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Derrell Liggins and his fellow EPHS seniors won their final regular season home game with ease over visiting East Greenwich Friday night, Feb. 9.
Townies axe Avengers, eye boys' hoops state tourney bid
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team locked up a seeding in the top half of the upcoming Division I league playoffs and moved a couple of points closer to securing a return trip to … more
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RI Hockey Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2024 inductees
The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 were unveiled last weekend between periods of the Providence Bruins-Hershey Bears “Hall of … more
Bristol gets grant to plant trees in effort to boost climate resilience
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has awarded 20 individual “Action Grants” totaling $12 million, earmarked for Municipal Resilience Projects (MRPs), and Bristol will be receiving $113,225 of that. more
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Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Refrigerators, grass trimmers and more
At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more
Warren PD: Eight arrested last week, including multiple DUIs
Police made eight arrests between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4. more
This graphic shows a summary of the work planned for Barrington Schools.
Barrington Council and School Committee sign off on Stage II application
During a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 1, the Barrington School Committee voted 5-0 to approve the Stage II application for the school construction project.   And on Wednesday night, Feb. 7, … more
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Letter: Synthetic turf misconceptions
To the editor:     I would like to respond to Magnus Thorsson’s letter to the editor about the Resilience and Energy Committee’s conclusion on synthetic turf.   … more
Letter: On the state, federal constitutions, and ‘assault weapons’
To the editor: Mr. Kossak’s letter of Feb. 1 on the subject of assault weapons bans (“ Vote to ban ‘assault rifles’ would be totally unnecessary ”) deserves further … more
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished third at the Class Championship meet. Here, a Barrington runner (right) competes in the division championship meet.
Barrington girls track team finishes third at Class Championship
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished third at the Class Championship meet.   Barrington scored 72 points, while Classical was first at 116.5 points and LaSalle was … more
Bob St. Pierre (center) with his sons Jim (left) and Robert (right).
Westport honors a sporting great
He never scored a point. But amidst a roaring stadium filled with fans, Bob St. Pierre was honored Friday as one of the most beloved, well-known and faithful members of the Westport athletics world … more
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Barrington's Janaya Prince Baquero (left), shown during a home game earlier this season, led the Eagles with 17 points in a double overtime win against North Kingstown.
Barrington girls stack up two more wins, including one in double OT
The Barrington High School girls basketball team picked up wins over St. Raphael’s and North Kingstown last week and improved to 13-1 in Division I standings. That record is strong enough for … more
East Providence's Deacon McShane controls his Coventry opponent for the Townies' during their victory over the Knotty Oakers Wednesday night, Feb. 7.
Townies topple Knotty Oakers on wrestling Senior Night
The East Providence High School wrestling team closed out the home portion of its 2023-24 Division I regular season schedule with a 48-24 victory over Coventry Wednesday night, Feb. 7, at Ramos … more
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The annual Valentine's Farmers' Market is Sunday
The Tiverton Farmers Market hosts its fourth annual Valentine's Market this Sunday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the speciality market, vendors will be experimenting and integrating chocolate … more
Dog perishes in Little Compton fire
Nobody was injured, but a dog perished in a house fire on Pottersville Road in Little Compton Wednesday evening. Little Compton crews were called to 99 Pottersville Road at 6:36 p.m. and members … more
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The city presented donations received in the unresolved case of "Niko," a family pet husky who was killed last year after being shot by a pellet gun.
East Providence gives RISPCA donations from unsolved 'Niko' case
City officials recently provided the offerings given by residents as a result of the unsolved death of a beloved family pet to the the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals … more
Barrington’s Julie Boynton recently created a new business — Best Nest by Julie — which is designed to help people organize their homes.
New Barrington business: ‘Everything has a place’
When she was a kid, her room was a mess.   But now that Julie Boynton is grown up, things are different. Quite different, in fact.   The Barrington resident has built her own … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu dunks during a recent East Providence High School boys' basketball game. Ochgwu and the Townies earned an important road win February 8, rallying from double digits down to defeat host Narragansett.
East Providence rallies for crucial Division I boys' hoops win
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team rallied from a double-digit, second-half deficit then hung on in the final seconds to edge Narragansett 70-69 in an important late season … more
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A crowded field of racers jockey for position as they wait for the start of one race in Blue Bill Cove in Portsmouth on Sunday.
This time of year, it’s the only way to sail
PORTSMOUTH — Mike Zani used to compete in the winter Frostbite sailing races, but he’d much rather be controlling his sailboat from the comfort of a dock than in the frigid waters. … more
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This set of speed humps were recently installed on Peck Avenue, off Hope Street near Rockwell Elementary School.
Bristol neighborhoods now have a tool to prevent excessive speeding
The new policy establishes a process to request, approve, and install traffic calming devices, such as speed humps or signage, intended to reduce speeds on roads where residents are concerned about traffic safety. more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, February 8, 2024
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Post - Thursday, February 8, 2024
To the editor: Where’s the accountability at DOT?
So, according to the current RIDOT deputy chief engineer, the Washington Bridge failures “might” have pre-existed, but no one had noticed this until recently. It was actually an … more
Letter: Give us real figures on cost of Route 6 sewer, water
Last year Westport town officials wanted a $3 million override. Now we have a $31 million sewer project without financing costs. Not including financing costs is the first of several financial … more
Residents cast a vote at last year’s Town Meeting in Westport.
Westport Town Meeting comes early — sort of
Are you a Town Meeting veteran? Or a recent newcomer to Westport from a state that does not conduct local government through Town Meeting? Set aside next Tuesday. Westport High School grade … more
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