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LC Republicans' open candidate forum is Monday
The Little Compton Republican Town Committee' will host a candidates' forum for candidates seeking seats on the town council and school committee this coming Monday, Oct. 7, at the Little Compton … more
Letter: Watch out for rhetoric and misinformation in letters
Both residents and voters should definitely pay attention to the rhetoric appearing in letters to the editor on page seven of the Sakonnet Times' Sept. 26. Issue. It's very difficult to see words … more
Letter: Keep Little Compton rural and little
Last night I attended a meeting called by Don McNaughton, chairman of the Little Compton Agricultural Trust (LCACT) to present two development options for Little Compton (by an outside planning … more
Letter: Hoping for the best for South Shore Beach
Not having a spouse or granny who has lived in Little Compton forever, I found this community in the usual way — by running the cursor on Google Earth along the 400 miles of Rhode Island … more
Letter: We know Little Compton needs change — but what next?
Last week, I attended the Agricultural Conservancy Trust (Ag Trust) presentation of the Little Compton Futures Project. The presentation included informative historical and current land use data, … more
Brian Hughes (left) shares an answer during Monday's forum, while other candidates sit nearby.
Barrington Council candidates share their top priorities
Question: If elected to the Barrington Town Council, what would be your top priority — what would be the one item you would want to add to your first Council meeting agenda? Bryan Hoffman … more
Kent Heights Knight George Langevin leads his elementary school marchers in the parade onto the football field.
Photos: Scenes from the 18th Annual Townie Pride Parade
Costume-clad mascots lead scores of students rocking their school colors around the high school track in a beloved tradition that marches educators, parents and their children into the new school year. more
The existing scoreboard at the Thomas H. Mellow Memorial Field at Veterans Park is beginning to show its years. An anonymous donor wants to give the town a new scoreboard for the field.
Anonymous donor gifting scoreboard for Vet’s Park field
The ball field at Veterans Park is getting a new scoreboard, and possibly some other improvements.   Barrington Little League officials Jim Peluso and Aaron Aguiar attended the Barrington … more
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Scam costs Tiverton man nearly $200,000 in gold
A Connecticut man who allegedly took part in a scam that cost a Tiverton resident nearly $200,000 in gold bullion last month is being held in federal custody as part of a larger investigation into … more
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Community-minded trio competes in three-for-two Warren Council race
The candidates in the three-for-two race to become members of the Town Council seemingly all have something in common, a real and continued commitment to everyday life in Warren as they seek to … more
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Jessica Deal runs up an incline on the Bristol Town Beach course during Mt. Hope High School's season-ending Metro Division cross country meet Monday, Sept. 30. Deal was the top finisher for the MHHS girls.
Mt. Hope harriers ready to race for state meet berths
BRISTOL — On as a picturesque an early fall afternoon as is likely at Bristol Town Beach Monday, Sept. 30, the Mt. Hope High School cross country teams completed their 2024 Metropolitan … more
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Editorial: Bravo, to the League
The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island is providing a fantastic public service throughout the month leading up to Election Day. League volunteers, led by a group more robust and active than we … more
Letter: Broken clocks bring memories and requests – fix them
The clock in front of the Warren Town Hall is broken, again. It also could use a paint job. I am sure most people riding or walking down Main Street barely notice whether the time is right or not. … more
Letter: Thanks to the community for incredible support
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support that the Bristol and Warren communities have shown the Brian Latessa family during this difficult time. A special thank you to … more
Barrington resident Tom Marvelli shows off some of the cover art for his newest creation, the graphic novel series “The Boy in the Bot.”
Barrington resident's passion project comes to life
Tom Marvelli has always wanted to do this. For as far back as he can remember, Marvelli has dreamed of creating his own comic books, telling his own stories with his own art. Now, after decades … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, October 3, 2024
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Annual Harvest Fair celebrates its 50th anniversary
For 50 years, the Norman Bird Sanctuary's annual Harvest Fair has attracted visitors from far and wide for a celebration of the harvest season. The award-winning event is a fall favorite in New … more
Knight Hess (left) and Courtney Guertin are two of the volunteers helping run “Mollypalooza” this weekend in Bristol. Guertin created the event 13 years ago when she fostered a rescue dog named Molly.
‘Mollypalooza’ is a party with a cause – helping homeless animals
It was 13 years ago when Courtney Guertin threw a small backyard barbecue named after her rescue dog, Molly. The event had a $5 entry fee, and it raised $250. Twelve years later, that same event … more
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Barrington High School’s Claudia Leonard, shown in a match earlier this season, had seven kills and eight digs in the Eagles' win over Cranston West.
BHS girls volleyball wins three times last week
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team defeated Cranston West 3-0 on Monday night, Sept. 30.   The Eagles won, 25-21, 25-18, 25-10. Sophia Denham led the Eagles with 14 … more
Independent challenger John Hanley (left) answers a question while incumbent Democrat June Speakman listens during a League of Women Voters-sponsored candidates forum, held on the campus of Roger Williams University on Tuesday night.
Hanley vs. Speakman for a seat in the General Assembly
Voters of Rhode Island State Representative District 68, which encompasses areas of both Bristol and Warren, will have two candidates to vote for come election day, as the incumbent, Democrat June … more
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Bristol Police have been advertising that they are looking for new officers through visible roadway signs (and many other means) for weeks.
Police hope lower age deepens the pool for new officers
As flashing roadway signs throughout town attest, the Bristol Police Department is looking for new officers. Faced with recruiting challenges over the last several years, the department is turning to … more
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Waterfire honors breast cancer survivors on Saturday night
Waterfire Providence will host a Full Lighting this Saturday, Oct. 5, from sunset to 10 p.m. Onshore programming and vendors open at 5 p.m. Lead sponsor is the  Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer … more
State Street Harvest Festival is Saturday in downtown Bristol
Downtown Bristol will be the host for another State Street Harvest Festival this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live alpacas, more than 100 local artists and vendors, live caricature … more
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