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Michele Geremia served as the recreation director and senior services director in Barrington. She retired last week.
Barrington's former ‘Leisure Services’ director stepping down
Michele Geremia believes the time is right.   After leading the town’s recreation and senior services departments for the last 12 years, Geremia is retiring.   “It was … more
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Westport 'Agri-Tourism' farmer reflects on a life along the East Branch
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.  … more
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U.S. Navy veterans stand to receive applause from the crowd as The American Band plays the “Armed Forces Salute” to Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps and Coast Guard retirees at the Friends of the Glen Manor House’s outdoor concert on July 11.
‘Portsmouth Pops’ concert pays tribute to veterans
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 … more
Third Newport shooting suspect arrested is from Portsmouth
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. more
The Rumford 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Little League Baseball Tournament title with a 5-4 win over Bristol-King Phillip Friday night, July 12.
Rumford captures 10U District 2 All-Star Tournament title
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 … more
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Harry "Hawk" Edmonds (center, green shirt) holds the street sign placed at the site honoring him and his family in the Hull Street Park neighborhood at the July 13 ceremony there.
Leading the 'way'...East Providence dedicates street in Edmonds' honor
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 … more
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Bristol/Warren players and coaches react after jackson Adams halts a big inning for Barrington with his play in the field. Bristol/Warren won the game 9-3. The two teams play for the title tonight, Saturday July 13.
Bristol/Warren All-Stars clobber Barrington 9-3
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) … more
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Barrington Police deal with multiple dog-related incidents
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 … more
Patriotic Speaker Brigadier General (Ret.), Greg Ebner makes his address.
Patriotic Speaker: Patriotism is 'not cheap', requires 'hard work of love'
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. more
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Warren PD: Woman arrested after allegedly biting partner’s face
Police arrested seven people between July 1 and July 7, 2024, including multiple instances of assault. more
Barrington resident and East Bay Rep. Jason Knight sponsored legislation that will allow nursing home residents to choose to have cameras installed in their rooms.
New law allows cameras in nursing home residents’ rooms
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 … more
July Fourth Committee General Chairman, Camille Teixeira, marches in the parade on July 4, 2024.
Parade Recap: A first in 239 years, and a call for more help
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. more
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Youngsters take off during the kids’ race last year.
Little Compton UCC summer fair is Saturday
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 … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.
Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes
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 … more
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Will Haggerty delivers a pitch for the Post 10 Senior squad during his five-inning, no-hit performance in Riverside's 10-0 win over Pawtucket Post 25 Wednesday night, July 10.
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season
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 … more
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Westport police search for missing girl
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 … more
Barrington’s Ava Tine (front row, first on the left) helped the US Women’s Eight boat capture a gold medal at the recent FISU 2024 World University competition.
Barrington rower helps U.S. team win gold in the Netherlands
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 … more
Biologists take tissue samples from the minke whale that washed up on Little Compton's Briggs Beach Wednesday.
Minke whale comes ashore in Little Compton
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 … more
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Members of the Barrington Little League Ron Silva Tournament team line up for the National Anthem prior to the start of Tuesday’s game in Bristol.
Barrington advances in Ron Silva All Star baseball tournament
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 … more
Cats seized from 'uninhabitable' Tiverton home
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 … more
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Gabriel Noriega threw a one-hit shutout for the EP Central All-Stars in their Silva Tourney victory over host Little Compton Tiverton Tuesday night, July 9.
Rumford, EP Central sides win Silva All-Star Tourney games
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 … more
An updated comprehensive plan in Barrington will help officials chart the course for the next 20-plus years on issues related to sidewalks, roads, bicycle routes and much more. A special comprehensive plan open house will be held in Barrington on Tuesday, July 23.
No tickets needed for Barrington’s ‘CompPlanPalooza’ on July 23
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 … more
Vehicles destroyed in Westport fire
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 … more
Belton Court mansion, on the campus of the former Zion Bible College, has been targeted by vandals over the years.
Trespassers spotted at vacant Zion Bible College property
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 … more
Westport police logs: Two arrests this week
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 … more
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