EAST PROVIDENCE — ONE Neighborhood Builders broke ground in recent days on the long-awaited redevelopment of the former VAMCO Jewelry Co. site off Bullocks Point Avenue in the Riverside section …
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By Mike Rego
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1/20/23
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Bristol Police Chief Kevin M. Lynch was sworn in as the new president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association.
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By Manny Correira
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1/19/23
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Barrington is looking for nine volunteers to populate the newly-formed Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The Barrington Town Council approved the creation of the BPAC during its meeting …
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1/19/23
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Senior year of college is typically a heavy lift. That description takes on new meaning in the case of University of Rhode Island senior Arianna Helger, who not only carries a full-time …
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1/19/23
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I write this on January 17th, the 264th anniversary of Paul Cuffe’s birth and one day after the nation celebrated Martin Luther King Day. Both these men led heroic lives devoted to educational …
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1/19/23
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If you haven't taken a tour through Westport's new Middle High School, Saturday's a good chance.
The cutting edge school, which opened in September 2021, is now firing on all cylinders, with …
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1/19/23
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They were down, but not out.
Trailing North Kingstown by as many as 18 points in the second half, the Barrington High School girls basketball team rallied and knocked off the defending state …
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1/19/23
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The Warren Town Council agreed unanimously on the first passage of a proposed ordinance that would cap the total number of short-term rental units allowed in town, set up a registration requirement, and enforce a parking requirement.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/19/23
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Eva Touhey thinks about trash a lot. At times, she finds joy in it. Touhey doesn’t necessarily want to pick through your trash, but she enjoys telling you where to put it — …
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By Scott Pickering
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1/19/23
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PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ indoor track team had mixed results following a pair of Sullivan Division regular season meets held over the last week at the Providence Career …
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Photos by Rich Dionne
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1/19/23
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To the editor:
I recently learned of the passing of well known Bristolian Mike Byrnes, and first and foremost I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends on his …
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1/19/23
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To the editor: Bristol lost one of its best last week with the death of Michael T. Byrnes. After graduating from Colt High School and Providence College, where he was in ROTC, Mike joined the Army, …
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1/19/23
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To the editor: In the early morning hours of Jan. 9, 2023, the town of Bristol, the State of Rhode Island and the nation lost one of its finest citizens and patriots. Mike Byrnes succumbed to his …
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1/19/23
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To the editor: Many of us know Bristol won’t be the same without Mike Byrnes around. The extensive turnout at his St Mary’s Church service was an impressive display of his broad reach. He …
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1/19/23
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406, Newport invites the public to their first lecture of 2023. The night will feature a presentation by Ken Nomiyama and James Mcilwain, who will discuss an important …
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1/19/23
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This Friday and Saturday, Firehouse Theater is home to The Bit Players; RI's most award-winning comedy troupe. They hit the stage with their hilarious improv comedy show full of larger than life …
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1/18/23
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This Friday, Jan 20th, Newport Live presents an evening with the Chris Spedding Trio, which features both Anton Fig and Tony Garnier, and the Casino Theater. All members of the trio are renowned …
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1/18/23
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Joe Martino will stop by Barrington Books on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. to read excerpts from his book “On The Run.”
Martino, who worked as the executive director at the Bayside …
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1/18/23
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This Friday, Jan. 20, join the Audubon Society for an all-day adventure exploring beautiful Prudence Island! A large portion of the island will be covered via passenger van, including the southern …
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1/18/23
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A retiring Episcopal priest moved to a city where a younger friend led another congregation. He told his friend that every Sunday he would sit in a back pew reading the newspaper, …
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1/18/23
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I came away from the Zoning Board of Review meeting on Jan. 4, 2023, disappointed and disillusioned. My understanding was that the members were charged with providing an unbiased, fact-based review …
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1/18/23
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It is time to remove Tiverton’s town solicitor. One need only look at the hearing before the Zoning Board on Wednesday night. The subject of the hearing was the appeal by Seasons to overturn …
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1/18/23
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The Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed regulations to restore nitrogen impaired estuaries in Westport as well as Cape Cod, the Islands and the Southcoast. There has been a lot …
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1/18/23
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A dead body was discovered along the edge of the Barrington River on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18.
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said a deceased male under the age of 30 was found near …
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1/18/23
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After nine years on the board, Selectman Brian Valcourt will not seek re-election in the April 2023 election. He will remain on the board until the election. With news of his departure, there are two …
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By Jen Campisi
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1/18/23
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