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Letter: Why should locals lose access to South Shore Beach?

South Shore beach is a breathtaking natural resource in Little Compton. For generations it was known as the "Town Beach" enjoyed mainly by residents with some visitors. However, in the recent past … more

6/24/22

Letter: So glad we live in this community

My husband Miguel and I had the opportunity and the honor to talk to the eighth-graders and then the seventh-graders about our experience in the Holocaust. We were so impressed with the attentiveness … more

6/24/22

A photo of an early construction phase for the new Barrington Middle School. Barrington recently completed a two-day visioning session that will create a long-term educational vision for Barrington schools.

Future coming into focus for Barrington schools

Next month, Barrington residents will get a glimpse of what local schools may look like in the future. Last month, the district held two deep dive visioning sessions where a group of 50 people … more

6/24/22

Members of the East Bay Lacrosse Grades 5/6 Division team pose for a photograph after winning the state championship. Pictured are (from left to right, back row) Brad Wilson, Eleanor Lial, Maria Lamb, Charlotte Farrell, Clare Capozza, Ella Martin, Adelaide Crosby, Stella Tisdale, Grace Wilson, Reese Mancini and Cerissa Blaney, (front row) Kendall Blaney, Molly Reagan, Keira Martin, Nina Hansen, Daisy Moscrop and Tessa Lapinski, and (laying in front) Avery Fisher. Not pictured is Julia Alessandro.

East Bay team wins lacrosse state championship

Three East Bay Lacrosse teams made it to the state championship finals games held at URI last weekend. The East Bay Girls Grades 7/8 Division I team played a hard-fought game and lost to … more

6/24/22

Water authority board approves 4 percent rate hike

The Bristol County Water Authority board of directors approved a 4 percent rate increase for the fiscal year 2023. The rate increase went into effect on March 1, meaning that all water used … more

6/23/22

Barrington council member suspends re-election campaign

Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced Wednesday, June 22, that he was suspending his re-election campaign, following the Barrington Democratic Town Committee meeting a night earlier. … more

6/23/22

Robert Sanchas and his running guide, Jeremy Howard, after finishing the 2022 Boston Marathon. It was the 14th marathon Sanchas has completed since beginning adaptive running in 2016.

Warren native overcomes blindness to run 14 marathons, excel at adaptive sports

Despite being legally blind, Sanchas has now run 14 marathons, including the most recent Boston Marathon, and has competed and won gold medals in some of the top adaptive sports competitions in the country. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/23/22

The Island Child Care Center, located in a building owned by St. Michael’s Church, is facing an uncertain future after the Rev. Michael Horvath notified the owner that the church wants them to vacate their space.

Bristol's St. Michael's seeking divorce from its daycare tenant

Church seeking divorce from daycare Photo - The IslandThe Island Child Care Center, located in a building owned by St. Michael’s Church, is facing an uncertain future after the Rev. Michael … more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/23/22

“It’s been a wonderful ride,” said retiring Portsmouth High School principal Joseph Amaral.

Retiring Portsmouth principal: ‘My whole life has been around kids’

PORTSMOUTH — When Joseph Amaral’s family first came to the United States from the Azores, he was just 5 years old. “One month later, I was in first grade and didn’t … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/23/22

Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D. Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) will not be seeking a fifth term in the Rhode Island State Senate

East Bay legislator will not run for re-election

Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D. Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) announced this week that she will not be seeking a fifth term in the Rhode Island State Senate. “I have decided that … more

6/23/22

Westport Shorelines - Thursday, June 23, 2022

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Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 23, 2022

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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, June 23, 2022

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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, June 23, 2022

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Barrington Times - Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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The Post - Thursday, June 23, 2022

6/23/22

'Harbor Treasures' summer pop-up sale at St. Michael's on Saturday

The close at St. Michael’s Church 399 Hope St., Bristol, will be the site of a 'Harbor Treasures' summer pop-up sale on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature seaside … more

6/23/22

The Catnip Junkies, a New Orleans-flavored party band, perform Thursday night in downtown Bristol.

Fourth concert series features Irish, rock, New Orleans and Buffett bands

This weekend brings a highly diverse lineup to a concert series known for its diverse array of musicians. Over the next three nights, the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series will host a rock cover … more

6/23/22

Barrington High School’s Liam Capozza, Sean Fearon, Asher Robbins, Brett White, Michael Fay, with Coach Robyn McFetters (from left to right) pose for a photograph at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Barrington High School athlete is a national runner-up

Barrington’s Asher Robbins captured second place in the Championship Division Hammer Throw at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday. Asher's throw was … more

6/22/22

'Independence' half-marathon steps off early Saturday in downtown Bristol

The energy starts early on Saturday morning in Bristol, as runners in the annual Bristol Independence Rhode Race toe the line at 6:30 a.m. Held in partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July … more

6/22/22

The Catnip Junkies, a New Orleans-flavored party band, perform Thursday night, June 23.

Concert series features Irish, rock, New Orleans and Buffett bands

This weekend brings a highly diverse lineup to a concert series known for its diverse array of musicians. Over the next three nights, the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series will host a rock cover … more

6/22/22

Charlie Enright of Barrington and the 11th Hour Racing crew head out of Newport Harbor on Malama in rough weather during the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race on Friday, 6/17/22. Enright's crew finished the race to Bermuda in second place with a time of 041:28:43 to Argo, a Mod 70, who finished first with a time of 029:12:44.

Charlie Enright captaining 11th Hour Racing's, "Mālama," finishes second in Newport-Bermuda Race

Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, guided the IMOCA 60 Mālama, from 11th Hour Racing across the finish line, almost eight and a half hours after first place finisher, Argo, which completed … more

Story courtesy of Newport Bermuda Race, Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/22/22

A map depicting the BCWA emergency supply project.

BCWA, East Providence announce completion of emergency connection

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) and the City of East Providence jointly announced the pipeline interconnection between the two systems has been completed and … more

6/22/22

Barrington school officials scrambling after state aid disappears

Weeks after Barrington voters approved the school and municipal budgets for next year, town leaders learned they would be receiving a lot less state aid for education than they had been expecting. … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/22/22