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Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm students and BankNewport representatives celebrate the opening of the sun shading at the farm’s outdoor classroom.
In Portsmouth: A little shade for young farm workers
PORTSMOUTH — Sun shading has been installed to enhance learning at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm’s outdoor classroom with funding from BankNewport. The sun shading provides a safe … more
Teen classic being shown outdoors on Thursday night
Enjoy a fun family movie with free popcorn and bug spray while supplies last, or bring your own snacks and a blanket or chair to sit on.. The film is “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” … more
Eric Leffingwell plays guitar, sings and writes songs, but his speciality has been playing the bass for more than three decades.
Meet Eric Leffingwell: The bass guitarist who keeps it simple
On a beautiful summer evening, over a pint outdoors at Aidan’s Pub, I sat with bass player, guitarist, singer/songwriter Eric Leffingwell, where he spoke of his musical development, the … more
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Greg Vespe of Tiverton, brings a thresher shark to the boat, caught with a bluefish fillet.
Tips for a great fall tautog season
Tautog (or blackfish) is a great eating fish with a white delicate meat. They are not often sold in fish markets because they are difficult to harvest commercially. They are usually caught by rod and … more
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East Providence Council moves many measures, appropriates millions in ARPA funds
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, in a somewhat rare step at its meeting on Tuesday night, Aug. 15, unanimously gave the first of two necessary approvals to 11 spending ordinances … more
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Program alum Tony Vieira has resigned the position of boys' head soccer coach at East Providence High School, where he coached the Townies for 13 years.
Vieira makes difficult decision to step away from EPHS boys' soccer
EAST PROVIDENCE — Now former East Providence High School boys' soccer coach Tony Vieira, like just about every other person who has held a similar position, came to understand it was just time … more
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Ken Read of Portsmouth, with his brother Brad, aboard the Sunfast 3300 Avalon, which took first place in the Doublehanded class in the 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug. 18.
Now that was a distance race
It was as good as it gets for 47 teams sailing in the Ida Lewis Yacht Club’s 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug. 18. more
After weeks on the ropes, Matos campaign goes on the attack
STORY OF THE WEEK: After being dogged for weeks by the signature-gathering controversy, Sabina Matos’ campaign is ramping up its criticism of Aaron Regunberg, buoying the perception that he is … more
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The Legion Way ice rink is shown during the winter months.
Council says yes to ice rink repairs, new police and fire equipment
Good news for ice hockey enthusiasts: Repairs are coming to the Legion Way ice rink. At its meeting late last month, the Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to have the outdoor rink resurfaced and … more
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Yonks bassist, Jack Petit and lead guitarist Alex Hemond get jiggy during their set.
Photos: 7th Annual Warren Folks Fest delivers the goods again
Check out photos from the 7th Annual Warren Folks Fest, held this past Saturday at 30 Cutler St. in Warren. more
Ducks lined up in a row prior to the start of last year's Duck Derby at Allens Pond.
It's ready, set, duck! in Westport
There's still time to sponsor an entry in Mass Audubon's much-anticipated Duck Derby, which races this Friday, August 25. The popular fund-raiser annually features thousands of rubber ducks … more
Letter: Enrollment figures show Westport's student trends
Thanks to Shorelines for several in depth articles regarding town finances and efforts to make a decision regarding the “old” Westport High School. What I found surprising was the … more
This house, currently under construction on Main Road in Tiverton, has occupied owner Mattye Dewhirst’s imagination for many years.
Designer's dream takes shape in Tiverton
Maybe you’ve noticed the whimsical home currently under construction at 2649 Main Road in Tiverton. Here’s a little bit more about it, from owner Mattye Dewhirst, a Boston interior … more
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Alex Mulamba will be among a group of players expected to have significantly bigger roles for the EPHS boys' basketball team this coming winter.
EPHS boys' hoopsters spend summer starting rebuild process
EAST PROVIDENCE — The recently completed 2023 Summer League for the East Providence High School boys' basketball team was an eye-opener to a certain extent for the 13 players who regularly … more
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The district is looking for a new principal at Primrose Hill School.
Search starts for new principal at Barrington elementary school
Barrington is looking for a new elementary school principal.   Officials announced earlier this month that Coleen Smith had resigned. Smith served as Primrose Hill School Principal last … more
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Scenes from the two-car crash Friday evening, Aug. 18, at Pawtucket Avenue/Catlin Avenue and Bowen Street.
East Providence Police investigate fatal car crash on Pawtucket Avenue
EAST PROVIDENCE — One man died and another remains in serious condition as a result of a two-car collision Friday evening, Aug. 18, in city on Pawtucket Avenue near both Catlin Avenue and … more
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A crowd listens to Town Historian Jim Garman as he shares the history of the Glen Manor House and surrounding farm while sitting just outside the home’s south portico on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the home’s construction.
Glen Manor House celebrates 100 years with open house
PORTSMOUTH — Glen Manor House and the volunteers who cared for it over the years were fêted Wednesday night during a 100th anniversary open house celebration of the town-owned … more
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The entire class, including (l-r) Faith Barrass, Tanner Boylan, instructor Maks Robidoux, and Trevor Aguiar, carry the completed dinghy down Burnside Street for the big launch.
Successful launch for kid-built dinghy wraps Herreshoff's summer program
The Herreshoff Marine Museum’s 7th annual summer boatbuilding program concluded last Thursday, Aug. 10 with the launch of the vessel that the middle- and high school-aged students had spent five weeks constructing. more
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Bristol PD delight local lemonade vendors
An annual tradition became a little sweeter when two Bristol PD patrolmen stopped by a Bayview Avenue lemonade stand last week. more
Lily Dessel, shown competing in a Barrington High School match earlier this year, won the RICC Women's Club Championship earlier this month.
Historic day as RICC crowns club champions
The Rhode Island Country Club golf championships proved to be historic last Sunday, as a brother and sister won the men’s and women’s club championships for the first time in RICC … more
Patricia Malafronte, a lifelong Bristolian is celebrating her 60th work anniversary at John Andrade Insurance Agency, Inc. on Aug. 19.
She's worked 60 years at the same job, and still loves it
“I came in for the interview at 10:00 a.m., and by 1:00 I had the job. And I never left..." more
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St. Andrew's School head basketball coach Mike Hart (left) plays a little defensive pressure on third grader Henry Tisdale during the recent Hoops with Hart Basketball Camp.
Campers turn out for another summer of Hoops with Hart
Twenty-eight years of teaching kids the fundamentals of the game of basketball and what benefits can be gained by paying strict attention to what current and former players have to offer. … more
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The latest speed control camera in East Providence being installed at the intersection of Warren Avenue and South Broadway in July 2023.
Current EP Council queries speed control camera company president
EAST PROVIDENCE —  The current City Council, which inherited the situation from its predecessor incarnation, once again took up the contentious speed control camera program topic at its … more
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A woman looks over the goods at the flea market.
Photos: Bristol Preservation's Flea and Fair features delightful array of oddities
Over 50 vendors provided lots of intriguing browsing for those who ventured over to the Town Common for the annual Flea and Fair that took place on Saturday. more
Cooper Keyes checks to see where the ball is while racing toward home plate during a Wiffle ball game last Thursday night on the special field behind Patriot Upholstery on East Main Road. Two separate leagues for youngsters and adults compete there.
On this field in Portsmouth, the score hardly matters
PORTSMOUTH — Before he took the mound to show off his pitching skills, 13-year-old Jacob Labonte was busy putting up the numbers on the Patriot Field scoreboard last Thursday night. … more
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