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Barrington’s Matt Davis, shown in a game earlier this season, had four hits in the Eagles' win over Prout.
Barrington baseball team defeats Prout, North Providence, Johnston
Barrington improved to 10-3 after defeating Johnston and North Providence last week, and Prout on Monday, May 8. Barrington pounded the Crusaders 12-2. Matt Davis finished the game with four … more
Maddox Godwin, shown during a match earlier this season, led Barrington with 13 kills and six digs against Central.
Barrington volleyball team defeats Central and West Warwick
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team defeated Central last Tuesday 3-1. The game scores were 25-14, 24-26, 25-17, 25-17. Maddox Godwin led the Eagles with 13 kills and six digs. … more
Colin Hope, shown in a game earlier this season, scored four goals and had two assists in the Eagles' recent win over North Kingstown.
Eagles overcome slow starts to defeat Skippers and Avengers
Despite slow starts, the Eagles posted two decisive victories at home against North Kingstown and East Greenwich. Against North Kingstown on Tuesday, May 2, Barrington ended the first half down … more
Spring Fest this weekend at Mount Hope Farm
The Mount Hope Farmers' Market features its annual Spring Fest Market on Saturday, May 13. The Bristol Garden Club's annual spring plant sale will be happening at the same time as the weekly market, … more
A past performer at Larisa Park, "The Oh Nos!!!" Beatles tribute band.
East Providence Rec Department announces 2023 Summer Concert Series
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Recreation Department announced its 2023 Summer Concert line-up, once again featuring a mix of musicians performing standards, Jazz and Blues, do-op and … more
Outdoor screening of ‘Shaped by Water’ — a ‘Love Letter’ to the ocean
Newport Film and 11th Hour Racing present a night of film and music with a public screening of “Shaped By Water,” 11th Hour Racing’s “Love Letter to the Ocean.” The … more
A view of the Artisans and Farmers Market in downtown Fall River.
‘We HeART Fall River Festival’ has artisans, food, free family fun
On Saturday, May 13, the third annual “We HeART Fall River Festival” will take place in downtown Fall River from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event is free to attend and … more
Ira Magaziner to address America’s need to maintain economic leadership
What our country must do to maintain global economic leadership is the challenge to be addressed at the Bosworth Lecture Series on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post #237 (850 Hope St.). The … more
Newport Flower Show tickets now on sale
This year’s Newport Flower Show will take visitors on a colorful and beautiful voyage through the floral world, all within the spectacular rooms, terrace and lawn of Marble House. Tickets … more
Portsmouth won’t separate commercial, residential tax rates
Fearing it would disproportionally hurt small business owners, the Town Council Monday put the brakes on an idea to lessen the tax burden on residential homeowners by creating a separate — and … more
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Enjoy a Wampanoag experience in Westport
The Westport Land Conservation Trust and Westport River Watershed Alliance will host a “Wampanoag Experience,” highlighting Native history and the deep traditional knowledge and life ways … more
Mother’s Day Specialty Market in Tiverton on Sunday
The Tiverton Farmers’ Market will present its third annual Mother’s Day Specialty Market on Sunday. It’s a Sunday Funday with over 50 vendors inside and outside, from artisan foods … more
Stone Church Coffeehouse presents The Honk on Saturday
The Stone Church Coffee House welcomes The Honk, a Rhode Island-based, all original band, on Saturday. They play acoustic jazz, Americana ballads, blues and funk. Members are David Furlong, guitar, … more
A new shade structure is planned for the bath house at Barrington Beach.
Barrington officials shift money to beach shade structure and field house study
Barrington officials recently voted to move $67,800 in American Rescue Plan Act funding from one capital project to two other projects. The money had been earmarked for improvements to the … more
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Freshman speedster Thea Jackson (middle) beats East Providence sprinters Kandace Daniel (left) and Nazarae Phillip (right) during the 100 meter run at the Division Track Championships in Barrington on Saturday. She won the race with a time of 12.17 seconds.  Jackson also won the 200 meter run and the triple jump.
Freshmen track stars flourish at division championships 
Freshman phenoms Jessica Deal and Thea Jackson are primed and ready for the state track meet in June after placing first in multiple events during the Eastern Division Track Championships on … more
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The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would make electric bicycles legal on all the state’s bike paths, including the East Bay Bike Path, shown here during a warm day last summer. The bill was approved by a House committee earlier this month, and it may be heard by the full House of Representatives this week.
E-bikes bill would make them legal on all R.I. bike paths
Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country yet to pass laws regulating electric bicycles. A pair of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would change that. The companion bills before the House and Senate would make it clear that electric bicycles can be used on bike paths, and they would prevent municipalities from restricting their use any further. more
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Editorial: Yes and no to e-bikes on bike paths
Rhode Island needs to pass a law regulating electric bicycles and their use on bike paths. A bill before the General Assembly would do that, but the current version is flawed and potentially … more
Author Julia Stearly pedals a Class 1 electric bicycle on the East Bay Bike Path while traveling south from Colt State Park.
Electric bikes – A test ride removes some of the mystery
With some controversy surrounding electric bikes on the East Bay Bike Path , I wanted to experience an e-bike for myself. Courtesy of Bristol Bikes, I borrowed a Class 1 e-bike and went for a ride on … more
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East Providence High School's Dylan Annicelli delivers a pitch during his one-hit, shutout performance against visiting Tiverton Friday night, May 5.
EPHS sophs spin a pair of gems in Division II baseball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team collected a pair of solid Division II wins over the last week, sparked by two superb pitching performances by two emerging … more
Senate passes Lawson bill to make pediatric autoimmune protections permanent
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Senate Tuesday, May 9, passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Valarie Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) to make permanent a pilot program approved last year that … more
Job fair, open to all, is this Thursday at Highlander Charter School
A free job and career fair, open to high school students or anyone in the employment market, is taking place on Thursday, May 11, at Highlander Charter School in Warren. more
Sakonnet Vineyards, on West Main Road, wants to expand its operations to include a full liquor and restaurant license.
Sakonnet Vineyards' expansion plan on hold, again
For the second time in as many years, Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards’ attempt to obtain a Class B retail beverage license has been put on hold. As was the case last April, the … more
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A car uses the narrow access road as it leaves the peninsula at Gull Cove last week. DEM is proposing a plan to install a gate on the road, restricting visitors from driving out the peninsula. Only first responders would have access.
Vehicle access at Portsmouth's Gull Cove debated
PORTSMOUTH — For about 70 years, local residents and out-of-towners have been driving out to the edge of the small peninsula at Gull Cove to drop in a small boat or kayak, lug their fishing … more
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Maureen Gauthier receives her award and plaque from Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa last week during the announcement event at Mt. Hope High School.
Mt. Hope teacher earns state award for financial literacy
Rhode Island Treasurer James A. Diossa came to Mt. Hope High School to surprise Maureen Gauthier with the 2023 Financial Literacy Educator Award. more
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Barrington's Iain DeBoth (middle) powers across the finish line in the 100-meter race.
BHS boys track team sprints to division championship
The Barrington High School boys track team scored nearly double the points of any other team at the Eastern Division Championship meet. The Eagles finished with 265.5 points, while Portsmouth was … more
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