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Approximately 70 percent of the seniors in the BHS Class of 2024 took at least one AP exam during high school, and 64 percent scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam.

Barrington High School selected for AP Honor Roll

The Barrington High School community is celebrating a special Advanced Placement recognition. According to an email from Barrington Superintendent of Schools Rob Wargo, the high school was … more

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Westport Shorelines - Thursday, October 10, 2024

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Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, October 10, 2024

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Barrington Times - Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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Fall Home Improvement | October 2024

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Barrington High School’s Ava Koczera-Kasem, shown competing in a recent team match, is one of six BHS players who will compete in the state tournament.

First place Barrington tennis team defeats Narragansett 6-1

The Barrington High School girls tennis team improved to 12-0 after defeating Narragansett 6-1 on Oct. 3. Ava Koczera-Kasem won her match at number one singles, 6-2, 6-3, and Sadie Spector won … more

10/9/24

It’s October – Is it still a good time to sell?

The question on many homeowners’ minds this time of year: It’s October … Is it still a good time to sell, or should I wait for next year? With Rhode Island’s current … more

By Kim Marion | 10/9/24

Dr. Murray Norcross painted a bowtie on a painting live at the Artist’s Reception on Sept. 22.

New exhibit showcases the art of health care workers

In its current display, the Bristol Art Museum is focusing on art created by an entirely different profession: the medical profession. Museum curator Mary Dondero said, “Well, the original idea … more

By Christian Silvia | 10/9/24

Letter: In response to story about candidates’ forum

To the editor: I would like to respond to the Sept. 26 Portsmouth Times article about a local candidates forum that included myself, David M. Gleason, an incumbent Republican candidate seeking two … more

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Letter: Shouting at citizens should be out of order

To the editor: The Portsmouth Council’s majority has for some time treated some of the citizens who appear before them with indifference and, to an alarming extent, with outright contempt. … more

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Portsmouth High School students who will attend the Presidential Inauguration in January as members of Project Close Up are (from left) Mark Schoen-Cruz, Dillon Fesmire, Heather Williams, Sophia Turner, Maggie Muller, Pheonyx Farwick, Ashley Murphy, and Philomena Muscarella. Their advisor, PHS teacher Joe Cassady, is in the background at far right.

Portsmouth students will witness history 'Close Up'

PORTSMOUTH — Regardless of who they’re pulling for, several Portsmouth High School students will witness real American history unfolding right in front of them when they travel to … more

By Jim McGaw | 10/9/24

Tiverton police logs: Weapons arrest, and a dog call that leads to a summons

Monday, Sept. 30 A Randolph Avenue resident reported a neighbor dispute just before 8:30 a.m. Animal complaints came in at 10:47 and 11:12 a.m. from Chester Street. A Main Road … more

10/9/24

Letter: Regarding GOP comments on school committee race

I would like to address the concerns raised by Mike Rocha II, the Republican Town Committee chairman, as reflected in last week’s Sakonnet Times ("Gonzalez exit leaves questions on school board … more

10/9/24

Letter: Little Compton seniors, are you part of the conversation?

There is a great deal of excitement over the town-sponsored Aging in Little Compton survey. Little Compton residents 55 and over have been letting their voices be heard regarding how the town and … more

10/9/24

Westport Health Notes: You can't see them, but microplastics are here

Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health alerts, … more

10/9/24

This vacant building at 260 State Road will be the site of Port Supply, a new marijuana dispensary.

Westport OKs new marijuana dispensary

It’s official — Westport has now approved its second marijuana dispensary, right next door to the town's only other. Members of the Westport Select Board Monday evening approved a … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/9/24

Barrington was the site of a recent shoreline access walk led by Nate Vinhateiro, science director for the URI Coastal Institute.

Shoreline access and sea level rise: Barrington in focus

Coastal municipalities like Barrington are playing a crucial role in understanding and addressing shoreline access issues. The Coastal Resources Management Council, in partnership with the … more

By Sam Goodnow | 10/9/24

One of the Sandy Point Heritage Foundation’s goals in preserving Sandy Point Stables is to secure horses through partnerships with equine rescue organizations to foster positive animal welfare benefits.

Efforts underway to save Sandy Point Stables in Portsmouth

As the sound of an auctioneer’s gavel draws nearer, a newly formed organization is working toward saving and preserving Sandy Point Stables through a community-led initiative. more

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A car parked within a crosswalk, one of many pictures of poor or illegal parking that are seen on the Instagram account, “02809cantpark”.

Instagram account puts spotlight on poor parking in Bristol

Rhode Island drivers have often been ranked poorly compared to the other states in the union, and one local woman has decided to document some of it on an Instagram account. The account, called … more

By Christian Silvia | 10/9/24

Town council member Gary Matatonas speaks during a Little Compton Republican Town Committee forum Monday evening.

Little Compton Republicans make their case for office

Republican candidates for public office in Little Compton spent 90 minutes Monday evening talking about their vision for the town’s future, and what they plan to accomplish if elected, during a … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 10/8/24

Letter: Responding to GOP head's letter — where do I begin?

I debated back and forth with myself about whether to even acknowledge Mr. Rocha’s wordy, but well written, response to my letter (and two other writers) to the editor two weeks ago. (For … more

10/8/24

Myles Napolitano (right) and Connor Curran (left) were the top two finishers for Barrington at the fifth in the 2024 Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Barrington boys finish fifth at Woods Trail Run in Vermont

The Barrington High School boys cross country team finished fifth in the 2024 Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 5. St. Johnsbury Academy finished first, … more

10/8/24

Members of the Westport Historical Commission months ago ordered the stoppage of construction work at this home at Westport Point waterfront home.

Westport Point owners withdraw hardship request over pool row

The owner of a Westport Point home who town officials say began building a concrete pool retaining structure last year without proper town review has withdrawn a request that, if approved, would have … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/8/24

Barrington’s Ava Anderson, shown getting tripped by an East Greenwich attacker earlier this season, scored two goals for the Eagles during a 5-0 win over North Kingstown on Senior Night.

Barrington field hockey knocks off North Kingstown on senior day

The Barrington High School field hockey team celebrated its senior night with a 5-0 win over North Kingstown on Thursday, Oct. 3. Barrington acknowledged its seniors — Addyson … more

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