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Two markers that share information about Bristol’s history and involvement in the slave trade exist currently in Bristol. This one is near DeWolf Tavern on Thames Street. A new memorial proposed nearby is the subject of ongoing discussion and controversy.
Andrade Memorial Boardwalk nixed as possible site for slave monument
Advocates for placing a memorial to the history of Bristol's involvement in the slave trade made it clear that their proposal of the boardwalk site was a mistake and that it would not be the site they propose moving forward. more
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Letter: Guns remain a looming threat to our children
To the editor: The Leadership of the Bristol Warren Regional School District has done a remarkable job these last two years, prioritizing the health and safety of our kids and staff during the … more
$1 million pledged to study Gooseberry causeway impacts
More times than he can remember, Mark Rasmussen has been asked if he thinks the causeway connecting Gooseberry Island to the mainland is responsible for the many changes this stretch of coast has … more
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Westport Shorelines - Thursday, March 10, 2022
Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, March 10, 2022
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, March 10, 2022
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, March 10, 2022
Barrington Times - Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Post - Thursday, March 10, 2022
Hathaway School students hand over their “Blankets of Hope” Monday morning to Heather Strout, executive director of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, for distribution to homeless people.
In Portsmouth: Dispensing hope, one blanket at a time
PORTSMOUTH — If a little kindness goes a long way, then Hathaway School students’ gesture this week should have a prolonged journey. The entire student body — 423 … more
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Barrington resident points replica gun at tree crew
Barrington Police responded to a New Meadow Road residence after receiving a 911 call on Wednesday, March 2. A tree company worker told police a resident had been pointing a gun out a window at … more
Barrington Town Council President Michael Carroll requested that the March 7 meeting be held on zoom and not in-person.
Why did the Barrington Town Council not meet in-person this week?
On the same day schoolchildren in Barrington went to class without masks (for the first time in more than a year), the Barrington Town Council decided it was still too early to meet … more
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This home on Tee Lane, near the Acoaxet Club, sustained extensive damage in a fire late Saturday evening.
Residents escape injury in Westport fire
A woman who spotted a fire through the woods in southwest Westport Saturday night helped alert residents to a serious fire in their Tee Lane home, and they emerged without injury. Westport fire … more
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Letter: Put away your ‘Hate’ signs and your contempt
To the editor: Have you driven through the tony neighborhoods of Barrington lately? Who are these people behind the "Hate Has No Home Here" yard signs infesting the the landscape like vestigial … more
Members of the Barrington High School boys swim team hold their state championship trophy during a dunk in the Brown University pool on Saturday. It was just the second time in more than 30 years that a public school team defeated Hendricken in the state championship meet.
Two state championships, two state records, and three sets of dry clothes
Sandy Gorham brought three sets of dry clothes to the pool on Saturday. The head coach of the Barrington High School boys and girls swim teams knew there was a chance his teams could win state … more
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Kate Kelley, appearing at the Portsmouth Free Public Library Sunday, talks about some of her success stories during her work as the “Photo Angel.”
The 'Photo Angel' finds the stories behind those dusty old pictures
PORTSMOUTH — The 20 or so people who attended “Photo Angel” Kate Kelley’s presentation at the Portsmouth Free Public Library Sunday should consider themselves lucky, … more
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Members of the Barrington Fire Department honor guard march during a recent Memorial Day parade in Barrington.
Flagpole fallout? Council removes veterans group from parade duties
The Barrington United Veterans Council has organized the Memorial Day parade in Barrington for nearly 70 years. But not any more. On Monday night, March 7, members of the Barrington Town … more
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Shown during a meeting late last year are school committee members Patrick McCrann, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson (from left to right).
Barrington School Committee members respond to public comments
The Barrington Times reached out to members of the Barrington School Committee following last week’s meeting, asking for their reaction to the public comment period where more than a dozen … more
Letter: Portsmouth needs strong contract for Glen Manor House
To the editor: On Feb. 4, 2022, I sent a letter to the Portsmouth Town Clerk titled, “The Importance of Strong, Protective, and Enforceable Contracts for Town Enterprises.” I … more
Goalie, Sara Turillo blocks a LaSalle shot.
Eagles fall to Rams in girls hockey semifinals
The East Bay Co-op girls ice hockey team lost its semifinals series against LaSalle, 2-0, last weekend. Eagles head coach Mike Cox said his team played great hockey in the series opener on … more
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Tax bills in R.I. — from top to bottom
As most municipalities begin their annual budgeting cycles in earnest, we took time to analyze the tax burdens in all Rhode Island cities and towns. Using public data from the Rhode Island Division … more
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Art classes include providing kids the opportunity to experience multiple aspects of filmmaking, as well as hands-on experience with printmaking.
2022 Warren Art Academy opens in April
The Collaborative will hold free art classes for youth the week of April 18-22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the organization's two spaces: 498 Main St. and 4 Market St. more
Mt. Hope freshman Andrew McCarthy placed second in the state, losing to Peyton Ellis of Coventry by a 10-4 decision in the 113-pound championship at the Rhode Island wrestling state championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Sunday. McCarthy won a 3-1 decision over Cam Davis of Cranston West in the semis.
Huskies take 5th in state wrestling tournament
After taking home the state championship title in 2021, Mt. Hope had three silver medalists while finishing in fifth place overall with 125 points at the Rhode Island Interscholastic Championships for 2022. more
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A Barrington resident (far right) speaks during the public comment portion of the school committee meeting on Thursday night.
Barrington parents calling for school committee members to apologize, resign
Another public comment period. Another verbal beating unleashed upon the Barrington School Committee. On Thursday night, a large crowd of residents — many of them parents of Barrington … more
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