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Newport Film Outdoors presents a towering love story
On Thursday night, June 27, Newport Film Outdoors will be screening a documentary of towering heights. Part romance, part thriller, “Skywalkers: A Love Story” follows a daredevil couple … more
P. Brandt Heckert (right), and Steve Calenda (left, currently the Council Vice President) have both declared they won’t run for re-election in November, leaving two seats open for four-year terms to be filled during this November’s election.
Warren Town Council will have two open seats in November
With Brandt Heckert and Steve Calenda declaring they were not seeking re-election, Warren will have a new configuration of the Town Council for the first time since 2018. more
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Will Coutant, shown making a play at third base in the first round game, pitched for Barrington in the second game of the District 2 tournament and struck out four Pawtucket batters.
Barrington 12U team advances to winner’s bracket final
The Barrington 12U Majors All Star team defeated Pawtucket, 13-3, in a winner’s bracket game on Tuesday night, June 25. A double by Seb Hyams on an 0-2 count put Barrington the scoreboard … more
Rumford Major Baseball Stars survive with win over neighboring Central/Riverside squad
The respective 2024 Rhode Island District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments started earlier this week, including the vaunted Major Baseball Division that ultimately concludes with the World Series … more
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The 10-12 age group takes off to start their 1-mile race.
Speedsters impress at annual Bristol Fourth Foot Races
The 37th Annual Fourth of July Foot Races saw a good turnout of youthful runners on a beautiful day of competition. more
Mt. Hope codifies cell phone ban in school handbook update
“The use of cell phones in educational environments (classroom or other locations where teaching and learning is taking place) is strictly prohibited,” the handbook language reads. more
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Letter: Water board had roundabout plans all along
To the editor:   As many of you may recall, one of the very contentious issues with regard to the proposed roundabout at East Main Road and Turnpike Avenue was the contention that the … more
Addison Lubelcyzk slides safely into home during Barrington’s Majors Division All-Star game against Portsmouth, Tuesday.
Barrington All Stars top Portsmouth 16-3 in Majors Softball opener
The Barrington Majors Division Softball team started its All Stars campaign with a 16-3 win over Portsmouth on Monday night, June 25, at Barrington High School.   Barrington sprinted out to … more
Portsmouth OKs FY25 budget calling for 40-cent tax hike
With little discussion, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to formally adopt a total municipal budget of $74,404,959 for fiscal year 2025 that calls for a 3.15-percent increase in the … more
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Commentary: Voters were not misled on school bond
On June 12 at the town budget hearing, Tom Grieb alleged that Portsmouth voters were “deceived” by the School Committee, the Town Council or maybe RIDE (though he admitted he did didn’t exactly know by whom) on the specifics of the 2022 school bond that was presented to the voters. more
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Barbara Ripa, administrative assistant for the Town of Portsmouth, is retiring June 30 after more than 26 years of service. Here, she works the virtual participation feed for Monday’s Town Council meeting.
Two longtime Town of Portsmouth employees retiring
PORTSMOUTH — Kudos and citations greeted two longstanding town employees at Monday night’s Town Council meeting in recognition of their upcoming retirements, effective June 30. … more
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The USS Marinette is engineered to function in both near-shore and vast oceanic environments. The ship’s design and capabilities allow for seamless integration with diverse joint, combined, manned, and unmanned teams, fulfilling a range of operations including maritime security, sea control, and global deterrence.
Senator Reed gets USS Marinette to dock in Bristol for Fourth
The U.S. Navy will provide further details at a later date on how and where Rhode Islanders can get an up-close view of the USS Marinette, a 388-foot, Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS). more
Warren Police respond to two firearms related incidents over weekend
Police arrested a man on Metacom Avenue after he allegedly threatened to shoot officers responding to a call on Sunday morning. more
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The inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, joined by Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco, and Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers. (Athletes and others are identified from left to right, row by row.) First Row: Sofia Illiano, Becky Bernard, Diana Halleman, Heather Wyrostek, and Molly McKay. Second Row: Mary-Ellen Powers, Christina Peacock, Mary Irons, Liz Grasso, Brianna Puglia, and Jeffery Pete, Jr. Third Row: Cote David, Drew Palumbo, Ed Pacheco, Emily MacLaughlin, Kathy Krzywonos, Lauren Sartini, and John Williams. Fourth Row: Alex Adams, Keith Wilcox, Jr., Ian Shepherd, Chris Lussier, Sarah LaBreche, and Michael Bullock.
Grads in first class of SORI Athlete Leadership U counts two locals
SMITHFIELD — After a year and a half of taking college-style courses to become certified leaders, the inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, … more
Audrey Paxton fires a strike toward the plate during Barrington's 11-3 win over Portsmouth in the first game of the District 2 finals.
Barrington Senior Softball All Stars build early lead, roll to 11-3 win
The Barrington Senior Division Softball All Star team defeated Portsmouth 11-3 in the first game of the District 2 finals on Monday night, June 24. Audrey Paxton pitched seven strong innings for … more
Lisa Daft, shown speaking at a recent FTM in Barrington, criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee during a meeting earlier this month.
Barrington resident rips Committee member about canceled speaker
A member of the public called out a member of the School Committee during a meeting earlier this month. Lisa Daft criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee for allegedly … more
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Westport teachers ink three-year deal with town
Westport teachers will receive three percent raises over the next three years, under a new contract ratified by the Westport Community Schools school committee last week. Superintendent Thomas … more
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Who's running for office in Tiverton and Little Compton?
Residents seeking public office have until Wednesday to declare their intent to run office in this November's election. Though all declarations must be made by the end of the day Wednesday, a handful … more
St Mary ­Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more
Crop cannons like this are used by many farmers to keep pests away from their corn crops. This year, one farmer is out of the game as he believes his ability to use them could be threatened.
Little Compton farmer cancels corn amid crop cannon row
The controversy over crop cannons, the noise makers which polarized Little Compton last year as the town sought a way to placate angry neighbors while supporting farmers’ right to use them, … more
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Letter: Crop cannons are essential, and I'm not growing corn without them
I am writing this letter to make my neighbors, friends and customers aware of the fact that Walkers Roadside Stand will not open this season. The reason that we will not be opening this year is … more
Barrington’s Chase Corcoran slaps a hit to the left side of the infield during the Majors Division All Star game on Monday night, June 24.
Barrington 12U All Stars open district play with 2-1 win over Rumford
A first inning lead-off walk by Harrison Collins, followed by Mahir Salahuddin’s home run and a double by Luke Fluet provided all the offense the Barrington 12U Majors All Stars would need in a … more
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