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Barrington book club will take the stage this week

It started as a book club. It has become a bit more. When Ralph Caruso retired from teaching in 2007 he started looking for something else to do. The longtime Barrington High School educator …
'If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam'
Senator Jack Reed, the RI AARP, and the Rhode Island State Police visited the East Providence Senior Center on Thursday, Oct. 10 to … Read More
Barrington officials select company to design new Victory Field complex
A firm based in Plainville, Mass. will design the new Victory Field athletic complex. The Barrington School Committee voted … Read More
Westport Wildcats field first-ever unified team
Westport saw a significant milestone last Wednesday, when a group of kids from Westport and Norton got together for a nice bocce … Read More
Intelligent team opens volleyball season with 10-2 record
One of the key’s to success for the Barrington High School girls volleyball team is its serve.   The Eagles boast more … Read More
A home like no other rises in Bristol
The house is massive in scale, built with 15,000 square feet of living space. Shaped like a three-blade propellor and rising three … Read More
Westport moderator takes on conflicts of interest
Westport’s town moderator will seek by-law changes that would prevent elected town officials from serving on the finance committee, … Read More
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Columbus Day Festival is all weekend in Federal Hill

The Federal Hill Commerce Association celebrates the 39th annual Columbus Day Festival on historic Federal Hill from Friday to Monday, Oct. 11 to 14. The festival takes place from Dean Street to …

Renown Scituate Art Festival takes place this weekend

The 58th Scituate Art Festival takes place this weekend on and around the Village Green in North Scituate. Browse and buy original fine art, handmade crafts and antiques in an open-air market. Enjoy …

Broadway Street Fair returns to Newport on Saturday

The Broadway Street Fair returns to Newport this Saturday, Oct. 12. The day will be filled with music, food, exhibiting artists & makers and local non-profits. Vendors set up shop at 11:30 …
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Obituaries
Dorothy Caron Dorothy L. (Mello) Caron, "Dot", age 95, passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Manuel and Ida (Reynolds) Mello, she spent he
Lambert Freund Lambert 'Ben' Freund died from the complications of Alzheimer's disease on October 3, 2024, at the age of 81 in Champaign, Illinois. Ben was born on November 23, 1942 to Bernard and Anita Freund
Michael Geisser 74, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2024. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Anna; his daughters, Lauren (Hal) Geisser Blatt, and Nicole Karen Geisser; his grand
Sports
Mt. Hope charges past Chariho in D-III football victory BRISTOL — Home is certainly where the heart is for the Mt. Hope High School football team at the moment as the Huskies won their third consecutive game while serving as hosts, a 33-7 decision …
Barrington Little League hosting movie night on Saturday On Saturday, Oct. 12, Barrington Little League will host its first-ever Fall Family Movie Night at the Thomas H. Mellow Field at Vets Park. Movie Night, which is open to all residents of …
Tigers upset first place Coventry 4-3 Tiverton High School’s girls' tennis edged previously undefeated Coventry 4-3 in a Division 3 home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 9-2 as they grabbed …
Shea sends Mt. Hope to first boys' soccer loss of the season The impressive, double-figure unbeaten streak to start the 2024 season by the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team came to a halt Tuesday night, Oct. 8, when the Huskies fell to host Shea, 2-0, at …
Opinion
Letter: As a Democrat, I will vote for Independents for school committee

To the editor: Barrington is an idyllic town with many offerings, but at the heart of its delicate ecosystem is the aspiration for high-functioning public schools­­—it is what …

Letter: Asking for help from the Barrington community

To the editor: My name is Deryl Pace. I am a physical therapist and own Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in the Barrington Shopping Center, two doors down from the new Starbucks. I am writing to ask …

Letter: Younger generation owed safe spaces to grow, thrive

To the editor: As a member of this community and a concerned teenager, I am compelled to speak out against the proposed installation of artificial turf fields at Barrington Middle School and …

Letter: The financial toll of artificial turf

To the editor: The negative impact of artificial turf on student athletes and the environment are well documented. The vast majority of the NFL and soccer players oppose artificial turf. …

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. …

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