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All 'Eyes on Owls' in Westport this Saturday
The Westport Land Conservation Trust will present its ninth annual owl shows with a fun hooting lesson and close-up views of these secretive birds of prey. Naturalists Mark and Marcia Wilson will … more
Letter: Town of Portsmouth guilty of lack of transparency
To the editor: There’s an old saying in our state that Rhode Islanders get the government they deserve. The same could be said for the Town of Portsmouth.   The Town of … more
Shaina Boyle and Gary Vandemoortele, Smithfield, with a 27” summer flounder caught fishing with Capt. Dave Monti. Monti’s seminar is Monday, March 25.
Experts weigh in on ‘How to catch bigger fluke’
It is my honor to be the guest speaker at the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association seminar Monday, March 25,   at 7 p.m. at the West Warwick Elks, 60   Cyle St., West Warwick. The … more
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The bridge’s fate is finalized, and the state’s aggravation continues
STORY OF THE WEEK: Gov. Dan McKee made official on Thursday what many suspected: the westbound Washington Bridge is so riddled with structural flaws that it needs to be demolished and replaced , at … more
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A thrilling story of a woman who left her mark on the world
The very best in historical fiction, “ The Lioness of Boston” focuses on Isabella (“Belle”) Stewart Gardner, a … more
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Chase Pascoe (middle) and the yellow headed Patriots celebrate after the beat BVS 6-2 to win the Division II State Championship at Schneider Arena on Sunday. 
In Portsmouth: From losers to winners
The Patriots skated across the ice and bounded off the protective glass to celebrate with their fans after winning the Division II ice hockey championship at PC’s Schneider Arena in Providence … more
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Westport Grange talks climate resiliency and agriculture
Members of Westport’s agricultural community will meet next Wednesday at the Grange, 931 Main Road, to learn a bit more climate change and how it could continue to impact Westport in the coming … more
Barrington’s Isys Dunphy defends the basket against Bay View during the State Tournament semifinals at URI's Ryan Center on Saturday.
Photos: Barrington High School teams battle in Final Four games
The Barrington High School boys and girls basketball teams competed in the State Tournament Final Fours at URI's Ryan Center over the weekend. And while the Eagles were not able to bring home a … more
East Bay girls' hockey co-op head coach Brie Rondeau talks to the Eagles during a break in their 2024 state playoff game against LaSalle March 1 in Portsmouth.
Eagles' season ends with sweep in girls' hockey playoff quarters
For the first time since the East Bay girls' high school hockey collaborative began some 14 seasons ago, a city player skated with the Eagles this past winter. And East Providence High School's … more
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David and Diane MacGregor, grand marshals of this year’s parade, thank the crowd during the post-parade concert.
Little Compton grand marshals: “It feels so good”
This year’s Grand Marshals, long-time Little Compton teachers Diane and David MacGregor, drew some of the loudest cheers as the parade worked its way east on Main Road. Later in the day, during … more
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A previous Veterans Day ceremony, held at the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall.
Barrington veterans group resigns in protest
All members of the Barrington United Veterans Council resigned last week, protesting the town’s flying of certain flags above the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall.   The … more
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Little Compton, meet Miss Rhode Island Red 2024
There were plenty of smiles to be had at Sunday’s World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade in Adamsville, but few as wide as Caroline Wilkie Wordell’s. Occupying spot 39A … more
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DEM closes section of East Bay Bike Path in Riverside for repairs
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is informing users of the East Bay Bike Path that a 1.5 mile stretch of the path in Riverside, starting from the Squantum Association … more
“STELLA!” — Dylan Fesmire, as Stanley Kowalski, during the iconic moment of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” which is being staged at the Kate Grana Auditorium at Portsmouth High School Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 21-23.
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ comes to PHS stage
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School Drama Club is bringing a classic of American drama to the stage starting this Thursday, March 21. “A Streetcar Named Desire,” … more
Maddie Gill drives toward the hoop early in the first half of the girls State Finals, Sunday.
Eagles fall to Quakers in girls basketball finals, 48-32
The Barrington High School girls basketball team managed one field goal in the first half of the State Tournament Championship game and lost to Moses Brown 48-32. The sluggish start spoiled the … more
PHOTOS: Adamsville knows how to throw a party
2024 is the year the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade got big. Thousands of people crowded into Little Compton Sunday for the third annual parade, started as a joke in 2022 by … more
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Head coach, Mike Raffa, shares a moment with his son, Matt (right) and senior, Nick Scandura, as the clock winds down.
Barrington boys lose to LaSalle, 78-67, in semifinals
It was a two-point game at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the gap was 21.   The Barrington High School boys basketball team was unable to battle back from a slow second quarter … more
Barrington Coach Stephen Lenz encourages his team during a timeout in the State Semifinals. Barrington led 25-15 and went on to win, 44-29.
Barrington girls overpower Bengals and will play in State Tournament finals
The Barrington High School girls basketball team is headed to the State Tournament finals. The Eagles opened a 10-point lead early in the state semifinals at URI on Saturday, March 16, against … more
Joining Rep. McGaw (second from right) as special guests during Thursday’s House session were parade organizer Chuck Kinnane (right), this year's parade grand marshals David and Diane MacGregor, and John Sperduti, treasurer (not pictured).
Kinnanes honored as world's shortest St. Paddy's Day parade nears
State Representative Michelle McGaw  (District 71, Tiverton, Little Compton and Portsmouth) had special guests when the House celebrated St. Patrick's Day Thursday: Organizers of the world's … more
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Barrington School Committee member TJ Peck said it would be a loss for the community if the Town Council's proposed field improvements did not include upgrades at Barrington High School. Pictured here is the library field at BHS.
School Committee: Why does Council plan not include field upgrades at BHS?
The plan is not dead. But more details are needed. Barrington School Committee members shared that message regarding the Town Council’s proposal to build a synthetic turf field at the … more
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Members of the Hampden Meadows School Student Council recently dropped off more than 1,000 cans of soup at Tap-In. The HMS community collected the food donations with an event called “SOUPerbowl.”
Barrington students make a difference with ‘SOUPerbowl’
The Hampden Meadows School Student Council recently hosted the school’s first ever SOUPerbowl.   The event, which coincided with the NFL Super Bowl, featured students collecting cans … more
Rumford resident Michael Bullock returns to captain his team next weekend when he once again participates in the SORI's annual 24-hour "Torch Run Super Plunge" March 23 and 24 in Narragansett at Salty Brine State Beach.
East Providence resident Bullock inspires as part of SORI super plunge squad
Rumford Special Olympian Michael Bullock will continue to do something pretty remarkable next weekend when he once again participates in the Special Olympics of Rhode Island's annual 24-hour "Torch … more
Assistant Pupil Personnel position in East Providence schools shifts to full time
Superintendent Dr. Sandra Forand sought and gained unanimous approval from the East Providence School Committee at the body's Tuesday night, March 12, to upgrade the current role of Assistant … more
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Parks and Recreation crew work on the improvements at Rockwell Park.
Two Bristol playgrounds get a spring sprucing up
Cedarcrest and Rockwell Parks are looking much better after some recent upgrades and improvements. more
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A $10,000 grant has enabled the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to install new automatic doors at their public entrance.
Audubon gets $10,000 grant to install automatic doors
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island (ASRI) has been awarded $10,000 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center as part of the Center’s “Quality of Life” grants program. more
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