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Police end investigation of deer head incident

The conservation area adjacent to 41 Elmwood Drive, where the doe's head was found.

According to the Bristol Police Department, the investigation of the incident of the deer head left of the steps of 41 Elmwood Drive in the early hours of Oct. 30 has concluded, with the Police and …

Late NK goal sinks Townies in semis

Senior midfielder and co-captain, Julian Monteiro leaped over North Kingstown keeper Ethan Ford and managed to dislodge the ball with his back foot. The ball laid in the goal box as seconds ticked off. Unfortunately there were no teammates following up the play and Ford was able to rollover and recover the ball.
East Providence fell 1-0 to the Skippers in the semifinals on Wednesday night.

North Kingstown striker Tyler Cross scored with 1:42 remaining to beat East Providence 1-0 in the Division 1 semifinals at RIC on Wednesday night. “It’s been 49 years and counting …

Barrington Tree Commission says DPW is cutting down healthy trees

Since a powerful storm in July, the department of public works has been overrun with tree removal requests, said Barrington DPW Director Alan Corvi.

Members of the tree commission believe the Barrington Department of Public Works has been cutting down healthy trees in town. That allegation surfaced during a conversation about the …

Bristol Warren Superintendent elected to Fall River School Board

Following Tuesday’s election, Ana Riley, Rhode Island’s Superintendent of the Year, was the 3rd highest vote recipient … Read More

Bristol to observe Veterans Day with two public events

In addition to events that are restricted to residents of the R. I. Veterans home, there are two Veterans Day observances on Tuesday, … Read More

A fire station without water? No more

Fire fighters stationed out of Briggs Road/Station 2 could soon have something they need but have never had — an unlimited … Read More

Eagles score late, clip Quakers 1-0 in boys soccer semifinals

The Barrington High School boys’ soccer team will be playing for the Division 1 Rhode Island state championship this weekend, after … Read More

Girls' soccer team suffers heartbreaker in semis

The East Providence girls soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 overtime loss to Prout after two rounds of penalty kicks during the … Read More

Tales of the Sea: Barrington author discovers a family saga

When her husband’s parents died several years ago, Cynthia Elder’s family commenced the ritual of sorting through their … Read More

Things To Do ...

Comic Con comes to Providence for three days

Rhode Island’s premier pop culture event returns to the Amica Mutual Pavilion and the Rhode Island Convention Center this Friday to Sunday, Nov. 7 to 9. Comic Con is a three-day event featuring …

Fine Furnishings Show all weekend in Providence

The Fine Furnishings Show returns for its 30th year this weekend in Providence. Hosted at the Waterfire Arts Center, the show features more than 100 artists, craftsmen and students, showing handmade …

Coffee House welcomes 60s Thunder

Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House at the First Congregational Church welcomes for the first time 60s Thunder on Saturday, Nov. 8. Without a doubt, the 1960s was the big bang of popular …

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East Bay Social

Your Neighbor’s Sale Impacts Your Home Value

Recently, I worked with clients purchasing a luxury home in a neighborhood where families tend to settle in for decades. Only two homes had sold within nearly a mile over the past year. After …

This Place is a Cesspool ... For Real

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Property & Casualty Insurance in the 2025 Marketplace

Pricing and Availability of Insurance is the topic in 2025 for the third year in a row. We all see the news, and when you have major wind and water events, wildfires happening with frequency and …

You, light up my life … but you can’t open my electric panel

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Obituaries

Virginio Almeida Virginio Almeida, 93, of Metacom Avenue, passed away on November 4, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, surrounded by his loving sons. He was the husband of Idalia C. (Tavares) Almeida. Born

Mary Leite Mary Leite, 73, of Fox Point, Providence, RI passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 in her own home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter o

Elizabet Aguiar Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Forrest) Aguiar, 88, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Waterview Villa. She was the former wife of Bryant Aguiar. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late

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Sports

Eagles shut out Huskies 3-0 in volleyball showdown The Barrington High School girls volleyball team saved one of its best performances of the season for its playoff showdown against Mt. Hope. The Eagles, playing in front of a home crowd, …

Highlander School completes latest co-ed soccer season It wasn't exactly as the players and coaches of the Highlander Charter School co-ed soccer club would have hoped, but the team recently finished up its latest season of play in the independent …

Fateful 48 hours ends playoff stays for three Mt. Hope High squads It was a fateful 48 hours for a trio of Mt. Hope High School sports squads as each of the Huskies suffered defeats in their respective championship playoff tournaments. The span began Tuesday …

BYSA U12 girls capture league title and Barrington tournament championship The Bristol Youth Soccer Association U12 girls soccer team capped off a remarkable season, finishing first in the Rhode Island Super Liga Top Division with an impressive 6–2 record. The …

Opinion

Letter: Townie Pride never sleeps

One hundred-twenty-seven golfers and 20 volunteers joined together to make The Friends of Townie Athletics' 15th annual golf tournament the most successful tournament yet.

Letter: There is no replacement for the ACA, and that’s the point

Without saying it publicly, what Republicans believe is this — if you can’t afford healthcare...

Letter: East Providence veterans appreciation dinner is Nov. 12

The dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. at St. Martha’s Church on Pawtucket Avenue. All veterans are welcome to join.

Letter: A roundabout is not the solution to a wrong-sized development

The only feasible alternative is to downsize the project to fit the existing traffic function and capacity of the Parkway.

Letter: An architectural critique

To the editor: The architectural rendering of the new Bristol/Warren High School planned for our community shows a decidedly mediocre level of design innovation. In fact this building closely …

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