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Maddox Godwin, shown earlier this season, had 17 kills and 13 digs in the Eagles' win over Cranston West.
Eagles rally to defeat Falcons in D-II volleyball showdown
Last week was a big week for BHS volleyball. The Eagles faced off against two tough opponents and defeated both of them.   On Tuesday, May 16, Barrington knocked off Westerly 3-1, and on … more
Gallery: EPHS 2023 Fashion Show
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School students in the class of instructor Nina Voccio held their annual fashion show Thursday evening, May 18, in front of a large audience in the … more
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Ethan Knight (middle), shown competing in the Eastern Division Track Championship, won the 110-meter hurdles in the Class B Championship.
Barrington boys win Class B Track Championship
The Barrington High School track teams fared well over the weekend. The boys team won the Class B Championship, while the girls finished second in their respective Class B title meet. The … more
Ten Townies ink their collegiate student-athlete letters of intent
EAST PROVIDENCE -— Ten student-athletes in the graduating Class of 2023 at East Providence High School, five each young women and men, formalized their choices to continue their sporting … more
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'Boots on the Ground' at Fort Adams this weekend
In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, which presented almost 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents the life of a … more
Rogue Island Comedy Festival has five days of laughs
The Ocean State’s only comedy festival returns for Spring Fest this May 25 to 29, with 12 shows across Newport and Portsmouth. Some of the best local and nationally touring comedians will … more
Hope Street Farmers' Market is in full swing
The Hope Street Farmers' Market is in full swing on the East Side of Providence. Held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the market takes place at the corner of Hope Street and Blackstone Boulevard. … more
Farmers' market features more than 30 vendors
Mount Hope Farm expects to have more than 30 vendors in its South Pasture for the weekly farmers' market at the farm. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be live music by Frank … more
Members of the Barrington High School and Mt. Hope High School baseball teams pose for a photo following Sunday's game.
East Bay baseball teams rally to fight cancer
The Barrington High School baseball team defeated Mt. Hope 9-3 in a non-league game on Sunday, May 21. The Eagles and Huskies use the game as a fund-raiser — all money raised at the game … more
Art Night Bristol Warren kicks off
Art Night Bristol Warren will begin its 12th summer season celebrating local artists within walkable neighborhoods. The highlight is “Off The Wall,” a community art show inspired by the … more
An Afternoon of Music at St. Michael’s Church
An Afternoon of Music is on Sunday and features the Patterson-Smith Trio and the Mt. Hope High School’s Musicafé. The trio Alan Patterson, Ken Patterson and Nick Smith are a local group … more
Chief Kevin Lynch is award the new trophy after the Police won 11-10 in extra innings to win the first annual B battle of the Badges softball game.
Police win first Battle of the Badges softball game
Chief Kevin Lynch held up the trophy and the police celebrated after winning the first annual Battle of the Badges softball game 11-10, in extra innings in front of a large cheering crowd at the Colt … more
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This new sign that recently cropped up on the Portsmouth side of the Mt. Hope Bridge (an identical sign is posted on the Bristol side) makes it clear that bikes are not welcome, which came as a surprise to local bike advocates. The R.I. Bridge and Turnpike Authority, however, says bicycles have never been permitted despite earlier signs and bike maps to the contrary.
Mt. Hope Bridge ban bewilders bikers
PORTSMOUTH — New signs recently cropped up on both sides of the Mt. Hope Bridge: “NO Pedestrians, Bicycles, Mopeds." more
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A photo taken in May shows the last standing remnants of the original structure. According to its HDC project monitor, the building had severe structural issues requiring the demolition of most of the property.
Bristol home, built in 1754, undergoing total renovation
A near total demolition of a house built prior to the Revolutionary War has caused concern among some residents, but the Town's Historic District Commission assures everything is on the up and up. more
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Transfer station worker Paul LaPierre picks cardboard out of the metals bin at the Hedly Street facility in October 2022. In light of the ever-increasing expense of trash disposal, the town is looking into providing a town-wide curbside collection program, while keeping the transfer station open just for bulky and diversionary items.
Portsmouth takes another step toward curbside collection
PORTSMOUTH — In an attempt to find a solution to its trash collection problems, the Town Council Monday night narrowly passed a motion to advertise a request for proposals (RFP) to … more
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Cole Vieira, shown in an earlier match this season, led the Eagles to wins over Tiverton and Rogers recently.
Barrington golf team continues to win
The Barrington High School golf team defeated Tiverton and Rogers on May 16. The Eagles finished with a low team score of 162, while the Tigers were second at 218 and the Vikings were third at 232. … more
From left to right: Cory Jacques, John Miranda, Andrew Giovannini, Scott Mlynek, Lance Ratkoski, and Jim Murhpy, are all a part of the effort to revitalize and re-energize the second oldest Masonic Lodge in America.
Warren Masons open up their historic lodge to the community
A recent psychic medium experience is just one of the many events that the lodge’s new events committee has recently cooked up to generate buzz, interest in the building and freemasonry itself, and (crucially) fundraising for the continuous renovations required to keep the 224-year-old building going. more
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A photo taken from the property's MLS listing shows heavy equipment at the Highland Road quarry.
Neighbors rally to stop Tiverton quarry
A group of Tiverton residents is fighting a 536 Highland Road quarry operator whose activities, they allege, violate town ordinances and are disrupting the quality of life in their once peaceful area … more
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Matt Davis dives safely into third base while competing against Mount St. Charles, Thursday.
Eagles bash Mounties on Senior Day
The Barrington High School baseball team bounced back from a recent loss to defeat Mount St. Charles 16-5 on BHS Senior Day.   The Eagles tallied 14 hits, led by Quinn Murphy who hit for … more
Tiverton's Adam Costa hits an overhead as partner Aidan Sweeney watches on during their win at third singles for the Tigers over East Providence in the D-II playoffs Tuesday, May 23.
Tigers tip Townies in boys' tennis playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — A week and a day after suffering a narrow, 4-3 setback at home to East Providence in one of its final regular season matches, the Tiverton High School boys' tennis team … more
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Police reveal details in house party death
Records released by the Little Compton Police Department last Wednesday reveal more details about the death of Swansea resident Steven Velozo, who died at a house party on Pottersville Road in Little … more
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This country has no plan for renewable energy (or anything else)
Governor Dan McKee signed into law legislation to increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production … more
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Westport schools expected to eliminate two classes
Westport Community Schools will likely eliminate one grade school class and one Pre-K section by the end of the month — victims, the superintendent said, of tough budgetary times. … more
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Woman killed after vehicle strikes tree in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A 69-year-old Middletown woman died from injuries sustained in an accident on Indian Avenue Monday night. more
Moms Madeline Crowell (left) and Katie Grifka (second from right), of Bristol, went to the Sunday show with their daughters, Sophia and Alana Crowell, and Gabriella and Giuliana Grifka. Madline wrote: “The concert was incredible! Wow, what a show!”
Readers rave after a weekend with Taylor Swift
At times last weekend, it seemed like everyone was either going to one of the three Taylor Swift concerts at Gillette Stadium, was talking to someone who was going, or was “Liking” a post … more
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