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Audubon hosting school vacation week fun
Nature crafts are each day, a nature story is at 10 a.m., and animal interviews are at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Special programs for children are at 1 p.m. for children 6 and older. Space is limited. … more
Ben Shaw, who grew up in Portsmouth and played in his school band, today plays multiple instruments, sings and writes his own music.
Ben Shaw: Musician, artist, modern-day renaissance man
Ben Shaw is a modern-day renaissance man. He has taken on the weighty role of singer, songwriter, guitarist, saxophonist, pianist, jazz/classical composer and author. Alas, like so many artists and … more
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Accountability and leadership in the I-195 crisis
STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was … more
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Portsmouth High’s Annie Hurd steals the ball from an East Providence opponent last Friday as teammate Olivia Durant applies pressure from behind.
Portsmouth cagers down E. Providence for first win, 50-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team beat East Providence on the road last week for its first win of the season. The Division I Patriots made easy work of … more
A tree branch sits atop two vehicles parked outside a New Meadow Road home in Barrington on Monday morning, Dec. 18.
Barrington cleans up after hard-hitting storm
A powerful storm left some people in Barrington without power and others without vehicles.   The rain and wind started late Sunday night, Dec. 17, and grew stronger as people tried to make … more
Warren Planning Board members read through materials via phone flashlights as members of the public waited in the dark to see if the meeting would be able to resume. It would not.
Sudden power outage delays hearing on two Warren developments
About a minute before the scheduled meeting of the Warren Planning Board on Monday night was set to begin, the lights went off. more
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Flooded Westport Point from the Route 88 bridge.
PHOTOS: Westport awash as storm moves out
Monday morning’s coastal storm did a number on Westport Point, causing widespread beach erosion and cobbling, damage to East Beach Road and floodwaters that inundated the point all the way … more
RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to … more
One of the Seastreak ferry boats spotted in Bristol over the weekend will soon begin transporting people from Providence to Bristol on Wednesday.
Bristol to Providence ferry service launches Wednesday morning
The ferry service, intended to help commuters impacted by the closure of the Washington Bridge westbound, will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. more
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Shots of the new westbound bypass lanes created on the easterly side of the Washington Bridge on Friday, Dec. 15.
Gallery: Washington Bridge bypass lanes, traffic December 15
EAST PROVIDENCE — At least a week before its stated goal, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and its partners completed two bypass lanes headed west on the east side of the … more
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Harmonie McDowell takes a jumper for EPHS in its Division I girls' basketball 2023-24 home opener against Portsmouth December 15.
East Providence drops Division I girls' hoops openers
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team completed the first week of its 2023-24 Division I schedule with a pair of losses, 50-28 on the road in Providence … more
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Poppasquash Road in Bristol was completely inundated with water as the surrounding waters approached high tide.
Storm causes flooding, power outages for thousands in Bristol County
Over 2,000 people in Bristol County have lost power amidst a strong storm surge that swept across the state on Monday, Dec. 18. more
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Letter: Portsmouth has many questions for RIDOT
To the editor: Recent events on the Washington Bridge inform us that the R.I. Department of Transportation does know how to communicate. They just don’t wish to do it in Portsmouth and no … more
Members of the Barrington High School basketball team pose for a photo after defeating Bloomfield, Conn., 48-33, in the Jiggs Cecchini RI vs Connecticut Challenge.
Eagles beat Bloomfield, Conn. in cross-state showdown
Barrington High School was the lone team from the Ocean State to win a game in the Jiggs Cecchini RI vs Connecticut Challenge last week.   The Eagles defeated Bloomfield, Conn., 48-33, in … more
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The East Bay Bike Path
East Providence receives state grant for comprehensive bicycle, pedestrian plan
East Providence was recently awarded a six-figure grant to create what is termed a "Citywide Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.” The Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning … more
Gallery: Interstate 195 construction photos
EAST PROVIDENCE — Construction crews in recent days scurried to configure two westerly lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge to help alleviate congestion created by the necessary … more
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Barrington’s Trevor Snow (left) gets ready to battle for the puck during a face-off on Wednesday night, Dec. 13.
Eagles improve to 2-0 after defeating Broncos
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Burrillville 2-1 in a Division I showdown on Wednesday night, Dec. 13.   The Eagles improved to 2-0 and share the top spot in the … more
Letter: Statement in editorial was ‘downright cruel’
I write to respond to your editorial of November 29, 2023 in which you offer some comments on affordable housing.   I feel compelled to address the statement that, several … more
Editorial: Invest in Sowams for the 21st century
Renovation and expansion of the Sowams and Hampden Meadows elementary schools would cost about the same – between $46 and $48 million. They would take about the same time to complete – … more
Editorial: The cost of affordable
We cannot help but be skeptical about a package of affordable housing-related laws that will take effect in 30 days. What will it mean for Barrington’s zoning standards? Will our neighborhoods … more
A pickup truck struck a guardrail on the Barrington River Bridge, flipped onto its side and collided with an oncoming vehicle on Thursday night, Dec. 14.
Barrington Bridge closed after truck strikes guardrail and flips onto its side
A Bristol resident is facing a DUI charge following an accident on the Barrington River Bridge on Thursday night, Dec. 14.   Police charged Evaristo Araujo, 72, of Bristol, with DUI of … more
A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset. (Courtesy Southcoast Wind Energy LLC)
CRMC OKs Sakonnet River transmission line for wind farm
The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and … more
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East Providence teachers can get here, it's leaving that's tough
EAST PROVIDENCE — As anyone who has driven a car around East Providence knows full well as the end of the week approaches since the sudden closure of the westerly side of the Washington Bridge … more
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Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.
RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected
PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more
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Bridge closure forces local EMS to form contingencies
It was the first thought for Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello. “Right away, we looked into what we could do,” he said, when reached for comment on Tuesday. more
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