The story of a large stained glass window, commissioned in 1877 that depicts Jesus and Biblical figures Martha, Mary, and the Samaritan Woman as people of color, is beginning the newest chapter in its long and fascinating life.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/12/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Eight different Patriots scored as the Portsmouth High varsity boys’ hockey team blanked the Mt. Hope-East Providence co-op squad, 9-0 in the home opener at Portsmouth Abbey …
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12/12/23
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To the editor:
There have been many articles and comments regarding the off-shore wind turbine projects off Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Most have focused on the benefits of reducing …
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12/12/23
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The current Town Council members that voted to approve the roundabout were bullied by RIDOT Director Peter Alviti. The unknowns to our community are too many. Why …
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12/12/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A 34-year-old local man was arrested last week on a warrant accusing him of vandalism with a BB gun.
Police received a report of a vandalism that had occurred sometime …
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12/12/23
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PORTSMOUTH — An 18-year-old man from Somerset turned himself in to police last week on a warrant following a three-vehicle crash that left several people injured on Dec. 2.
David J. …
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12/12/23
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The Eagles won nearly every event in the indoor track dual meet opener on Monday night, Dec. 11.
The Barrington boys team rolled to victories over Mt. Pleasant 102-7, and Central 91-18. …
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12/12/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School District will hold classes Wednesday, Dec. 13, virtually as the city contends with the massive disruption created by the closure of westbound lanes …
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By Mike Rego
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12/12/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: As the possibility of another term of Donald Trump in the White House looms over 2024, Rhode Island Republicans remain on the outside of state government, looking in. The last GOP …
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By Ian Donnis
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12/12/23
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Sometimes there is a silver lining and good things come out of a bad situation. Last week anglers met with Janet Coit, assistant administrator and chief of NOAA Fisheries and her staff, to talk about …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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12/12/23
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Books make excellent and well-appreciated gifts for Christmas. For one thing, they are beneficial in multiple ways: enjoyment, enrichment, broadening knowledge, and expanding cultural awareness. …
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By Donna Bruno
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12/12/23
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PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary …
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By Mike Rego
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12/12/23
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At 10 o’clock on August 25th, a closing took place in the Town Hall of Little Compton. I, representing the Ag Trust, Dennis Talbot, representing himself, and Beverly Annarumo, owner of 164 John …
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12/12/23
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There will soon be new places to hike in Westport, as the Board of Selectmen last week voted to spend $180,000 in town and grant funds to purchase a conservation restriction on a large tract of land …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/12/23
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A South African con artist is nearly half a million dollars richer after taking the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust for $499,900 earlier this year. How’d he or she do it? By …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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12/12/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the …
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By Mike Rego
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12/12/23
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Last week, after placing fourth at a national championship competition, the Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheerleading team took their teamwork and pep somewhere unexpected — a …
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By Julia Stearly
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12/12/23
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The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team opened up its regular season with a 6-2 victory over Mount St. Charles in Woonsocket on Saturday night, Dec. 9.
First-year Eagles Coach …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/11/23
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PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical …
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12/11/23
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The East Providence High School boys indoor track and field team was among the Townie outfits to begin its 2023-24 slate over the weekend by participating in the annual Injury Fund meet as well as …
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By Mike Rego
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12/11/23
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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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12/11/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police have identified the driver and victim of a deadly motor vehicle accident that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 10.
Chaz …
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By Mike Rego
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12/11/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced in a statement released just before noon time on Monday, Dec. 11, officers were actively investigating reports about threats of …
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By Mike Rego
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12/11/23
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Barrington nearly escaped a powerful weekend storm unscathed. Nearly.
Just before 7 a.m. on Monday morning, a large pine tree located near the intersection of Middle Highway and Route 103 …
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12/11/23
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Located in the heart of the Little Compton Commons, 2 Commons Road has been a mainstay in town since it was built in the 1820s as part of the Methodist Church and moved to its present location in the …
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By Lucy Probert
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12/11/23
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