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The Post - Thursday, August 24, 2023
Chris Matos, Director of the George Hail Free Library, utilizes the new digital archive service, which provides high-resolution access to copies of the Warren Times-Gazette and its historic predecessors from 1866 to 1992.
George Hail Library digitizes Warren Gazette all the way back to 1866
The George Hail Free Library in Warren has digitized our newspaper, going all the way back to its first year in 1866 and up to 1992. The historic editions can now be browsed on any library computer. more
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Prudence Island residents fill Union Church during the Town Council’s September 2021 on the island. In the foreground are (from left) council member Keith Hamilton, Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr., and Town Clerk Jennifer West. The council has tentatively scheduled another meeting on the island on Saturday, Sept. 23, although it won’t be at the church.
Are council meetings on Prudence Island still necessary?
PORTSMOUTH —Now that technology allows you to participate in a Town Council meeting from the comfort of your own home, is it no longer necessary for council members to trek to Prudence Island … more
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Cantor Joel Gluck of the United Brothers Synagogue, uses a “yad” to locate a line in the Torah scroll. He is currently preparing this scroll for Yom Kippur, which involves searching for and marking the places on the scroll from which he will be chanting at the service. UBS has two sets of scrolls, which are only used for the High Holy Days. The other set has already been prepared for Rosh Hashanah.
Second oldest synagogue in Rhode Island to celebrate 100 years in Bristol
United Brothers Synagogue will be celebrating their 100th year on High Street in Bristol this Sunday, Aug. 27 with a rededication of the sanctuary from 2 to 4 p.m. more
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Music at Sunset series continues on Wednesday nights
The Blithewold Music and Sunset Concert Series has two shows left, but one is already sold out. The Wednesday, Sept. 6, performance by The Oh Nos is sold out, but tickets are still available for next … more
Members of the Fast Track 4x100 and 4x400 meter regional champion relay teams included (left to right) Laejah Preston, Eleanor Lial, Jordin Preston, Caitlin Massey and Serenity Lewis along with head coach Ernest Fennell.
East Providence youth track and field athletes shine on kids' summer circuit
EAST PROVIDENCE — A handful of East Providence-middle school aged track and field athletes enjoyed continued successes during the recent summer club season, including a visit to the youth … more
Park namesake Onna Moniz-John welcomes patrons the 32nd annual Neighborhood Day Saturday, Aug. 19, at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground.
Gallery: 2023 Neighborhood Day at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 32nd annual Neighborhood Day took place Saturday, Aug. 19, at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground..."Us and You Year 32." Events included the traditional … more
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Brain Mello (middle) and other members of Tew’s Company, fire off their muskets.
Photos: Revolutionary reenactments brought to life at Coggeshall Farm Drill Day
While it’s always the 18th century at Coggeshall Farm, for one day — last Saturday, Aug. 19 — the Farm was host to a reenactment of a drill day and encampment of Revolutionary War soldiers and militiamen of Rhode Island’s own Tew’s Company. more
Navy Base hosts concerts, food trucks and fireworks
The Newport Navy Base is hosting a “Salute to Summer,” with free concerts and a fireworks show this Saturday, Aug. 26. Events take place at Dewey Field, beginning at 4 p.m. There … more
Beilah Teixeira enjoys a calm moment amidst the chaos to place her name on the large rock near the school’s main driveway.
Mt. Hope Class of 2024 honors a 'rock solid' tradition
As tradition dictates, many students wound up just as paint-spattered as the inanimate objects they sought to paint. more
Taxpayers stand for a vote at the 2017 Barrington Financial Town Meeting.
Is it time for Barrington to dump the FTM?
In its best year between 2014 and 2023, the Barrington Financial Town Meeting drew 5 percent of the registered voters. Five percent. Low participation at the annual FTM is one of the reasons … more
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Newport Film Outdoors celebrates 'Invisible Beauty'
The Newport Film Outdoors series continues with a screening of “Invisible Beauty” on Thursday, Aug. 24. The showing will be at The Elms, on Bellevue Avenue. The venue opens at 5 p.m. … more
From a distance, some vinyl sheeting can be seen submerged in the river covering a part of the incomplete project.
‘Broken Bridge’ project delayed amidst Cardi financial woes
A project that began in early 2022 and was supposed to be finished by the end of this summer now faces uncertain delays. more
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Warren's final concert features country music band
The Warren Recreation Department hosts the final night of its summer concert series, with a performance by the band Country Wild Heart on Sunday, Aug. 27. The fun begins at 5 p.m. and concludes at 8 … more
'Brew at the Zoo' is Saturday night
Tap into your wild side at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, Aug. 26, an adults-only evening event, and sample more than 170 beers, hard seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails from more than 100 local, … more
Letter: Why I left Rhode Island
To the editor: The irony of two back-to-back articles in the Aug. 16, 2023 Warren Times prompted me to write this letter. The first article was “A worthy day for Warren’s first … more
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Seth Magaziner, and Senator Jack Reed were all on hand to talk about Bristol’s historic value to the state, taking in the scenery from the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s event tent overlooking Bristol Harbor.
Historic renovations are coming to Bristol's downtown
$750,000 in federal money was secured to rejuvenate Bristol’s “Revolutionary Heritage Byway”, which includes large portions of Hope Street and High Street. more
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Waterfront music series presents Roomful of Blues
The Herreshoff Marine Museum will conclude its annual Summer Sunset Music Series with a concert by Roomful of Blues on the waterfront overlooking Bristol Harbor. They have tables, chairs and picnic … more
Jazz vocalist Tish Adams performs Sunday in Providence
Lippitt House Museum’s Sunday Concerts in the Garden series concludes on Sunday, Aug. 27, with the incomparable jazz vocalist Tish Adams. Adams's rich and velvety voice, combined with her … more
Yacht Mermaid, designed by Olin Stevens and built by Paul Luke, is pictured sailing on Penobscot Bay, Maine.
New exhibit opens at Herreshoff Marine Museum
"The Myths Of The Sea,” with the photography of Edwin Gifford  featuring the yachts of Nathanael G. Herreshoff, and the sculptures of Bonnie Blue, whose work concentrates on dolphins, … more
The market is open at Mount Hope on Saturday
Mount Hope Farm has a big lineup of vendors for its weekly Farmers’ Market this Saturday morning, Aug. 26. The market takes place in the South Pasture from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be … more
Bruce Meirowitz, in blue hoodie, talks to beach lovers one recent afternoon.
Little Compton lifeguard, age 72: Life's a beach
It wasn’t until May that Bruce Meirowitz, Rhode Island’s oldest lifeguard, realized just how notable he was. For him, the achievement wasn’t so obvious — he’s used to … more
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Barrington Police investigating house break, burglary
Barrington Police responded to a Hampden Meadows home at about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for a break-in. The homeowner was away at the time of the break-in, but received a notification of glass … more
Political consultant Peter Fenn, of Westport.
Noted political consultant to address Democrats
The Westport Democratic Town Committee will host Peter Fenn , a long-time consultant to Democratic presidential candidates, at a meeting at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 16. … more
Letter: On crop cannons and zoning amendments
I was struck by a comment in the August 17 edition of the Sakonnet Times that counselor Gary Mataronas said that he does feel for the farmer who is using a crop cannon to try to make a living and its … more
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