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The Barrington Middle School auditorium was closed in the late winter of 2020 after school officials discovered that the acoustic panels were falling off the walls. It has remained closed since.
Auditorium off-limits for last two years at new Barrington school
The new Barrington Middle School building has been open for less than three years. And for two of those years, the state-of-the-art auditorium located inside the school has been … more
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Letter: Shot-tyrants continue with an almost religious fervor
To the editor:  “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.” C.S. Lewis Over the past two years, it has become … more
The COVID testing site on Railroad Avenue is operational once again, and is allowing free, walk-up testing without the need for an appointment.
Where to get free rapid COVID tests in Warren
Free rapid tests are available to students, seniors, and others throughout town by a variety of means. more
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Mermazons pose for a photo before getting into the water Sunday. They include (from left) Beth McCurdy, Midori Evans of Westport, Melinda Green and Lisa Rowe-Beddoe.
Winter swimming is cold comfort to Sakonnet/Westport 'Mermazons'
Saturday afternoon, Sakonnet Point: A west wind was blowing close to 20 miles an hour, making the 24-degree air seem absolutely frigid. White caps marched across the harbor, long empty except for a … more
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Freshman Lola Silva took home the gold medal in the long jump with a leap of 16 feet 2.5 inches during the freshman state track championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Monday night. In photo, Silva makes her second place leap during the class championships on Saturday.
Silva wins gold in the long jump at the freshman state championships
Freshman Lola Silva took home the gold medal in the long jump with a leap of 16 feet 2.5 inches during the freshman state track championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Monday … more
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Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier made this flag, which carries the message “Barrington Believes Black Lives Matter. It is flying outside Barrington Town Hall for the month of February.
Different flag flying outside Barrington Town Hall
There is a new flag flying outside Barrington Town Hall in recognition of Black History Month.   The flag, made by Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier, shares the message … more
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Letter: Nice job with last week’s editorial
To the editor: I truly appreciated reading your editorial this week. Thank you for taking the opportunity to emphasize the importance of communication. Common courtesy should not be a lost … more
Former Barrington Recreation Department Director John Taylor says there are problems at Chianese Park, with the asphalt courts and the athletic fields built atop the capped landfills.
Barrington's fields and facilities the focus of recent tour
This is John Taylor’s last effort. The longtime Barrington resident and former director of the town’s recreation department recently approached a member of the town council with an … more
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The Metacom Avenue corridor, today a sprawling stretch of impervious pavement and disjointed businesses, is the target of Warren’s big-picture plan to rehab its Comprehensive Plan and affect change throughout the rest of the town.
New Comprehensive Plan looks to transform Warren via Metacom Ave.
Big changes are coming to Metacom Avenue, and by extension, the entire Town of Warren. more
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Reese Pavao competes on vault, earning an 8.5 during a late-January meet against Portsmouth, Rogers/EP, and Middletown.
Huskies gymnasts persevere through injuries, COVID
The Mt. Hope gymnasts have battled through injuries and COVID this season to excel in their sport. more
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The Berry Hill Farm on Pine Hill Road could soon be purchased by the Westport Land Conservation Trust.
Westport land trust plans to purchase Berry Hill Farm
The Westport Land Conservation Trust has entered into a contract to purchase the 46-acre Berry Hill Farm on Pine Hill Road. The farm is famous for its blueberries, which have been sold for years … more
Harbormaster Gregg Marsili (center) showing concrete dock components to Town Administrator Steven Contente (left) and Economic Development Coordinator Chis Vitale (right).
Construction begins on State Street Marina
The new public pier, with expanded slip space and fishing access, will be ready by Memorial Day more
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Brick Pizza Co owner Jordan Sawyer at his new Unity Park establishment after a blockbuster opening weekend that saw some 1,200 diners come through the doors. “It’s a good problem to have,” he said of the enthusiastic reception.
After a long wait, Bristol welcomes Brick Pizza Co.
Brick Pizza Co. opened the weekend of Jan. 22, and that opening was anything but “soft”. more
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Letter: A college course in civility
To the editor: Without taking all you good folks for a schmaltzy walk down memory lane let this grouchy old man get this off his chest. When I was a young boy and we had a blizzard, before my father … more
Letter: A score card for Robin Rug development
To the editor: I’ve been trying to keep up with the proposed and changing development plans for Robin Rug. After the recent Zoom meeting presentation and subsequent information, for the life of … more
Letter: Connors and Malone have it right on pumping station
To the editor: By alerting us to the proposed demolition of the 114 year-old Child Street pumping station, Ned Connors and Patrick Malone’s letter “BCWA’s Historical Buildings … more
Town Hall, Little Compton, Rhode Island
Little Compton abandons flag policy
    The Little Compton Town Council has set aside a proposed ordinance that would create a new flag policy for the town, and councilors agreed there will be no further … more
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Letter: Dear Senator Reed...please help us Keep Metacomet Green
Editor’s note: This piece of correspondence was sent to the office of U.S. Senator Jack Reed and submitted to The Post as a Letter to the Editor. January 28, 2022 Dear Senator Reed— … more
Yes, there is free lunch
I’m breaking protocol to tell this story in the first person, because the whole project really began at home in our kitchen. First, a little background. [If you want to skip my personal … more
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Letter: Personal attacks distract from the issues at hand
To the editor:  As president of the town council, my charge is not only to protect the openness and transparency of our process, but also to ensure that our citizens can be confident in their … more
Grange Garcia tosses snow off of the steps of a home on High Street on Sunday.
Bristol gets through blizzard unscathed
Despite a massive dumping of snow, Bristol's DPW was up to the task and there were no significant instances of power outages throughout the area. more
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Raymond Rodrigues attempts to restart his snowblower while clearing a Main Street sidewalk on Sunday.
Warren tops state in snowfall from nor'easter
Warren was hit with 24.6 inches as recorded by the National Weather Service, the most recorded in Rhode Island, following Saturday's storm. more
Poli-ticks: The sacred cows are mooing!
Forgive me for titling a column that I used almost 14 years ago. Like then, but with more money available now, the State has a surplus ($618.4 million, a $1.3 billion CARES ACT infusion of cash, … more
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Letter: Seapowet issue is about public access, not privilege
To the editor: I was disappointed to read the Sakonnet Times January 27 issue that amplifies the Bowen’s characterization of those who oppose the proposed aquaculture lease near the Seapowet … more
Westport Historical Society executive director Jenny O'Neill looks through part of the Sherman Collection one recent morning
Westport finds its historical 'Rosetta Stone'
A lesser-known part of Westport's history could come into clearer focus with the recent arrival of hundreds of documents, photographs and ephemera collected by a north end family more than a century … more
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