busy as it's every been.
Little Compton senior lunch, food bank win $15,000 in grants
Two Little Compton non-profits have won a collective $15,000 in Rhode Island Foundation grants to help local seniors and the needy. The Little Compton Community Center received $10,000 … more
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Elmwood Drive resident Bill Marshall stands amidst one of the large areas filled with trash and various debris from what he claims is an active campsite, located deep in the woods off a Town-owned nature trail that begins at the end of Elmwood Drive.
Bristol resident rings alarm on trash-filled illegal campsite near nature trail
The Town of Bristol has seemingly heard the call of a local resident, who came to the Phoenix with a grievance about a campsite that had accumulated large piles of garbage near a walking trail off Elmwood Drive. more
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Letter: Another smashing (splashing) success!
To the editor: Thank you to the Town Council members, cheerful volunteer workers, participating restaurants, police and firefighters, and all who were responsible for arranging such a wonderful … more
Letter: I do not agree with building a new school on that site
To the editor: With rising tides and worsening floods I do not want to see out taxpayer money wasted on trying to build a new school on its present wet, flood-prone site. I have lived in Bristol … more
Volunteer David Alves cleans the gutters of a Brook Street home during a Barrington Day of Caring event in 2018. Money from the Spencer Trust helps fund the Day of Caring.
Barrington proposes changes to 'poor and unfortunate' trust bylaws
Barrington Town administration is proposing some changes to the Spencer Trust bylaws, including two amendments that impact the home repair fund. The trust was established after former Barrington … more
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Chris Matos, Director of the George Hail Free Library, utilizes the new digital archive service, which provides high-resolution access to copies of the Warren Times-Gazette and its historic predecessors from 1866 to 1992.
George Hail Library digitizes Warren Gazette all the way back to 1866
The George Hail Free Library in Warren has digitized our newspaper, going all the way back to its first year in 1866 and up to 1992. The historic editions can now be browsed on any library computer. more
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Prudence Island residents fill Union Church during the Town Council’s September 2021 on the island. In the foreground are (from left) council member Keith Hamilton, Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr., and Town Clerk Jennifer West. The council has tentatively scheduled another meeting on the island on Saturday, Sept. 23, although it won’t be at the church.
Are council meetings on Prudence Island still necessary?
PORTSMOUTH —Now that technology allows you to participate in a Town Council meeting from the comfort of your own home, is it no longer necessary for council members to trek to Prudence Island … more
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Cantor Joel Gluck of the United Brothers Synagogue, uses a “yad” to locate a line in the Torah scroll. He is currently preparing this scroll for Yom Kippur, which involves searching for and marking the places on the scroll from which he will be chanting at the service. UBS has two sets of scrolls, which are only used for the High Holy Days. The other set has already been prepared for Rosh Hashanah.
Second oldest synagogue in Rhode Island to celebrate 100 years in Bristol
United Brothers Synagogue will be celebrating their 100th year on High Street in Bristol this Sunday, Aug. 27 with a rededication of the sanctuary from 2 to 4 p.m. more
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Music at Sunset series continues on Wednesday nights
The Blithewold Music and Sunset Concert Series has two shows left, but one is already sold out. The Wednesday, Sept. 6, performance by The Oh Nos is sold out, but tickets are still available for next … more
Members of the Fast Track 4x100 and 4x400 meter regional champion relay teams included (left to right) Laejah Preston, Eleanor Lial, Jordin Preston, Caitlin Massey and Serenity Lewis along with head coach Ernest Fennell.
East Providence youth track and field athletes shine on kids' summer circuit
EAST PROVIDENCE — A handful of East Providence-middle school aged track and field athletes enjoyed continued successes during the recent summer club season, including a visit to the youth … more
Park namesake Onna Moniz-John welcomes patrons the 32nd annual Neighborhood Day Saturday, Aug. 19, at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground.
Gallery: 2023 Neighborhood Day at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 32nd annual Neighborhood Day took place Saturday, Aug. 19, at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground..."Us and You Year 32." Events included the traditional … more
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Brain Mello (middle) and other members of Tew’s Company, fire off their muskets.
Photos: Revolutionary reenactments brought to life at Coggeshall Farm Drill Day
While it’s always the 18th century at Coggeshall Farm, for one day — last Saturday, Aug. 19 — the Farm was host to a reenactment of a drill day and encampment of Revolutionary War soldiers and militiamen of Rhode Island’s own Tew’s Company. more
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