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Suspicious person turns out to be bird researcher
Barrington Police responded to the wooded area surrounding Prince’s Pond at about 8:45 on Wednesday morning, May 24 for a report of a suspicious condition. Police received a call from a … more
Kaitlin Roche (left) and Elizabeth Skeels celebrate a Portsmouth goal against Lincoln School during the Patriots’ quarterfinal win last week.
Portsmouth girls advance to D-I LAX semis Thursday (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Members of the Portsmouth High School varsity girls’ lacrosse team have a date with Moses Brown in the state semifinals on Thursday, June 1. The Patriots defeated … more
Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell speaks about a motion during the financial town meeting on May 24.
Barrington residents push back against town's solar lease
Barrington residents convinced a town official to withdraw a motion that would have entered the town into a long-term lease with a solar installation company.   Concerns about the lease … more
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Bruce (Doc) F. Cotta, a highly decorated Army veteran who served as a combat medic during the Vietnam War from 1968-1969, delivered a keynote address from the South Burial Ground in Warren on Memorial Day, which spoke to the true meaning and importance of Memorial Day. Veterans in attendance remarked it was one of the best speeches on Memorial Day they’d ever heard.
Combat medic delivers stirring speech on meaning of Memorial Day
Amidst a morning of ceremonies and renditions of historical speeches aimed at honoring veterans who died during their service, it was the words of a living soldier that brought the meaning of it all back down to Earth. more
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Spectators view the 2023 East Providence/Post 10 Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29, in front of the veterans monument at Riverside Square.
Gallery: Annual East Providence/Post 10 Memorial Day Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day Parade took place Monday, May 29, on and around the streets of Riverside. The procession began at the former Oldham … more
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Letter: Don’t let offshore wind cable come down Sakonnet
To the editor: I writing today because of my concern and opposition to the proposed cable coming down the Sakonnet River. I have lived near the water’s edge in Portsmouth all of my 64 … more
Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Coopers, wing sauce and pre-school bikes
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
After growing up in a family of successful entertainers, Erik Peterson went to Berklee, worked in Los Angeles and traveled the country as a musician. Today he lives in East Providence and owns a recording studio.
Meet Erik Peterson: Entertaining is in his blood
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with pianist, singer, songwriter, producer, recording engineer Erik Peterson. Over coffee at Borealis in Riverside, the East Providence resident … more
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Tim Rounds, of Idaho, here on vacation, caught this 38” striped bass (his first ever) fishing with light tackle at Popasquash Point, Bristol on No Fluke Fishing Charters.
Mount Hope Bay opens to shellfishing
Great news for recreational and commercial quahoggers, as 515 acres in Mt. Hope Bay are now open as conditional rather than a prohibited shellfishing area. The area can be fished … more
Letter: Concerned about environmental impacts of offshore wind
To the editor: Thank you for reporting on the recent offshore wind rally at Island Park Beach. Having been a participant, I can attest to the accuracy and fairness of the coverage. The issue of … more
A charming and romantic tale of America’s first great philanthropist
Once again Marie Benedict demonstrates her considerable writing skills in her latest novel, “Carnegie’s Maid.” As in her previous book, “The Other Einstein,” she develops her characters so as to make them come alive. more
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Letter: Oh, how I wish …
To the editor: Oh how I wish I was there with thee, next to the sea we would be, skipping stones and feeling the breeze, the smell of salt air would set us at ease. Oh how I … more
A large crowd gathers at Victory Gate for a wreath laying ceremony during Barrington's Memorial Day services, Monday.
Photos: Barrington celebrates Memorial Day
The Barrington Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony and parade were held on Monday morning, May 29. The wreath-laying ceremony took place Victory Gate at Barrington High School. The parade … more
Skipper Charlie Enrighrt and the 11th Hour Racing team crosses the finish line to win Leg 5 and become the new leader in the overall standings on Monday morning.
Enright and crew win Leg 5, take Ocean Race lead
Despite losing crewman after crashing into a large mammal and losing the lead, 11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright and his battered crew found a way to retake the lead and cross the finish line … more
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Noah Sowle played well defensively at shortstop and batted .325 from the leadoff spot and hammered 13 hits with 2 doubles, a triple, 5 RBI, 8 stolen bases and scored 18 runs.
Westport nine win division championship, prepare for playoffs
The Westport baseball team won the Mayflower Athletic Conference division championship with a league record of 8-0 and now prepare for home playoff game sometime next week.   How they … more
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Freshman sprinter Thea Jackson (middle) will compete in the state track championships at Conley Stadium on Saturday.
Track, softball, baseball and volleyball get ready for playoffs
Freshman track stars to compete at states Freshman Jessica Deal and Thea Jackson will compete at the state track meet at Mt. Pleasant High School’s Conley Stadium on Saturday.   … more
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Letter: Knights thank residents for Kandi Drive support
To the editor: The Knights of Columbus, Rooney Council 3618, located in Portsmouth, would like to thank all the people of Portsmouth for their overwhelming generosity during our annual Kandi … more
SFC William “Bill” McCollum, U.S. Army (Ret.), was the guest speaker at Monday morning’s Memorial Day observance outside Portsmouth Town Hall. McCollum enlisted in 1968 and served multiple tours in Vietnam through 1971. Serving with the 173rd Airborne as a highly trained combat infantryman, squad leader and drill sergeant, he earned a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge, along with other medals, during his 27-year active and reserve career.
Portsmouth honors war dead at Memorial Day ceremony
PORTSMOUTH — Many veterans who have been killed or died during wartime have since been honored by having streets, buildings, and schools named after them, said the keynote speaker at … more
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John and Sky Williams of Newport take a photo while gazing at the pansy made out of LEGOs. It used more than 29,000 bricks and took 240 hours to build.
In Portsmouth: LEGO exhibit shows nature’s fragility
PORTSMOUTH — The teddy bear, giraffe, elephant and other bushy buddies at Green Animals Topiary Garden have made some new friends. more
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Mt. Hope Bridge shows its colors
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority jazzed up the Mt. Hope Bridge for the coming Memorial Day holiday, as seen here Saturday night. If you look closely at right, the Pell Bridge far down … more
Barrington School Committee calls for preschool plan
The plan for Barrington’s preschool program will be unveiled on June 8. After a lengthy and sometimes contentious discussion on May 18, members of the Barrington School Committee voted … more
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Lawrence Mott, transmissions development manager for SouthCoast Wind, answers a question by local resident Ralph Craft (left) at Thursday night’s Town Council workshop at Portsmouth High School.
Portsmouth again denies any deal with SouthCoast Wind
The Town Council, yet again, told a crowd of more than 100 people who turned out Thursday night for a workshop about SouthCoast Wind that there was no current proposal or contract for the town to … more
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The area outlined in white off of Touisset Point in Warren will be opened this Sunday at sunrise, and includes 515 acres of previously prohibited area for shellfishing.
515 acres opened to shellfishing off Touisset Point in Warren
For the first time in decades, shellfishing off the coast of Touisset will be allowed conditionally, a sign of an increasingly healthy bay according to environmental officials. more
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Alan Mello had been reported missing on May 22, 2023.
Bristol PD find missing man deceased in car off Metacom Avenue
Bristol Police reported finding Alan Mello's car north of Griswold Avenue, off the side of Metacom Avenue in thick brush. Initial reports indicated no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. more
Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right), shown in a previous appeal hearing, filed a lawsuit against the National Education Association, NEARI, and NEA-Barrington that alleges the unions failed to represent them during their ordeal with the Barrington School Department.
Former Barrington teachers file lawsuit against unions
Brittany DiOrio, Stephanie Hines and Kerri Thurber are suing the national, state and local teachers unions.   The three former Barrington teachers lost their jobs after violating the school … more
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