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Barrington Middle School students shine in Matilda Jr. The Musical

Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical. The Barrington Middle School students impressed …

Westport remembers Gary Sherman

There were few places Gary Sherman would rather be than on or close to the water. A new memorial unveiled at the point Monday will … Read More

Steven Contente is Bristol’s 2023 4th of July Chief Marshal

Former Deputy Police Chief and its current Town Administrator, Contente's selection is the result of a lifelong dedication to family, … Read More

Warren PD: Multiple public urination complaints

Warren Police received an inordinately high number of complaints regarding public urination between March 20-27, 2023. Read More

Bristol PD: Three arrests made over past week

Bristol Police made three arrests, including one resulting from a fight, between March 20-27, 2023. Read More

Court finds Bristol used car dealer knowingly sold defective car — twice

It’s every used car buyer’s nightmare. You spend thousands on a vehicle, hoping you got a good deal for a car that will meet your … Read More

Bristol's Citizens Police Academy graduates largest ever class

“I think most people, when they see a cop, they think, ‘uh oh’," said one participant. “I won’t do that anymore.” Read More

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Fresh from the barn! – The farmers' market continues

The Mount Hope Farmers' Market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, and more each week. Throughout the winter months, the market takes …

Aquidneck Growers Market is Saturday morning

Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) winter market is held on Saturday mornings at Stoneacre Garden in Newport. The market hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through April 29. Aquidneck Community …

R.I. Home Show comes to Providence all weekend

The 73rd annual Rhode Island Home Show takes place this Thursday to Sunday, March 30 to April 2, at the R.I. Convention Center The largest home improvement and idea show in Southern New England, …

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Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: Fords, boilers, infant formula and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries

Nikki-Ann Bingham Nikki-Ann (Pirri) Bingham, 69, of Bristol, Rhode Island and Palm Beach, Florida, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital in

Nikki-Ann Bingham Bristol Phoenix Obituary|Nikki-Ann (Pirri) Bingham, 69, of Bristol, Rhode Island and Palm Beach, Florida, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Massachusetts...

Dorothy Beal Dorothy "Dottie" Hope Beal (Schneider) was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on October 17, 1920 the third of four children; brother Carl, and sisters Marg and Kay. After attending Montclair High School

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Sports

Spring brings new direction for East Bay Rowing As East Bay Rowing embarks on its 13th year on the Barrington River, new beginnings are guiding the future of the rowing club. Kelsey Gosch has been appointed club director, replacing …

Reigning champ Townies vie in reconfigured girls' lacrosse group EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' lacrosse team begins the 2023 season this week as the reigning champion of its league, though the composition of which being …

East Providence boys' tennis team eyes same results in different league EAST PROVIDENCE — A year ago this month, the East Providence High School boys’ tennis team was coming off a two-win campaign and not expected to do very much during the upcoming Division …

Huskies' standouts honored at awards night Mt. Hope standouts: Brock Pacheco, Jessica Deal, Elsa White, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino were among Mt. Hope High School student athletes that were honored during the school’s annual Fall …

Opinion

Letter: Help Bristol bloom once again

To the editor: Spring is in the air and Bristol Blooms is ready at the helm for its 11th year of beautifying our historic downtown with blooming flower baskets and festive holiday wreaths. We …

Letter: Fire and rescue professionals deserve more

To the editor: Last week, local television station WJAR Channel 10 featured a story regarding the problems that smaller fire departments across Rhode Island are facing regarding recruitment and …

To the editor: Westport pays for Diman with or without the debt exclusion

Westport has already agreed to pay its share of the costs of Diman in an overwhelming approval at Town Meeting last year. Some are advising us to vote 'No' on the Diman debt exclusion question so …

Letter: For town's sake, vote 'Yes' to Diman on April 11

At the Town election on April 11 there will be an important ballot question relating to the Diman Vocational Regional School new building project. The ballot question will decide if the payment of …

Letter: O'Dell missed the mark on housing cost letter

This letter is in response to Ms. O’Dell’s Letter last week regarding affordable housing here in Little Compton. I was truly jaw dropped by reading her editorial. I had no idea that …

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