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Westport star named MAC MVP and Dave Cowens finalist

Owen Boudria pops up for a jump shot during the Final Four. He scored a game high 27 points during the 57-56 loss to Hopedale. He was named the Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP and a Dave Cowens Award finalist.

Westport basketball star Owen Boudria was named the Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP for the second time and a Dave Cowens Award finalist for his elite play in leading the Wildcats on a magical ride …

Celebrating centenarians

Franklin Court Assisted Living residents Dorothy Russo and Irma Letendre (seated l-r) were honored recently in recognition of their 100th and 102nd birthdays. Joining in the celebration (standing) were Franklin Court Assisted Living Administrator Angela Cabral (left) and Paula A. Bradley, Senior Field Representative from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's office.

It was a wondrous afternoon for two very charming Franklin Court Assisted Living centenarians, who celebrated their historic birthdays together in front of many friends and relatives last Wednesday. …

Flexing some muscle for veterans’ hall in Portsmouth

Chris Burns (facing camera) attempts to slow down powerful Maine arm-wrestler Kurt Howgate during their match, with referee Bill Caldwell looking on. Howgate and Burns took first and second place, respectively, in both the open left-hand heavyweight/super division, and the open right-hand super heavyweight division.

PORTSMOUTH — Some strong-armed men and women turned out to the VFW Post 5390 hall in Common Fence Point recently.

Westport family invents an ‘Idea Generator’

For those with imaginative souls and a love of tinkering, there are few better role models than Rube Goldberg, a 20th century inventor … Read More

Former Point Pleasant Inn sells for more than $7 million

After more than 3 years on the market, the property located at 333 Poppasquash Road, most recently known as Point Pleasant Inn, has … Read More

Eagles too strong for Quakers in two straight games

The Barrington High School baseball team swept Moses Brown in back-to-back games this week. The Eagles defeated the Quakers 3-2 … Read More

Mt. Hope High tracksters boast of both returning stars, impressive newcomers

The Mt. Hope High School outdoor track and field teams began their 2025 seasons in recent weeks with their athletes attempting to … Read More

Westport tennis playing hard for the future

The Westport girls tennis team is yet to win a match, but the young team is gaining experience and that bolds well for the … Read More

Tigers mowing down division opponents

The Tiverton girls' softball team pounded Paul Cuffee School 15-0 in three innings during a Division 3 home game on Wednesday … Read More

Things To Do ...

Wickenden Street Makers Market is Saturday

The Wickenden Street Makers Market is set to take over the streets on Saturday, April 26, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. They will feature more 50 local artists and small businesses showcasing their …

Imago presents Ed Shea in 'I Am My Own Wife'

Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will present Ed Shea performing Doug Wright’s Pulitzer and Tony-award-winning play, “I am My Own Wife,” at Imago Gallery, on Friday, April 25 and …

Annual Driving Miss Daffy Parade returns to Newport

The Audrain Automobile Museum, in partnership with Newport Daffodil Days, invites everyone to the 11th annual Driving Miss Daffodil Parade — a joyful tribute to the 1,200,000 daffodils that …

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East Bay Social

This Place is a Cesspool ... For Real

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Property & Casualty Insurance in the 2025 Marketplace

Pricing and Availability of Insurance is the topic in 2025 for the third year in a row. We all see the news, and when you have major wind and water events, wildfires happening with frequency and …

You, light up my life … but you can’t open my electric panel

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Real Estate Beyond the Single-Family Home Purchase

As a real estate advisor, I’ve spent years helping others find their dream homes, but in 2024, I took a bold step toward becoming a mini real estate mogul. It all started when I stumbled upon a …

Obituaries

Michael Blackmar Michael A. Blackmar, 62, of Burgess Avenue, East Providence, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Chr

Steve Andreozzi Age 73, originally from Warren, RI passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was the son of the late Sorzio & Doris (Burns) Andreozzi. He leaves behind his beloved wife Pame

Suzanne Chambers Suzanne (Dobija) Chambers, 61, of Cliff Drive, Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the lov

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Sports

Huskies capture first win of softball season The Mt. Hope High School softball squad earned its first Division II win of the 2025 season, and it was a resounding one in that as the Huskies beat host Woonsocket, 11-1, Wednesday, April 23. …

Barrington High School boys lacrosse defeats Cumberland 10-0 The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team celebrated its first shutout victory of the season on Monday night, April 21. The Eagles defeated Cumberland 10-0. Barrington goalie Luca Rigamonti …

Mt. Hope girls' lacrosse club eyes better days soon Just as the weather appears to finally be breaking for the better, things seem ready to start going the way of the Mt. Hope High School girls' lacrosse team as the Huskies head into the heart of their 2025 …

Eagles soar past Patriots and Huskies in girls track The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team celebrated wins over Portsmouth (114.5-39.5) and Mt. Hope (108-46) during a dual meet on Monday, April 21 at Portsmouth High School. …

Opinion

Letter: We don’t need a reenactment, we’re under attack now

To the editor: This year the great irony is that while we watch a pretend reenactment of a 400 year old attack on our town by the British monarchy our very same town is under direct attack by …

Letter: Secondhand smoke in casinos is a killer

To the editor: Secondhand smoke (SHS), is killing people. Workers at casinos that still allow indoor smoking are at elevated risk. I have worked at what is now called Ballys in Lincoln, since …

Letter: Reviving Rhode Island's legacy of principled action

To the editor: Rhode Island was founded by a man who refused to accept the authority of centralized power. Roger Williams broke from the Puritan consensus and built a political vision rooted in …

Letter: Help us build a better community for tomorrow

Help build a better community tomorrow by investing your time and talent in Scholarship Foundation of East Providence today.

Letter: More news as the British get closer to Bristol

In case you haven’t heard, the British will be coming to Bristol May 16 to 18 (Don’t worry, patriotic Bristolians are going to send them packing!). In addition to historical …

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