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Letter: Stop the steal — of political signs
To the editor: Since early July, I have placed a series of political signs in my family’s front yard in Common Fence Point. The first one, “Choose democracy over dictatorship: Vote … more
Letter: Four years on, and Little Compton still isn’t doing enough for seniors
Here we are almost four years in presenting our thoughts on having a Senior Center, with nothing to show for it, but a worn out bus. Absolutely despicable. Especially after our friend, Andrea … more
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Ag trust ponders Little Compton in 2060
The Little Compton Futures Project, an exhaustive, year-long study managed by the town’s Agricultural Conservancy Trust (LCACT) and focusing on planning and land use issues in town, is ready to … more
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Letter: Will there be a level playing field for council election?
To the editor: Having just finished reading the article on the appointment of candidate Juan Carlos Payero to the Portsmouth Town Council, I couldn’t help but wonder the motive behind such … more
Letter: While unsightly, DiPaola’s sign display injures no one
To the editor: Mark Katzman closes his admonishment of Town Council candidate Michael DiPaola’s anti government display on East Main Road with a call to inform. He believes voters should … more
David Podsnap and his band, "Sasquatch and the Sick-a-Billys" entertain guests as the final act of Warren's Folks Fest, Saturday.
Warren Folks Fest raises nearly $30,000 for The Collaborative
The 8th iteration of the Warren Folks Fest drew over 1,000 people to Cutler Street and rocked the day away. more
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The late Brian Latessa and Mt. Hope High School were made for each other.
Mt. Hope colleagues mourn the loss of friend, educator, Brian Latessa
If you were a friend, fellow classmate, or student at his beloved Mt. Hope High School, consider yourself lucky. more
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Athletes from the Providence Country Day School were among those from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club to earn their way to the national championships in Ohio.
RIFAC athletes shine in lead up to national championships
It was another terrific spring and summer season of competitions for several Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club athletes of all ages as they took part in various events leading up the the … more
Three men arrested following fight at Portsmouth pizza place
PORTSMOUTH — Three out-of-town men were arrested last Friday, Aug. 16, following a report of a fight in progress at Steve’s Famous Pizza, 2460 East Main Road, according to police.   … more
Pawtucket man arrested for possession of child pornography
The Rhode Island State Police recently announced the arrest of a Pawtucket teen, who works locally as a youth camp counselor, for possession of child pornography. The Rhode Island Internet … more
Westport’s original Mariners Lost at Sea memorial, installed through the work of Cukie Macomber in the 1990s, is being replaced by a larger memorial that includes more names.
Lost no more — Westport to dedicate new Mariners Lost at Sea memorial
Robin Winters had no idea where the paper trail would lead when she sat down in late 2021 to help research an old Westport whaling ship that sank far from home nearly 200 years ago. More than … more
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The home at 4 Deep Meadow Road sold recently for $1.65 million. The home features a saltwater swimming pool.
Home sale hits new high mark in Hampden Meadows
The sale of a five-bedroom home on Deep Meadow Road has eclipsed all other home sale prices in one Barrington neighborhood this year.   According to statewide MLS data, the $1.65 million … more
Patrick and Sean Bowen at the site of their proposed oyster farm in August 2021.
Would-be Tiverton oyster farmers contest law change
Although proposed legislation intended to kill a plan to establish anoyster farm just southwest of the Seapowet Avenue bridge became law at the end of June, Little Compton brothers Patrick and Sean … more
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State sues 13 companies, alleging negligence, breach of contract over fiasco
Attorney General Neronha, Governor McKee announce lawsuit against Washington Bridge contractors PROVIDENCE — The State of Rhode Island is suing 13 companies for alleged negligence and/or breach … more
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Westport creates new commercial oyster license
With fishing pressure on the Westport River’s east branch on the rise, the select board this week approved a new commercial oyster license and is reducing the daily allowable harvest by 33 … more
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Charles St. Martin, a spokesman for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, said the piling, or “bridge foundation” work at the bike path bridge at the Warren/Palmer River began in July.
Work kicks into high gear on new East Bay Bike Path bridges
For the last few weeks, crews have been busy installing the pilings that will support one of the new East Bay Bike Path bridges. The recent work has been taking place in the Palmer River, where … more
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Westport's Thrasher joins Eighth District race
A well-known Westport attorney and town volunteer is joining the tight Eighth Bristol representative race to succeed outgoing Democrat Paul Schmid, who is not seeking another term. Christopher … more
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Warren PD: Two men arrested after fight outside Papa Gino’s
Police arrested four people between Aug. 5-11, 2024, and responded to multiple calls regarding vandalism. more
Bristol PD: Multiple people arrested on active warrants
Police arrested six people between Aug. 5-11, 2024. more
Rozaria Dos Santos was chosen as both the Rhode Island State and Northeast Region Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year.
East Providence's Dos Santos receives prestigious Boys & Girls Club awards
City resident Rozaria Dos Santos, representing the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, was recently chosen as both the Rhode Island state and Northeast region Youth of the Year. Dos … more
Barrington High School football coach Sandy Gorham shares instruction with his team during a preseason practice last August. The team is just beginning its preseason workouts for the 2024 season this week.
Barrington High School teams get ready for fall sports season
Barrington High School sports teams are preparing for the start of the fall season.   The BHS football team will kick off the official start of the season when it began practicing today, … more
Christina Russell picks wildflowers on her Hixbridge Road plot.
Meet Westport's flower farmer
Christina Russell, owner-operator of Wild Bean Flower Farm out of Hixbridge Road, took on her first wedding client in 2017 while she was still in high school. Coming from a farming family, … more
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A hail of a storm in Bristol
Bucketfuls of hail poured down on parts of Bristol at about 4 p.m. Thursday as a fast-moving but powerful cell moved over the area. In the Bristol Narrows area, the hail fell in torrents, … more
Meaghan Straker tells rower Ian Ramsden which way to turn as they head to the finish line. They won the race handily.
In Portsmouth: ‘It’s kind of a fool’s regatta’
PORTSMOUTH — It’s one thing to row blindfolded if you have a navigator on board. Jeff Chappell, however, went solo. more
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The window project at Riverside Middle School is nearing completion in time for the start of classes on August 28.
School Committee approves host of new central office, building hires in East Providence
A handful of new district and building administrators were formerly approved by the School Committee and introduced to the public at its Tuesday, Aug. 13, meeting. Superintendent Dr. Sandra … more
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