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Little Compton Town Solicitor Anthony DeSisto.
Little Compton attorney: No conflict of interest
Little Compton's newest town solicitor reiterated Thursday that there is no conflict of interest by his serving as both the town's legal counsel and counsel for the state Coastal Resources Management … more
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A news photo of the boat aground near Cadman’s Neck, taken Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Settlement reached in 2020 boat accident
Three years after a Boston-area woman was left partially paralyzed in a Westport River boating accident , the parents of a Westport boy who was at the helm that night have settled out of court for an … more
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The Bristol County Water Authority’s Hydrant Hysteria team, consisting of Nick Deveau and Trevor Sousa, compete last year in San Antonio at the national event after winning the New England qualifier.
They can assemble a fire hydrant faster than (almost) anyone in America
The Bristol County Water Authority was beat by only one other water authority in the country at this unique nationwide competition. more
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Patty, a mixed breed found on Seapowet Avenue in late June, is now awaiting a new forever home at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown.
Tiverton, animal sanctuary at odds over dog nearly euthanized
An abandoned dog that was close to being euthanized at the Town of Tiverton’s behest is instead undergoing veterinary care and awaiting her forever home at the Potter League For Animals in … more
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This map depicts current marine heat wave conditions for June 2023. Observations show marine heatwaves are occurring across vast regions of the planet, including: the tropical North Atlantic, the Northeast Atlantic along the Iberian coast as far northward as Ireland and the UK, the equatorial Pacific, the Northeast Pacific, the Northwest Pacific in the Sea of Japan, the Southwest Pacific just southeast of New Zealand and the Western Indian Ocean southeast of Madagascar.
The world's ocean water is heating up fast
As scientists around the world sound the alarm about record sea surface temperatures, a new experimental NOAA forecast system predicts that half of the global ocean may experience marine heatwave … more
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Workers install sod turf at the Barrington Middle School baseball field about two years ago.
Consultants visit Barrington with a focus on fields
Efforts to improve the town’s athletic fields continued this month as Barrington officials met with firms hired to study the field maintenance program. They also met with another company hired … more
Sandy Point Lighthouse on Prudence Island will be turned over to the Prudence Conservancy, according to U.S. Sen. Jack Reed.
Prudence lighthouse, 2 others getting new owners
PRUDENCE ISLAND — The oldest continuously operating lighthouse in Rhode Island will soon have a new owner. more
Lifeguards Parker Hughes (seated) and Violet Gagliano check the water at Barrington Beach earlier this summer.
Barrington Beach is fully staffed, thanks in part to better pay
Two years ago, Barrington officials made the difficult decision to go without lifeguards at the town beach for half of August. Then-Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said it was a manpower issue … more
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12U softball all-stars pitcher Liliana Luis celebrates after Tiverton beat Barrington 8-3 to win the District 2 title.
Terrific spring for Tiverton softball all stars
It has been a terrific spring for the Tiverton girls softball all star teams as two of the teams won the District 2 championship and a third is in prime position to win the title this week.   … more
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Barrington Police: Stolen SUV found with full tank of gas
Barrington residents woke up on Wednesday, July 5 to discover their Volkswagen SUV missing.   Barrington Police said a Grassy Plain Road resident called 911 at 6:36 a.m. on July 5 and … more
Four car thefts in two days prompts Warren PD to investigate
Warren PD are reminding residents to lock their car doors and not to leave valuables in sight following an unusually high number of vehicle thefts last week. more
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A water chestnut plant.
Volunteers sought to clear invasive plant from Turner Reservoir
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Department of Environmental Management is once again seeking volunteers to help remove invasive water chestnut plants from the Turner Reservoir in East Providence. … more
Cindy Coyne
Senior Agenda Coalition chooses Coyne as Executive Director
PROVIDENCE — The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island has hired East Bay resident and former State Senator Cindy Coyne as its new executive director. Coyne starts in the role on July 17. … more
Barrington's Leo Espindle slides safely into home under the tag of Rumford's Wyatt Vanech during the 10u All Star game between the sides Saturday, July 8.
Gallery: Rumford, Barrington 10u baseball All Stars
BARRINGTON — Host Barrington broke open a close game in the second part of the contest to defeat Rumford 9-3 in the opening round of the 2023 District 2 10-and-under baseball All Star … more
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The Daily Scoop is located at 230 County Road. The building has recently been listed for sale for $1.2 million.
Building that is home to ice cream shop is up for sale
The building is for sale. The ice cream shop is not. Residential Properties recently listed for sale the building at 230 County Road, which is widely known as the home to The Daily Scoop ice … more
Terry Sullivan will take over as executive director of the Aquidneck Land Trust on Sept. 18.
Terry Sullivan named director of Aquidneck Land Trust
PORTSMOUTH — Conservation leader Terry Sullivan has been appointed executive director of Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT), an organization that preserves and stewards the island’s open spaces … more
Aerial view of one of the five wind turbines 3.8 miles southeast of Block Island generating electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm. A separate wind farm project, SouthCoast Wind Farm, is under scrutiny amid new allegations by a state coastal engineer.
State engineer alleges SouthCoast developer lied to regulators
Financial headwinds aren’t the only obstacle a Massachusetts offshore wind farm developer must overcome to secure critical approvals from Rhode Island regulators. SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC is … more
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A mother osprey with its chick was spotted in a nest that had been relocated near Belcher’s Cove last month.
Relocated osprey spotted with baby chick in Warren
Last week, local photographer and osprey monitor Butch Lombardi looked towards the new nest and saw a welcome sight — an osprey chick sitting alongside its mother. more
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Westport Fair starts Wednesday
The Westport Fair starts Wednesday. Now in its 68th year, the fair runs five days through Sunday, July 16. It will be held at the Westport fairgrounds at 200 Pine Hill Road. Admission is $5 and … more
Gallery: Riverside, Bristol-Warren 10u Baseball All Stars
EAST PROVIDENCE — The combined Bristol-Warren Little League squad traveled to Riverside's Forbes Field Thursday night, July 6, to begin play in the District 2 Major Baseball Division … more
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Hammer attack suspect Kenneth Jackson
East Providence Police arrest suspect in hammer attack
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police have arrested a city man on multiple charges stemming from a violent attack on Wednesday, July 5, involving a hammer. The suspect, identified as 47 … more
The plaque as it appears in the Burnside Veterans Memorial Honor Roll Garden.
The late Brig. General (Ret.) Michael T. Byrnes memorialized in Bristol
Friends, fellow veterans, and family gathered for a ceremony, featuring Capt. Garry Holstrom (U.S. Navy, Ret), who offered words on the legacy of the late Michael T. Byrnes, who passed away on Jan. 9, 2023. more
Nicole Dyszlewski
Dyszlewski is first recipient of new RI Bar Association award
PROVIDENCE — Nicole Dyszlewski, of East Providence's  Riverside section, was recently presented with the the inaugural Rhode Island Bar Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion … more
Pitcher Mahir Salahuddin celebrates after catcher Luke Fluet tagged out Gavin LaBollita for the third out in the fifth inning.
Barrington all-stars hold off Bristol-Warren 1-0
The Barrington 12U All-Star baseball team defeated Bristol Warren, 1-0, in an elimination bracket showdown on Wednesday night, July 5.   Mahir Salahuddin and Sean Caldarella combined for … more
The Fourth of July parade rolls down Adelaide Avenue.
Monastery neighborhood celebrates the Fourth with its own parade
There was rain. There was lightning. There was thunder.   But all the inclement weather on Tuesday, July 4 could not stop the 45th annual Watson Avenue neighborhood parade from … more
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