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When your home inspection goes wrong
Imagine you’ve just gone through the nerve-wracking process of a home inspection, hoping it would uncover any hidden issues that might turn your dream home purchase into a nightmare. Happily, … more
Dean Petrella formed a rock band 25 years ago, and they’re still going strong. They recently released their fifth album.
Meet Dean Petrella: From child pianist to successful adult rocker
I recently had the opportunity for a sit down with Rhode Island singer/songwriter/guitarist Dean Petrella to chat about his nearly three-decade-long career in the local and national music scenes. The … more
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Cuts to three social workers that were hired during Covid, utilizing temporary grant funding, generated disagreement among the school committee members deliberating on the proposed FY25 budget.
Bristol Warren School Committee torn on proposed budget cuts
The proposed $60.1 million general fund budget, which represents a 2% total increase in spending over the FY24 budget, includes a request for $387,866 more in local funding from Warren (a 2.7% increase over last year), and $704,633 from Bristol (a 2.4% increase over last year). more
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Sakonnet couple reflect on a life together
For Valentine’s week, we were on a quest to find a couple that seemed to have found the secret formula for creating a happy life together. Long-time Little Compton residents Lea and Jack Angell … more
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A rendering shows how 14 townhouses would be constructed at 581 Child St. to create 40 income-restricted units priced at 60% of the area median income. The developer is the Bristol-based East Bay Community Development Corporation.
Warren Planning Board removes unit restriction on Child Street development
The Warren Planning Board officially rescinded a condition on the approval they granted to the East Bay Community Development Corporation (East Bay CDC) of Bristol back in January to construct a 40-unit affordable housing development at 581 Child St., called “Penny Lane”, during a special meeting on Monday night. more
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Paul Rodrigues, deputy director of the Department of Public Works, operates a roller last Friday at the Turnpike Avenue playground site. DPW dismantled the old playground, built in 1988, to make room for a new one being financed by the Four Hearts Foundation.
Out with the old at Portsmouth playground site
PORTSMOUTH — The Four Hearts Foundation’s dream of an inclusive and adaptive playground for Portsmouth children has started to come to a reality. On Thursday, Feb. 1, the Department … more
Locals earn spots on University of Rhode Island fall 2023 Dean's List
KINGSTON — The University of Rhode Island announced the fall 2023 Dean's List of students named to the Dean's List representing nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, including East … more
The EPHS girls' swim team won the 2023-24 Division IV regular season dual meet title, going 6-0.
EPHS girls' swimmers win first dual meet title in decades
The East Providence High School swimming teams concluded their 2023-24 regular seasons in recent days, the girls finished with an unblemished 6-0 record and with the program's first dual meet title … more
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Council approves use of ARPA money for office furniture
American Rescue Plan Act money continues to support expenditures in Barrington.   At the Town Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 5, the Council voted unanimously to approve the use of ARPA … more
Measuring impacts of offshore wind farms on recreational fishing
The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography held an online seminar last Wednesday, titled “Recreational Fishing and Offshore Wind Energy: Understanding the Changing … more
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Expect the bridge saga to impact the 2026 race for governor
STORY OF THE WEEK: During an address last week to the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Dan McKee suggested the worst traffic fallout from the Washington Bridge is in the past. … more
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Little Compton, Tiverton spar over Seapowet plan
Members of the Tiverton Town Council are endorsing legislation that would prohibit any commercial activity and development at the 296-acre Sapowet Marsh Management area   — the exact … more
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Stanton-Cross seeks Westport Select Board post
Town elections are still nearly two months away, but candidates for several positions open on the Tuesday, April 9 ballot have wasted no time seeking laying the groundwork for a potential run for … more
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When hope and health cross paths
W e have left the holidays behind and look to the New Year with all kinds of hope: hope that we will keep to our resolutions, hope that our loved ones will stay safe and healthy, hope for a winning … more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys basketball team surround Nick Scandura (number 20), who recently scored his 1,000th point for the Eagles.
Eagles extend home win streak to 19 games
The Barrington High School boys basketball team extended its home winning streak to 19 games after defeating Mount Pleasant 68-35 on Friday night, Feb. 9. The Eagles improved to 19-1 overall and … more
Barrington goaltender Cam Siwik dives out to try to cover up the puck while a Burrillville player looks to get his stick on it. Siwik finished the game with 29 saves.
Lead evaporates late as Eagles drop 4-2 decision
Barrington fell to 6-4-1 in Division I standings after losing to Burrillville 4-2 on Friday night. The loss dropped the Eagles into sixth place in the division.   Barrington held a 2-1 lead … more
Logan Amaral (left) shoots the puck up ice with teammate Ethan LaBollita (right).
Huskies hockey team still optimistic, despite difficult season
Sometimes season’s go south before they even get started. It can happen in the blink of an eye. This season the Huskies saw it coming. It’s been the same for the Mt. Hope/East Providence … more
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The speed limit on Burma Road — often used as an alternative route over West Main Road on Aquidneck Island’s west side — has been reduced back to 35 mph. Although the signs are posted now, the new speed limit won't be enforced until March 1.
On Burma Road in Portsmouth, you better slow down
PORTSMOUTH — If you’re a driver who often takes Burma Road because you feel it’s a faster route than West Main, you may want to rethink that strategy. Naval Station … more
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Understanding Your Electric Bill Savings With Solar
You may have heard that solar panels can save you money on your monthly electric bill. The next question we get is “How much money can I save?” While every home solar installation is … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti testifies about the Washington Bridge crisis before the joint House and Senate Oversight Committees at the General Assembly Monday, Feb. 12.
Alviti accepts responsibility for Washington Bridge closure, promises to find quick solution
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti took the brunt of the blame for the calamity created as he was peppered with questions about the status of the Washington Bridge from … more
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It may become necessary to change the way Westport schools are funded, the report predicts. Above, superintendent Thomas Aubin at a public meeting last year.
Five-year plan calls for major financial change in Westport
A five-year financial plan recently released by the Town of Westport concludes that fundamental changes in the way the town does business will likely need to be made if the town is to dig itself out … more
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A block of four buildings at Burr’s Hill Park is nearing completion after a long process that began over two years ago.
Burr's Hill recreational buildings nearing completion in Warren
Plans over two years in the making to construct a complex of four recreation buildings at Burr’s Hill Park are finally coming to fruition, and should be finished by June. more
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Korynne Holden (middle) celebrates with head coach Jen Gargiulo (left) and teammates after scoring her 1000th point in the first quarter on Friday night.
Holden reaches milestone as Wildcats trample Avon 58-22
Korynne Holden scored her 1000th point as the Westport girls’ basketball team trampled Avon 58-22 in a league home game on Friday night. Holden, the Wildcats’ senior point guard, … more
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Portsmouth High fans celebrate along with Shane Temple after his second-period goal against South Kingstown at Portsmouth Abbey on Sunday. The Patriots prevailed, 5-1.
Portsmouth boys win third straight in hockey (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity hockey team defeated South Kingstown on Saturday for its third straight win. The 5-1 victory over the Rebels at Portsmouth Abbey … more
Committee opposes district’s school construction application
Not everyone in town was happy to learn that the Town Council and School Committee recently approved the Stage II application for school construction.   Members of the Barrington Resilience … more
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