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In Portsmouth: LEGO exhibit shows nature’s fragility

PORTSMOUTH — The teddy bear, giraffe, elephant and other bushy buddies at Green Animals Topiary Garden have made some new friends.

Mt. Hope Bridge shows its colors

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority jazzed up the Mt. Hope Bridge for the coming Memorial Day holiday, as seen here … Read More

Barrington School Committee calls for preschool plan

The plan for Barrington’s preschool program will be unveiled on June 8. After a lengthy and sometimes contentious … Read More

Portsmouth again denies any deal with SouthCoast Wind

The Town Council, yet again, told a crowd of more than 100 people who turned out Thursday night for a workshop about SouthCoast Wind … Read More

515 acres opened to shellfishing off Touisset Point in Warren

For the first time in decades, shellfishing off the coast of Touisset will be allowed conditionally, a sign of an increasingly healthy … Read More

Bristol PD find missing man deceased in car off Metacom Avenue

Bristol Police reported finding Alan Mello's car north of Griswold Avenue, off the side of Metacom Avenue in thick brush. Initial … Read More

Former Barrington teachers file lawsuit against unions

Brittany DiOrio, Stephanie Hines and Kerri Thurber are suing the national, state and local teachers unions. The three former … Read More

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In Westport, 'Hometown' boy makes good

John Bullard sits down on a battered stool at the Hix Bridge Landing dock, clicks open a ballpoint pen and starts jotting notes in a spiral bound notebook. He's alone apart from a fisherman going …

Westport honors veterans, fallen Monday

Westport will mark Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 29. The parade begins with a wreath laying, rifle salute and the playing of Taps at the World War I monument in …

Warren Memorial Day events start Sunday morning, continue on Monday

Memorial Day events in Warren begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Town Wharf, continuing with ceremonies and parade on Monday, May 29.

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Obituaries

Shirley Foy Shirley Marie Foy, age 62 of North Prairie, was born to eternal life on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Shirley was born April 5, 1961 in Massachusetts to Raymond and Mabel (Fitting) Brochu. Survivors i

Roland Bouffard Roland George Bouffard, age 91, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Beverly (King) Bouffard. Born in Barrington, he was

Anthony Abilheira Anthony B. Abilheira, 77, of Monroe Avenue, passed away on April 27, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Sandra (Desmarais) Abilheria. Born in Fall Riv

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Sports

Eagles start strong, hold on for playoff victory The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team sprinted to a commanding lead against LaSalle and held on for a 19-15 win in the quarterfinals of the Division I playoffs on Wednesday night, May 24. …

Townies storm past Thunderbolts in girls' lacrosse quarters EAST PROVIDENCE — The reigning league champion East Providence High School girls' lacrosse squad made a successful return to the postseason Thursday night, May 25, when the fourth-seeded …

Eagles rally to defeat Falcons in D-II volleyball showdown Last week was a big week for BHS volleyball. The Eagles faced off against two tough opponents and defeated both of them. On Tuesday, May 16, Barrington knocked off Westerly 3-1, and on …

Barrington boys win Class B Track Championship The Barrington High School track teams fared well over the weekend. The boys team won the Class B Championship, while the girls finished second in their respective Class B title meet. The …

Opinion

Letter: It’s just a fact — more gun laws equals less gun violence

To the editor: All the latest hand wringing about gun violence belies the fact that sensible gun laws work. It is a fact that states with such laws have far fewer per capita gun deaths than …

Letter: E-Bikes on the path would be immensely dangerous

To the editor: A very precise and sensible letter was written last week by Jerry Blitefield of Warren about the imminent danger to the East Bay Bike Path . He talks about the current law with no …

Op-Ed: ‘Secure Choice’ is good for Rhode Island

Nearly 200,000 working people in Rhode Island do not have access to an employer-provided retirement savings plan. This savings deficit could push the state over a costly retirement cliff resulting in …

Letter: Offshore wind critics and their disinformation campaign

To the editor: The recent rally and other calls to ban the SouthCoast Wind offshore wind farm has produced a remarkable number of complete misconceptions, misinformation and disinformation. I …

Letter: Be factual, not emotional, about wind energy

To the editor: Our gang of wind turbine protestors claim that wind turbines are killing sea creatures (“A rally cry against offshore wind,” The Portsmouth Times, May 18). Let’s …

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