Barrington Scout Jacob Dickstein, 15, led the Scouts of Troop 55 Riverside by car, ferry, and bike to complete his Eagle Scout Service Project — they built three pedestrian bridges for The …
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10/15/22
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Question: Is there a particular issue that motivates you to serve?
Ray Clark (R) — “The Barrington Town Council has become a single-party body. I believe strongly that any government …
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10/15/22
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To the editor:
As a parent of a child who thrived in Mr. Blanchard’s Lang and Lit course as a freshman, I would like to offer our experience. Our son not only thrived academically but felt …
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10/15/22
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Question: Now that a court has determined the school committee violated the Open Meetings Act, fined the district, and ordered it to pay the plaintiffs' court and legal fees, should the district …
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10/14/22
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Lifelong Bristol residents Judy and Don Squires were recently recognized for their commitment and service to the community.
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10/14/22
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With questions about its mpact on water supply and traffic flow mostly resolved, the Tiverton Planning Board signaled at its meeting last Tuesday that it is moving closer to final action on the …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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10/14/22
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Five Republicans, two Democrats and two Independents are vying for five available seats on the Little Compton Town Council.
With the Tuesday, Nov. 8 election less than a month away, the candidates …
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By Jen Campisi
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10/14/22
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Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones presented some discouraging statistics to the Tiverton Town Council recently, as he described the department's challenges recruiting and retaining qualified …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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10/14/22
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A Barrington teenager called police at about noon on Sunday, Oct. 9, after someone began following her while she was out for a run.
The 17-year-old resident described the suspect as a man …
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10/14/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Andrew V. Kelly of Portsmouth is withdrawing from his campaign for the Senate seat that was vacated by James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Bristol, Portsmouth, …
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10/14/22
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Part One of an ongoing Q&A series featuring the candidates for three open seats to represent Bristol on the Bristol Warren School Committee.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/14/22
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Barrington Police responded to a standoff between a RIPTA bus and a Providence man late Tuesday night, Oct. 4.
Police said the incident occurred at a bus stop on County Road at about 10:40 p.m. …
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10/14/22
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Barrington Police responded to Temple Habonim on Monday, Oct. 3, for a report of a suspicious person who was trying to enter the building.
Police spoke to a person at the temple. She said the …
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10/14/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island chapter of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, plans its annual “Walk Like MADD” fundraising event for Saturday, Oct. 15, at Pierce Memorial …
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10/14/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Education is offering districts the option to once again provide virtual instruction during the winter months instead of incurring a snow day …
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By Mike Rego
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10/14/22
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To the editor:
I’m writing to respond to last week’s letter to the editor from Joe Merrill. Mr. Merrill said that he did not know of “an instance when [I] voted on anything, no …
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10/13/22
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District 32, Senate
Rhonda Holmes (R) — “As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked with people from every walk of life. I’ve developed skills to listen, …
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10/13/22
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We have written about too many tragedies while documenting life in this community. We have been to, photographed and interviewed those impacted by deadly crashes, boating accidents, even murders, …
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10/13/22
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A large crowd gathered outside of tiny Sowams Elementary School in Barrington Wednesday night for an emotional candlelight vigil, organized by the school’s PTO in response to the stunning …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/13/22
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It’s only been open for about 10 weeks, but Foglia, Chef Pete Carvelli’s fine dining vegan restaurant at 31 State St. is getting attention of the best kind.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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To the editor:
We agree that our neighborhood schools need to be updated and potentially even rebuilt. Yet, we hope we can keep just that - our neighborhood schools. One of the most important …
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10/13/22
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The Warren Walkabout is back, and there will be plenty to do during its festive events on each of the three subsequent Sundays (the 16th, 23rd, and 30th).
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/13/22
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Eight candidates tackled the issues of the day at the Bristol Town Council Candidates Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the East Bay Media Group, and moderated by Phoenix editor Ethan Hartley.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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Democrat Pamela Lauria and Republican Rhonda Holmes faced off in a League of Women Voters Rhode Island forum on Oct. 6 at RWU. They are vying for the District 32 state senate seat, which covers parts of Barrington, Bristol, and East Providence.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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Rhode Island’s renowned grower Ron Wallace won the crown this year, the 21st year that the contest has been hosted by Frerichs Farm.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/13/22
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