The Barrington High School boys hockey team lost to Smithfield 4-3 Friday night at the Abbey.
The Sentinels took an early 1-0 lead in the first, but the Eagles’ Ryan Claussen …
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2/8/23
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Something remarkable happened onstage in the Barrington Middle School auditorium last Friday night. Students performed.
And though it was actually the first live theater performance in the short …
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2/8/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: For most people, the opioid epidemic is probably out of sight, out of mind. But Rhode Island is still reaping the whirlwind from the epidemic, as those who struggle with addiction …
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By Ian Donnis
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2/8/23
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The town will hire outside consultants to study issues related to the athletic fields in Barrington.
One study will focus on building a recreation center/ field house in Barrington, while the …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/8/23
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I am pleased to report that 2022 was a productive year for your Tiverton Land Trust. In this same letter last year, I suggested we intended to keep our momentum going as we entered the new year 2022, …
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By David Elliott
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2/8/23
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A “Gish Gallop” is a debate technique where you attempt to overwhelm your opponent with an unrelenting barrage of arguments, with little regard for the truth. Using quantity over quality …
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2/8/23
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The chairman of the zoning board of appeals resigned unexpectedly Monday evening, tossing his papers on the table and walking out of the room following a tense exchange with the Westport Select Board …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/8/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — All of the interested parties seem to be in agreement on how to best pursue immediate action to improve the entertainment and victualling value at the Crescent Park/Looff …
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By Mike Rego
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2/8/23
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The following notices of academic achievement for East Providence students were provided by their institutions of higher learning:
Dean’s ListCalli Vocke, East Providence, has been named to …
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2/8/23
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Two huge books this time. But, I like big books (and I cannot lie) if the story is compelling and both of these are very compelling. And, a few fun reads (a murder mystery and a thriller). …
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By Lynda Rego
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2/8/23
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It was unusual to have right whales feeding on the surface in Cape Cod Bay last month. They usually appear there in the spring.
Warming water, a change in bait and forage fish profiles and other …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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2/8/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School indoor boys’ track squad took third place as a team in Class B during Saturday’s Class Championships at Providence Career & …
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2/7/23
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The harbormaster’s office has been receiving phone calls that all sound a bit similar.
There is the one about a missing kayak that washed away during the high tide on Dec. 23. There’s …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/7/23
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Westport police have charged a Cornell Road man with stealing Christmas presents and other items from his neighbors over the past three months.
Armed with search and arrests warrants, police on …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/7/23
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The Tiverton School Department has taken disciplinary action against spectators who allegedly used abusive, racial and inappropriate language during a basketball matchup between host Tiverton and …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/7/23
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If you have just seen a Bluebird and are jumping up and down with joy and excitement thinking it is a sign of spring — stop jumping. Not only do they winter here, but according to my bird Guru, …
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2/7/23
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Though it's usually a bad sign when abutters show up when a property owner is asking for changes to their land, a couple who plan to start breeding pigs at their 138 Adamsville Road farm in Westport …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/7/23
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First, we would like to reiterate that we recognize the threat of climate change and understand the urgency to drastically reduce carbon emissions. We cannot wait for the perfect solution; yet, nor …
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Lisa Quattrocki Knight, M.D., Ph.D. and Bill Thompson
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2/7/23
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The Barrington Town Council voted 3-1 to return organizational duties for the Memorial Day Parade to the Barrington United Veterans Council.
Council members spent more than an hour debating …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/7/23
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His years on the Little Compton Housing Trust haven’t been easy or admittedly, very fruitful. But Patrick Bowen believes 2023 could bring a sea change in the availability of affordable housing …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/7/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) has announced the conservation of a 4.91-acre wetlands property on Portsmouth’s northwest shore.
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2/7/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Laurie Marchand, Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, announces the Second Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, …
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2/7/23
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With just four participants, the Mt. Hope High School girls indoor track team won the first-ever freshman indoor track state championship on Monday night.
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/7/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand announced Monday afternoon, Feb. 6, Dr. Julie Giangiulio has been chosen as the new principal at Riverside Middle …
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By Mike Rego
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2/6/23
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Over 70 attendees joined 22 scientists from across New England as research was presented and region-wide comprehensive conservation plans were developed to understand and address why bird populations are experiencing long-term declines.
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By Christy Nadalin
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2/6/23
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