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Barrington's Will DiGiacomo returns a punt to midfield in the first quarter of the Injury Fund game on Thursday night.

Barrington defeats Pilgrim in Injury Fund game, 16-0

The Barrington High School football team used its rushing attack to power past Pilgrim 16-0 in an Injury Fund game on Thursday night, Sept. 1 at West Warwick High School. Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/2/22

Through labs and hands-on activities, the Girls Get Math program aims to show high school women that the study of mathematics can be exciting and fun. Lucy O'Brien of Bristol (l) helps fire different sized balls using a cannon to record and model each trajectory. At right is Adriana Salazar Coariti, a Brown Ph.D. student studying biomedical engineering.

Brown University program makes math fun, and lucrative

“The program really emphasized how fun, collaborative, and creative math is — it’s so much more than what you learn in the classroom," said one Mt. Hope student. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/2/22

The team that brought Bristol to its first KPLL 8U championship tournament consisted of: Koven Tingle; Lorenzo Ring; Zachary Bento; David Wilcox; Landon Vermilyea; Brennan Rolando; Owen Brinza; Logan Simas; Hunter Simas; Carter Beaulieu; Camden Sylvia; and Sam Harcourt. Coaches include: Adam Ring; Mike Bento; Mike Rolando; and David Vermilyea.

Bristol Little League falls just short of sweetheart championship run

Bristol’s King Philip Little League 8-year-old All Star team had an impressive run in the 22nd Andreozzi Baseball Tournament, making it to the championship game before falling to a seasoned North Providence team in a tight game, 4-3. more

9/2/22

Nonquit farmland will be protected forever

Thirty acres of farm land fronting Nonquit Farm will be preserved in perpetuity, thanks to conservation easements recently executed by the Tiverton Land Trust at Arrowhead Farm and the … more

9/2/22

Found in Westport: One peach-faced lovebird

They're used to dealing with stray dogs, cats on walkabout and a loose cow now and then. But peach-faced lovebirds? Probably not as often. The story of the colorful bird discovered apparently … more

9/2/22

Little Compton firefighter promoted

Firefighter Samuel Hussey was promoted to Lieutenant and sworn in at last Thursday's Little Compton Town Council meeting. Town Clerk Carol Wordell administered the oath of office as … more

9/2/22

New wheels on the horizon for Little Compton seniors

After more than two years of waiting, a new bus for Little Compton's seniors may be coming in the near future. With no public transportation bus route through Little Compton, and no senior … more

By Jen Campisi | 9/2/22

The R.I. Department of Health recommends that Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth be closed to swimming due to high bacterial levels. (File photo)

State recommends no swimming at Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Department Health (RIDOH) is recommending that town-owned Sandy Point Beach be closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels. Sandy Point is one of four Rhode … more

9/2/22

Kim Peecher named BWRSD Teacher of the Year

Kim Peecher, kindergarten teacher from Hugh Cole Elementary (now at Rockwell this year), was named the Bristol Warren Regional School District Teacher of the Year for the 2021/22 school year. more

9/2/22

Bodhi Gerlach, with Garry Plunkett of the Tiverton Open Space Commission, cleans the Sippo Cook site deep within Weetamoo Woods.

Student project uncovers Weetamoo Woods' early history

Bodhi Gerlach, an eighth grader at the Pennfield School in Portsmouth, has been working on a summer service project deep within the Weetamoo Woods in Tiverton. When he's done, an often-overlooked … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/1/22

Arete with Tim Palmer at the helm, sails to a mooring at Herreshoff's.

Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta was a challenging good time

The annual Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta (HCYR) took place as usual on the final weekend of August with racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 26-28. more

By Bill Lynn | 9/1/22

Democratic candidates for Barrington Town Council Braxton Medlin, Kate Berard and Tony Arico (from left to right) shared their thoughts during a recent forum.

Barrington Democratic council hopefuls list their top priorities

The three Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council shared their opinions on a variety of subjects during a recent online forum. Anthony Arico, Kate Berard and Braxton Medlin, who … more

9/1/22

This open MRI machine now at Portsmouth Imaging Center offers greater comfort for patients who may normally experience feelings of claustrophobia during scans.

Portsmouth has only open MRI machine in Newport County

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Imaging Center at 69 Turnpike Ave. has acquired what Newport Hospital is calling the only open MRI machine in Greater Newport County. more

9/1/22

Westport's old high school is worth $11 million on the open market, an appraiser recently reported.

Appraiser: Old Westport High School worth $11 million

Westport's old high school, which apart from housing the Westport Community School's offices has lain vacant for several years, is worth $11 million on the open market, an appraiser recently reported … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/1/22

A screenshot from the 2022 Senate District 18 Democratic primary election forum held between candidates Bob Britto (far left) and Greg Greco (far right) with Susan Escherich, representing co-sponsor League of Women Voters-Rhode Island, in between. League of Women Voters

Senate 18 Dems, East Providence mayoral candidates spar in primary election forum

The final forum co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Rhode Island and the East Bay Media Group, owner of The Post, for candidates from East Providence involved in the September 13 Primary … more

By Mike Rego | 9/1/22

Corey Donahue, First Net Sales Executive for AT&T First Net, and Todd Early, Director of the AT&T FirstNet Program, demonstrate the features of the Connected Cruiser.

Bristol hosts RI Police Chiefs, gets high-tech demonstration

The mobile office allows first responders to coordinate with confidence — and save time — reducing and eliminating time spent traveling to the office for reports, or performing video uploads and other office functions that can now be performed directly from the first responder vehicle. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/1/22

Community support has sprung up around Bristol and the East Bay, through t-shirts and lawn signs honoring his memory.

Remembering Wilson Furtado

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Hope Farm, which generously donated the space to host this event. This will be a fun family day, with cornhole, face painting, kids games and more. more

9/1/22

Letter: Thanks for bike path coverage

To the editor: Thank you for the excellent summary of specific problems with e-bikes on Bristol’s Bike Path. The pictures alone speak a thousand words. In addition to laws needed to … more

9/1/22

Letter: COVID was deadly, and vaccines helped

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor from an individual lampooning and criticizing those who advocated for and received the COVID-19 vaccination. This individual … more

9/1/22

Letter: Guidance on COVID has been the same

To the editor: Zachary Cooper’s Aug. 25 letter about “a year of vaccine vitriol” starts out by quoting an NPR Aug. 12 tweet stating “unvaccinated people now have the same … more

9/1/22

Westport Shorelines - Thursday, September 1, 2022

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Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, September 1, 2022

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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, September 1, 2022

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Letter: Photo was not a good portrayal of bike path safety

To the editor: The e-bike article (“E-bike uncertainty”) in last week’s East Bay Life section ends with a quote from Mark DeStefano: “The key thing is, when it comes to … more

9/1/22