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Chris Burns (facing camera) attempts to slow down powerful Maine arm-wrestler Kurt Howgate during their match, with referee Bill Caldwell looking on. Howgate and Burns took first and second place, respectively, in both the open left-hand heavyweight/super division, and the open right-hand super heavyweight division.
Flexing some muscle for veterans’ hall in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Some strong-armed men and women turned out to the VFW Post 5390 hall in Common Fence Point recently.   more
Brian Moses looks on as son Gryffin, 8, plays on his swing in the family's living room.
Westport family invents an ‘Idea Generator’
For those with imaginative souls and a love of tinkering, there are few better role models than Rube Goldberg, a 20th century inventor and cartoonist known for designing incredibly complex and … more
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This property, located at 333 Poppasquash Road, sold recently for $7,250,000.
Former Point Pleasant Inn sells for more than $7 million
After more than 3 years on the market, the property located at 333 Poppasquash Road, most recently known as Point Pleasant Inn, has sold for $7,250,000. With 11 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and over … more
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Barrington High School’s Lucas Tanous, shown connecting with a Cumberland pitch during a recent game, went 3-for-4 with two doubles in the Eagles' 7-0 win over Moses Brown on Wednesday, April 23.
Eagles too strong for Quakers in two straight games
The Barrington High School baseball team swept Moses Brown in back-to-back games this week. The Eagles defeated the Quakers 3-2 at home on Tuesday, April 22 and won 7-0 in Providence on … more
Mt. Hope High star Thea Jackson competes in the long jump for the Huskies in their 2025 season-opening meet in Portsmouth. The junior broke her own school record in winning the event.
Mt. Hope High tracksters boast of both returning stars, impressive newcomers
The Mt. Hope High School outdoor track and field teams began their 2025 seasons in recent weeks with their athletes attempting to build upon the winter indoor campaign while others are getting … more
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Audrey Xavier hits a forehand during her match. 
Westport tennis playing hard for the future
The Westport girls tennis team is yet to win a match, but the young team is gaining experience and that bolds well for the future.  “With the exception of my first singles player, … more
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First baseman Carlie Martin (left) high fives second baseman Sara Poland after she caught an infield fly to end the game. 
Tigers mowing down division opponents
The Tiverton girls' softball team pounded Paul Cuffee School 15-0 in three innings during a Division 3 home game on Wednesday afternoon. The mighty Tigers have scored 98 runs and are currently 8-0 … more
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Advisors provide expansive explanation of Bristol Warren school construction plans
It was a busy evening, Monday, April 21, at the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee meeting for those parties advising the construction projects about to become a reality throughout the … more
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Column: Did you know a magician once worked for The Post?
If you've ever tried to take and develop quality photos with a black and white film camera, you know just how magical it is when you succeed. more
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A black and white film photograph taken by former East Providence resident, Dorothy Elliott, in 1963 has a written inscription below: “Aerial firefighter…Helicopter approaches oil fire in pit.”
Snapshots from their late mother's photojournalist past
Over 60 years ago, Dorothy Elliott proved that a photo was worth 1,000 words, and at least 2,000 subscribers. more
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Letter: Help us build a better community for tomorrow
Help build a better community tomorrow by investing your time and talent in Scholarship Foundation of East Providence today. more
Westport police arrest two on warrants
Monday, April 14 Police checked out an Old Harbor Road residence after a caller reported an open window and door at 9:52 a.m. A 911 caller from Old Bedford Road reported an unwanted person … more
Little Compton administrator, finance director leaving
Little Compton needs to fill two upper-level positions following word this week that town administrator Tony Teixeira and finance director Amy Galinelli are both leaving at the end of the fiscal year … more
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Freshman pitcher Madison Andrews earned the first win of her career and the Mt. Hope High School softball team picked up its initial win of 2025, an 11-1 victory over Woonsocket on April 23.
Huskies capture first win of softball season
The Mt. Hope High School softball squad earned its first Division II win of the 2025 season, and it was a resounding one in that as the Huskies beat host Woonsocket, 11-1, Wednesday, April 23. … more
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Barrington's Nick Spaight (left) and Ben Parylak (right), shown digging the ball out from under a North Kingstown opponent during a lacrosse game last year, scored three goals in the Eagles' recent win over Cumberland.
Barrington High School boys lacrosse defeats Cumberland 10-0
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team celebrated its first shutout victory of the season on Monday night, April 21. The Eagles defeated Cumberland 10-0. Barrington goalie Luca Rigamonti … more
Mt. Hope High girls' lacrosse goalie Nadia Albritton readies to make a save for the Huskies in their Division II outing against the Lincoln School Wednesday, April 23.
Mt. Hope girls' lacrosse club eyes better days soon
Just as the weather appears to finally be breaking for the better, things seem ready to start going the way of the Mt. Hope High School girls' lacrosse team as the Huskies head into the heart of their 2025 … more
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Barrington High School's Sara Chang runs to a second-place finish in the 1,500-meter race during a meet at Portsmouth High School on Monday, April 21.
Eagles soar past Patriots and Huskies in girls track
The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team celebrated wins over Portsmouth (114.5-39.5) and Mt. Hope (108-46) during a dual meet on Monday, April 21 at Portsmouth High School.   … more
Barrington runners lead the field in the 1,500-meter race on Monday.
Barrington boys track team makes it four straight wins
The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team cruised to a 4-0 record in dual meets with victories over Portsmouth (131-23) and Mt. Hope (151-3) on Monday, April 21.   Myles Napolitano … more
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Fundraiser meat raffles at Hometown Tavern in Warren near season's end
A series of fundraiser meat raffles run by Hometown Tavern located on Metacom Avenue in town concludes over the next few weeks on Saturdays, April 26 and May 3. Taking a cue from a similar … more
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Somewhere over the rainbow 
We all know the story. Dorothy had what she needed all along. She didn’t even need the pretty ruby red slippers to click her way home.  Dark clouds hung low over my home the other day … more
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Joe and Julie Rego enjoy the bagels offered at a special reopening event for fellow local businesses at Bristol Bagel Works.
Serving great bagels, in style
March into April was a rough stretch of time for local bagel lovers. Bristol Bagel Works, which has been serving up excellent bagels since 1994, closed their doors and papered their windows; with … more
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The entrance/exit to the Hix Bridge Landing can be seen at left, just before the bridge.
Hix Bridge Landing fix on the way?
Members of the Westport Landing Commission aren’t counting on cooperation with the Masonic Lodge next door, and earned conservation commission approval last week to widen Hix Bridge … more
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