To the editor:
The transfer station decision impacts all residents’ choices and pocketbooks. Both curbside users and transfer station users need to collaborate on this effort as it’s …
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9/26/23
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Residents were offered their first glance at what Barrington schools may look like in the future.
At a special “community conversation” held on Wednesday night, Sept. 20, residents …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/26/23
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To the editor:
On Saturday morning, Sept. 9, an event was held in Island Park on Park Avenue. The event was sponsored by Bike Newport and other contributors and presented as a family bike and …
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9/26/23
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A new committee formed by the select board in mid-August to study the regulation of short term rentals (STRs) in Westport is wasting no time, and is reviewing a draft bylaw to regulate both STRs and …
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By Ted Hayes
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9/25/23
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While supporting the work of the town's Agricultural Conservancy Trust, some residents neighboring conserved farm property in Little Compton are not so keen an extended hunting season for farmers …
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By Paige Shapiro
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9/25/23
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Rob Humm is pretty familiar with Massasoit Avenue.
The Barrington Town Council member grew up on Paquin Road, which runs off of Massasoit Avenue, and each day when it was time to walk to the bus …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/25/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — As part of the district's annual "Townie Pride Parade" festivities held last Friday night, Sept. 22, at historic Pierce Stadium, the East Providence High School and Providence …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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9/25/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, through his Planning Department, submitted a Capital Improvement proposal as part of the city's draft Fiscal Year 23-24 budget that …
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By Mike Rego
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9/25/23
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There is a resource available in hundreds of languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that provides immediate help for those experiencing substance use disorder, thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, and emotional distress – the 988 Lifeline.
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By Tom Joyce
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9/25/23
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A 34-year-old Pawtucket man turned himself in last week after previously bolting from officers during a high-speed chase, police said.
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9/25/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Bishop Hendricken is in a different league than Portsmouth High, and the Hawks proved it Friday night.
In a non-league matchup which served as the home opener for the …
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9/25/23
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The Barrington High School football team held Westerly to 40 yards of total offense and powered to a 37-0 victory on Friday night, Sept. 22.
The Eagles treated a large home crowd at …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/25/23
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PORTSMOUTH — She’s only 16, but Portsmouth’s Thais Jackson already has a commitment to attend West Point, aka The U.S. Military Academy.
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9/25/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will be flushing water mains from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. per the following schedule:
• Monday, Oct. 2: East Main Road from Pine Tree …
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9/25/23
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The Mt. Hope girls volleyball team came from behind to beat Middletown 3-1( 19-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-12) on Thursday night. The Huskies are currently in third place in Division II with a record of …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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9/24/23
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The senior laden Mt. Hope tennis team pounded Prout 6-1 in a home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosted the Huskies record to 4-1 in Division I, with their lone loss, a 7-0 drubbing by …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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9/24/23
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The Wildcats' young stars shined as the Westport girls soccer team dominated their last two opponents scoring 16 goals while yielding just one in moving to 2-2 for the season. Seventh grade forward …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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9/24/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) and the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond due to blue-green …
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9/22/23
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Town officials have rescheduled the community bike path painting event.
The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Wood and Waseca avenues. …
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9/22/23
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Wrong court, wrong argument and against the wrong people. So declared U.S. District Court Judge William Smith in his Sept. 19 opinion dismissing a legal challenge to the state’s newly …
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By Nancy Lavin/R.I. Current
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9/22/23
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East Bay Rowing recently embarked on another race season with regattas planned for several weekends. The racing will culminate with of the “Super Bowl” of racing – the Head of the …
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9/22/23
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The Westport middle/high school teacher at the head of the “Happy Endings” story controversy has resigned. Matt Shivers, who had been on paid leave since the first week of the school …
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By Ted Hayes
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9/22/23
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Bristol Police made two arrests, dealt with multiple deer-related calls, and received multiple reports of stolen property between Sept. 11-18, 2023.
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9/22/23
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Because they teach a unique group of students, Wolf School teams teach in unique ways. They call their students “complex learners,” a simple, two-word descrption for children with a wide …
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By Scott Pickering
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9/22/23
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Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 11-18, 2023, including two 16-year-olds for possession of marijuana (one of whom was caught after bringing a THC pen to school).
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9/22/23
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