Denise Alves is proud of her hometown.
The director of the Barrington Prevention Coalition said she was very happy to see Barrington residents vote against allowing the sale of recreational …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/15/22
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Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) winter market is held on Saturday mornings at Stoneacre Garden in Newport. The market hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through April 29 (no market Dec. 24).
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12/15/22
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The Tiverton Farmers Market hosts its third annual Christmas Specialty Market on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tiverton Middle School. More than 45 local vendors will help get you in the holiday spirit.
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12/15/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s been a whirlwind few years for the East Providence High School wrestling team with the program attempting to rebuild on the fly while also contending with the …
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By Mike Rego
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12/15/22
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Charles DeWolf Brownell was a multi-talented 19th-century artist. His first-person accounts and sketches from trips to Cuba are explored in a new book, written by one of his descendants.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/15/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The former Oldham Elementary School property located on Bullocks Point Avenue was, in fact, conveyed from the School Department back to the city as has been expected, with its …
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By Mike Rego
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12/15/22
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The Barrington High School swim teams are on a roll.
Last year, the boys and girls teams made it a clean sweep at the state championship meet. The Barrington girls team won its eighth straight …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/14/22
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Have you ever wondered what it would be be like to perform in an orchestra? Now is your chance!
Join the Downtown Providence Parks Network as they create a luminous soundscape with interactive …
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12/14/22
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The Newport Historical Society hosts a special "Holiday Lantern Tour" throughout the season. Hear the history of early American holiday traditions on an evening walk. Learn how Newporters did, or …
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12/14/22
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The Westport basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 69-66 home loss to Fairhaven while the girls traveled and crushed the Blue Devils 56-37 as both teams kicked off their seasons on Wednesday …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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12/14/22
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Al Micheletti, who passed away Dec. 2 at the age of 92, would have been smiling from ear-to-ear. The outpouring of affection during his wake and funeral service was astounding.
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By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira
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12/14/22
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A year ago, the Barrington High School boys basketball team struggled to win the close games. But first-year head coach Michael Raffa is focused on correcting that issue this season.
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By Josh Bickford
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12/14/22
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The goals are simple for the Barrington High School girls indoor track team: work hard, improve individually, gain self-confidence, build a positive team culture, and have fun.
If that happens, …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/14/22
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The Bristol Police Department is looking into an uptick in public vandalism incidents, occurring largely in the main downtown areas of Hope Street. And they could use your help.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/14/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Led by Maryann Lasorsa, Director of Choral Activities, and Marisa Silva, Director of Bands, East Providence High School music students held their annual concert Thursday …
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Photos by Richard W. Dionne Jr.
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12/14/22
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To the editor:
According to an administrator at Rhode Island Housing, when an “affordable housing” plan is locally denied and then appealed before the State Housing Appeal Board …
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12/14/22
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There have been many untrue statements about the proposed demolition of two historic buildings at 113/119 Water Street, and the feasibility of their repair:
“Since the buildings have been deemed unsafe to occupy, they must be demolished.” Not true.
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12/14/22
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St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will present “All the Long Echoes: A Score of Solstice Celebrations” with music by Seven Times Salt. December marks 20 years of the Boston-based early …
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12/14/22
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A winter solstice tree lighting is on Wednesday, the shortest day of the year, at Pardon Gray Preserve. The family-friendly event is hosted by the Tiverton Land Trust to celebrate the winter solstice …
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12/14/22
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There are two Cookie Walks (one in Bristol and one in Warren) on Saturday. Stroll tables filled with homemade and hand-decorated holiday-themed cookies of every shape and size. Collect as many as you …
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12/14/22
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Stephen Lenz is entering his 25th season as head coach of the Barrington High School girls basketball team. And this season’s schedule might be the toughest yet.
Lenz said his team …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/14/22
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PORTSMOUTH — After 30 years and nearly 2,800 weddings, Don and Katie Wilkinson are turning over their keys to the town-owned Glen Manor House.
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By Jim McGaw
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12/14/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Students in the East Providence High School Career and Tech Center, with emphasis on the Culinary Arts curriculum, will likely soon have access to their very own food truck …
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By Mike Rego
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12/14/22
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The Barrington High School boys indoor track team is hoping for a three-peat.
Last year, the Eagles won their second straight Class B Championship, while finishing 8-1 in the Metropolitan Division …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/14/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Now that recreational cannabis is legal in Rhode Island, the Town Council is considering a ban on the use of all cannabis products at town-owned recreational facilities.
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By Jim McGaw
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12/14/22
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