If things keep going the way they are, the Westport Highway Department might want to consider opening a branch on East Beach Road — if they can put it on stilts.
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By Ted Hayes
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1/18/24
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A group of local residents that has formed a new non-profit foundation to raise money to help working families obtain affordable housing in Little Compton will hold a community meeting on Saturday, …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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1/18/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven non-profit organizations with direct city ties and a few others close by were among the recipients of the some $10 million total in grants distributed recently by the …
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1/18/24
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Members of the Barrington Town Council voiced some concerns over a request made the town’s DEI Committee at the Jan. 8 meeting. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee was …
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1/18/24
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That number came as bad news to some on the school committee, but the district's consultants say this outcome was to be expected, and will simply mean prioritizing a list of projects they will be able to achieve.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/18/24
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After his friend got into an accident that rendered him paralyzed, Kenneth Madsen asked him what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He wanted to sail, and so they did.
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By Christy Nadalin
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1/18/24
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I would urge everyone to find other ways to appreciate these wonderful members of our environment than as an opportunity to destroy them.
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1/18/24
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If the legislature would pass a bill as implied in the letter, with a simple classification of EMBs, along with age restrictions and helmet mandates, this would be pro-active.
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1/18/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Maybe you’ve seen it cruising around town, this blast-from-the-past, blue-and-white van sporting antique plates and the iconic “VW” logo on its front end.
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By Jim McGaw
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1/18/24
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Years ago, Olivia Middleton wore a Barrington High School basketball jersey as she raced up and down the court at The Murray Center.
This year she’s driving for layups on the same court, …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/18/24
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Roger Williams University’s student architects are reviving a once-popular program left dormant during the pandemic, and the Town Beach will be the first recipient of their time and talent.
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By Christy Nadalin
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1/17/24
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The Barrington Town Council gave the green light to spending nearly $100,000 on a consultant who will help the town create an implementation plan for sidewalk and bike path improvements.
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By Josh Bickford
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1/17/24
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The Tiverton Zoning Board will consider three special use permit applications from Seasons Corner Market on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at Tiverton High School.
The meeting is a continuance of a …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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1/17/24
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It’s just after lunchtime Thursday, three days after his swearing in as Westport’s new police chief. Christopher Dunn wants to get one thing down before he begins: “When we’re …
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By Ted Hayes
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1/17/24
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The Barrington High School wrestling team battled to a second place finish at the Griswold Wrestling Tournament in Griswold, Conn. last weekend.
A total of 17 teams from across two states …
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1/17/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' indoor track and field team kept pace with the other top sides in the 2023-24 Sullivan Division standings with a sweep of its meet …
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By Mike Rego
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1/17/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — One of the most well received and well attended open houses in recent memory took place last Thursday night, Jan. 11, at East Providence High School, where several students …
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By Mike Rego
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1/17/24
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This Tuesday, January 23, relive the suffering, depravity, and wonder of Rhode Island’s most horrific sea disaster at the Barrington Public Library through the lecture "Larchmont …
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1/17/24
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This Tuesday, January 23, Nancy Gentile and Capt. Michael Taylor, docents at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, will describe a day in the life of a whaling voyage. Their lecture will include recounts …
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1/17/24
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“Pianist John Davis has made a mission of uncovering music by 19th century Black pianists, including enslaved persons, whose work had a direct impact on the blues, jazz, rock, and R&B …
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1/17/24
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It could be seen from the outside looking in as a less than desirable position to take on, considering Warren’s ongoing financial crisis.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/17/24
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PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement …
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By Jim McGaw
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1/17/24
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I hope the savings account is not empty.
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1/17/24
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Should the Barrington Town Council read a pledge before the start of every meeting, calling for people to speak respectfully and honestly?
That was the request made by members of the …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/17/24
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Former Town Manager Michael Abbruzzi warned members of the Warren Town Council that unless swift action was taken, residents could expect a catastrophically large tax increase this budget year.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/17/24
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