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Barrington’s SangMin Park (left) and James Ciummo attempt to block a Central spike.

Barrington knocks off Central and West Warwick in volleyball

The Barrington High School boys volleyball team has jumped out to 2-0 start this season. The Eagles have knocked off Central 3-0 and West Warwick 3-0. Barrington Coach Christian Lambert said … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/11/23

Vineet Abbineni hits the ball back toward his Moses Brown opponent during Thursday's home match.

Eagles crush Rebels and Quakers, fall to Rams

The Barrington High School boys tennis team is 2-1 after the first three matches of the season. After defeating South Kingstown 7-0 in the season-opener, Barrington battled back and forth … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/10/23

A conceptualized look at the "Residences at Riverside Square."

ONENeighborhood Builders breaks ground on latest East Providence project

EAST PROVIDENCE — ONENeighborhood Builders, the non-profit housing and community developer, broke ground on its latest endeavor in East Providence Monday, April 10, the new "Residences at … more

4/10/23

EPHS head coach Bobby Rodericks joins with his infielders on the mound as he takes starting pitcher Tim Robitaille out of the Townies' game against Chariho Friday, April 7.

Townies tumble in first ever varsity baseball game on new EPHS diamond

EAST PROVIDENCE — Chariho and, more specifically, starting pitcher Adam Carpenter spoiled the first official game for the East Providence High School baseball team back on campus at its new … more

By Mike Rego | 4/10/23

Missing Tiverton girl, 16, found safe

A 16-year-old Tiverton girl reported missing late last month has been found. Police said Avah Flower, 16, was found last week, days after her mother reported her missing on Friday, March 31. … more

4/10/23

Macomber School teachers and best friends Jen Mederos (left) and Michelle Thomas.

Westport teacher saves best friend's life

Jen Medeiros and Michelle Thomas, teachers at the Alice Macomber primary school, have been closest of friends for more than 20 years — so close, in fact, that they call each other "work wife." … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/10/23

Barrington native and former BHS hockey standout, Michael Lombardi, hoists the 2023 NCAA men's hockey championship trophy in Tampa, Fla., after helping Quinnipiac knock off Minnesota, 3-2, in overtime.

Barrington native helps Bobcats win national championship

Barrington native and former Barrington High School hockey standout, Michael Lombardi, helped the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team win the 2023 NCAA men's hockey championship on Saturday … more

4/10/23

Valcourt attends last Westport Select Board meeting

Brian Valcourt attended his last meeting as a member of the Westport Select Board meeting Monday evening, following his decision earlier this year to not seek another term. Valcourt, who had … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/7/23

Letter: Pollinators at the cemeteries

To the editor: The Commissioners of the Cemeteries, and Cemetery Superintendent Enzly Ramsay, are happy to announce their decision to set aside some space this spring for pollinators in both … more

4/7/23

Fans enjoy a Concert Series performance during last year's festivities.

4th of July Concert Series criticized for lack of diversity

Disappointed to not see Portuguese musician Luis Neves return to this year’s lineup, local resident Crystal Pacheco commented as much on the 4th of July Committee’s Facebook page. She was shocked to find her comments get removed shortly afterward. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/7/23

Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Beamers, chicken soup, lettuce and more

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

4/7/23

Barrington High School students participated in the recent mock legislative session at the RI Statehouse. Pictured are (from left to right, front row) Lily Da Ponte, Caroline West, Violet Gagliano, Elizabeth Palmeiri, Ajax Holmer, and (back row) Troy Van Ness, Hayden Stubblefield, Luke Van Ness, Calliope Goldman, Addison Jay, Nyomi Herrera, Nolan Franke and Samuel Spector.

Barrington High School students shine at RI Statehouse

On March 25, the Barrington High School Model Legislature Delegation met at the RI Statehouse for the annual mock legislative session. Delegations from 11 schools throughout the state met … more

4/7/23

Barrington Girl Scout Troop 551 held a petition party earlier this month, as they call for a change to the school district's transportation policy.

Barrington Scouts take action with a school busing petition drive

A local Girl Scout Troop held a “petition party” earlier this month as they try to change the school district’s transportation policy. Members of Barrington Girl Scout Troop 551 … more

4/7/23

Prospect Farm RoadImprovements: $384,000Land: $331,400Total: $715,400Gross area: 4,541 square feetLiving area: 2,060 square feetLot size: .47 acreDescription: Two-story, three-bedroom Colonial, built in 1999.2019 value: $501,500Increase since 2019: 42.6 percent

Wide range of increases in property values under Portsmouth reval

PORTSMOUTH —Now that Portsmouth homeowners have seen their new property assessments under the most recent reevaluation conducted by the town along with Vision Government Solutions, it’s … more

4/7/23

EP Council backs administration's request on sewer rate hikes, tax amnesty program

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, April 4, unanimously backed a pair of measures dealing with levies of sorts, giving its approval of a new schedule of sewer rate … more

By Mike Rego | 4/7/23

Phil Weinberg and Tanja Ryden of the Westport Board of Health

Westport Board of Health wins watershed award

The Westport River Watershed Alliance has presented its 2023 Environmental Award To The Town of Westport's Board of Health. The alliance chose the Board of Health for this year's award in … more

4/6/23

Letter: We deserve safe schools

Dear Barrington School Committee members, Once again, the nation is grieving the loss of our precious children and our dedicated teachers. Unfortunately, this tragedy occurred on the same day … more

4/6/23

A Barrington Police cruiser is parked outside Barrington High School.

Residents ask for a police officer in every Barrington school

More than 100 residents are asking the Barrington School Committee to form a “Campus Safety and Readiness Subcommittee” and place a school resource officer in every public school in … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/6/23

A photo of an early construction phase for the Barrington Middle School project. Officials are now pursuing additional school facilities work — School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann offered an update to Town Council members at the April 3 meeting.

Officials mull ‘not to exceed’ price tag for school construction work in Barrington

The clock is ticking. Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann stopped by the Town Council meeting on Monday night, April 3, and offered an update on the school construction … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/6/23

The expanded outdoor dining ordinance would allow restaurants who apply and are approved for a permit to set up additional eating spots in places like parking spaces.

Bristol Council narrowly approves expanded outdoor dining ordinance

The Bristol Town Council voted 3-2 in favor to formally approve seasonal (May through October) outdoor dining in certain otherwise-public spaces in town, notably on lower State Street. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/6/23

Robert Fazzina, a Tiverton resident and abutter closest to proposed site, speaks vehemently against the proposed crematorium at a meeting last month.

Planning chairman admits misstep in Tiverton crematorium review

More than 200 residents crowded the Tiverton Middle School auditorium Tuesday evening for a planning board public hearing on a controversial proposal to build a crematorium in the north end of … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/6/23

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