Raised on Maryland's eastern shore, Virginia Merlier has lived on farms for much of her life and has been raising heritage breed sheep on her Stonehaven Farm in Westport since 1995.
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By Deanna Levanti
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7/15/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Many local veterans were saluted during a free, old-fashioned pops concert outside the Glen Manor House last week.
The American Band played a set of standard and …
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7/15/24
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PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old Portsmouth man, one of several suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in Newport on July 5, was arrested last week.
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7/15/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Fittingly the last one was the toughest victory to get, but the Rumford Little League 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Tournament title at its very own Rock Memorial …
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By Mike Rego
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7/15/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — It's certainly been a life well lived for Harry "Hawk" Edmonds, and the noted East Providence native received one of the highest accolades the city could offer when on …
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By Mike Rego
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7/15/24
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The Bristol/Warren All-Star team bashed 9 hits in clobbering Barrington 9-3 at Sherwood Field on Friday night. The two teams play again in a deciding game at Vets Memorial Park tonight (Sunday) …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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7/13/24
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Sunday, July 7 was a busy day for dog-related incidents in Barrington. Early in the day, a dog was found wandering loose in the area of Whipple Avenue. The dog was later returned to its …
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7/12/24
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Brigadier General (Ret.) Greg Ebner's speech highlighted two elements of patriotism that aren’t often top-of-mind when it comes to this particular subject, and the more banal expressions of it like flag waving (and wearing) and shooting off fireworks.
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By Christy Nadalin
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7/11/24
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Police arrested seven people between July 1 and July 7, 2024, including multiple instances of assault.
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7/11/24
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A new law sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight will allow nursing home residents to choose to have cameras installed in their rooms.
The legislation (2024-S 2263A, 2024-H 7969A), which was signed into …
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7/11/24
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Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Chairman Camille Teixeira broke new ground in the 239-year history of the Bristol Fourth of July parade, and the response was certainly polarizing.
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/11/24
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The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its 63rd Annual Summer Church Fair, and the 43rd Annual Road Race, this Saturday at the Commons.
The day kicks off at 8:30 with the …
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7/11/24
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PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations …
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By Mike Rego
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7/11/24
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It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around …
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By Mike Rego
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7/11/24
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Westport police are trying to locate a local girl reported missing early Thursday morning.
Lilyana Gorman, 14, was last seen leaving her home in the Conserve Avenue area just after 4 a.m. She …
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7/11/24
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Barrington’s Ava Tine and her teammates on the US Women’s Eight boat won first place in the FISU 2024 World University games.
Tine is an alum of the East Bay Rowing club, and after …
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7/11/24
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Marine biologists took advantage of a very rare opportunity Thursday, when dozens walked out to a remote stretch of Little Compton beach to study the remains of a 17-foot minke whale that washed up …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/11/24
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Barrington opened the Ron Silva All Star baseball tournament with a 5-2 win over Bristol on Tuesday, July 9, at Veterans Memorial Park in Bristol.
Bristol jumped out to a 2-0 lead over …
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7/10/24
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Police and officers with an animal welfare group seized 21 cats from a Tiverton home Tuesday, after investigators found unsanitary conditions inside.
Police responded to 51 Adams St. on a report …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/10/24
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One city-based side got its Ron Silva/Little League District 2 Minor Baseball Division tourney run going, while another got its first win of the event as play resumed Tuesday night, July 9, following …
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7/10/24
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Barrington officials are asking residents to assist in drafting a blueprint for “Barrington 2050” at a special open house on Tuesday, July 23 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peck Center and …
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7/10/24
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A truck and SUV were destroyed and a home damaged in an early morning fire on Forge Road Sunday. Firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 5:40 a.m. by a neighbor, who also alerted the …
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7/10/24
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An alert resident and a quick response by Barrington Police may have thwarted a dangerous or destructive situation last week, as trespassers and full cans of gasoline were spotted at a vacant …
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7/10/24
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Monday, July 1
A noise complaint came in from Washington Street at 12:16 a.m.
Police tried but were unable to serve a warrant on American Legion Highway just after 6:30 a.m.
A Pine …
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7/10/24
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Editor’s note: Continuing on Little Compton’s 350th birthday celebration, the Town Crier writes of Queens and canes, and their ties to the town’s history.
An article in the …
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By the Town Crier
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7/10/24
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