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Letter: Clarifying comments on introverts
To the editor: I couldn’t agree more with other letter writers and your editorial writer about the value of preserving theater programs in our schools. However, this part of your editorial … more
School enrollment is just one factor in determining how much state educational aid each school district receives, as this table clearly illustrates. We took the amount of total state educational aid that several nearby communities are slated to receive under the governor’s proposed fiscal 2024 budget, and divided it by that district’s enrollment to come up with a per-pupil figure. As you can see, Portsmouth ranks at the bottom. Also note that among the districts listed here, only Barrington and Bristol-Warren are slated to receive more aid this year under the governor’s proposed budget; all the others are facing cuts.
Are Portsmouth schools being shortchanged on aid?
PORTSMOUTH — For more than a decade, school and town officials have lamented how the Portsmouth school district is getting the short end of the stick when it comes to its share of annual … more
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Letter: No transparency on pension plan, open meetings violation
To the editor: The Portsmouth government has not been honest with its citizens. On Jan. 19 the Town of Portsmouth received a letter from the Rhode Island attorney general informing the council … more
Booking photos of Tara Desilveira of Westport and Paul Silva of New Bedford, who were arrested on drug charges in Portsmouth on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Narcotics investigation leads to arrests in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Two people were arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in connection with the distribution of illegal narcotics in Portsmouth, according to police.  An investigation in … more
Pipe bursts at Barrington Town Hall; leak discovered after alarm sounds
If you were driving near Barrington Town Hall this week you may have seen vehicles from a disaster cleanup company parked nearby. Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said a pipe burst inside the … more
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The Barrington High School boys basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a 70-65 win over Central.
Eagles rally for key victory over Knights, 70-65
Nick Scandura hit two key baskets with less than two minutes remaining and helped the Barrington High School boys basketball team defeat Central, 70-65 in a Division I matchup on Tuesday night, Feb. … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, February 8, 2022
Westport Shorelines - Thursday, February 9, 2022
Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, February 8, 2022
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, February 9, 2022
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, February 9, 2022
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, February 9, 2022
The Post - Thursday, February 9, 2022
Snowshoeing winter hike with Audubon
This Sturday, Feb 11th, join the Audubon Society at Fort Refuge in North Smithfield for a snowshoeing adventure! From 10am to 12pm, explore the beauty of this wildlife refuge in winter as you search … more
East Providence Fire Department Rescue 4 departs its full-time home of Station 4 in Kent Heights. Attempts continue to have a rescue based permanently as well in Station 3 in Rumford.
Quest continues to place permanent rescue in Rumford section of East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE —  The oft discussed and much sought after fourth rescue to be housed at Station 3 in the north end of the city in Rumford was once again a topic of conversation when the … more
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Emily Moran attempts to dribble by a Prout defender. The Huskies beat Prout 45-34 in a Division II game on Tuesday night.
White’s foul shots sink Prout 45-34 on senior night
Mt. Hope guard Elsa White knocked down 9 free throws in the fourth quarter to ice a 45-34 victory over Prout in front of a stacked crowd at the high school on Tuesday. White drained a 3-pointer and a … more
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There is a proposal to build a restaurant where the BP gas station was located.
Chipotle coming to County Road in Barrington?
Members of the Barrington Technical Review Committee are scheduled to review the development plan for a new restaurant in Barrington.   According to the meeting agenda, an applicant is … more
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Letter: Is this solar deal just a sales spin?
To the editor: So all this hype about free electricity for the town and sales of excess electricity for the town is just sales spin? It appears we are just switching from one electrical provider … more
Letter: Insults are not arguments
To the editor: I want to address Ms. Arelene Violet's article in last week's Barrington Times. Unfortunately, Ms. Violet's hostile language did little more than vilify and divide an already … more
A look into Bristol Warren's new social-emotional learning screening
Children in grades K-2 and 6-9 will take surveys to better assess their emotional wellbeing in class, which was a part of requirements for the district when receiving federal funding in the wake of COVID. more
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'Love Songs in the Living Room'
Join Blithewold and Encore Opera Company for the perfect Valentine’s date-night event. Enjoy a mixture of romantic duets and arias performed in Blithewold’s intimate Living Room. Bubbly … more
Tiverton hosts Valentine's Market on Sunday
Join the Tiverton Farmer's Market on Sunday, Feb. 12, for their third annual Valentines Market. Visit more than 40 vendors while enjoying artisan foods, grab n' go foods & drinks, baked goods, … more
'Made with HeArt' arts and crafts fair this weekend in Newport
The Hotel Viking ballroom hosts "Made With HeArt," an arts & craft fair in benefit of Give Kids the World. The two-day event will feature artists and crafters from all over Rhode Island and … more
Newport String Quartet performs on Saturday
Presented in partnership with Music at Trinity, the Neport County String Project presents a dynamic afternoon of music features works by Joseph Bologne, Clarice Assad and Felix Mendelssohn. This … more
Catnip Junkies play at Imago on Sunday
Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Catnip Junkies on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Warren gallery. Catnip Junkies is a bunch of cool cats who really know how to swing! From NOLA jazz … more
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