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Landon Novo (left) vies for a throw in as teammates Garrett Skov and Carter Couto look on.
Quinlan scores four as Wildcats annihilate Avon 8-0
Central midfielder Will Quinlan, a co-captain, scored 4 goals as the Westport soccer team annihilated Avon 8-0 in an away game on Friday afternoon. Zachary Lopes, Nyzaiah Pacheco, Andre Jusseame, and … more
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Domestic assaults and a wild chase through Middletown
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department, plus one by Middletown Police: Monday, Oct. 7 Sabrina Spano, 24, of 369 Jepson lane, was charged … more
Steve Sperry signals he's No. 1 as he is hoisted in the air by some of his competitors after winning the 2024 Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off contest held in Warren Saturday, Oct. 12, at Frerichs Farm.
Sperry defends Giant Pumpkin Growers crown
WARREN — After a one-year hiatus away from the town, Warren was once again the site of the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off, returning to the familiar confines of Frerichs … more
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“Guinness” Book Club members Ralph Caruso, Sally Caruso, Rick Bensusan, Andy Crellin and Brian Power (from left to right) rehearse "It Can't Happen Here — Again.”
Barrington book club will take the stage this week
It started as a book club. It has become a bit more. When Ralph Caruso retired from teaching in 2007 he started looking for something else to do. The longtime Barrington High School educator … more
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Senator Jack Reed speaks as part of a panel explaining the dangers of scams within the elderly population. Mayor Bob DaSilva, Lieutenant Richard D. Ptaszek of the State Police, and Catherine Taylor, Director of the Rhode Island AARP, look on.
'If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam'
Senator Jack Reed, the RI AARP, and the Rhode Island State Police visited the East Providence Senior Center on Thursday, Oct. 10 to spread awareness about common scams used to victimize elderly people, and what they can do to prevent it from occurring. more
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The existing field and track at the Victory Field athletic complex. The Barrington School Committee recently voted unanimously to award the design and engineering bid for the new BHS athletic complex to Nesra Engineering, Inc.
Barrington officials select company to design new Victory Field complex
A firm based in Plainville, Mass. will design the new Victory Field athletic complex. The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to award the design and engineering bid for the new BHS … more
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Team co-captain Hank Viera rolls his bocce ball, aiming to get as close to the drone as possible.
Westport Wildcats field first-ever unified team
Westport saw a significant milestone last Wednesday, when a group of kids from Westport and Norton got together for a nice bocce match. Amidst a large crowd spread out around them on the middle … more
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An angler-eye view of October fishing in Rhode Island.
Cool air, freshly stocked ponds draw local anglers to quiet waters
Here in the Ocean State, it’s fair that the ocean gets a lot of attention — especially in the heat of summer. But the cooling temperatures and onshore breezes that may make spending time … more
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Angler Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren with a six pound largemouth bass caught early Monday morning.
Tautog fishing on fire; Cape Cod Canal striper fishing still hot
Connor Swartz of Red Top Sporting Goods, Buzzard’s Bay, said, “We continue to have great top water action with a lot of bait still in the water with a great striped bass bite from slot … more
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Unemployment low, but local jobs remain susceptible to ‘winds of economic change’
STORY OF THE WEEK: While inflation, immigration, abortion rights and the future of democracy are the top issues in the presidential race, the disruption of the American economy makes for a strong … more
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Barrington High School’s Rachel Freshman (left) and Ruby Ciummo defend the net while rallying with Pilgrim in the second set.
Intelligent team opens volleyball season with 10-2 record
One of the keys to success for the Barrington High School girls volleyball team is its serve.   The Eagles boast more than a half-dozen players who are strong at the service line, … more
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After years of construction, the “New Low House,” as seen from the water between the southern tip of Bristol and Hog Island, is nearing completion. It has 15,000 square feet of living space across three levels, with glass fronts facing out toward Narragansett Bay from every angle.
A home like no other rises in Bristol
The house is massive in scale, built with 15,000 square feet of living space. Shaped like a three-blade propellor and rising three levels, it is designed in a way where every occupied space provides a view of Narragansett Bay. more
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Outgoing Town Moderator Steven Fors speaks at the 2023 Town Meeting. He is expected to seek a warrant article that would prevent elected officials, paid or unpaid, from serving on the finance committee.
Westport moderator takes on conflicts of interest
Westport’s town moderator will seek by-law changes that would prevent elected town officials from serving on the finance committee, saying the current system allows for conflicts of interest, … more
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Good news kids, school year is ending one day early in Barrington
Summer vacation will start earlier than expected for Barrington students this year. Members of the Barrington School Committee approved a change to the school calendar during their meeting on … more
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Mt. Hope quarterback Ethan Martel threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as he and the Huskies defeated Chariho, 33-7, Thursday night, Oct. 10.
Mt. Hope charges past Chariho in D-III football victory
BRISTOL — Home is certainly where the heart is for the Mt. Hope High School football team at the moment as the Huskies won their third consecutive game while serving as hosts, a 33-7 decision … more
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A deep magenta aurora borealis over the Bristol Narrows just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Look up — aurora borealis!
All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare treat Thursday evening with a rare visit by aurora borealis, … more
The three candidates running for the two vacant seats on the Warren Town Council (from left to right) Tim White, Derrik Trombley and Louis Rego gathered Monday night, Oct. 7, in possibly their future venue, the Council Chamber in Town Hall, to discuss the key issues of the 2024 election cycle during a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Rhode Island and the Warren Times-Gazette.
Warren Town Council candidates collide in Q-&-A form
WARREN — The three candidates hoping to fill the two available positions on the Town Council met for a question-and-answer session in an appropriate setting Monday night, Oct. 7, when Tim … more
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Five local questions await Barrington voters this November
When Barrington voters head to the polls on November 5, 2024, they will face several local ballot questions that could shape the future of the town’s government and facilities. Question 1 … more
Tiesha Sinouthasy runs Peace of Mind Nannies out of her East Providence home. She started the business right before Covid broke out, and despite the challenges is now expanding the service into Massachusetts.
They specialize in special needs caregiving — and word is spreading
Peace of Mind Nannies, according to its East Providence-based founder, is the only childcare placement agency in Rhode Island (and now Massachusetts) that specializes exclusively in serving families with special needs children up to age 21. more
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Rabies cases up in Westport this year
Woodchucks and raccoons are the main vectors in a noticeable rise in rabies cases across Westport this year. Animal control officer Nicholas Vidmar counts 10 cases so far in 2024 — double … more
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Letter: As a Democrat, I will vote for Independents for school committee
To the editor: Barrington is an idyllic town with many offerings, but at the heart of its delicate ecosystem is the aspiration for high-functioning public schools­­—it is what … more
Letter: Asking for help from the Barrington community
To the editor: My name is Deryl Pace. I am a physical therapist and own Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in the Barrington Shopping Center, two doors down from the new Starbucks. I am writing to ask … more
Letter: Younger generation owed safe spaces to grow, thrive
To the editor: As a member of this community and a concerned teenager, I am compelled to speak out against the proposed installation of artificial turf fields at Barrington Middle School and … more
Letter: The financial toll of artificial turf
To the editor: The negative impact of artificial turf on student athletes and the environment are well documented. The vast majority of the NFL and soccer players oppose artificial turf. … more
Michael Holtzman (left), Sharon Wyllie (right) and others participate in a senior strength training class at the Bayside YMCA on Wednesday morning, Oct. 2.
New Bayside YMCA class aims at helping senior citizens
The Bayside YMCA in Barrington is offering a Senior Strength class as part of its efforts to support older adults in maintaining independence and improving their quality of life.   … more
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