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Barrington DEI Committee adds a second student representative

The Barrington Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee grew a bit larger on Monday night, Sept. 9. Barrington Town Council members voted 5-0 to add a second student representative position to …
Photos: The 23rd Annual Hopeworth Bocce Championship
The 23rd Annual Hopeworth Bocce league championship was held last Saturday evening, Aug. 31, with lots of good competitive fun had by … Read More
Eagles outscore Huskies in girls soccer, 4-3
The Barrington High School girls soccer team tied Portsmouth and defeated Mt. Hope in league games this week.   On Wednesday … Read More
Barrington Youth Basketball Association tryouts tip off soon
The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is gearing up for another exciting season, with key dates quickly approaching for both the … Read More
Barrington doctor participating in Paddle for Progress RI
Barrington resident and nationally recognized oncologist, Dr. Stephanie Graff, is once again making waves in the community with her … Read More
East Providence Fire Department garners $3.75 million SAFER grant
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence was one of the municipalities around the state to receive Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency … Read More
East Providence football team 'tackles' 2024
EAST PROVIDENCE — An extremely skilled East Providence High School football team begins the 2024 season with the chance to be quite … Read More
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Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday

PORTSMOUTH —  Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. …

What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton

The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft. Jonathan …

State Street Festival brings arts and artisans to Bristol on Saturday

Downtown Bristol comes alive this Saturday with the State Street Art Festival, a street fair featuring local artists and vendors, along with food trucks and live music. The area closed to motor …
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Obituaries
Janice Fiedler Name of Deceased: Janice Fiedler Date: September 10, 2024 Janice (Phillips) Fiedler Newport, RI -Janice (Phillips) Fiedler, 93, of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on Se
Michael McArdle Please join us in sharing fond and funny memories of Michael(aka Mike, Magoo) on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 12:30-4:00pm, at the Common Pub, Wood Street , Bristol, RI.
Joan Underwood Joan "Gogo" Underwood, age 75, of S. Dartmouth, MA passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born in St. Luke's New Bedford, the daughter of the late William J. and Suzanne (Stoc
Sports
Eagles fall to Townies in girls volleyball showdown The Barrington High School girls volleyball team pushed East Providence to the edge in a five-set battle before falling 3-2 on Wednesday night, Sept. 11.   East Providence won the first two …
Barrington teams compete in Martha’s Vineyard Invitational The Barrington High School boys cross country team won the varsity and JV races at the Martha’s Vineyard Invitational on Saturday.   Myles Napolitano finished second overall in the …
Barrington vs. Cumberland — Eagles prep for Super Bowl rematch Barrington High School Football Coach Sandy Gorham said his team’s offense was “OK” during the Injury Fund game against East Providence on Friday night, Sept. 6.   …
EPHS girls' soccer, tennis teams rebound from first losses The East Providence High School girls' soccer club bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 12-0 throttling of next-door neighbor Providence Country Day Tuesday, Sept. 10. Alyssa …
Opinion
Letter: Impressed with Bristol Golf Park

I am grateful to the Town of Bristol, Northeast Golf Company and Vigilant Brewing for working together over the past few years to restore the 9-Hole Par 3 course.

Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem

The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking.

Letter: There’s still hope for preservation of Bettencourt Farm

Coinciding with that effort, a grant application is being prepared to submit to RIDEM for funds to purchase the development rights of the property. This would potentially enable a farmer to purchase and farm the tillable land.

Letter: Nothing can be done to resolve dilapidated properties

To the editor:   This is a public service announcement to all Barrington homeowners who spend time, effort, and money on the upkeep of their houses and/or lawns … don’t stress …

Letter: Rediscover Portsmouth, which has so much to offer

To the editor: Are you looking for good hiking trails? Maybe you would like to bring your family to a place where they can marvel at the sunset. Do you want to learn about Portsmouth’s …

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