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Patrick (left) and John Bowen of Little Compton first applied for an aquaculture lease at Tiverton's Seapowet Avenue three years ago.
Little Compton council opposes Sakonnet River aquaculture bill
Members of the Little Compton Town Council last Thursday voted to oppose a bill that would restrict aquaculture farms along the Sakonnet River to 1,000 feet offshore or more. In doing so, they gave … more
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Barrington High School senior Thomas Marvelli wrestles Tyrisse Volmar of Toll Gate in the 285-pound match. Marvelli defeated Volmar and took third place at states.
Eagles finish 12th at wrestling states
Barrington High School senior Tommy Marvelli battled to a third place finish in the 285-pound weight division at the state championships on Saturday, Feb. 25. The Barrington High School team had … more
Letter: Please, put an end to the Route 138 racetrack
To the editor: I am writing because I am very concerned about public safety on East Main Road (Route 138) in Portsmouth and Middletown. I drive on this road daily on my commute from Bristol to … more
Letter: Please support bill to ban sale of new fur products
To the editor: Rhode Island legislators are currently voting on H.5258, a bill to ban the sale of new fur products in Rhode Island. This bill is a step in the right direction toward eliminating … more
Letter: Legislature should abandon school funding formula
To the editor: The burden for Rhode Island education is not fairly distributed among its citizens. The state’s funding formula unfairly distributes citizens’ money; disrespects … more
Adam Gorman shoots toward a target during the first-ever J.P. Medeiros Jr. Hockey Competition, Saturday.
Eagles, Huskies skate in memorial hockey competition
Members of the Barrington High School and Mt. Hope High School hockey teams showed off their skills during the first-ever J.P. Medeiros Jr. Hockey Competition. The event, held Saturday night, Feb. … more
Vocalist Tish Adams leads a group of children in yelling “Wilma!” during a jazzed-up version of “Meet the Flintstones” during the annual Jazz for Kids program at Greenvale Vineyards on Thursday. The event was part of the Newport Winter Festival.
Kids get all jazzed up at Greenvale Vineyards, Portsmouth (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Jazz singer Tish Adams asked the dozen or so young children before her if they had ever found a quarter while playing outside. “Sometimes when you get money that you … more
Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: Feb. 18 – 24, 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
The Town of Portsmouth is expected to enter a purchase-and-sales agreement with the R.I. Department of Transportation to buy the Stone Bridge abutment and adjacent Teddi’s Beach. The town has been hoping to make improvements to the area, similar to what Tiverton has done to its abatement and beach seen in the background.
Portsmouth to vote on purchase of Teddi’s Beach, bridge abutment
PORTSMOUTH — The town will be the proud owner of another beach if the Town Council approves a purchase-and-sales agreement with the state for Teddi’s Beach in Island Park at Monday … more
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Kate Benoit was recently hired as the communication specialist for Barrington Public Schools. Benoit came to Barrington from Clark University in Worcester, Mass.
Communications specialist will fill a range of tasks for Barrington Schools
After eight days in her new job, Kate Benoit had already grown an unexpected appreciation for Barrington.  The recently-hired communication specialist for Barrington Public Schools said she … more
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This is an aerial view of Cashman’s Park in Island Park, as it appeared in 1927. Notice how much of it was located on the beach (Park Avenue is to the immediate right of the roller-coaster), most of which has since been washed away.
Island Park was a hopping place before 1938 Hurricane
Editor’s note: Town Historian Jim Garman lectured on the history of North Portsmouth on Jan. 25 at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center in Common Fence Point. We’ve previously … more
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Candidates declare for April Westport election
Two newcomers are among three vying for two seats on the Westport Select Board in the Tuesday, April 11 election. Candidates were required to declare their intent to run by the end of the day … more
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Sean Bonneau reacts after Barrington lost to LaSalle in the Division 1 semifinals, Thursday.
Eagles lose lead in second half, fall to LaSalle in semis
The Barrington High School boys basketball team was 12 minutes away from a trip to the Division I finals.   The Eagles led LaSalle 24-20 at halftime in the D-I tournament semifinals on … more
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Police: Dead swan found at bird sanctuary in Barrington
A person called Barrington Police at about noon on Feb. 14 after finding a dead swan at the Osamequin Bird Sanctuary off the Wampanoag Trail. The caller told police it appeared that the bird had … more
This exposed area, which will be covered by grass when it is completed in the spring, shows how the drainage system works. Special soil with sand under the grass will filter water into the into the ground, leading to a detention basin which will hold back that water and let it out slowly through that concrete weir on the other side.
Bristol PD drainage project nearly complete
Now, and until Pare Construction returns to plant grass and put the finishing touches on this new drainage system in the spring, the inner workings of the drainage mechanism is exposed. more
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Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de Silva)
She’s a student, a tech CEO and a shark researcher
1 Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de … more
The proposed East Providence Community Center exterior as envisioned.
DaSilva’s proposed East Providence Rec Center would cost $45 million to construct
EAST PROVIDENCE — If the long sought after community/recreation center is constructed as proposed by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, it would come with a price tag of some $45 million … more
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East Providence High School's Martin Moniz pins his opponent during a recent Division I regular season match against Hope. Moniz is considered to be one of the favorites in the 120-pound weight class at the 2023 state championship meet February 24 and 25.
Moniz, EPHS mates eye top finishes at state wrestling meet
EAST PROVIDENCE — The resurgent East Providence High School wrestling team has spent the last week plus putting in final preparations for the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s … more
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Dave Hennan of East Bay Comics holds a small selection of the tens of thousands of comic books on offer in his Hope Street shop. The Spider-Man on the left features original, one of a kind artwork; on the right is the first Captain America comic book. The Batman in the middle is more accessibly priced for the fan or casual collector.
Bristol comic book shop deals in high-quality nostalgia
Bristol's East Bay Comics includes about 250,000 individual comic books, many rare, vintage, and unique. About a third of them are available in his shop, with more on their website. more
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Nick Rogers (right) and his dad, Louie, during a recent interview talking about Nick’s conquests in the middle school wrestling world.
KMS wrestler is the best in Rhode Island, but he wants more
13-year-old Nicholas Rogers is a rising star in the wrestling world. He recently came out on top during the Varsity All States tournament in North Kingstown. Now he has his eyes set on a higher prize. more
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Tiverton will allow some donation bins
While donation bins — the large metal bins often brimming to overflow with clothes, shoes and other items — may soon be outlawed in most of Tiverton, members of the Tiverton Town Council … more
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The photography of Corey Wheeler Forrest of Portsmouth, who fishes out of Sakonnet Point, is the subject of a new exhibit that runs through the summer at Mystic Seaport Museum.
The last of a line
PORTSMOUTH — Long before the Wheelers came along, hundreds of fish traps lined these shores, branching west down the coast to Block Island and east to Little Compton, Westport and beyond. … more
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Threatening call forces lockdown of Barrington High School
It is February vacation week, but that did not stop someone from phoning in a school threat.   Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department received a call on Thursday, Feb. … more
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Independence Park will be the site of a new monument commemorating Bristol's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Port Marker location to be unveiled Saturday in Bristol
Though the final design and wording of the marker is still being determined, a temporary sign at the permanent memorial location will be unveiled at Independence Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. more
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Letter: How about worldwide voting in RI?
To the editor: Earlier this month, State Reps. Enrique Sanchez, David Morales, Jennifer Stewart, Joshua Giraldo, Brianna Henries and Karen Alzate introduced a real humdinger of a partisan bill, … more
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