EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team, a long ago power in the state's top tier, took a step back last season with the intention of once again being able to …
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By Mike Rego
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8/29/23
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DEM announced Tuesday afternoon that a mosquito sample collected in Barrington on Aug. 21 tested positive for West Nile Virus.
This was the state’s fourth sample that tested …
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8/29/23
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PORTSMOUTH — As students return to Portsmouth High School this week for the new academic year, they’ll find a couple of major upgrades still not complete: Memorial Drive and air …
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By Jim McGaw
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8/29/23
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The Barrington Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night, Aug. 30, to discuss the former Carmelite monastery property.
The meeting will be held inside the presentation room …
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8/29/23
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To the editor:
Today was the first of day of school, and the bus transportation was far from smooth or reliable. Our son's bus was a half hour late this morning, one of several delayed buses, …
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8/29/23
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To the editor:
The Barrington Educational Support Team (BEST) thanks you for your support all these years and we hope we can count on you once again to support us as we draft our new contract …
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8/29/23
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Summer vacation ended on Monday, Aug. 28 for Barrington students, as they headed back to class.
The district had full days of classes for some students (mostly those who were new to their …
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8/29/23
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Art Night Bristol Warren concludes its summer season with venues in Warren and Bristol, including the Youth Art Show, music and dance. Events are centered at 30 Cutler Street in Warren, with nine …
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8/29/23
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A free concert of Irish folk music and dance features Roscommon Soles, an Irish step dance-driven ensemble led by renowned dancer Kevin Doyle of Barrington. The ensemble also includes singer Mary Lee …
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8/29/23
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The Four Corner Arts Center invites all to wander through the 29th annual Outdoor Sculpture Park Exhibition featuring installations by visiting artist Casey Figueroa, “Hybrid Objects,” as …
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8/29/23
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The Barrington High School football team squared off against Central High School in a preseason scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Conley Stadium in Providence. Mitchell Ivatts scored a touchdown for …
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8/29/23
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The Mt. Hope football team kicks off their season with new head coach Shane Parker, as they play their annual injury fund game at Tiverton on Thursday night.
Parker, who recently coached …
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By Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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8/29/23
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The Herreshoff Marine Museum will conclude its annual Summer Sunset Music Series with a concert by Roomful of Blues on the waterfront overlooking Bristol Harbor. They have tables, chairs and picnic …
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8/29/23
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It’s been a strange summer — too wet, too dry, too hot, cool nights. The one constant has been a variety of fabulous books for summer reading. Hope you enjoy some of these before fall …
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By Lynda Rego
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8/29/23
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Note: This is the first feature in a series of cultural meals aimed to highlight history, nutrition and simplicity.
Polenta – derived from the Roman word pulmentum , used to describe …
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By Patricia Bailey
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8/29/23
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The slight rumble which you may have heard on Wednesday evening during the Republican Presidential debate was former governor and U.S. Senator John Chafee, former Secretary of State Susan Farmer, …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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8/29/23
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PORTSMOUTH — With new head coach Keith MacDonald at the helm, the Portsmouth High School varsity football team is getting some hard knocks in to prepare for the start of the 2023 season.
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8/29/23
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Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission from the Honolulu (Hawaii) Civil Beat. It concerns not only the ‘miracle’ survivor of the recent blaze that …
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8/29/23
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Anglers have reported (more than usual) sharks attacking their catch before they are able to bring it to the boat. Anglers are urged to use caution when reaching in or near the water to bring in …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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8/29/23
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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 …
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By Paige Shapiro
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8/29/23
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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 …
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8/29/23
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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 …
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8/28/23
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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 …
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By Ted Hayes
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8/28/23
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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.
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/28/23
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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 …
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By Josh Bickford
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8/28/23
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