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Barrington Land Conservation Trust volunteers accept a legislative grant, which was presented by Rep. Jennifer Boylan.
Barrington land trust lands legislative grant for $2,500
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust recently received a legislative grant which will support the organization’s ongoing efforts to preserve open space and educate the public about local … more
Members of the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust at a meeting last years.
New faces on LC Ag Trust; DPW head out
Recent news from the Little Compton Town Council: Agricultural Conservancy Trust Anya Rader Wallack and Stephen E. Souza will fill vacancies on the AgTrust board after trustees Bill … more
Stephen Clayton picks kale at the Westport Food Pantry's plot at the town farm, Friday morning.
Westport Town Farm farms again
It had rained a few days earlier, so by Friday morning the zucchini had gotten huge — some five pounds or more. The swiss chard was thick, rich green and a beautiful deep pink at the stem, the … more
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A group of Barrington school officials and middle school students celebrate the Green Ribbon Award won by Barrington Middle School. Holding the check for a $1.5 million energy bonus are RI Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green (left) and Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore.
Sustainable Barrington schools report: Solar panels and more
Barrington School officials are working on a report that details the district’s climate resilience and sustainability.   The report, while still in its draft form, highlights … more
Capt. Mike Martel is at the helm approaching the Mt. Hope Bridge, while his partner, Capt. Tom Bradford, looks on.
Check out the Bay in the most Bristol way
“We can show other people what a beautiful place Bristol is," Mike Martel said. "And there’s so much history here, that you can see right from the harbor.” more
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Bristol PD: Three arrests made, including for DUI and drag racing
Bristol Police made three arrests and investigated multiple vandalism reports between July 15-21, 2024. more
Warren PD: Police make five arrests, investigate 'hazardous' dumpster
Warren police made five arrests between July 15-21, 2024. more
BHS teacher cleared of misconduct allegations
A Barrington High School teacher has been taken off administrative leave and will resume teaching, following the conclusion of an investigation into alleged misconduct.   In an email sent … more
Members of the Warren Fourth of July 250 Commission meet with Lauren Fogarty, Program Coordinator for the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial (250th) Commission, and Rob Rock, Deputy Secretary of State of Rhode Island during a meeting at the Historic Warren armory on Monday night.
Warren already going 'above and beyond' planning for America’s 250th
Warren’s unabashed love for its local history has already put it at the top of the state’s list in terms of communities they can count on to provide fun, community flair for the upcoming celebration of America’s 250th birthday. more
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The elevator shaft for the new three-story addition to Martin Middle School takes shape.
East Providence school construction projects continue on time, on budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first outward signs of new construction on the Martin Middle School renovation project, one of three significant efforts occurring concurrently in the district, became … more
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Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, capped off its 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League … more
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Rockwell Amusements owner Harold Fera (left) and longtime Bristol Fourth of July Committee and Carnival Subcommittee chairman Ed Correia have a passion for carnivals, especially here in Bristol.
It takes a village to run Bristol's annual Fourth of July Carnival
For decades, the Bristol Fourth of July Carnival has maintained a safe, enjoyable experience. Here's a look into the people that make it happen. more
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Jackson Adams celebrates on second base after hitting a third inning double.
Bristol/Warren 12U All-Stars go down fighting in state title loss
What looked like it could be a blowout early turned into one of the most exciting recent displays of Little League imaginable, which stretched to 9 innings. more
Opponents dissect Tiverton Seasons study
If a new Seasons Corner Market is built in Tiverton’s north end, the neighborhood will see increased traffic and congestion, and the public good will not be served.     Those … more
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The late Robert E. Vermette, who passed away on Dec. 27, 2019, retired from the United States Army after attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Late Bristolian worked with rocketry pioneer Von Braun, was leading expert in lasers
Robert E. Vermette was inducted into the U.S. Army Ordinance Corps. Hall of Fame for his impressive career as an expert in optimizing guided missiles and developing cutting edge laser-based defense technologies. more
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A highway department grader moves cobble displaced during a fierce winter storm in late January.
Westport, East Beach agree on cobbling plan
The next storm is coming. When it does, Kevin Curt hopes East Beach’s seasonal residents are taken care of. Curt, the president of the East Beach Improvement Association, said Thursday … more
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Lukas Lacourse (left) and Dylan Landreville, both rising seventh-graders, try to wave down a Jepson Lane motorist outside the student-run AgInnovation Farm at Cloverbud Ranch Tuesday morning. Campers had just finished harvesting the produce displayed on the table and were giving it away to passersby. The farm also donates some fruits and vegetables to the food bank at St. John’s Lodge or sends some home with campers.
Campers get hands dirty on Portsmouth's student-run farm
PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve never seen pairs of underwear being harvested before, you’ve probably never visited the AgInnovation Farm at Cloverbud Ranch on Jepson Lane. more
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Cora Floriani and the Barrington Little League Senior All Star softball team competed in the regional tournament recently. Here, she is pictured in the District 2 finals.
Senior softball all stars from Barrington battle in regionals
The Barrington Little League Senior All Star softball team was eliminated from the Regional Tournament after losing 14-1 to Delaware on Monday, July 22.   Barrington finished the tournament … more
Patrons enjoyed the rides Friday, July 19, during the 2024 edition of the Crescent Park "Summerfest" Carnival.
Gallery: Crescent Park 2024 'Summerfest' Carnival
EAST PROVIDENCE — T he midway at the Crescent Park   "Summerfest" Carnival, held July 17-21 on the grounds of the historic site located in the Riverside section of the city, was once again … more
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Abigail Goblick, Mia He, Siddharth Gupta and Emma Pautz (from left to right) have won the President’s Environmental Youth Award for their project, “The Barrington Environmental Establishment.”
Barrington students earn prestigious environmental award
Four teenagers from Barrington recently won a prestigious environmental award.   Abigail Goblick, Siddharth Gupta, Mia He and Emma Pautz received the President’s Environmental Youth … more
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This sample shows what the envelopes would look like, which contain all the necessary documents and provide step-by-step information for a driver who may have a range of afflictions that prevent them from having a standard interaction with police.
Bristol PD to launch program to help differently-abled during traffic stops
The Bristol Police Department will soon launch a program that strives towards creating better, less stressful interactions between officers conducting traffic stops and individuals who, unbeknownst to the officer, might have a variety of special needs that impacts their ability to communicate. more
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This graph breaks down ARPA spending by the Town based on various categories. Far and away, the majority of funds went to maintenance of infrastructure, mostly the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Did Warren's ARPA spending align with residents' wishes? Not really
We examined the purchases made with Warren's $3.14M in Covid relief money and matched it against a resident survey taken prior to any of that spending. How did it match up? more
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The new two-yard dumpster was placed recently at the behest of the harbor commission.
Little Compton looks to clean up the point
Litter on the Sakonnet Harbor breakwater is nothing new. What is is a change in policy and hope for improvement. A two-yard Dumpster now sits at the breakwater entrance, placed there about a … more
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Westport drops police officer residency requirement
Police officers who hope to or already work in Westport no longer have to live in town, under the terms of a new three-year contract recently approved by the select board and signed off on by the … more
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The social media-drive “Aquapalooza” event at Potters Cove, Prudence Island, is not only a headache for local police but for the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, which manages nearby shellfish grounds.
‘Aquapalooza’ forcing closure of 700-acre shellfish area
PORTSMOUTH — Once again, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is not taking any chances on shellfish grounds being contaminated by a big party on the water that’s … more
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