A recent stormy Monday morning, Thames Street Newport. The wind is howling and the rain nearly sideways, and even with its protection the harbor behind the International Yacht Restoration School …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/26/23
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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 …
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12/26/23
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To the editor:
During the Town Council meeting at the high school on Dec. 11, although their attendance was requested, no representative of RIDOT was present to answer questions about the …
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12/26/23
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Barrington Police investigated a number of incidents last week:
• On Saturday, Dec. 16, a Quincy Adams Road resident called police about 11 p.m. to report that someone was trying to …
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12/26/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — An elderly man died during a car accident on Saturday, Dec. 23, in Riverside.
The driver, a 78-year-old male and resident of East Providence, appeared to have suffered a …
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By Mike Rego
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12/24/23
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He’s got it all –— twinkly eyes, a perfect white beard, and an elegant old-world-style St. Nicholas outfit. Combine that with his big heart and some genuine love for his fellow …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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12/24/23
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A Tiverton man will serve five years in prison for killing a Lakeville man while driving under the influence of fentanyl and cocaine two and a half years ago.
Alexander Farias, 30, of Tiverton, …
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12/22/23
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After initially deciding to keep the Barrington High School graduation ceremony on a Sunday, Principal Chris Ashley has reconsidered and will shift the event to a Saturday.
To be …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/22/23
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To the editor:
The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame has inducted Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the disgraced general officer and momentary national security advisor to the Trump administration.
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12/22/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School swim teams opened up their 2023-24 Division IV meet slates Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20, with easy wins over Mount St. Charles in city at the …
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By Mike Rego
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12/22/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Kent Heights Playground/Park renovation project, stalled for a moment due to the need of more funding, received an influx of cash from the City Council after the body at …
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By Mike Rego
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12/22/23
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PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort.
The Rhode Island Pay for Success program …
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12/22/23
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Owen Boudria scored 19 points as the Westport basketball team pounded St. John Paul II 70-33 in a non-league home game on Thursday night. Boudria, an athletic junior that can do it all, dished out 19 assists and made 6 steals and 4 blocks defensively as the Wildcats climbed back to 4-2. The athletic junior got what he asked for, which was more scoring from his peers. Senior forward Chris Duarte scored 14, his brother Cole Boudria, a freshman guard scored 9, Will Quinlan, Dane Leary and Luke Coelho each scored 6, Max Gallant netted 5, Fotis Machairas sank a 3-pointer, and Anthony Raposa hit a jumper.
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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12/22/23
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Three BHS players finished in double-figures, but it was not enough as the Barrington High School girls basketball team lost a close game to Bay View, 53-49, on Thursday night, Dec. 21.
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12/22/23
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For the past four years, the owners of Stony Hedge Farm on the north end of Hope Street have been designing and building Christmas displays on a grand scale. This year’s Grinch is the biggest to date.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/22/23
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The Mt. Hope wrestling team is jam packed with talented grapplers this season as they begin another campaign towards a crack at the state title. None are more excited than head coach Ryan Fazzi who …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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12/21/23
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It all started in 1935, when the late Orlando J. Bisbano came up with the idea to do something special for neighborhood children during the Christmas season.
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By Manny Correira
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12/21/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Four Hearts Foundation got closer to its goal of building a new playground on Turnpike Avenue thanks to Saturday’s second annual “Santa Claus for a Cause” …
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12/21/23
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A group of local boating and sailing enthusiasts have created a new nonprofit foundation whose mission is to provide excursions onto local waters to enhance the lives of the differently abled.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/21/23
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Barrington School officials received some good news recently.
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By Josh Bickford
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12/21/23
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The delightful display was set up by Foxhill Avenue resident Bob Desmarais, an 81-year-old Westport, Mass. native.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/21/23
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The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the …
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By Mike Rego
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12/21/23
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The proposed hotel on Gooding, which would likely be used as a student dormitory, needs to be denied for its potential to increase flooding and degrade the environment.
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12/21/23
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I've never been one to hesitate to criticize the Bristol Town Council when I have felt the criticism was justified, but I will also readily admit when they need to be praised.
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12/21/23
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In the future, Bristol is no longer on our shopping or dining lists.
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12/21/23
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