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Bristol Harbormaster Gregg Marsili takes a photo during the opening of the Bristol Town Marina last spring.
Bristol Town Marina exceeds revenue expectations for second summer
At the end of its second summer season, revenue from docking fees and fuel sales are strong at the Bristol Town Marina, which opened in spring of 2022. more
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Planning Board meetings have become the place to be for many residents who take issue with developments proposed in areas of town they find to be inappropriate. This is from a meeting last year discussing the 119 Water St. proposal.
Development will be a key issue in Warren in the New Year
As Warren looks to finalize its first update to its Comprehensive Plan since 2003, it does so amidst an environment where new housing developments will continue to be one of the top issues to watch in Town. more
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The intersection of East Main Road and Turnpike Avenue (looking south) where the roundabout is being proposed. The main entrance to Clements’ Marketplace is at left.
Clements’ sues town and state over Portsmouth roundabout
Clements’ Marketplace has filed suit against the Town of Portsmouth and the R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) over a planned roundabout in front of the store. more
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Community survey will help Barrington develop strategic plan
The Barrington School Department is beginning the process to develop a new strategic plan, and one of the early steps is to conduct a survey. All members of the Barrington community are being … more
“He can’t hear from there.” — Sophia Melisaratos, during her protest in front of the Town Hall. Melisaratos was calling for the school department to address concerns she had shared about her son's issues at school. She initially held her protest in the middle of County Road, but police asked her to move to the sidewalk.
Barrington 2023: The year in quotes
Barrington news offered a little bit of everything in 2023 — union contract negotiations, lawsuits, and even disagreements over chalk-covered pickle ball courts.   And through it all, … more
Young East Providence wrestlers start strong
Firmly back on solid ground after a slight dip a few years ago, the East Providence High School wrestling team starts its second season back in the Division I ranks in earnest in the coming days. … more
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Freshman forward Skylar Rezendes defends the Westport basket in the first half of their home loss to Case on Wednesday.
Westport girls look for answers after suffering first loss
The Westport girls basketball team fell to Case 37-32 in a non-league game at the high school on Wednesday night for their first loss of the season. “We didn’t take advantage of our … more
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Jayden Silva hurries out of the water during the New Year’s Day Polar Dive at Island Park Beach.
In Portsmouth: ‘02871 is fun!’
PORTSMOUTH — What was perhaps a record number of swimmers celebrated New Year’s Day 2024 by running into the waters off Island Park Beach on Monday. The mild weather and the … more
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Dog walkers in Barrington find man tied up in the woods
Barrington Police received a 911 call from a husband and wife who were walking their dog in Veterans Park on New Year’s Day at about 9 a.m. when they came across a man tied to a post.   … more
Cindy Silvia
Portsmouth golfer earns top honors from RIGA
PORTSMOUTH — Cindy Silvia of Portsmouth was recently named the “Rhode Island Golf Association Women’s Golfer of the Year” at the RIGA Banquet at Kirkbrae Country Club in … more
More than 100 people participated in the BBCA's New Year's Day Dip in the Bay.
Hundreds plunge with a purpose in Barrington
More than 100 residents — young and old — braved the chilly water at Barrington Beach while participating in the second annual Barrington Business and Community Association’s New … more
Home surveillance footage of one of the alleged perpetrators in a string of robberies in Riverside near the East Bay Bike Path.
East Providence Police investigate string of Riverside robberies
Detectives from the East Providence Police Department continue to investigate a string of robberies which have occurred recently in the Riverside section of the city. According to a report of … more
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The Town of Westport has never regulated short term rentals, but renewed research into the matter this summer after a controversial rental on Spinnaker Way became an issue here.
Public hearing Tuesday on Westport short-term rentals
Westport residents will have the chance to speak their peace on the town’s regulation of short term rentals (STRs), like those offered on AirBnB and other sites, when the planning board holds a … more
DEM: No parking restrictions at Town Landing
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) won't allow the town set aside half of the 24 parking spaces at the Town Landing for the exclusive use of Little Compton residents. A … more
About 100 plungers christened 2024 with a bath at Grinnell's Beach Monday.
A numbing start to 2024 in Tiverton
You’ll typically find two kinds of people at the annual New Year’s Day Penguin Plunge in Tiverton — the bold and the not so brave. “I ask people, what group do you want … more
Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Ground beef, pollock 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
Caps fly into the air following a recent graduation ceremony at Barrington High School.
BHS track standouts forced to decide: Graduation or regional championships
The decision to move Barrington High School’s graduation ceremony from Sunday afternoon to Saturday has left a group of parents and students feeling frustrated.   Sara DeBoth said the … more
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Man in critical condition after New Year's Eve Tiverton crash
A man is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after the car in which he was a passenger rolled over on Stone Church Road in Tiverton just before 6:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Police … more
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New Year’s Eve Day plungers, including Jen Potter of Gnome Surf at left, run for the ocean just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Westport plungers do the deed a day early
Technically, they were a year earlier than most. But just barely. A few dozen hearty souls decided to buck the New Year’s Day plunge trend Sunday, saying goodbye to 2023 by jumping in Buzzards Bay … more
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Clockwise from top left: The 11th Hour Racing Team, including skipper and Bristol native Charlie Enright, celebrate winning Leg 6 in The Hague on June 3 (photo by Harry Kh/11th Hour Racing); One of the ferry boats, currently being used to transport people from Providence to Bristol, prepares to depart the State Street dock on its next run to the city as the sun sets on its first day of operation last Thursday (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); Derek Ferreira (left), Mike Godet, and Luis Medeiros watch Kevin Amaral of Vigilant Brewing Company tee off on the first hole at the Bristol Golf Park, which opened over the summer (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); Bristol’s new hunting cooperative, launched in September, has its share of detractors.
A year told through stories: Bristol in 2023
Here are just a few of Bristol’s biggest stories from 2023 to enjoy as we pin up a new calendar and look forward to a new year of telling stories about our community. more
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Barrington Schools’ AI policy: A step in the right direction
Is it perfect? No. But it’s better than nothing.   That was the message shared by Barrington High School Principal Christopher Ashley during a recent discussion about the guidelines … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu led EPHS in scoring both nights, but the Townies dropped games to Shea and Central in their annual Harry Mutter Basketball Classic.
Townies drop a pair in Mutter boys' basketball tournament
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team dropped a pair of games late last week in the 2023 edition of its annual Harry Mutter Holiday Classic hosted by the Townies December 27 and 28. … more
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Will Alves looks to drive to the basket during Portsmouth's win over Mt. Hope during a holiday tournament in Barrington.
Portsmouth and Mt., Hope hoops teams look to get on track
The Portsmouth basketball team trounced Mt. Hope 85-48 in the annual holiday tournament at Barrington High School on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosts the Patriots record to 2-3 in Division I, … more
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Michael Lawrence runs out of the water as fast as he ran in while participating in last year's "New Years Day Dip in the Bay."
Plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day in Barrington
The Barrington Business and Community Association is hosting a polar plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day. The BBCA's annual New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay on Jan. 1, 2024 at noon at … more
Westport's derelict mystery boat is no more
Two months after it washed ashore just west of Gooseberry Island, Westport's derelict sailboat is finally gone — first pummeled by the storm two weeks ago, and a few days later cut up and … more
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