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Jillian Brown (left) and her teammates celebrate after coming from behind and beating Lincoln in a home playoff game on Tuesday. The Huskies move on to face East Providence on Friday.
Huskies come back to beat Lincoln, move on to quarterfinals 
Huskies come back to beat Lincoln, move on to quarterfinals  Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.  The Mt. Hope volleyball team came back to Beat Lincoln 3-2 (17-25, 16-25, 25-22, 25-14, … more
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Comedy at the brewery
Rejects Beer Co. hosts a night of comedy on Friday, Nov. 4. They tout "cold beers, cozy fall vibes and deep belly laughs." The lineup inlcudes Casey Crawford, Mo Moussa, host Ayesheh Mae  and … more
Half-Marathon runs through Colt Park on Sunday
The Colt State Park Half-Marathon steps off at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. A traditional style road race held on the shores of Narragansett Bay, the 13.1-mile loop features coastal views and a fast, … more
A Barrington police cruiser is parked outside the Shaw's Supermarket during a previous incident. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, a person found a bag containing a large sum of money outside the market.
Bag of money found outside supermarket in Barrington
An unidentified person stumbled across a bag filled with cash outside the Barrington Shaw's Supermarket on Tuesday, Oct. 25. According to Barrington Police, the person found a bank pouch … more
Year-round Farmers Market moves to new location
The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market moves to its winter location this Saturday, Nov. 5, with vendors set up inside the historic barn. The market brings together dozens of local growers and … more
Aquidneck Growers Market moves to winter location
Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) winter market is held on Saturday mornings at Stoneacre Garden at 151 Swinburne Row in Newport. The market hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from November 5 - … more
A screenshot from the Town of Bristol’s Municode page shows the dashboard for last month’s Town Council meeting, where the video of the meeting is available in the top left, the full, searchable agenda packet is in the bottom right, and upcoming meetings are in the bottom left.
A powerful tool for the public good
Bristol's database for municipal meetings may be the most impressive in the state, and members of the public should utilize it. more
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Road repaving for 2022 season in East Providence draws closer to the finish
EAST PROVIDENCE  — The East Providence Department of Public Works/Highway Division recently updated the remaining list of roads to be repaved during the rest of the 2022 construction … more
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Dori Freeman
Newport Live features 'Women's Voices' on Saturday night
Newport Live and the Jamestown Arts Center present Dori Freeman as part of their Women's Voices Series this Saturday, Nov. 5, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Jamestown Art Center, 18 Valley St., … more
Letter: League responds to comments about candidates’ forums
To clarify, the East Bay forums that included District 11 State Senate forum held on Oct. 13 was not sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Newport County. more
Rep. Jason Knight (D) and challenger, Scott Fuller (R).
Knight, Fuller spar on gun laws, abortion rights
Incumbent District 67 Representative Jason Knight (D) recently faced off against Republican challenger Scott Fuller at a candidate forum hosted at the Barrington Public Library. more
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The Legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad
America’s first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. The ramifications would be seen and felt in American industry, art and migration. In a panel discussion taking place Thursday, … more
Full moonrise walk at Mount Hope Farm
Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust for a full moonrise walk. Meet in the parking lot below the barn. After a brief intro, walk down the paved road, passing the duckpond enroute to Cove Cabin. … more
Free chamber orchestra concert Sunday
The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s, conducted by Edward Markward, presents its second concert of the season. Featured will be trumpeters James Stone and Mary St. Laurent-Sheehan, … more
Cozy autumn fires and tasty treats at Blithewold
Enjoy fireside afternoons at Blithewold mansion. on Cuddle up by the fire and roast marshmallows overlooking the Great Lawn. They provide chairs, s’mores kits and a well-stocked, low-smoke fire … more
Never a day in the U.S. where slavery is not legal
As Rhode Islanders go to the polls to vote, at least the abolition of slavery will not be on the ballot. Elsewhere in five states, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennesee and Vermont, voters will decide … more
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Will the Fung-Magaziner outcome reflect a national trend?
The out-of-town frame on the CD2 race is mainly about how a potential win by GOP candidate Allan Fung in a Democrat-leaning Rhode Island reflects a tough national outlook for President Biden’s … more
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The property at 489 Main St. provided the most visual conceptual design among the applicants, showing how they would implement a new awning and paint job to improve upon the building.
Thirteen Warren properties getting facelift
$250,000 in ARPA funding has enabled 13 downtown properties to make renovations, big and small, to their facades. more
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Westport school goes spooky
The hallways of the new Middle High School took a spooky turn late last week, when members of the middle and high school student councils transformed them Friday and dressed up for an early Halloween … more
Short-term rentals get hearing in Tiverton
The Tiverton Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 14, to allow residents to weigh in on the latest version of a proposed zoning ordinance amendment intended to regulate short-term … more
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Rep. Jason Knight (left) is calling into question Scott Fuller (right) and his attendance record while he served as a member of the Barrington School Committee.
Democrat calls out GOP challenger on his attendance record
A week before the election, Rep. Jason Knight is calling into question Scott Fuller’s attendance record while he served as a member of the Barrington School Committee. Rep. Knight, a … more
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Purple leaves EPHS feeling blue in boys’ soccer playoff loss
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School’s surprisingly strong 2022 boys’ soccer season came a crushing completion over the last week with a pair of losses. The first, in … more
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Warren moves to ban marijuana businesses from waterfront
Looking ahead to the town possibly accepting recreational marijuana businesses, the town planning board voted to prevent such businesses from opening in the waterfront business district. more
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Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch (Center) was in his element Sunday during the annual Halloween Trunk or Treat event.
Trunk-or-Treat draws record crowd in Bristol
It may have been the biggest and best event of its kind ever held. Some said it reminded them of a Bristol Fourth of July Parade turnout. more
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Megan Wordell (middle) and others hug during a rally held in Little Compton Sunday afternoon. The rally was organized by Love Wins as a counterpoint to an incendiary mailer sent out late last week to Little Compton residents, which criticized progressive politics and Democrats, and called out council and school committee members for their stances on sex education, the flying of the Pride flag, and other issues.
Love Wins rallies in response to Little Compton mailer
This statement was released Saturday, following Friday's release of a 'hate-filled' political mailer sent to residents by the Little Compton Taxpayers' Association. Love Wins held a rally at the … more
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