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Gallery Night Providence opens 17 studios on Thursday
On Thursday July 18, 17 art spaces throughout Providence will open their doors to the public. Gallery Night Providence will offer five free guided tours of Providence art spaces, with galleries also … more
Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency Director Ray Perry (left) and Hummocks resident John Vitkevich on Teddi’s Beach, looking south toward the ocean. The spot in Island Park is one of the most vulnerable locally in the event of a major hurricane.
Portsmouth: When the ‘big one’ comes, will you be ready?
PORTSMOUTH — John Vitkevich stood on Teddi’s Beach on the north end of Park Avenue Tuesday, pointing to the open Atlantic Ocean. “We’re standing in one of the most … more
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Inspirational dance, from around the globe
Newport Contemporary Ballet (NCB) presents the Newport Dance Festival this week on a stage set up on the lawn of The Great Friends Meeting House. Performances will be Wednesday to Sunday, July 17 to … more
New art show opens at Little Compton landmark
There will be an Opening Party for a new Little Compton art show on Saturday, July 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. The show brings together three artists with strong Little Compton ties, displaying their work … more
The graduating class of 2024 cadets from the Rhode Island State Police Academy were sworn into service on June 21 during a ceremony held at the CCRI-Lincoln campus.
Quintet with city ties are sworn in as Rhode Island State Troopers
Five cadets with city ties were among the graduates of the 2024 Rhode Island State Police Academy. Troopers Jaren Alves, Noel Miranda, Kyle Murphy, Alex Newton and Joseph Rego and their … more
Members of the FAST TRACK youth track and field club's 7-8-year-old Region 1 and New England championship-winning 4x100 meter relay team included (from left to right) Saige James, Sarah Chin, Amalia Barroso Arias and Alaysiah Kane along with coach Ernest Fennell. The quartet are among several club athletes who have qualified for national meet next week at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Several city youth tracksters earn spots at USTAF Nationals
Athletes from East Providence on the FAST TRACK youth track and field club team earned top finishes at the Region 1 USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships held last weekend in New York … more
The suspects in the July 16 armed robbery attempt in East Providence are (left to right) David Ramos, Abel Nolasco and Alex Manuel Jesus Marte.
East Providence Police name suspects in armed robbery case
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police have identified the three suspects in an armed robbery attempt Tuesday morning, … more
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department will be flying drones over the bird sanctuary periodically, and people can also expect to see increased police patrols.
Barrington Police increasing patrols at bird sanctuary on Wampanoag Trail
Planning a walk at the Osamequin Nature Preserve? Do not be surprised if you see a police drone flying overhead.   Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department will be taking … more
Letter: Separation of faith and state: Elections
To the editor: Our government exists only to serve us-per our founders. It serves us through agents chosen by voters every few years, acting on our behalf. So, an election, by definition, is an … more
Letter: Disappointed about guest speaker’s canceled visit
To the editor: I was very disappointed to learn that a Barrington School Committee member censored Betsy Brenner’s recent scheduled discussion with BHS students about her courageous fight … more
Tiverton ace Lexi Fredricks struck out 3 and gave up 11 hits, 8 walks and 12 runs in the 12-0 state semifinal loss to Cranston Western.
Tiverton Majors Softball season halts in state semis
The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars ended their season, falling to Cranston Western 12-0 in the state semifinals on Tuesday night.  Tiverton managed just two hits off Cranston Western pitcher … more
Gavin Labolita (left) Louie Botelho celebrate with Preston DeSousa (mid-left) and Jackson Adams after DeSousa homered in the fifth inning.
Bristol-Warren 12U All-Stars go on improbable run to earn District 2 title
After losing to Newport in June, Bristol-Warren rattled off five consecutive wins, including two over Barrington, to earn the 12U District title. more
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Annual Sculpture Park to open
The Four Corner Arts Center invites you to wander through the 29th annual Outdoor Sculpture Park Exhibition, “Ars Terra,” featuring installations by visiting artist Peter Morse as well as … more
With more students attending out-of-district career and tech programs, has the current school transportation system become outdated? (File photo)
Portsmouth lawmakers seek potential changes for school transportation
PORTSMOUTH — A new legislative study commission will look for ways to improve the statewide school transportation system under a resolution that was sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. … more
MG Commercial Real Estate was recently purchased by George Paskalis and Barrington resident Leeds Mitchell IV (shown).
Business partners purchase real estate company
The full-service commercial real estate brokerage company MG Commercial Real Estate has been purchased by the firm’s two long-time partners, George Paskalis and Leeds Mitchell IV.   … more
Letter: Levesque’s letter about Driscoll was unfair
To the editor: There is an aspect of Councilman (Charles) Levesque’s letter published in the June 27, 2024 issue of The Portsmouth Times (“Water board had roundabout plans all … more
Bristol Oyster Fest is Sunday
The charity event hosted by DeWolf Tavern supports Child & Family Services of R.I. It’s a family event with food trucks, children’s activities, local vendors, an auction, live … more
Photographs from the notice of claim show the protruding staircase on State Street leading to Water Street. Bristol resident Denise Procaccini suffered a dislocated arm and broken elbow as a result of tripping over the staircase in April.
Potential lawsuit in the works following trip-and-fall on Warren street
A personal injury law firm is looking into who should be possibly help liable should a Bristol woman go forward with a lawsuit following a trip and fall incident that occurred on State Street in Warren in April. more
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Barrington Police: Owners of aggressive dog will not be cited
The owners of a dog that crashed through a glass door at a neighbor’s house and forced that family to retreat into a bedroom will not be cited by police.   Barrington Police Chief … more
East Providence Police arrest three after armed robbery
EAST PROVIDENCE — A social media transaction gone wrong is considered the likely cause of a shooting incident in city Tuesday morning, July 16. East Providence Police were alerted to a … more
Mason Ferreira slides home with a run for the Rumford Minor Baseball All-Stars during their Ron Silva/District 2 Tournament win over Warren Sunday night, July 14.
Rumford rolls to Silva Tourney winners' final, EP Central stays alive
EAST PROVIDENCE — The city's two entrants into the Ron Silva/Minor Baseball Division District 2 All-Star Tournament won again in games played Sunday night, July 14. EP Central, which lost … more
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Max Brandle takes his oath of office at the January 2023 inauguration ceremony. Brandle did not return signatures to get on the 2024 ballot, opting not to continue pursuit of a third term on the School Committee.
Brandle opts not to continue pursuit of East Providence School Committee seat
EAST PROVIDENCE — In the inimitable words of "Queen" another one bites the dust, which isn't necessarily a good thing for residents of the city when it comes to elections in the 2024 cycle. … more
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River Center is open to visitors
The River Center is open with the Westport River Watershed Alliance’s aquariums of local aquatic life, an interactive sand table, high-powered microscope, and themed activities and crafts for … more
Bike Newport campers showed off their bike skills on the Big Blue Bike Barn’s “Pump Track.”
Teaching kids how to ride with power
A leading bike advocate believes strongly that everyone riding a bicycle needs training and education, and that applies even more strongly to the growing population riding around on electric … more
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South Coast artists open their studios this weekend
The South Coast Artists’ 21st annual Open Studio Tour features 75 artists in their creative working environments. Artists will exhibit in a variety of mediums, and some will be demonstrating … more
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