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Hugh Cole fifth grader Daniella Jaja dyes a t-shirt during an outdoor lesson on Friday afternoon. Students in her class spend between an hour and an hour and a half outside each school day (weather permitting).
Hugh Cole students are ‘Thriving Outside’
Two Hugh Cole 5th grade teachers are showing the potential benefits of incorporating more nature into traditional classroom learning. more
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Diane and Chris Myers met while both were students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Aside from a few years of downtime while their children were young, they’ve been making music together for most of 30 years.
Meet Chris and Diane Myers – partners in marriage and music
Chris and Diane Myers have been husband and wife for 30 years this July. In their time together they have thrived, fostering careers, raising children, building a home, while becoming pillars in … more
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A door, car and driveway may be hazardous to your health
I n mid-April, 16-year-old music prodigy Ralph Yarl was running an errand that most older siblings perform, i.e. picking up his younger brothers at a friend’s house. He went to a home on … more
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Despite overhauls, pensions remain a hot topic in R.I.
STORY OF THE WEEK: Twelve years after Gina Raimondo spearheaded what once seemed an improbable overhaul of the state pension system, pensions remain a hot topic in Rhode Island. As the ProJo’s … more
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Mark Tracy of Barrington caught striped bass to 29” this weekend in the East Passage from the shipping channel to Potters Cove, Prudence Island. File photo.
It’s getting fishy out there
Freshwater and saltwater fishing in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are outstanding. Both trout and salmon fishing in stocked ponds is particularly good with an explosive largemouth bass … more
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Vertical monument signs including the words “Barrington Town Center” were installed in two locations along County Road recently.
Town Council: Let’s wait a month before removing signs
The Barrington Town Council will wait a month before deciding what to do with the new monument signs that were installed in the center of town recently.   At their meeting on Monday, May 1, … more
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Average Portsmouth water customer sees 11.25% rate hike
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Water and Fire District’s average residential customer will see a water rate hike of 11.25 percent in the next fiscal year that began Monday, May 1, according … more
Gene Valicenti
Nine Rhode Islanders being inducted into Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame today announced the selection of nine prominent Rhode Islanders for membership in the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. According … more
Barrington High School's Sean Bonneau watches his shot roll toward the hole during a recent match.
Barrington High School golf team off to a strong start
The Barrington High School golf team opened regular season play with convincing wins over Mt. Hope and Bay View on April 25. The Eagles fired a 153, easily outscoring Mt. Hope (221) and Bay View … more
The Riverside (red) and Martin Middle School softball teams gather at their Mayor's Cup game played at the new EPHS complex April 25.
East Providence middle school squads split pitchers' duels
EAST PROVIDENCE — Pitcher's duels were the order of the day as the Martin and Riverside Middle School softball and baseball teams took to the new diamonds for their respective sports on the … more
Puck Arnone scans the field while looking to pass.
Eagles power past Mount St. Charles, 20-6
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team moved its record to 6-2 after knocking off Mount St. Charles 20-6 at Victory Field on Saturday, April 29. Sophomores Nick Spaight and Colin Hope had … more
Members of the Huskies News Network pose for a photo with Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch and Sgt. Ricardo Mourato at the event for the first PSA video last week.
Mt. Hope students team up with Bristol PD for PSA series
Bristol's police turned to the creative students at Mt. Hope High School to collaborate on a series of video public service announcements. more
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Adamsville landmark may have a new owner
After being on the market for just a brief month and a half, Adamsville’s iconic Simmons Marketplace may soon be in the hands of new owners, with a deal set to close in mid-May. Pamela … more
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Shannon Watson sniffs a rose before tossing it into Blue Bill Cove Sunday afternoon in memory of her son, Cole, who died at the age of 22 after jumping from the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge on May 7, 2022. Her husband, Tom, is behind her. They were attending a healing vigil behind Thriving Tree Coffee House in remembrance of those lost to bridge suicide in Rhode Island.
Hope, comfort for those impacted by bridge suicide
PORTSMOUTH — Monica Taft had just left a funeral hours earlier when her phone blew up with urgent calls and messages. more
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Westport Town Meeting — vote Tuesday
Westport's annual Town Meeting was held Tuesday evening, too late for publication in this week's Shorelines. See www.eastbayri.com, and next week's edition, for full coverage. Big issues on the … more
Troopers led the horses off Route 88 after they got loose from their stable Monday morning.
Troopers corral highway horses in Westport
Here's something you don't see every day, per the Massachusetts State Police: "Who doesn’t like a little walk after breakfast some days? (Monday) morning before 8, two horses somehow got … more
Derby Day event parties into the night
The annual Derby Day Party will run neck and neck with the celebrations at Churchill Downs. Attend the full event, with a livestream of the Derby on the big screen, sitdown dinner of … more
EPHS CTC Automotive students work on a vehicle during a recent class.
East Providence's CTC remains at capacity, expects to add programming
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Career and Technical Center will continue to be at full capacity, enrollment-wise, and is expanding its curriculum offerings with an eye … more
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St. Andrew’s Head of School Dave Tinagero (middle) stands with Pamela Faulkner (left) and Dana Gurney. Faulkner has served on the school’s Board of Trustees for 40 years, and Gurney has served as St. Andrew’s Director of Learning Services.
St. Andrew’s School honors longtime contributors
St. Andrew’s School honored Pamela Faulkner and Dana Gurney, two long-standing members of the St. Andrew’s community, at its annual gala Thursday night, April 27.   Faulkner has … more
Mike Holtzman, shown speaking during a community energy aggregation meeting in March, said he would like to see accurate, timely information about the program shared with residents.
How many Barrington residents opted out of energy program?
Nearly 14 percent of homes and businesses in Barrington have opted out of the community energy aggregation program. Patrick Roche, an official with Good Energy, shared an update about the energy … more
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Attacker Avery Viveros fights for the ball at midfield. The senior is second on the team in scoring with 8 goals and 5 assists for 13 points.
Growing pains aside, new lacrosse team looks to improve on season
The Westport lacrosse team fell to Upper Cape Cod 12-3 in a home league game on Wednesday afternoon. Though the Wildcats have experienced some growing pains, the first-year team has been competitive … more
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Letter: No simplistic answers for questions on gun control
To the editor: First, the current state: There are 400 million guns in a country of 300 million people. Most people don’t own guns, or own one or two; this means that a few people have a … more
Letter: Indoor smoking should be banned in casinos
To the editor: As a therapist working very close to the Rhode Island border, I am concerned for the workers and non-smokers who are again being exposed to second-hand smoke inside the casino. I … more
Freshman Ben Peters is the Huskies most experienced and top ranked golfer. He shot a 51 at the Donald Ross designed Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington on Tuesday and a 54 at Green Valley in Portsmouth on Wednesday.
Future looks bright for young Mt. Hope golfers
The Mt. Hope golf team beat St. Mary’s Bayview, but fell to Barrington, Portsmouth and Tiverton in their first two matches of the season on Tuesday and Wednesday. The youthful Huskies sport … more
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Tiverton police officer Jacob Rapoza.
New details emerge in Tiverton police officer's arrest
Months before he was arrested and charged with two counts of disorderly conduct and one of simple assault for allegedly activating his taser at a Tiverton High School assembly and sporting event last … more
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