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126th annual Italian feast is Sunday in Bristol
The feast features music, raffles and lots of food (Italian specialties, seafood, french fries, ice cream sandwiches, doughboys, wine, beer and soda). The Living Rosary is at 2 p.m., with the … more
Angler Greg Vespe of Tiverton shows the 49-pound striped bass he caught off Newport last week trolling tube and worm.
Experienced or not, it’s a great time to fish
F ishing memories last a lifetime. And, the good news, you do not need a lot of money to start creating them for you, family members and friends. Fishing connects you with the environment, it is a … more
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Democrats have a problem – but is it actually just a Biden problem?
STORY OF THE WEEK: With 122 days until the Nov. 5 election (as of the writing of this column), Democrats find themselves in a fix. Various news reports this week had President Biden weighing a … more
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Reading choices from light to heavy for those lazy summer days
Just a few choices for your porch, deck, beach or boat reading this summer. “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough (2015). As with all of his books, McCullough exhaustively … more
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Developer withdraws Westport educational facility plan
A controversial plan to open a live-in for-profit educational facility for teens on the Westport/Little Compton town line appears all but dead this week, after the developer notified Westport officials just before the July … more
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The Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr. (left) pictured with this year's Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshals Debbie and Bill Henrich.
Mt. Carmel's annual feast begins this Thursday
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast, the oldest, continuous religious celebration in the long and proud history of the Diocese of Providence, is on Thursday to Sunday, July 11 to 14. more
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Strangers make Adamsville farmer whole after $1,500 loss
While the greed of unknown thieves cost her $1,500 worth of herbs and a little faith in humanity, the kindness of strangers has renewed the faith of an Adamsville herb farmer who had more than 300 … more
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East Providence Police identify deceased kayakers
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police and Fire Departments have identified the two male kayakers found dead Friday, July 5, at the Omega Pond off Roger Williams Avenue in the Rumford … more
Mike Topazio (left), shown here coaching the Barrington Middle School girls basketball team a few years ago, was recently inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
‘If you cut me, I bleed blue and gold’
Mike Topazio has been helping Barrington sports teams win games since the late 1970s. Topazio coached the Barrington High School boys basketball team from 1980 to 1996 and helped the Eagles win the … more
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Coast Guard commander LCDR Tyler Kelley of the USCGC William Chadwick shakes hands with parade goers on Hope Street during the Bristol Fourth of July Parade on Thursday morning.
Photos: Bristol celebrates the Fourth of July
Many thousands of parade attendees got to enjoy spectacular weather during Bristol's most celebrated and anticipated event on Thursday, July 4. more
South Coast Bikeway gets Westport boost
Westport has won a state grant to help further a small part of the South Coast Bikeway, a planned 50-mile system of bike paths, lanes and multi-use paths that when built out will run from Rhode … more
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UPDATED: East Providence public safety officials recover bodies of missing kayakers
City public safety personnel were searching for two apparently missing kayakers in the Omega Pond after receiving calls early Friday morning, July 5. The East Providence Fire Department was … more
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Warren PD: Four arrests, including one DUI
Warren Police made four arrests between June 24 and June 30, 2024. more
Donovan Bazar throws a pitch for the Rumford 10U Baseball All-Stars in their 11-0 victory over Bristol July 1 in the District 2 Tourney winner's bracket final
Rumford 10U Baseball Stars reach District 2 final
The lone city entry into the District 2 Little League Major Baseball 10U Division All-Star event from Rumford has raced through the competition so far, winning all three of its games via the 10-Run … more
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East Providence High School lists last honor roll for 2023-24
Bill Black, Principal, Shane Messier, Assistant Principal, Jill Usenia, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTC Director and the Amazing Staff of East Providence High School, announce the Honor Roll for … more
Bristol PD: Police make six arrests, help baby deer
Bristol Police made six arrests between June 24 and June 30, 2024. more
Roger Williams University sailors rigging and launching their new fleet, manufactured by Bristol’s own Zim Sailing.
A championship-worthy collegiate fleet, made in Bristol
Just in time for the 2023-2024 season, RWU received a new fleet, courtesy of generous donors and manufactured by Bristol’s own Zim Sailing. more
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Left to right: Nicky Piper, Christine Barlow, and Dr. Gena Glickman.
Three candidates declare to represent Warren on school committee
Two of the three candidates will earn a spot on the committee. All three have impressive experience in an educational field, from professional development, to educational law, and higher educational administration. more
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Annual concert by the American Band is July 11
The annual American Band concert at Glen Manor House returns in July. Grounds open at 5:30. Bring chairs. Picnics are welcome, but no pets. Sponsored by Friends of the Glen Manor House. WHAT: … more
The Pick 'N Pay Food Mart on Hope Street recently papered up its windows as it slowly sold out its existing stock. But shoppers can rejoice it will re-open under new ownership.
Hope Street convenience store comes under new ownership
The Bristol Golf Park got their long-sought Class C liquor license following a public hearing at the June 26 meeting of the Bristol Town Council, and a downtown convenient store has new life after recently shuttering. more
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Left to right: Derrik Trombley, Tim White, and Louis Rego, candidates for Warren Town Council.
Introducing Warren's three candidates for Town Council
With two seats up for grabs, three Warren residents with varying levels of experience and local name recognition have put in their bids. more
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Mac McAnally (left) and Scotty Emerick of the Coral Reefer Band play a Jimmy Buffett song during a tribute concert to the late singer-songwriter on the back lawn at Sunset Cove in Island Park Tuesday, July 2. Buffett, who died of a rare skin cancer on Sept. 1, 2023, played his very last gig at the restaurant exactly one year before.
A year after his final show, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett
PORTSMOUTH — Exactly one year after Jimmy Buffett delighted hundreds of “parrot heads” with a surprise appearance at Sunset Cove that turned out to be his last gig, his bandmates … more
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Bristol couple brings the parade to their driveway
These Bristol residents decided to get in on the Fourth festivities by bringing the parade to their own home. more
Carl Zukunft, of Maisano Brothers Paving, removes a basketball hoop at Chianese Park on Tuesday, July 2.
Work starts on new tennis, pickle ball and basketball courts
Do you like to play pickle ball? How about basketball? Maybe tennis? If so, Barrington officials have some great news for you. Work is currently under way to rebuild the court complexes at … more
The Bristol/Warren 11U All Star team celebrates after shutting Barrington out in the District 2 finals, Tuesday.
Bristol/Warren 11U All-Stars win District Finals
They now move onto the State Tournament after a convincing 7-0 victory over Barrington. more
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