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Parking at Little Compton Town Landing can’t be restricted, DEM officials have ruled, as state funds helped pay for improvements there. Now, Little Compton wants to give they money back
Little Compton to state: We don’t want your Town Landing money
It seemed like a slam dunk several years ago when the Little Compton accepted an $80,000 state grant to help fund about 75 percent of the cost of major improvements at the Town Landing. Now, in a nod … more
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Elsa White looks to make a pass in the offensive zone during the Huskies 43-33 win over Tiverton during a D-IIB game on Friday night.
Moran, White lead Huskies over Tiverton 43-33
Emily Moran and Elsa White combined for 32 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball team beat Tiverton 43-33 in a Division IIB match up at Mt. Hope High School on Friday night. Moran and White, both … more
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Letter: Town deal with SouthCoast Wind deserves support
Next Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Portsmouth High School, there will be a special Town Council meeting to vote on a proposed agreement with SouthCoast Wind to run an electric line along … more
Portsmouth High and the other three schools in the district all received four-star ratings in the state's latest accountability report.
Portsmouth schools all receive 4-star ratings from state
PORTSMOUTH — The town’s four public schools all received a rating of four stars out of a possible five under the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) latest school … more
Westport Police Chief Christopher Dunn was sworn in Monday evening by town clerk Kristin Swinson. His mother, Jacqueline Dunn, is to his left and brother-in-law Stephen Griswold to his right.
Dunn sworn in as Westport police chief
After it was all over, Christopher Dunn joked that he wasn’t much for speeches. But the sea of friends who came out to watch him be sworn in as Westport’s new police chief Monday evening … more
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The EPHS bench explodes at the buzzer as the Townies edged St. Raphael to win their first Division I girls' hoops game of the 2023-24 season.
Gallery: East Providence garners first girls' hoops league win
It was a meaningful victory for a couple of reasons for the East Providence High School girls' basketball team as the Townies edged out visiting St. Raphael 32-28 in a Division I contest played in … more
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Barrington schools shine in RI Department of Education's Star Ratings
The Rhode Island Department of Education released its school accountability report last week, and the news was good for Barrington. Five Barrington schools earned five-star ratings, accounting … more
Officials announce traffic changes at key I-195 on-ramp in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department and the office of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced a series of traffic changes in the center of the city in an effort to alleviate congestion … more
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Letter: Gen. Flynn deserves R.I. Hall of Fame induction
I am responding to David Schoorens’s letter in your Dec. 28, 2023 edition. Mr. Schoorens knowingly or unknowingly leaves out the key facts regarding Gen. Flynn’s … more
Barrington School Committee member Amanda Basse listens to people speak during the public comment period of the Jan. 4 meeting. Some people spoke about online posts shared by Basse.
Crowd debates whether Barrington official’s posts were antisemitic
The public comment period at the most recent Barrington School Committee meeting was dominated by people criticizing — and defending — committee member Amanda Basse for some of her social … more
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This set of speed humps were installed on Peck Avenue, off Hope Street near Rockwell Elementary School. Not all neighbors were happy about it.
More 'speed humps' could begin popping up in Bristol
New 'traffic calming' measures might be coming soon to a street near you. more
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Matt Raffa, shown shooting a three-pointer during the second half of a previous game, scored a career-high 39 points against LaSalle Academy on Thursday night, Jan. 4.
Eagles storm back for overtime win against LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys basketball team trailed LaSalle Academy throughout the first half, but battled back for a 70-64 overtime win on Thursday night, Jan. 4. The Eagles, playing in … more
Amber McCollum (left) and Kaitlan Mitchell share a laugh, and some warmth, while dining outdoors at Judge Roy Bean Saloon in 2020.
Many Bristol restaurants passed on expanded outdoor dining in 2023
Citing some onerous requirements to qualify for the new outdoor dining expansion, Bristol restaurants opted to focus on their existing operations instead. more
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Disqualifying Trump? It’s a collision course
The Colorado court’s ruling disqualifying Donald J. Trump as a candidate for the presidency on the basis of the 14th Amendment, a clause of which eliminates from holding an office anyone who … more
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Updated plans show the old school building to the left, which will be rehabilitated and house 8 units, and the building to be constructed to the rear of the property to the right, which would house 12 units.
Liberty Street School development gets first approval in Warren
While some concerns over landscaping and the aesthetics of a new building to be constructed on the site remain to be hammered out, a 20-unit development that includes the rehabilitation of an historic school building in Warren has received Master Plan approval. more
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Letter: Thanks to community for input on Port Marker
During the month of December around 200 members of the community came to view the models and to leave a thoughtful comment about one or more of them. more
Letter: Thank you to all who helped after Franklin Court fire
The success of our facility and the safety of our residents are testaments to the community's unwavering commitment to fostering an environment of care and respect for our elders and disabled persons. more
Letter: Thank you to all who make Bristol so merry
Together, we have created a holiday haven in Bristol that has brought smiles to many faces. Thank you, one and all, for your part in this heartwarming journey. more
Letter: Higher pay for police makes solid fiscal sense
It makes complete fiscal sense for these officers, and it's long past time for our town council to address this alarming turnover of our dedicated police officers and offer them a competitive salary. more
Search ramping up for Barrington’s next Superintendent of Schools
The search for Barrington’s next superintendent has started.   The firm that has partnered with the School Committee in conducting the search — Hazard, Young, Attea Associates … more
Members of the public fill the audience at Thursday night's School Committee meeting.
BHS graduation date decided — it’s on Sunday, June 9
Graduation is moving back to Sunday.   Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore made the announcement at the School Committee meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 4.   A … more
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RIDOT announces last day of service for temporary Bristol to Providence ferry
Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on... more
This rendering of the proposed town stage, constructed by the same company that the state uses for all their park structures, shows the back room that will house the power supply for events and performances. The stage itself is far wider at the front than the back, and the roof is pitched down toward the rear of the structure.
Renewed plans for Bristol Town Beach stage examined
Town officials anticipate a new community performance venue will be completed this summer at the Town Beach. more
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Harmonie McDowell led EPHS with 10 points, but the Townies dropped a 16-point Division I decision in South Kingstown on January 3.
East Providence succumbs to South Kingstown in girls' hoops
The East Providence High School girls' basketball team hung tight with South Kingstown for three quarters on the road in a Division I outing Wednesday night, Jan, 3, before eventually succumbing in … more
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Jose Hernandez
East Providence Police arrest suspect in December 26 shooting
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police announced the arrest of the suspect in the December 26 shooting near the Hull Street Playground. Jose Hernandez, a 20-year-old Pawtucket resident, … more
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