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Westport honors veterans, fallen Monday
Westport will mark Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 29. The parade begins with a wreath laying, rifle salute and the playing of Taps at the World War I monument in … more
Warren Memorial Day events start Sunday morning, continue on Monday
Memorial Day events in Warren begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Town Wharf, continuing with ceremonies and parade on Monday, May 29. more
The East Bay Bike Path portion at Riverside Square will soon be lighted after the city was selected for a Rhode Island Commerce "RI Rebounds" grant.
East Bay Bike Path portion at Riverside Square will soon be illuminated
EAST PROVIDENCE — A quaint part of the East Bay Pike Path that slices through Riverside Square, one that is often traversed in the darkness of the evening hours, will soon be illuminated. … more
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Robert Santos, Senior Associate for architectural firm Perkins Eastman, shows an example of what a hypothetical new high school design could look like to the Bristol Warren School Committee during a meeting on Monday night.
Some on Joint Finance urge caution over Bristol Warren school bond
The Bristol Warren Joint Finance Committee (JFC) unanimously voted to allow the school district to potentially borrow up to $200 million for school construction projects, including possibly building a new high school. Some were cautious of that number, however. more
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Letter: It’s just a fact — more gun laws equals less gun violence
To the editor: All the latest hand wringing about gun violence belies the fact that sensible gun laws work. It is a fact that states with such laws have far fewer per capita gun deaths than … more
Letter: E-Bikes on the path would be immensely dangerous
To the editor: A very precise and sensible letter was written last week by Jerry Blitefield of Warren about the imminent danger to the East Bay Bike Path . He talks about the current law with no … more
Public input sought on Bristol Warren school construction projects
Want to make your voice heard on how a potential $200 million bond should be spent in Bristol and Warren? Attend one of the upcoming sessions. more
Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus said residents wanted to see more teachers hired, not more administrators.
Barrington FTM voters: Use school budget increase for teachers
Barrington residents voted to raise the school budget increase from $2.5 million to $2.7 million at Wednesday night’s financial town meeting. Some taxpayers asked school officials to … more
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More than 400 Little Compton residents turned out for Wednesday's annual Financial Town Meeting.
Budget board backtracks, LC schools prevail
The Little Compton School Department will be fully funded after all, following Wednesday night's annual Financial Town Meeting at the Wilbur McMahon auditorium. Earlier this month, the town's … more
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Op-Ed: ‘Secure Choice’ is good for Rhode Island
Nearly 200,000 working people in Rhode Island do not have access to an employer-provided retirement savings plan. This savings deficit could push the state over a costly retirement cliff resulting in … more
Alan Mello was last seen on May 13, 2023 and he was reported missing to police on May 22, 2023.
Bristol PD seek help in locating missing person
Alan Mello, age 76, was reported missing to Bristol Police on May 22, 2023.  Mello was last in contact with family/friends on May 13, 2023.  more
Editorial: Trampling on Town Meeting
In the early days of America, residents in small New England communities would gather for “town meetings” to make spending, infrastructure or investment decisions, as a community. Those … more
Maddox Godwin, shown earlier this season, had 17 kills and 13 digs in the Eagles' win over Cranston West.
Eagles rally to defeat Falcons in D-II volleyball showdown
Last week was a big week for BHS volleyball. The Eagles faced off against two tough opponents and defeated both of them.   On Tuesday, May 16, Barrington knocked off Westerly 3-1, and on … more
Gallery: EPHS 2023 Fashion Show
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School students in the class of instructor Nina Voccio held their annual fashion show Thursday evening, May 18, in front of a large audience in the … more
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Ethan Knight (middle), shown competing in the Eastern Division Track Championship, won the 110-meter hurdles in the Class B Championship.
Barrington boys win Class B Track Championship
The Barrington High School track teams fared well over the weekend. The boys team won the Class B Championship, while the girls finished second in their respective Class B title meet. The … more
Ten Townies ink their collegiate student-athlete letters of intent
EAST PROVIDENCE -— Ten student-athletes in the graduating Class of 2023 at East Providence High School, five each young women and men, formalized their choices to continue their sporting … more
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'Boots on the Ground' at Fort Adams this weekend
In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, which presented almost 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents the life of a … more
Rogue Island Comedy Festival has five days of laughs
The Ocean State’s only comedy festival returns for Spring Fest this May 25 to 29, with 12 shows across Newport and Portsmouth. Some of the best local and nationally touring comedians will … more
Hope Street Farmers' Market is in full swing
The Hope Street Farmers' Market is in full swing on the East Side of Providence. Held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the market takes place at the corner of Hope Street and Blackstone Boulevard. … more
Farmers' market features more than 30 vendors
Mount Hope Farm expects to have more than 30 vendors in its South Pasture for the weekly farmers' market at the farm. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be live music by Frank … more
Members of the Barrington High School and Mt. Hope High School baseball teams pose for a photo following Sunday's game.
East Bay baseball teams rally to fight cancer
The Barrington High School baseball team defeated Mt. Hope 9-3 in a non-league game on Sunday, May 21. The Eagles and Huskies use the game as a fund-raiser — all money raised at the game … more
Art Night Bristol Warren kicks off
Art Night Bristol Warren will begin its 12th summer season celebrating local artists within walkable neighborhoods. The highlight is “Off The Wall,” a community art show inspired by the … more
An Afternoon of Music at St. Michael’s Church
An Afternoon of Music is on Sunday and features the Patterson-Smith Trio and the Mt. Hope High School’s Musicafé. The trio Alan Patterson, Ken Patterson and Nick Smith are a local group … more
Chief Kevin Lynch is award the new trophy after the Police won 11-10 in extra innings to win the first annual B battle of the Badges softball game.
Police win first Battle of the Badges softball game
Chief Kevin Lynch held up the trophy and the police celebrated after winning the first annual Battle of the Badges softball game 11-10, in extra innings in front of a large cheering crowd at the Colt … more
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This new sign that recently cropped up on the Portsmouth side of the Mt. Hope Bridge (an identical sign is posted on the Bristol side) makes it clear that bikes are not welcome, which came as a surprise to local bike advocates. The R.I. Bridge and Turnpike Authority, however, says bicycles have never been permitted despite earlier signs and bike maps to the contrary.
Mt. Hope Bridge ban bewilders bikers
PORTSMOUTH — New signs recently cropped up on both sides of the Mt. Hope Bridge: “NO Pedestrians, Bicycles, Mopeds." more
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