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Letter: Biased and defamatory reporting on wind issues
Biased and defamatory. These two words describe EcoRI writer Mary Lhowes’ portrayal of Green Oceans President Lisa Quattrocki Knight’s September 19th presentation on wind industry … more
Westport middle and high school staff recently participated in training to get more comfortable with the district’s new zSpace computers, which would also play a crucial role in the district’s ACE initiative.  Purchased earlier this year with funding secured by Senator Michael Rodrigues, the computers allow students to see three-dimensional renderings of concepts in science and health sciences, math, technology, engineering, the arts, architecture and construction, HVAC, automotive repair and more. Administrators say the technology and associated curricula will support the district as it personalizes learning for students.
Schools plan new adult learning initiative
They say you are never too old to learn. While the adage will always apply, some educators believe it’s now crucial in the changing, complex job market. Now, Westport Community Schools is … more
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Holding a doggy treat to keep his attention, Tiverton Town Council president Denise DeMedeiros (left, out of frame) administers the Oath of Office to Blue, the Tiverton Police Department’s new comfort dog, last Tuesday.
Officer Blue gets the job in Tiverton
After a successful first month on the job as Tiverton’s first comfort-therapy dog, three-month-old Blue, an English Labrador retriever, reached an important career milestone last week when he … more
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Barbara Passmore rings the dinner bell at this year's Little Compton Community Dinner, held last month.
Letter: Volunteers pulled off a great community dinner
Volunteerism was the key to a very successful turn-out to the recent Little Community Dinner . Thank you to everyone for their help and for coming to enjoy our fourth annual community dinner … more
Editorial: Does anyone care about the biggest spending decision in Barrington history?
The Barrington School District is doing a great job attempting to inform residents of the largest spending decision in the history of the town. It happens a month from now. Hopefully people are … more
The Feds take a swipe at discriminatory lending, including here in R.I.
STORY OF THE WEEK: Redlining is widely thought of as the practice that prevailed in a lot of American cities in the mid-20 th century, imposing racial segregation and depriving worthy borrowers of … more
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Outside hitter Sophia Denham spikes the ball over the net during the Eagles’ match against North Smithfield on Sept. 28.
Eagles improve to 5-2 after pair of wins
Sophia Denham tallied nine kills, eight assists and five aces while helping the Barrington High School girls volleyball team defeat North Smithfield, 3-0.   The Eagles won 25-21, 25-22, … more
Cranston West opponents break up a pass to East Providence's Cameron Evora in their Division II football game Friday night, Sept. 29.
Falcons foil Townies late in Division II football
EAST PROVIDENCE — At home, in front of a fired up crowd on homecoming and under the bright lights of local television cameras, the East Providence High School football team couldn't quite close … more
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Westport police charge man with DUI
Monday, Sept. 25 A caller reported an accident at Sodom Road and Narrow Avenue at 7:50 a.m. Another, with injuries, was called in via 911 from State Road at 9:59 p.m. Police reported … more
Randi Walsh, in an August booking photo out of Florida on fugitive from justice charges.
Police say Tiverton nurse bilked patient out of nearly $30,000
A former Tiverton resident who worked as a private nurse here before moving to Florida has been charged with bilking an elderly Tiverton resident out of more than $27,000, using his debit card … more
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Victor Lerish, chairman of the Land Trust's Stewardship Committee, Paul Dziedzic, Mary (Dziedzic) D'Arrigo, Joe Dziedzic, and Mary's husband, Joe D'Arrigo, (from left to right) gather on the property their family has donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
Barrington family donates its ‘playground’ to land trust
More than 100 years ago, Joseph Dziedzic purchased several acres of undeveloped land off Sowams Road, at a time when this part of Barrington had few houses and plenty of farmland.   … more
Dashawn Diaz
Providence man sentenced for robbing banks, including in East Providence
PROVIDENCE – A Providence man who previously admitted to a federal judge that he robbed five banks in Rhode Island within five weeks in early 2022, including three in three days, was last week … more
Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Kias, chocolate, air fryers 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 … more
The Tigers celebrate after holding off Smithfield 7-6 in overtime during a Division IV home game on Friday night.
Tiverton holds off Smithfield in overtime
Tiverton held off Smithfield 7-6 in overtime, during a defensive Division IV home game on Friday night.   Tiverton struck first in overtime after the two teams battled to a 0-0 tie at the … more
AJ DiOrio races around the Cranston East defense to score in the first half of Friday's game.
Barrington High School dominates Cranston East in football
The Barrington High School football team notched its second straight shut-out, defeating Cranston East 24-0 on Friday night, Sept. 29. The Eagles opened the scoring on a field goal by Ben Aree … more
LC Housing Trust plans four new affordable homes
A project that would bring sorely needed affordable housing to Little Compton was unveiled at last week’s town council meeting. Though it is in very preliminary stages, the end result, assuming … more
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Mt. Hope High School's Tom Fullen poses with his Outstanding Coaches Award citations from the State of Rhode Island.
Mt. Hope's Fullen receives lifetime coaching achievement award
Despite the fact that he’s not a native of either Warren or Bristol, 80-year-old Tom Fullen has been treated like a hometown hero ever since he arrived in Bristol in 2006. more
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Kasey Brown inside her new fitness studio, “True Training Studio” at 349 Metacom Ave.
Staying ‘True’ to her dreams led her to Bristol
Just a handful of years ago, Kasey Brown, a certified personal trainer and youth training specialist, had no idea that Bristol even existed. Now she has her dream fitness studio on Metacom Avenue. more
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A grant could bring more than $691,000 to the Bay Spring Community Center for building repairs, renovations and additions.
Grant would bring big changes to Bay Spring Community Center
The Town Council recently approved a motion that is expected to bring at least $691,000 to the Bay Spring Community Center.   At the Sept. 11 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council … more
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Warren PD: Four arrests, including one juvenile, and multiple thefts
Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 18-25, 2023. more
Bristol PD: Multiple thefts from cars and syringes found at park
Bristol Police received multiple reports of thefts from cars on Sept. 18 and responded to various other issues between then and Sept. 25, 2023. more
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team, shown in an earlier match this season, defeated Pilgrim 3-0 last week.
BHS Sports Roundup: Eagles defeat Pilgrim, lose to EP and Cumberland
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team picked up 3-0 victory (25-20, 25-14, 25-16) over Pilgrim on Thursday, Sept. 21.   The victory, coupled with two losses, moved … more
Friends and members of the Collaborative, including Jenn Harris, Scott and Stasia Walmsley, Michaela Scanlon, co-founder Uriah Donnelly, Janet Moscarello, and Town Councilman Joey Depasquale, make a toast.
Guild partners with Collaborative for charitable pint
There's still time to grab a brew for a good cause! more
The town’s historic district covers most of downtown Bristol, and other areas throughout town might soon be included among that protected land.
Bristol to resurvey Historic District for first time since 1978
The project initially came about in response to efforts to determine which local structures might be vulnerable to sea level rise, and consultants working on that project found some significant gaps in the existing data. more
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It was a fun-filled night at VFW Hall Saturday night when recently retired Jim Vieira (far left) was "roasted" by fellow Bristol Fire Department colleagues Lou Mascola (center) and Rick Giannini.
Bristol firefighter gets send-off after nearly 50 years of service
For nearly a half-century, James Vieira has epitomized what being a true firefighter is all about. more
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