It’s rare when the dismissal of an aggrieved party’s appeal to a public board could be seen as a victory for the person who filed it. Still, that is how Wednesday evening’s zoning …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/7/23
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Launched eight years ago, the Foster a Senior program is back. This year, the program hopes to be able to serve 300 seniors, the same number as in recent years.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/7/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence has initiated a request for proposal (RFP) for a qualified consultant or consultant team to conduct a feasibility study on the conversion of a …
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By Mike Rego
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12/7/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, on charges of trafficking fentanyl in the local area.
After an ongoing investigation, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday …
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12/7/23
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It’s the first children’s book for the author who has previously published five novels, and by her own admission generally traffics in mystery and mayhem.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/7/23
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The Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad team finished with 14 medals on the day, and placed fourth overall among all Rhode Island schools.
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12/7/23
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The Barrington Town Council followed the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission and ranked a grant application for a new skatepark behind Town Hall higher than an application for …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/7/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — First to the starting per the annual winter sports schedule, the East Providence High School boys indoor track and field squad opened up its 2023-24 Metropolitan Division dual …
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By Mike Rego
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12/7/23
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We only have seven years left. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources set a goal to depend on 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The global climate has already warmed above one degree …
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12/7/23
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While he said he’s done nothing wrong, followed the letter of the law and isn’t trying to get away with anything, the owner of a Westport Point home called out by the historical …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/7/23
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The 2023 Grand Illumination was a great event and we are thankful for those who gave their time and talents.
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12/7/23
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It is up to us, today’s inhabitants of this area, that we account for the past in order to live more freely toward an equitable future.
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12/7/23
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Dr. Lisa Cowley and her husband, Victor Westgate, have spent about 15 years researching, self-exploring, traveling, and interviewing hundreds of people to be able to answer one question insightfully: What to do after retiring?
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/7/23
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Jason Knight is considering running for Rhode Island Attorney General.
Knight, a Barrington resident, is in his fourth term as Representative for District 67, which includes sections of …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/7/23
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The talk of the town 100 years ago involved the discovery of what would become known as the grave of Chief Massasoit in a burial site on Burr's Hill.
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12/7/23
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Linden Place, an 1810 Federal mansion, is decorated for the holidays and offering live concerts in the historic ballroom on Dec. 8 and 9, the Bristol Theater Company’s performance of “A …
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12/7/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual East Providence City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting event held Saturday evening, Dec. 2, on the grounds of the building located off Taunton Avenue.
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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12/7/23
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Greg Gatos wasn't about to let a little thing, like the Mt. Hope Bay, get between him and a satisfied customer.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/7/23
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The Pawtucket Winter Wonderland is Rhode Island's largest holiday festival and display. Set up on 30 acres within Slater Park, it is made up of 650 decorated Christmas trees, more than 100 light …
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12/6/23
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Roger Williams Park Zoo is hosting its Holiday Lights Spectacular – an annual walk-through experience featuring festive, larger-than-life dazzling displays. Tthis year’s event is even …
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12/6/23
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The City of East Providence and WinterFest Committee presents the 13th annual WinterFest celebration on Saturday, December 9, at the East Providence Senior Center. WinterFest is a free event that …
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12/6/23
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This Thursday, December 7, The Collaborative in Warren will host an opening reception for their Small Works exhibit; a collection of creations under 8 inches by local artists, which will be on …
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12/6/23
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We New Englanders have two primary coping mechanisms for wintertime: introspection and celebration. We hole up and reflect on our lives, and then we let loose and party. This Saturday, December …
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12/6/23
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The trees have been removed, but the cement pad is staying put.
Town officials responded to some of the concerns residents shared about recent changes made to Latham Park.
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By Josh Bickford
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12/6/23
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A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 29 after police were tipped off that the teenager allegedly made threats and was perhaps in possession of a firearm.
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12/6/23
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