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A serious true crime spell-binder and a light, fun read
I read “Killers of the Flower Moon” before all the movie hoopla started. The film doesn’t sound as accurate as the book by David Grann, which I highly recommend. For something … more
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‘Holiday Small Works +’ Show
Westport Art Group (WAG) will present its annual “Holiday Small Works +” Show, featuring artwork from WAG members, and a Holiday Fair with works by local crafters and artists and an … more
Day after Thanksgiving fun at Audubon
It’s a day for fun bird-themed activities for the whole family. Free with admission. No registration required. Craft table 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., nature story at 10 a.m., animal interview at 11 … more
The East Providence City Council sponsored its inaugural "Harvest Festival" at Pierce Field on November 12.
Gallery: Inaugural East Providence 'Harvest Fest'
The East Providence City Council hosted a new event, a "Harvest Festival," featuring the city-based musical act "Kate and the Mongrels," on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Pierce Memorial Field. T he … more
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Tammy Drape is the new EPHS girls' basketball head coach. The city resident is coming off long and successful stints at Pawtucket schools Tolman and St. Raphael.
Townies turn to Drape to help stabilize girls' hoops program
EAST PROVIDENCE — This time three seasons ago, the East Providence High School girls' basketball team was about to embark on one of the program's best-ever winters, the then-youthful Townies … more
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Commuters travel down Metacom Avenue, which Warren Town Councilman Joe DePasquale said could be greatly improved.
Warren Councilman seeks solutions for town's most trafficked roads
Joe DePasquale doesn't pretend to have all the answers, but he's not going to stop raising questions and concerns either. He wants the state DOT and traffic commission to join in the conversation. more
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Barbara J. Cruz, 77, of Tiverton, was found dead Saturday following an apparent murder-suicide.
DA: Tiverton woman murdered in Rehoboth
The family of a Tiverton woman who died Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide is trying to raise funds to give her a proper burial and care for her family. According to the Bristol County … more
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'At least I'm not boring' – A 2026 campaign preview?
STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more
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Boaters have noticed a stronger current in the water near Atlantic Marine following the demolition of the East Bay Bike Path bridge over the Barrington River.
Work stalls on bike path bridges — new design to blame
Work on the East Bay Bike Path bridges came to abrupt stop recently, as CRMC officials voiced questions and concerns about the design of the replacement bridges. During their Oct. 24 meeting, … more
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Portsmouth High School student Penelope Raynaud climbs the National Guard’s rock wall that was brought in during a criminal justice pathway event on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The wall tested students’ strength and agility.
At Portsmouth High: Exploring a pathway in criminal justice
PORTSMOUTH — Officer William Silvia of the Portsmouth Police Department had just received word of a bank robbery in progress, and hopped into his cruiser to head to the scene. more
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Charles P. Meys was aboard the USS Randolph on March 13, 1945, when it was attacked by Japanese kamikaze pilots. Twenty-six were killed and 105 wounded.
Portsmouth veteran of 3 wars honored on his 98th birthday
It’s safe to say that Charles P. Meys has seen a few things. more
Walt Galloway and his fishing partner Walter Berry caught tautog to 21” earlier this week in the General Rock, North Kingstown area.
Public hearings on draft striped bass regulation options
The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped … more
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Letter: Thank you for your support to better our school district
The members of our Bristol and Warren community stated unequivocally that our kids deserve better, and that they share our vision. more
Letter: A Thanksgiving tradition
While tens of thousands flock to Plymouth for a celebration and parade, my daughter Hope and I stand alone over the greatest American from 1620. more
Nathaniel Dempsey, 41, of Warren, plays guitar and totes his Jesus sign on Main Street in Warren.
A conversation with the East Bay 'street preacher'
You've likely seen Nathaniel Dempsey walking miles many days to spread his message; but what exactly is it? more
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A young Leo Contente in 1959 when he graduated from Colt Memorial High School.
A final farewell to Bristol's Leo Contente
The patriarch of the Contente family was determined to be the best he could be, despite a language barrier. The rest is history. more
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The East Bay Warriors 14U team celebrates after beating Edgewood and being awarded the 14U RISMA Championship trophy.
East Bay Warriors win first Pop Warner title since 2012
It was a season for the history books for the East Bay Warriors Pop Warner football team, which included the first Rhode Island Southeastern Massachusetts (RISMA) Super Bowl victory in over a decade. more
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Chronic absentee rates decline at both East Providence middle schools
EAST PROVIDENCE — Absenteeism has been a bane of the East Providence School District in recent years, the percentage increase up to nearly 10 percent of the entire population on a reoccurring … more
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Scenes from the EPHS youth basketball skills clinic held Friday, Nov. 17.
Kids have a ball at inaugural EPHS youth hoops clinic
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first East Providence High School youth basketball skills clinic took place Friday night, Nov. 17, inside Ramos Gymnasium. The event was directed by Townies boys' head … more
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The annual pre-Thanksgiving bonfire at Barrington High School will be held on Monday night, Nov. 20.
Barrington High School bonfire is tonight, following Eagle Bowl
The entire community is invited to the annual pre-Thanksgiving bonfire at Barrington High School on Monday night, Nov. 20. The bonfire will be lit at about 6 p.m., shortly after the end of the … more
White-sided dolphin washes up in Little Compton
Biologists from the Mystic Aquarium will examine a white-sided dolphin that washed ashore in Little Compton Saturday to determine how it died. The dolphin was spotted on the beach at Little Pond … more
The MIAA Division V state soccer champion Westport Wildcats pose for a photo following their victory Saturday afternoon.
Westport wins first-ever state championship
The state champion Westport Wildcats — doesn’t that sound good! — received a hero’s welcome Saturday night when they returned home after knocking off Douglas on the road to … more
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Photo included in CRMC application shows where Mark and Cheryl DeMello are proposing to build a residential floating dock behind 395 Park Ave. Council member Charles Levesque, who said he’s not opposed to the specific application but wanted a wider discussion about “lateral access” along the shoreline, noted it would be the only such dock in the immediate area.
Portsmouth residential dock on hold after town intervenes
PORTSMOUTH — What is normally a routine state review of an application for a new residential dock was delayed by the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Tuesday, Nov. 14, at … more
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Troy Van Ness (left) Marco Lopergolo (55) and Matt Zimmerman bring down a Cumberland ball carrier.
Barrington football team wins state championship
The Barrington High School football team made two goal line stands in the fourth quarter and won the Division II State Championship, 28-21, against Cumberland on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18.   … more
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The Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheer team finished second at regionals and will compete at nationals on Dec. 4.
Barrington Pop Warner cheer team qualifies for nationals
Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheerleaders placed second at the New England Regional competition and will compete at Pop Warner Nationals. The 2023 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance … more
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