Barbara Hughes always knew she was going to be a teacher. The only question was, ‘Which subject?’
“I was thinking about math. I was thinking about music. Those were the top …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/11/24
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For these kids, “unity” and “sticking together” and “overcoming adversity” are more than just idle words in a graduation speech.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/11/24
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I write to express my appreciation for the action of our Town Council in their response to a request from Love Wins Coastal for a council resolution. Our town values diversity of opinions and …
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6/11/24
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Provided he negotiates a host agreement with the Westport Select Board, an Uxbridge man has almost all he needs to open Westport’s second recreational use marijuana store on State Road.
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By Ted Hayes
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6/11/24
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Five weeks after voters at Town Meeting rejected a warrant article that would officially legalize and regulate Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Westport, the practice remains illegal here, and officials …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/11/24
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The Little Compton Town Council last week approved a policy allowing only the American flag to be flown at town hall, settling for now a controversial issue that elicits strong reactions from …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/11/24
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Bliss Matthews stood at the center of the high school gymnasium, surrounded by dear friends and complete strangers, and shared a unique message:
“You are forever being and becoming, …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/11/24
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PROVIDENCE — Two bills aimed most specifically women's health and safety issues sponsored by East Bay legislators were among the latest passed by the full General Assembly earlier this week.
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By Mike Rego
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6/10/24
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A walker at Tappen’s Beach in Little Compton made a rare find this week — a deceased sand tiger shark. The species is considered critically endangered, and resident Peter Tirpaeck reached …
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6/10/24
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Under a perfect blue sky Friday night, the members of Tiverton High School’s Class of 2024 were encouraged by commencement speakers to look back with pride on their four years of high school …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/10/24
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The 40 will bring its brand of R&B with a dose of rock ’n’ roll. Veteran players from around Rhode Island and Massachusetts honed their skills playing professionally in Dallas and …
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6/10/24
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The American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School at Roger Williams University presents a series of four concerts, open to the public, free of charge. All four are in The RWU Performing Arts Center, 1 …
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6/10/24
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How to preserve the resilience of our country in polarized times is the topic of the Bosworth Lecture in conjunction with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee. “A Republic If You Can Keep …
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6/10/24
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A new report written for anglers by anglers serves as a call-to-arms to galvanize the angling community to demand action as climate change disrupts fishing experiences coast to coast.
Last …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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6/10/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: After an update of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights recently got close to the finish line, there was 0.0% chance that legislative leaders wouldn’t get it …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/10/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department identified the driver who is alleged to have led area law enforcement on a chase after he and a group of others stole a sports …
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By Mike Rego
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6/10/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Senior Class of 2024 took part in commencement ceremonies Friday evening, June 7, at Pierce Memorial Stadium.
Nathan Tavares was the class …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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6/10/24
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Average home prices in Massachusetts are headed through the roof, costing countless working families the chance to stay in the town they love. But on Saturday, two ecstatic families celebrated their …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/10/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
Wednesday, June 5
Robin Lynn Kimball, 51, of 28 Sprague Court, was arrested on a bench warrant …
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6/10/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Olivia Chaves said she values “cohesion, efficiency, and structure” as a classroom English teacher at Portsmouth High School.
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By Jim McGaw
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6/9/24
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The Barrington High School boys volleyball team defeated Cranston West 3-1 to capture the Division II state championship on Friday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College.
Barrington dropped the …
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6/8/24
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Second- and third-graders from Nayatt, Primrose Hill and Sowams elementary schools will perform “Twisted Tales” on June 15 and 16.
The play is a delightful romp through …
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6/7/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Three state lawmakers from Portsmouth invite local residents to join them and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources for an upcoming local event to learn about a vast array of …
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6/7/24
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Westerly drubbed the Portsmouth softball team 11-1 in 5 innings, during the Division 2 semifinals at Rhode Island College on Thursday night.
The Bulldogs clubbed 11 hits and scored 11 runs off …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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6/7/24
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On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee shared their plan for renovating the Victory Field athletic complex at Barrington High School.
The plan calls for a new track, a new …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/7/24
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