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Newport Vineyards hosts its annual Harvest Festival
This Saturday and Sunday, Oct 28 and 29, head over to Newport Vineyards for their 6th annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy a tasting of a vast array of wines, beers, and festive treats as you take in the … more
Orange barriers currently close off this section of Bradford Street during school hours. The school district is looking into ways to create a safer environment for students at Colt Andrews.
Plan to join Colt, Andrews school campuses goes back to drawing board
Plans drafted initially called for the elimination of public vehicular access down Bradford Street between the schools. That plan was met with resistance, and is now being revised. more
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Tiverton purchases menorah for town holiday display
Is it legal to use taxpayer funds to purchase what some consider a religious symbol to be included in a December holiday display outside of town hall? The Tiverton Town … more
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Sowams School saw an impressive jump on its RICAS scores.
Barrington outperforms other districts on RICAS tests
Barrington students continue to outperform their peers across the state when it comes to standardized testing.   The recent round of RICAS test results showed Barrington students were tops … more
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Letter: Community center is a gem, and so was Fall Fest
Kudos and many thanks to everyone who pitched in to make the Little Compton Community Center Fall Fest dinners such a humongous success this past Saturday night. First of all Diane MacGregor, … more
Westport Health Notes: Tax relief for homeowners who upgrade septics
Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health alerts, … more
The entrance into the Westport River, from the Knubble. At rear is boat beach and Cherry and Webb.
Feds earmark $1 million for Westport channel dredging
The fate of Westport’s ever-shoaling federal channel recently got good news from the federal government, when marine services director Chris Leonard learned that the United States Army Corps of … more
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Barrington Police charge woman following report of wrong-way driver
Barrington Police charged Johanna L. Kilroy, 38, of Newport, with DUI of liquor-.15 or greater-first offense, and domestic violence-criminal violation of a no contact order, following an incident on … more
Letter: Make the investment in Bristol-Warren’s future
It would be disastrously short sighted for Bristol-Warren students to get left behind in outdated and inadequate facilities.I encourage every voter to do their research and make an informed decision to support this investment in our future. more
During Monday’s Town Council meeting in the Portsmouth High School auditorium, East Main Road resident Lynne Kushner argued to keep the transfer station open, rather than go with a town-wide curbside collection program. “I love the transfer station. I never thought I’d say that,” she said.
Transfer station fans trash-talk Portsmouth council at meeting
Town Council members want it made clear that they have made no decision to close the transfer station, which will remain open until at least June 30, 2025 when the current operators’ contract with the town expires. more
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A busy October 28 schedule of events on tap in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Saturday, Oct. 28, is a very busy one on the city's community calendar with events spanning the spectrum of outlets around East Providence. Drug Take-Back Day The 25th … more
Growing Area 17 (see map), will be closed until further notice to shellfishing activities following the wastewater overflow.
Wastewater released into Mt. Hope Bay after Bristol pump station failure
A deluge of water during the rainstorm on Saturday, Oct. 21, combined with a sudden power surge that also affected other areas of Bristol, were contributing factors in the failure of a Bristol pumping station that proceeded to overflow and release about 11,250 gallons of untreated wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Letter: You can vote no and still support education
To the editor: Contrary to how it is being positioned by some, the vote on the current “not to exceed $250 million” bond is not a binary choice between “for” or … more
Barrington High School’s George Zhukov-Gelfand kicks the ball to a teammate during the Eagles’ game against LaSalle on Sunday night.
BHS Sports Roundup: Barrington boys soccer ties Lincoln, loses to LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys soccer team moved its record to 4-4-6 after tying Lincoln 1-1 on Oct. 18 and losing to LaSalle 2-1 on Sunday night, Oct. 22.   Barrington is ranked ninth in … more
Visitors can rent a firepit at Blithewold this weekend
After getting washed out last weekend, Blithewold is expecting better weather as it invites guests to reserve a fire pit and enjoy the ambience this weekend. There will be two sessions of “ … more
Barrington Police, RI DEM law enforcement, and RI State Police searched for a missing Barrington teenager on Friday afternoon, Oct. 20.
Search for missing Barrington teenager leads to three arrests
While conducting a search for a missing teenager on Friday, Oct. 20, Barrington Police located a Newport man wanted on two arrest warrants.   Police said the man had been found in … more
Rosecliff / Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
The mansions are open for free to Newport County residents
Residents of Newport County are invited to enjoy free admission to the four open Preservation Society properties on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29. This offer includes residents of  … more
Architectural drawings show the proposed 18-unit condominium building proposed to be built to the rear of the existing Liberty Street School as part of a 25-unit development on Liberty Street. This building is the subject of the majority of concerns regarding the development raised by planning officials and members of the public due to its size and parking requirements.
Neighbors air concerns about 25-unit Liberty Street School development
The size of the build, unavailability of parking, the planned removal of two linden trees, emergency vehicle access and a lack of disclosed financials highlight major hurdles for 25-unit condo development planned for an historic former school in Warren. more
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Barrington High School celebrates its homecoming with a parade during halftime of Friday night's game.
Big crowd celebrates Barrington High School Homecoming
Kate Mellen and Chelsea Duncan were crowned the Golden Eagles during the Barrington High School Homecoming celebration at halftime of Barrington's game against Portsmouth on Friday night. The … more
The Patriots’ Avery Pelletier bumps the ball up during Tuesday’s win against West Warwick at home.
Portsmouth dominates West Warwick in girls’ volleyball
PORTSMOUTH — A win over West Warwick at home Tuesday night improved the Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team’s record to 6-3 in Division I-A. The team, which has … more
The trends continue: Fewer sales, higher prices
The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more
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Editorial: The Bristol Warren district deserves better schools
The communities of Bristol and Warren have almost everything going for them. They are home to beautiful coastlines, world-class sailing, historic downtowns, working farms, booming manufacturers, … more
Editorial: These staggering school investments are overdue
This is not a great time to build a new school or rehabilitate an old school. Construction costs are soaring. The Massachusetts School Building Authority tracks data on major school construction … more
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 opens coffeehouse season
Following Neal Shulman’s retirement, Rex Fowler and his wife, Dodie Petit, are now the heart and soul of Aztec Two-Step 2.0. Together, with their new band, they continue the duo’s musical … more
Bob Martley of Portsmouth places a rose on the wreath for Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Julian, one of the “Rhode Island Nine” who perished in a terrorist bombing in Beirut in 1983. Julian, who was 21, was memorialized along with the others during the annual Beirut Memorial Service on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society Monday morning.
Rhode Island Nine’s memory lives on after 40 years
PORTSMOUTH — Charlie Masterson said the Beirut Marine Memorial located on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society was borne from a conversation the late Shirley Zdanuk had with a … more
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