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Book captures what it feels like to be a caregiver
Combining their professional expertise with their experience as caregivers, the authors of “The Unexpected Journey of Caring” truly capture what it feels like to be a family caregiver. … more
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Elisa Cahill and her bother Matt Conti of Snug Harbor Marina, South Kingstown.  Elisa said traffic at the show was outstanding.
Fishing show a big success, great start to season
The excitement was building outside the New England Saltwater Fishing Show exhibition hall at the Rhode Island Convention Center earlier this month as hundreds of anglers waited in line for the show … more
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Letter: Route 88 cell tower location is a travesty
In my personal opinion, putting a 150-foot cell tower right up against wetlands is a travesty! The fact that the company had to ask the town for so many variances to even get this to go through … more
Constance Gee of Westport (middle left), Mary Chalke of Nantucket (in the whale suit) and others listen to Timmons Roberts, a professor of environmental studies and sociology at Brown University and the executive director of the Climate Social Science Network.
Hundreds pack offshore wind forum in Little Compton
Hundreds of residents concerned about the impact of offshore wind projects on the shores of Little Compton, Westport and other area communities flooded the Wilbur McMahon School gymnasium... more
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Is the R.I. economy headed for a rude awakening?
STORY OF THE WEEK: If you want to feel a chill down your back, watch PBS Frontline’s report on the recent era of “easy money” – super-low interest rates … more
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Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: March 11 – 17, 2023
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
Salary increases fueling proposed budget bump in Barrington
Town officials are proposing a 5.1 percent increase for the municipal budget, and some of that increase is tied to unexpected raises for police officers, firefighters, dispatchers and DPW … more
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A view of the former Paquette's Family Restaurant outdoor dining setup at 315 Waterman Ave. in a photo posted to the now-defunct business' Facebook page back in the summer of 2021. A new restaurant, Mina’s Café, now occupies the location.
Bill extending outdoor dining at restaurants passes House
EAST PROVIDENCE — About a week or so after the subject was broached at a City Council meeting here, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill seeking to extend the law allowing … more
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RMT team photo with the Division II Championship trophy.
RMT comes back to beat Portsmouth 3-1 in state hockey final
The Rogers-Middletown-Tiverton Co-op team came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-1 for the Division II state hockey title at Schneider Arena on Saturday afternoon. Matt O’Hagen, Keaton … more
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Longtime Bristol resident Mary Vieira (seated center) was honored last week at a special luncheon at the Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center. Joining in were (back row, standing l-r): Patrolman Sean Gonsalves, Patrolman Angelo Greco, Fire Chief Michael A. DeMello, and Silver Creek Administrator Sharon Fusco. Flanking Ms. Vieira are Town Administrator Steve Contente (left) and Ms. Vieira's son, Stephen Vieira.
There’s something about Bristol's Mary Vieira
It was a wonderful afternoon of pleasantries last Thursday at the Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center, where resident Mary Vieira, accompanied by her devoted son, Stephen Vieira, were treated to a special luncheon. more
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Letter: Shoreline access bill H5174 is a good idea
To the editor: I would explore Tom Grieb’s suggestion that the demarcation be untethered from the difficult to agree upon and constantly rising “six feet landward of the recognizable … more
This section of the East Bay Bike Path near the Barrington/Warren Bridge will be temporarily limited to one lane this week.
Portion of the bike path will be limited to one lane this week
The work is taking place just south of the Route 114 bridge over the Palmer River extending down to Norbert Street near the North Burial Ground. more
Mackenzie Pacheco (mid-left) and Madison Slavick (mid-right) lead the Townies onto the competition floor.
Townies take second at state cheer championships, compete at regionals
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Competition Cheer team reached the crux of its 2022-23 schedule over the last few weeks, competing in a pair of top level championship … more
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Dancers from the Clann Lir Academy of Irish Dance wow the crowd as they stop to perform along the route.
A sea of green in Adamsville
What it lacked in length, Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade in Adamsville made up for in spirit. Main Street was lined two and three deep as the 89-foot procession stepped off just after 2 … more
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The Barrington High School cheer team runs onto the mat during the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Cheer Competition.
Eagles soar to third-place finish at cheer competition
The Barrington High School varsity cheer team brought home third place at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Cheer Competition earlier this month.  With eight athletes on the … more
Cars roll into the Barrington High School student parking lot on a recent weekday morning.
BHS student parking lot: ‘It’s a madhouse…’
It is 8:25 a.m. on a Thursday morning and vehicles are lined up along Federal Road waiting to turn onto Upland Way, and eventually into the Barrington High School student parking … more
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Barrington hopes to clear up confusion around energy program
Confused about Barrington's energy aggregation program? You're probably not alone. In an effort to shed light on the program, the Town of Barrington and energy consultant Good Energy will … more
One injured when car drives into building in Westport
One person sustained minor injuries when a car drove into a building Friday morning at Forge Road and Route 177. The Westport fire and police departments responded to the accident and after … more
Offshore wind forum in Little Compton set for Monday
LITTLE COMPTON — Rep. Michelle McGaw (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) and the Rhode Island State Committee of the New England for Offshore Wind Coalition will host an … more
Members of East Bay Citizens for Peace recently held a vigil outside the Bristol Post Office.
Two decades spent working towards peace
East Bay Citizens for Peace recognized and reflected on 20 years of peace and social justice activism last Saturday. more
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Barrington Police begin roll-out of body-worn cameras
Barrington Police officers responded to a County Road residence for a suspicious condition late Tuesday night, March 7. The incident, which led to the arrest of a woman who was wanted on two … more
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Letter: Aidan Graham, you will be missed
To the editor: Aidan Graham will surely be missed by the people of Bristol. Two years ago, Aidan reached out to Michele Martins, who was the General Chairman of the Bristol Fourth of July … more
Letter: Words forged on Bristol's town seal: ‘virtue’ and ‘industry’
To the editor: I read the letters in the March 9 issue which referenced Robert Botehlo’s proposal presented at the March 1, 2023 Town Council meeting . I went to the Town website and … more
Cook Farm covers 48 acres between Pachet Brook and Nonquit Pond
Tiverton's Cook Farm property preserved forever
A 48-acre tract of Tiverton forest has been saved in perpetuity via a joint effort of the Tiverton Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy. Situated between Pachet Brook in Little Compton and … more
Roger Menard explained his resignation at a meeting of the Westport Select Board earlier this month.
Westport zoning head won't resign after all
The chairman of the Westport Zoning Board of Review has rescinded his resignation , after members of the select board apologized earlier this month for their actions surrounding his request that they … more
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