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Angst defined the teenagers of the ’90s, but cool, calm and collected might be better words to describe teens today — at least for some teens at the Boys and Girls Club in East …
Nick Rabar nabs James Beard nomination for Honeybird
The success of Honeybird is as much a story of daring stick-to-itiveness as it is a story that celebrates the beauty of simplicity … Read More
Environmental issues at forefront of Mt. Hope science fair
Microplastics in the water, bioremediation, wildlife health — for this year's Mt. Hope High School science fair, held Wednesday, … Read More
Westport schools closed Thursday; parking ban in Tiverton
There will be no school in Westport Thursday, as a winter storm is expected to bring two to four inches of snow starting around 9 a.m. … Read More
East Providence poets impress in local competition
Seven expressive young women put their love of poetic prose on display at East Providence High School during the school’s annual … Read More
Portsmouth: Inspiring parents to a ‘breakthrough’ future
PORTSMOUTH — Nearly 60 percent of parents use a negative word to describe the adolescent brain, the most frequent being … Read More
Council president 'not interested' in suing school committee over turf field
While members of the Barrington School Committee (past and present) support the Victory Field renovation project, which will bring a … Read More
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Three nights left for Providence Restaurant Week

Providence Restaurant Week continues through Saturday, Feb. 8, featuring more than 60 dining options from Providence, Warwick, South Kingstown and beyond. Brought by the Providence Warwick Convention …

Owls and Ales at the Audubon Friday night

Meet some of Audubon’s amazing owls at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium for a presentation on these fascinating birds of prey while enjoying locally brewed beers on Friday, Feb. 8, from …

Valentine’s Farmers’ Market is Sunday

Love is in the air, and so is the aroma of delicious treats! The annual market is a fusion of creativity and confection, featuring local vendors experimenting with the essence of chocolate, special …
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Obituaries
Annelise Bacher Annelise Bacher, 94 passed from this life on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington, RI. She was the wife of the late Ronald D Bacher, the daughter of the late Anker C Thor
Lionel Carreiro Lionel P. Carreiro, 69, of Smithfield, formerly of Bristol, R.I., went on the ride of a lifetime to meet Jesus and his heavenly family on Feb. 3. The devoted husband and soulmate of Janice Mowry Carre
James Devine James Anthony Devine, 84, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born and raised in Quincy, Massachusett
Sports
Eagles outscore Skippers, 82-64, and improve to 14-4 overall Ryan Rigamonti scored a career-high 37 points and led the Barrington High School boys basketball team to an 82-64 victory over North Kingstown on Tuesday night, Feb. 4.   The Eagles and …
Deal's victory highlights Huskies results at Class B indoor track meet The Mt. Hope High indoor track and field squads competed in their respective 2025 Class B Championships Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Providence Career and Tech Academy Fieldhouse. Junior standout …
Portsmouth outlasts Townies in double-OT, 66-59 PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School’s boys’ varsity basketball team broke a two-game losing streak by defeating East Providence in a double-overtime thriller Tuesday night, 66-59. …
Townies have playoff hopes despite losses to LaSalle and Hendricken The East Providence basketball team has playoff hopes, despite recent loses to undefeated Lasalle 75-58 in a Division 1 home game on Friday night and to  Bishop Hendricken 62-50 on Wednesday. …
Opinion
Letter: The facts behind gun violence in America

To the editor: An letter in this paper last week focused on assault weapons without referencing the crisis of gun violence in America. The facts that I cite here are from sources including the …

Letter: Citizens for Peace deny antisemitism accusation

To the editor: In the January 30th issue, “Library forum a defense of antisemitism”, Jonathan Carney’s letter to the editor was misleading and insulting. To set the record …

Letter: Weaponized journalism is everywhere

To the editor: By now every American knows or should know about the freedoms and rights we as Americans have. Sadly, what we don't have aynmore is honest journalism. That is unbiased facts …

Letter: Why are cars being permitted to park in restricted areas?

To the editor: I live in the Roberta Plat behind the Barrington Middle School. On Jan. 31, I was returning home from running errands. The weather was winter dreary. It was lightly raining …

Letter: Will anyone address the improper fiscal management in Barrington?

To the editor: Ah, it’s January in Barrington. That special time of year when we perform that annual tradition where we talk about things we can’t control and we worry if …

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