PORTSMOUTH — Many Portsmouth voters may have a new polling place come November.
Due to the General Assembly approving a redistricting plan in February, local canvassers likewise had to …
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By Jim McGaw
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4/13/22
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Changes are coming to Haines Park.
New athletic fields.
Larger parking lots.
Renovated walking trails.
The redevelopment of Haines Park is estimated to cost nearly $2 million and …
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By Josh Bickford
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4/13/22
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Every now and then, the Rhode Island General Assembly confronts a bill that is not like other bills. It is bigger, bolder, more significant in promise and impact. The “Shoreline Access” …
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By Scott Pickering
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4/13/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Two and a half years in the making, the town’s Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) — a 20-year roadmap to guide the town’s growth and development — was …
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By Jim McGaw
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4/12/22
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There are many reasons that brought our families to Barrington and keep us here. But at the top of everyone’s list is an excellent school system that promises to “empower all students to …
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4/12/22
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The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team dropped a game to La Salle Academy on Thursday, April 7, by a score of 19-7.
The Patriots’ Tony Marcucci scored two goals and …
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4/12/22
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More than 250 people completed the Nayatt 5K Road Race, held Saturday, April 9.
The road race, which is organized by the Nayatt School PTC, raises money for the school. Proceeds fund all sorts …
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4/12/22
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Tiverton attorney Wendy Taylor never imagined that West Place, the animal sanctuary she founded in her back yard in 2007, would be anything other than a hobby — a small non-profit she hoped …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/12/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) will consider five locations in Portsmouth for possible designation as public rights of way (ROWs) during a hearing on …
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4/12/22
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Barrington Middle School students offered a triumphant return to the stage last weekend.
After a two-year pause, BMS students returned with “Revolting: An Historical Musical Review.” …
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4/11/22
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In this ultra-competitive housing market, just how far would you go to procuring your dream home?
For some prospective home-buyers, the answer is pretty far. In some cases, way too far — …
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4/8/22
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Ever since she was a freshman, Barrington’s Maddie Cox has skated as one of Salve Regina University’s front-line defenders.
“In terms of how Maddie positions herself …
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BY MIKE SCANDURA
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4/8/22
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Stumbling blocks to public access remain at the so-called Ratcliffe property in Little Compton, a five-acre tract which accesses prized Almy's Creek and was purchased late last year by the Little …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/7/22
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The Westport Conservation Commission has signed off on a plan to install permeable parking mats at the end of Beach Avenue, adjacent to and just west of the Knubble, to make it easier for those with …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/7/22
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Barrington will receive a grant as part of the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank’s Municipal Resilience Program.
The grant, which totals $249,521, will be used to make improvements at the …
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4/7/22
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PORTSMOUTH — They each had the same problem, so the Portsmouth Water and Fire District (PWFD) and the town’s Department of Public Works (DPW) combined forces to solve it.
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By Jim McGaw
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4/7/22
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes visited Warren on the evening of Monday, April 4, sharing her backstory and answering questions at a meeting of the Democratic Town Committee.
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/7/22
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The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team kicked off the dual meet season with wins over Portsmouth (82-71) and Mt. Hope (141.66-8.33) on Tuesday, April 5.
Nate Greenberg led the …
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4/6/22
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Barrington High School senior Asher Robbins racked up a number of accolades during the indoor track season.
The standout weight thrower won the Rhode Island state championship with a top …
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4/6/22
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To the editor: As the high school sports seasons are in transition, please give me the opportunity to share a thought on this past winter season. The Mt. Hope High School gymnastics team had, as …
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4/6/22
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To the editor: In the last few weeks there has been a considerable amount of debate in Bristol regarding social and historical issues regarding monuments in town, and while I have very strong …
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4/6/22
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A proposed facility to be erected on the beach side of Burr’s Hill Park was the subject of considerable discussion last week during a community meeting at Town Hall.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/6/22
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BARRINGTON — Notching 10 first-place finishes, The Portsmouth High boys’ outdoor track team finished second to Barrington in a dual meet Tuesday afternoon, April 5.
The Eagles edged …
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4/6/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The familiar ritual of hearings on gun-related bills played out at the Statehouse last week, with lengthy meetings extending into the night and impassioned testimony on both sides …
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By Ian Donnis
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4/6/22
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Roger Williams University announced via press release a $20 million partnership with the Massachusetts-based Cummings Foundation.
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4/6/22
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