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The late Kelly Nicole Nevitt will be memorialized in events planned for Friday and Monday in Portsmouth.
Two events to memorialize Kelly Nevitt planned in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — In two upcoming events, family, friends and loved ones will pay tribute to Kelly Nicole Nevitt, the 15-year-old Portsmouth High School student who died Saturday night in a … more
Hungry for something special? East Providence 'Restaurant Week' returns June 15
The City of East Providence is proud to announce the Second Annual East Providence Restaurant Week, taking place from June 15 to June 21, 2025, with special deals and raffle prizes available for all. more
A refurbished shed, the work done by Mt. Hope High School Career and Tech Center students and which was once located at town beach, was recently situated at the new community garden site in Warren.
Warren Community Garden continues to 'grow' with shed addition
The town's nascent Warren Community Garden project continues to take shape, the latest addition being the situating a storage shed refurbished in recent months by students at the Mt. Hope High School … more
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Monterecy is a match, becomes new Bristol Warren assistant super
BRISTOL — Courtney Monterecy was formally introduced as the new assistant superintendent for the Bristol Warren Regional School District at the June 9 meeting of the school committee, when that … more
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Award winners gather for a photo following the Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington's annual ceremony.
Students receive Barrington Times, CVS Classic and other scholarships
The Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington held its annual awards ceremony late last month. The event include a special tribute to the late Al Genetti, who served as a math teacher and later as … more
Dennis Arruda with his mentor, Dr. Victoria Heimer-McGinn.
For this truly self-made man, the sky’s the limit
Dennis Arruda, a recent Roger Williams University graduate and a Bristol native currently living in Portsmouth, will soon be moving to Texas to pursue a neuroscience doctoral program at the … more
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The procession marched to the sound of the Rhode Island Highlanders’ bagpipes.
Remembering the bravest
The annual Bristol Firemen’s Memorial, held the second Sunday in June, once again honored our own firefighters and emergency medical personnel who have passed away, including those who have … more
Barrington schools have not joined speed camera discussion – until tonight
The Barrington Town Council is moving forward with speed cameras. The Barrington School Committee is trying to catch up.   To date, the town council’s discussions regarding the … more
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Lynn Hughes holds up the two books she has published in her lifetime — “The Bagy Bunch Solves a Mystery” and “The Adventures of Harry the Rhode Island Boat Dog.”
Her books about a dog come to town — by boat
Rhode Islanders are known for making outlandish statements like, “It’s 45 minutes? Better get a hotel,” whenever faced with the idea of traveling across the state. And if someone … more
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A hypothetical site plan shows a concept for including a housing element to help offset rehabilitation costs for the former school. This is not the final design, but a conceptual concept.
Hypothetical housing plan added to Oldham renovation bristles some in Riverside
Plans to transform the dilapidated former Oldham Elementary School into a rejuvenated gem within the heart of Riverside became a little clearer following a public meeting on June 4 at the Fuller Creative Center — but they got a little more contentious, too. more
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An historical photo of the Guiteras Memorial School, date unknown.
Former Guiteras students, public welcome to celebration, final walkthrough
The cornerstone was laid in 1925 (containing a box of memorabilia from that year), but students didn’t fill the halls of the Guiteras Memorial School until 1927. In that 98 years, longtime … more
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A crossing guard in front of Hampden Meadows School stops traffic to let a bus exit. Members of the town council are considering installing speed cameras along New Meadow Road in front of HMS.
Why is Barrington considering speed cameras?
Kate Berard said it was not a manufactured topic.   During a special meeting on Tuesday night, June 10, the Barrington Town Council member offered an explanation on how the council first … more
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Marvin Campbell (left), Donovan Rhodes, Kai Reed and Sade Williams march in front of the parade with the city banner during the parade. 
Photos: Hundreds celebrate Pride in East Providence
Marchers, dancers, witches, and musicians of all kinds joined together to celebrate the annual East Providence Pride celebration on Saturday, June 7. more
An overhead view of the densely-situated property up for sale in the downtown area of Warren, which is being marketed as location for the potential remodeling of a structure into an accessory dwelling unit, "ADU."
Anodyne or aggravating...'ADU' issue sparks a reaction
WARREN — The issue of accessory dwelling units, "ADUs" for short, is becoming a larger topic of discussion around the state, including here in Warren, as the revised housing laws passed by the … more
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Barrington Town Council member Kate Berard, shown speaking during the recent financial town meeting, said she does not agree with part of the accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment that requires a property be at least 20,000 square feet in order to have an ADU.
Barrington residents cannot wait to vent about ADUs
What is an ADU and why are some Barrington residents so opposed to them? At the June 2 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council tabled a discussion focused on ADUs — accessory … more
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David Burligame is stepping aside as the finance director in Warren to be replace by Gary Marshall, who is departing a similar role in Bristol.
Burlingame submits resignation as Warren's finance director
WARREN — David Burlingame has officially tended his resignation as the Warren's finance director, doing so formally with a letter directed to the town council and placed on its meeting agenda … more
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The stairway to the second floor of the Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club after the landing had collapsed Saturday night, killing a 15-year-old girl and injuring several others.
Portsmouth releases preliminary records on PPACC building
PORTSMOUTH — In the wake of a 15-year-girl’s tragic death after an outdoor stairway landing collapsed at the Portuguese American Citizens Club (PPACC) Saturday night, Town Planner … more
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Back for some Guiteras nostalgia
The Mt. Hope High School Class of 2029 gathered recently with their Guiteras Elementary mates on the steps of the school. The group, which is completing its eighth-grade year at Kickemuit Middle … more
Seth Aguiar (left) and the class hoist their hats into the air after commencement.
Tiverton graduates 126 seniors
As Tiverton High School's graduation ceremony began Friday evening, Principal Susan Craven reflected on her years as the principal of the Class of 2025, a position she has held since the class was … more
Lawnmower larcenist thwarted by attentive Barrington man
Planning to cut the grass this week? Keep an eye on your mower. For the second time in about two weeks, a Barrington lawnmower was the target of thieves.  On May 26, a Maple Avenue … more
Chase Pascoe (center) and other Patriots race out onto the rain-soaked field at Brown University to celebrate their 15-6 win over East Greenwich to capture the Division II boys’ lacrosse title on Saturday. Pascoe led the offense with five goals.
Winning in the rain
PORTSMOUTH — A huge boom of thunder and bright lightning forced the Rhode Island Division II boys’ lacrosse championship game to be stopped with still a little over a minute left in … more
Brooke Waldron, Wampanoag and Narragansett descent, works on her sculpture, “Attuck the Sentinel,” now installed in Awashonks’ Garden.
‘The truth has to be told’ by the Sakonnet Wampanoag people
History repeats itself when no one is looking. The Little Compton Historical Society decided to investigate the past, and as information along with artifacts are uncovered, the pieces of the puzzle … more
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Drivers beware: Barrington accelerating toward speed cameras
Members of the Barrington Town Council moved one step closer to approving the installation speed cameras during a special meeting on Tuesday night, June 10. Councilors voted unanimously to … more
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Portsmouth Police deal with trespassing, assaults, DUIs
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests reported by the Portsmouth Police Department: more
Mugshot for Lauren Nortz, who was charged with child endangerment following an incident at her home June 6.
Police: 10-year-old used Narcan on woman who had overdosed
PORTSMOUTH — A 10-year-old child utilized life-saving Narcan on a 44-year-old Portsmouth woman who had overdosed last week, according to police. more
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