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 …
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5/25/23
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Memorial Day events in Warren begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Town Wharf, continuing with ceremonies and parade on Monday, May 29.
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5/25/23
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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.
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By Mike Rego
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5/25/23
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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.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/25/23
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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 …
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5/25/23
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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 …
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5/25/23
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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.
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5/25/23
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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 …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/25/23
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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 …
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By Paige Shapiro
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5/25/23
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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 …
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5/25/23
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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.
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5/25/23
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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 …
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5/25/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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Photos By Julie Furtado
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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By Mike Rego
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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.
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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5/24/23
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PORTSMOUTH — New signs recently cropped up on both sides of the Mt. Hope Bridge: “NO Pedestrians, Bicycles, Mopeds."
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By Jim McGaw
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5/24/23
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