They might be ready for Shark Tank.
Three Barrington High School freshmen recently pitched their startup business idea and earned a top-five finish in the Lieutenant Governor’s …
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2/14/23
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A new bill would move Bristol Warren into a region alongside more nearby school districts, and could impact families who send their kids to schools in Providence, Pawtucket, and elsewhere in Rhode Island.
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By Ethan Hartley
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2/14/23
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To the editor:
Recently, a guest editorial by Bonnie Evans praised the euphemistically named “Compassionate Care Act” being proposed once again at the State House. Far too many …
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2/14/23
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PROVIDENCE — State Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) recently announced the committee assignments for the Upper Chamber of the General Assembly, …
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By Mike Rego
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2/14/23
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Mt. Hope junior gymnast Caroline Nash qualified for states and junior Avery Furtado, Madeleine St. Pierre and Isabella Brando qualified for the coaches invitational tournament during their meet …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/13/23
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The Barrington High School boys hockey team had a busy week going 1-2 last week beating North Kingstown 9-1 and losing a couple of nail-biters, first to Xavier High School (Conn.) 3-2 and then to …
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2/13/23
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One night. Two meetings. Two votes.
On Thursday night, Feb. 9, Barrington officials formally voted to submit a Stage 1 proposal to the Rhode Island Department of Education for improvements …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/13/23
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When you ride or walk along Cliff Avenue these days, you’ll see a good number of large year-round houses outfitted with porches and decks on the east side to take advantage of the Sakonnet River views.
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By Jim McGaw
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2/13/23
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Korynne Holden and Leah Sylvain combined for 42 points as the Westport girls basketball team demolished Holbrook 59-26 in an away game on Friday. The Wildcat edged Case 46-44 on Monday and fell to …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/13/23
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Tristan White and Elliot Pasquale combined for 33 points as Tiverton crushed Coventry 59-47 in a Division II home game in front of a packed senior night crowd on Friday night. The win improved the …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/13/23
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A 26-year-old woman and a 3-year-old child were injured after being struck by a vehicle on Metacom Avenue Friday night.
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2/13/23
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The Westport basketball team celebrated an emotional senior night, before falling to Holbrook 72-68 in front of a packed gymnasium at the high school on Friday night. Wildcats seniors Hunter Brodeur, …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/12/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The visiting Hope Blue Wave rallied in the heavier weights late to defeat host East Providence High School 39-30 in a Division I regular season wrestling meet held Thursday …
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By Mike Rego
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2/10/23
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Barrington High School officials are asking fans to keep their cheering positive.
BHS Principal Chris Ashley sent an email to students and their families on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9, reminding …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/10/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A little home cooking was all the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ basketball team needed to get back on track.
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2/10/23
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Following in a long line of successful teams from the program, a trio of East Providence High School Career and Tech Center students were winners at the 2023 Rhode Island Hospitality Education …
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By Mike Rego
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2/10/23
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At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …
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2/10/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank in Portsmouth has received a $20,000 donation from OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown as part of the church’s Christmas …
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2/10/23
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James Anderson has wanted to play Division I college football for a long time.
The recent Barrington High School graduate and post-graduate student at Kent School in Connecticut has dreamed of …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/10/23
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Westport Animal Control Officer Nick Vidmar sees his share of coyotes. This year their behavior has not been normal, he said, and residents should take heed.
Vidmar spoke before the board …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/10/23
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The State of Rhode Island is poised to spend more money than ever before to educate fewer students than anytime in the 21st century. Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed state budget, still to be …
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By Scott Pickering
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2/10/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — About six weeks after it reopened and just about that many months time until the overall project is completed, one local legislator is attempting to make sure the …
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By Mike Rego
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2/10/23
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The recent unveiling of a colorful mural by Christine Depoto, a series of 13 portraits of Freedom Riders of 1961 is catching the eye of drivers heading towards Metacom Avenue.
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By Christy Nadalin
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2/9/23
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PORTSMOUTH — In the wake of a Snapchat video showing three members of the Portsmouth High boys’ hockey team drinking alcohol in the locker room following a Feb. 3 win in West …
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2/9/23
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This 72-year-old Fall River resident has been leading local seniors in regular exercise at the center faithfully, much to the delight of all those who participate.
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By Manny Correira
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2/9/23
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