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Holly and her children, Willem and Téa, outside their new duplex home on Sodom Road Saturday morning.
A home, at last, in Westport
Average home prices in Massachusetts are headed through the roof, costing countless working families the chance to stay in the town they love. But on Saturday, two ecstatic families celebrated their … more
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Bristol PD: One arrested for DUI, vulgar sign holder dispersed
Police made one arrest and managed a variety of civil issues between June 10-17, 2024. more
Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington American Legion Post #8 recently petitioned the town manager and members of the council to fly a flag which carries the message "Respect the Flag: Keep Politics Off the Pole."
Barrington veterans call for 'Respect' flag to be flown
Two veterans groups in Barrington are requesting their own flag be flown under the U.S. flag atop the pole near the town hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington … more
Roger Williams University professor Kamille Gentles-Peart is co-leading an effort to improve diversity within the ranks of some 250 university and college faculties throughout New England.
Race and gender expert hoping to change higher education (Video)
Kamille Gentles-Peart hopes to be a lighthouse for the 250 universities and colleges in New England. With her new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fellowship from the New England Board Higher of … more
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Elizabeth Kinder prunes one of the trees on her family’s Poppasquash Road property, home to Samuel Kinder and Brother nursery. Though an opera singer and English-as-a-second-language teacher until last summer, Elizabeth has stepped in, educated herself, and taken over leadership of the family business.
A fourth generation takes over 130-year-old business
Elizabeth Kinder looks equally at home tending the trees of the Samuel Kinder and Brother nursery on Poppasquash Road as she does performing onstage, an accomplished Mezzo-soprano. “I’m … more
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Replacing the stormwater system in Portsmouth Park — Aquidneck and Narragansett avenues — is considered the No. 1 priority on a draft list of local resilience capital infrastructure improvement projects.
In Portsmouth: Building a path toward climate resiliency
PORTSMOUTH — The town isn’t waiting around for Park Avenue to go under water permanently. Working proactively in an attempt to stem the tide of climate change, the town and the … more
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RISE Prep Mayoral Academy in Woonsocket, the project associated with the alleged worker fraud.
East Providence contractor charged with committing wage fraud
PROVIDENCE —  Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the owner of a Rhode Island-based construction company was arraigned in Providence Superior Court on felony and misdemeanor … more
Patrolman Lane Ukura receives a commendation from Town Council Vice President Steve Calenda following action he took during a house fire on April 16, 2022.
Warren police officer commended for heroism
The Warren Town Council awarded a commendation to Patrolman Lane Ukura of the Warren Police Department during their meeting on June 14, recognizing him for heroic actions undertaken during a fire … more
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Police: Three Warren teens spotted on Barrington Middle School roof
Barrington Police received a phone call on Thursday, July 14 at about 9:55 p.m. after someone spotted three people on the roof at Barrington Middle School. It appeared that one of the individuals was … more
The farmers’ markets take place at St. John’s Church, across from the Barrington Shopping Center.
Final Barrington farmers market of season is Thursday
The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across … more
Westport plans road re-paving for fall, spring
The town has selected nearly four miles of   road to be re-paved this fall and winter, under the Chapter 90 street program. They include: • Charlotte White Road, from Drift to Main, … more
Short-term rentals get hearing in Tiverton
The Tiverton Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 14, to allow residents to weigh in on the latest version of a proposed zoning ordinance amendment intended to regulate short-term … more
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Warren PD: A hit and run leads to arrest for drug dealing
Warren police responded to a hit and run incident near Washington and Main Streets on Saturday, which led police to finding... more
Barrington High School’s Ethan Knight, shown in a previous meet, won the 55-meter hurdles and helped the Eagles defeat Classical and LaSalle.
Barrington boys track team finishes regular season undefeated
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won the division championship on Thursday night, Jan. 19.  The Eagles knocked off LaSalle 79-30 and Classical 96-13 and finished the regular … more
Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de Silva)
She’s a student, a tech CEO and a shark researcher
1 Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de … more
Tiverton council backs aquaculture legislation
The Tiverton Town Council last week approved a resolution urging the General Assembly to pass legislation that would restrict any new aquaculture leases on the Sakonnet River to at least 1,000 feet … more
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Four extension options explored for East Bay Bike Path
For the past several years, the Town of Bristol has been looking into ways to connect the end of the East Bay Bike Path to the Mt. Hope Bridge and RWU. Major progress has been made toward that goal, and some safety improvements are already moving forward. more
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James Ciummo (middle) is congratulated by teammates after serving consecutive aces in the first set against Toll Gate, Tuesday.
Eagles top Bolts, Titans and Lions in volleyball
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team improved to 12-1 last week. The Eagles opened the week with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Lincoln on Monday, then crushed Toll Gate 3-0 on Tuesday, … more
Barrington’s Owen Pfeffer delivers a pitch with runners on base.
Eagles eliminated after 7-2 loss to Avengers
The Barrington High School baseball team lost to East Greenwich 7-2 on Friday, June 9, and was eliminated from the Division II playoffs.   The Eagles allowed a run in the first inning, but … more
History of the Bristol's parade stripe — born through an act of Congress
Though it may seem that way, the Bristol Fourth of July parade route has not always been painted with a red, white and blue center stripe. more
City native Jennifer Griffith testifies before a House committee in her role as Rhode Island’s Child Advocate. She was recently named as the Secretary of State's lead legal counsel.
Amore names East Providence's Griffith Department of State legal counsel
PROVIDENCE — Secretary of State Gregg Amore announced fellow East Providence resident Jennifer Griffith has joined the Rhode Island Department of State as lead legal counsel. “We are … more
The community bike path painting event will offer volunteers an opportunity to paint the “Wheel Crossing” design on the bike path connector.
Bike path painting event moved to Saturday, Sept. 30
Town officials have rescheduled the community bike path painting event.   The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Wood and Waseca avenues. … more
East Providence High School's Ava Soares (No. 7 in red) scored a pair of goals in recent games, one in the Townies' first Division II win of the season against Bay View on October 18.
EPHS ends season-long league losing streak in girls' soccer
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' soccer team concluded the second-to-last week of its 2023 Division II season by ending fall-long league losing streak. In city … more
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EPHS quarterback Jacob Duarte dives for some extra yardage in the Townies' non-league outing against Hendricken Friday night, Oct. 27.
Hawks fly past Townies in non-league football affair
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team hosted perennial state power Bishop Hendricken last Friday night, Oct. 27, in a non-league game at Townie Stadium where the … more
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Shots of the new westbound bypass lanes created on the easterly side of the Washington Bridge on Friday, Dec. 15.
Gallery: Washington Bridge bypass lanes, traffic December 15
EAST PROVIDENCE — At least a week before its stated goal, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and its partners completed two bypass lanes headed west on the east side of the … more
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