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A gripping, harrowing story of truth, and of loss
Powerful and riveting, “The Little Liar” focuses on 11-year-old Nico Kripis, who has never told a lie, because his Jewish grandfather told him that “God is always watching.” The blond, blue-eyed, beautiful child has taken this to heart, intent on always telling the truth. more
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The Commercial Fisheries Research Center is studying the impacts of the South Fork Wind Farm on black sea brass and scup. The F/V Harvest Moon set and collected fish pots during the construction phase.
Fish pot survey is a win, win situation
It is not often you get a win, win when engaging in fisheries research. But the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation   (CFRF) is trying to find out what impact offshore wind farms have on … more
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The Washington Bridge story just won’t go away – not anytime soon
STORY OF THE WEEK: After a recent news dump, when the McKee administration shared details of a federal request for records related to the Washington Bridge, Gov. Dan McKee tried to regain control of … more
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Members of this year’s BHS boys ice hockey team gather for a photo with Barrington Hockey alumni during a special Alumni Appreciation Night on Friday.
Barrington hockey team awards alumni with win over Clippers
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team celebrated Alumni Appreciation Night with a 5-3 victory over Cumberland on Friday, Feb. 2. Barrington jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first … more
Members of the Barrington School Committee are shown at a recent meeting.
Next superintendent salary ‘in the range of $265,000’
The Barrington School Committee is offering a salary “in the range of $265,000” to candidates interested in becoming the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.   That … more
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It's Adamsville vs. Arkansas in the battle of the tiniest parade
After two years of radio silence, an organizer of the world’s second shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Hot Springs, Arkansas finally conceded this week what folks here have known for … more
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The Patriots’ Rowan Snyder leaps across the beam while competing in Sunday’s meet against Mt. Hope High School. She earned a 9.25 on the event and led her team with an all-around score of 35.0.
Portsmouth beats Mt. Hope in gymnastics meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School gymnastics team notched another win on Sunday, defeating Mt. Hope at Strive Gymnastics in Somerset. The Patriots scored 133.3 points to the … more
Shailen Bhatt, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, speaks to the media after touring the Washington Bridge Monday, Feb. 5.
Top Federal Highway Administration official tours Washington Bridge
Shailen Bhatt, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, visited the area Monday, Feb. 5, as part of the national response to the local Washington Bridge Closure crisis. Bhatt … more
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Shots of the Martin Middle School construction project from Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
Martin Middle School reconstruction project moves along steadily
The Martin Middle School reconstruction project is moving along at steady and, knock on wood, a rather seamless pace, according to East Providence School Department Director of Facilities Chris … more
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Barrington's Assistant Superintendent of Schools stepping down next week
Barrington’s Assistant Superintendent will step down on Feb. 12. Paula Dillon shared a district-wide email last week announcing her upcoming departure.   “With a blend of … more
Samantha Clarke (left) takes the baton from Kendra Daniel for the EPHS girls' indoor track and field squad during a 4x4 relay earlier in the winter.
Thirds are top results for EPHS indoor tracksters at class meets
Third-place results were the best earned by athletes from the East Providence High School girls' and boys' indoor track and field teams in their respective Large Class and Class A Championship Meets … more
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Eliott Pasquale dribbles up court after making a steal in the first quarter. Pasquale scored 28 points as the Tigers crushed Times 2 Academy 54-31.
Pasquale scores 28 as Tigers crush Times 2 Academy 54-31
Elliot Pasquale scored 28 points as the Tiverton basketball team crushed Times 2 Academy 54-31 in a Division II home game on Thursday night. Pasquale, a senior point guard, drove the Tiverton offense … more
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Portsmouth High’s Kyle Bielawa goes in for a layup after breaking away toward the hoop against Barrington Thursday night at home.
Portsmouth loses lead and game to Barrington, 66-59
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ basketball team came close to handing Barrington only its second loss of the season, but in the end it was not to be. The Patriots enjoyed … more
Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Snow globes, ice cream and more
At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more
Lt. Michael Amaral spends a few minutes with Ebb the Cat, after he revived the family cat with oxygen at a fire Thursday night.
Ebb, meet the firefighter who saved you
Ebb is one lucky kitty, thanks to a Tiverton firefighter and lifelong animal lover. Lt. Michael Amaral was among a large contingent of fire fighters to respond to the Dadson Mobile Estates … more
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Levi Jacobs (center) scored a career-best 26 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds as EPHS cruised past North Kingstown for an important late-season Division I win.
Jacobs, Townies jolt North Kingstown for important boys' hoops win
Levi Jacobs netted a season and career-best 27 points, leading the East Providence High School boys' basketball team to an important 81-60 victory on the road over North Kingstown Thursday night, … more
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A view of the East Shore Expressway and the on-ramp to I-195 West where RIDOT will be testing a new traffic pattern this weekend to the Washington Bridge approach.
RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the … more
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Tiverton man gets 10 years for child molestation
A Tiverton man will spend 10 years in prison for molesting a young girl in Tiverton. Joao Morais, 71, of 338 Canonicus St., pleaded no contest to two counts of first degree child molestation on … more
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Tiny parade, huge day in Adamsville
Chuck Kinnane loves organizing the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade , which this year runs Sunday, March 17 in Adamsville. But his wife jokes that it's all she ever hears about. … more
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Everson Goglia speeds around the track during the 300 meter run at the Division Championships at the PCTA on Tuesday night.
Indoor track team improves at divisions
The boys indoor track team placed eighth in the high powered Metropolitan Division during the division championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Tuesday night. Barrington beat … more
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Cam Evora competes for EPHS during his second-place performance in the Metro Division Championship Meet January 30 in Providence.
EPHS boys contest Metro Division indoor track championship
The East Providence High School indoor track and field teams, as they do annually, got the winter championship slate going over the recently while competing in their respective division meets at the … more
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The Rumford Motor Inn located on Newport Avenue in the Rumford section of East Providence.
Court grants Rumford Motor Inn owners show-cause hearing continuance
A special meeting of the East Providence City Council, a show-cause hearing scheduled for Thursday night, Feb. 1, on the operations license for the Rumford Motor Inn located on Newport Avenue in … more
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Barrington High School's Indie Lamb powers around the track in the 4x400-meter relay event.
Barrington girls finish third at division championship meet
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished third at the Division Championship last week.   The Eagles scored points in 11 of the 14 events contested.   Barrington … more
Bristol Town Council continues hunting program despite citizen petition to end it
Citing information from DEM that the number of collisions with deer versus vehicles went down in 2023, corresponding with the highest number of deer harvested, the Town Council said continuing the hunting was in the best interest of the public. more
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Barrington Land Conservation Trust Pollinator Pathway meet up
Are you already missing your time in the garden?  Did you have an amazing growing season, or do you have more questions than answers when it comes to this native plant gardening business? … more
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