Captains Sarah Perry, Leah Sylvain and Korynne Holden combined for 42 points as the Westport girls basketball team beat Ayer Shirley 62-47 in the Sweet 16 at the high school gymnasium on Tuesday …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. Photos by Julie Furtado
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3/8/23
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Newport Classical presents virtuoso 25-year-old violinist Randall Goosby, hailed by The New York Times for his “exquisite tone and sheer virtuosity,” performing music by Beethoven, Grant …
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3/8/23
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Visit The Sailing Museum in Newport on Friday, March 10, between 1 and 4 p.m. to hear about the thrills of hardwater sailing from avid iceboater and local legend, Don Sanford.
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Turas is made up of four singers and many instruments, including Bob Drouin, cofounder of the legendary Celtic band, Pendragon, on fiddle, flute and guitar, Josh Kane on flute and whistle, Rob …
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This Friday, March 10, head over to What’sUpNewp’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Eve Celebration! Held at Midtown Oyser Bar, it will be featuring the Ancient Order of …
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This Sunday, March 12, the Newport Navy Choristers will be performing their set “Music for a Sunday Afternoon” at St. Barnabas Church. The concert will begin at 4:00pm, and a …
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This Thursday, March 9th, George Hail Free Library in Warren will be hosting musical group "The Irish in America" with Mary King (harp), Ed Sweeney (guitar, banjo and vocals) and Cathy …
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Wild Lives is a six-week class for children hosted by Audubon that explores the secret lives of wild animals living nearby. Students will work together to ask and answer their own questions …
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This Saturday, March 11th, come to Audubon and learn how to start your wildlife/pollinator garden from seed! Learn about native plants and which species are best to use. Discover where to find …
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A police officer was charged on multiple counts Wednesday following an internal Tiverton Police Department investigation into his conduct while serving as the school resource officer...
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By Ted Hayes
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3/8/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A program expected to save local residents money on their electric bills, increase renewable energy use and reduce carbon pollution, is finally going live May 1.
The …
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By Jim McGaw
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3/8/23
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The Barrington Planning Board has approved a plan to build a new Chipotle restaurant on County Road.
The unanimous vote, taken during a meeting on Tuesday night, March 7, advances the Chipotle …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/8/23
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The Tiverton Planning Board on Tuesday voted to give a would-be crematorium developer more time to submit information pertaining to the controversial proposal planned for a vacant lot at 730 Main …
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By Paige Shapiro
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3/8/23
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Want to beautify Warren and maybe win a prize? Start picking up any nips you find in town.
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Staff called Bristol police on four occasions in the past month alone; once for a racially-motivated verbal attack that was heard by multiple staff and patrons.
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/8/23
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PAWTUCKET — Khano Smith has been named the first head coach and general manager for Rhode Island Football Club, the expansion franchise announced in a release Wednesday, March 8.
Smith is a …
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The Barrington High School boys hockey team was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Division I playoffs over the weekend, falling to the top-seeded Bishop Hendicken Hawks in two straight games. …
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Mayor Bob DaSilva has appointed Keith A. Brynes as East Providence’s new planning and economic development director.
Brynes takes over the position from Bill Fazioli, …
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3/8/23
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To the editor:
The Town of Portsmouth is poised to purchase the dilapidated Stone Bridge and (now known as) Billy’s Beach for $150,000 on June 3 from RIDOT. What’s the rush?
Last …
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EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police detectives are investigating a shooting and a possible concurrent domestic violence case following an incident early Tuesday morning, March 7.
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East Providence High School winter sports athletes completed their respective seasons last weekend competing in the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship meet as well as the …
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To the editor:
The RI House has re-introduced a bill this year that would allow medical marijuana for pets. The bill, H5504, was staunchly opposed by veterinarians in 2022 and would allow a …
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3/7/23
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To the editor:
Give me “diversity” or give me death? My country tis of thee, sweet land of “diversity”, of thee I sing. Uh, no.
Currently in vogue, DEI …
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3/7/23
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Frustration. Disappointment. Pain.
Take your pick but each of these nouns can describe the feeling of the No. 5 Barrington High boys’ basketball team after a 65-59 loss to No. 4 Middletown …
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By Mike Scandura
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3/7/23
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The Bristol Warren Joint Finance Committee (JFC) indicated no major issues after their first pass at the school committee-approved $58.9 million school budget proposed by Superintendent Ana Riley.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/7/23
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