Michelle King, assistant principal of Mt. Hope High School since the 2016/17 school year, was named the school’s interim principal on Monday.
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/13/22
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To the editor: Recently a Black Lives Matter mural, with Marxist clenched fists, was painted on an inside wall in a courtyard at Mt. Hope High School. To put up such a politically charged mural, …
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7/13/22
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Easton's Beach is hosting a Children's Night Series every Thursday in July. Kids and families can enjoy magicians, puppet shows and interactive entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m.
The …
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7/13/22
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For the first time in three years, the Westport Fair is back, full strength and restriction-free, this week.
The fair kicked off Wednesday evening at the fairgrounds on Pine Hill Road, and …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/13/22
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Nearly two dozen speakers pleaded with the Tiverton Planning Board Tuesday evening to reject a proposal by a Cranston-based company that wants to build a Seasons Corner Market, a 24-hour convenience store, gas …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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7/13/22
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The Barrington Juniors Division All-Star baseball team outscored East Providence 14-4 and captured the District 2 championship late last week.
Barrington opened the District 2 tournament …
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7/13/22
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Could Water Street in Warren hold the densest collection of great restaurants in all of Rhode Island?
It’s been a legitimate question for a few years, and recent developments have only …
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By Scott Pickering
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7/13/22
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Author and Boston Globe journalist Mark Arsenault will discuss his new book July 14 at 7 p.m. in Barrington. Arsenault will appear at Barrington Books to share his new historical biography of a World …
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7/13/22
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The Westport Fair is celebrating its 67th anniversary. There will be tractor pulls, truck pulls, 4-H youth showmanship competitions of farm animals, live bands, magic shows, Toe Jam Puppet Band, …
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7/13/22
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The Delvena Theatre Company will present “Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks” this coming Monday in Fall River. Entry to the performance is free and open to all, but registration is …
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7/13/22
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A free concert by the American Band will return this summer rain or shine. The grounds open at 5 p.m. Bring chairs. Picnics are welcome. No pets.
WHAT: Band concert
WHEN: Thursday, July 14, at …
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7/13/22
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Last month I attended a Barrington Recreation Commission workshop focused on the town’s plan to spend perhaps $1.1 million of American Rescue dollars to move a baseball field and create a new …
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By Scott Pickering
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7/13/22
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To the editor:
At the July 11 meeting, the Portsmouth Town Council voted 7-0 to rescind their approval of the pilot program to place Automated License Plate Readers at the approaches to the Mt. …
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7/12/22
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Barrington Police received a 911 call for an erratic driver on County Road at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4.
Officers responded and spoke to witnesses, who said the female motorist nearly …
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7/12/22
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Centerfielder Tyler Boyani belted a two-run homer and scored on a passed ball to lead the Portsmouth 12U all-stars over Bristol-Warren 3-2 in the winner’s bracket quarterfinal on Saturday …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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7/11/22
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To the editor:
The June 30, 2022 edition of The Portsmouth Times confuses me. In the article regarding solar facilities, Council Vice President Ujifusa, sitting as Town Council president, states …
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7/11/22
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Barrington Police are thanking the public for helping identify the man who stole an American flag from a County Road resident’s porch.
Police said they received numerous tips from the …
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7/11/22
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A Tiverton Town Council member has submitted a resolution that would let taxpayers decide whether they want marijuana-related businesses in town, following the drug's recent legalization statewide.
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By Ted Hayes
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7/8/22
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The Fourth has come and gone, but Westport will get another chance to show its patriotism this weekend, when the organizers of Watuppa Palooza hold their annual boat parade on South Watuppa Pond at 2 …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/8/22
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The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its annual Summer Fair and Road Race on this coming Saturday, July 9. It is the 61st Summer fair on the Commons and the 41st annual race.
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7/8/22
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Highlights included the champion Mt. Hope men’s basketball team and local law enforcement soaking in the atmosphere and engaging with the crowd.
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7/8/22
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Barrington Police charged Edward George Mullaney, 35, of Warwick, with DUI of liquor-blood alcohol concentration unknown-first offense on Sunday, July 3.
An officer was driving in the area of …
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7/8/22
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This legislative year the Rhode Island General Assembly agreed to allow the issuance of driver’s permits/licenses for undocumented immigrants who can prove they have income and income tax …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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7/8/22
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June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of …
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By Scott Pickering
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7/7/22
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The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team battled back from 7-5 deficit in the fourth inning to knock off Portsmouth 11-8 in a winner’s bracket showdown on Wednesday night, July 6, …
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7/7/22
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