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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
This red white and blue American Flag clutch contained an item of irreplaceable value, and was allegedly stolen from the Elks Lodge the night of July 3.
Fourth of July volunteer offers $1,000 for return of stolen clutch
Elaine Rusk has volunteered her time and energy to Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration since becoming a resident shortly after Covid struck. Now she's looking for help finding something irreplaceable that was taken from her. more
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Though she's only been here a few years, Jess Higgins has found herself right at home at Wilbur McMahon.
Little Compton's Teacher of the Year is all in
Little Compton fifth grade math and science teacher Jess Higgins is a fresh face by Little Compton standards, but has made a big enough impact that she's been named the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, … more
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Tracy Woodard shows off a tray of fresh baked goods from inside Tracy’s Cream and Sugar, which opened at 458 Main St. on May 27.
Tracy's Cream and Sugar brings caffeinated sweetness to Main Street
An expansion born from the success of The Perfect Sweet Shoppe, Tracy's Cream and Sugar offers plenty of new options for those looking for a cup of specialty coffee, breakfast sandwich or baked good. more
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Thirteen-year-old Barrington boy facing multiple police charges
A Barrington Police officer was on patrol early Sunday morning, July 2, when he spotted a boy riding a bicycle near the intersection of Maple Avenue and Cottage Street. The officer paused … more
Leah Kossak, marketing and engagement director the Aquidneck Land Trust, strolls through part of Little Creek Preserve with Alex Chuman, the Trust’s conservation director.
To protect and conserve in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — At first glance, the Aquidneck Land Trust’s (ALT) latest land acquisition doesn’t look like much. The 9.85-acre property on Hedly Street, purchased outright … more
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Patriotic speaker Col. (Ret.) Joseph McGraw delivers a speech towards the end of the Patriotic Exercises in front of the Colt School on Tuesday.
Retired Green Beret: American ideals have united us from the beginning
U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) Joseph McGraw, a Portsmouth resident, former Green Beret and current associate professor at the Naval War College, delivered a timely and stirring speech during his keynote at the annual Patriotic Exercises on Tuesday morning. more
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Barrington’s Brendan Watson (left) proudly displays the 40-pound striped bass he caught late last month. His father (right) holds up the broken fishing rod.
Striper snaps rod, but Barrington man lands fish
Brendan Watson caught his first striped bass on June 30, and it was a whopper. The Barrington resident landed a 48-inch, 40-pound striper off Falmouth Heights Beach. Watson was fishing with his … more
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A preliminary design shows a conceptual layout of a new campus at Mt. Hope High School that includes all athletic fields on the same grounds, which would necessitate the building of a turf football field to double as an all-purpose practice field, and the loss of one dedicated practice field that currently exists on the grounds. Please note this design was note voted on, and is merely an example.
Committees agree a new Bristol-Warren high school is primary goal for bond
Should a bond worth up to $200 million be prepared in time and approved by voters this November, the lion's share of that capital would be used to demolish and construct a new high school for Bristol Warren teens. more
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Photo: Little Compton widow finishes late spouse's work
Little Compton resident John Lewis, who for years lived with his wife Madeline at 115 Colebrook Road, passed away recently, and is probably known to hundreds of golfers even if they didn't know him … more
East Providence Library Block Party series kicks off in style
EAST PROVIDENCE — If first impressions were any indication, then the staff of the East Providence Public Libraries have another summer hit on their hands. Weaver Library, on Grove Avenue, … more
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Rain soaked Bristol's Fourth of July Parade, but spirits remained high
It was anybody’s guess as to whether or not the day would be spared from a downspout. But just as organizers were lining up marchers and parade participants, the heavens opened wide. more
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Police swarm Barrington home following suspicious phone call
An apparent “swatting” incident late Tuesday night, July 4, sent a large number of police officers to a Barrington home. At about 8:50 p.m., Barrington Police received a 911 call … more
From left: VFP post manager Brian Beaulieu with Mason Auclair, 12, Brian Auclair, Anaya Auclair, 10, and Justin Latini, of the Vietnam Veterans of America council.
Westport family gives back to veterans
Members of Westport's Veterans of Foreign Wars post have a new display of patriotism at their State Road headquarters —  a large American flag made of wood and hand-painted by two local siblings and their father. more
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Westport farmer Ray Raposa, who owns Hay Ray's farm and feed, harvests hay last autumn.
Effort underway to 'Keep the farm in farm coast'
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles on the current state and future of farming along the 'Farm Coast,' the incredibly fertile, rolling countryside that skirts the ocean from … more
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Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.
Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10
The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more
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Riverside Middle School names fourth quarter honor roll of students for '22-23 term
Dr. Julie Giangiulio, Principal of Riverside Middle School,   and Mr. Glen Salgueiro, Assistant Principal, are pleased to announce the Honor Roll for Quarter 4 of the 2022-2023 school year. … more
Martin Middle School announces final honors for 2022-23 term
Laurie Marchand, Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, announces the Fourth Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, “Summa Cum Laude” … more
Fern Lima, treasurer of the Newport County Branch of the NAACP, reads an excerpt from “Black Heroes of the American Revolution” during a Fourth of July observance in front of the memorial to the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park Tuesday morning.
NAACP honors ‘Black Regiment’ soldiers in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A few members of the Newport Branch of the NAACP kicked off the Fourth of July by paying tribute to a brave contingent of soldiers that helped protect Americans’ … more
Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment — the program is funded with $25,000 in taxpayer money.
Resident aims to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers
George Voutes was looking for an audience.   The Barrington resident knew exactly what he was doing when he stood up during the financial town meeting in late May and pitched his idea for a … more
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The 2023 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March
Follow along with the Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. more
Tiverton man cited after his dogs attack neighbor's pet
A Tiverton man faces two municipal court summonses for having dogs at large, after police said his two pitbull mixes attacked and injured a neighbor's dog late last month. John D. Hartwein … more
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Palmer leads Westport's Independence Day parade
Dave Palmer, who for years worked behind the scenes to organize Westport's Fourth of July parade, will take center stage as Grand Marshal when the procession steps out onto Main Street at 10 a.m. … more
East Providence reschedules Fourth fireworks
EAST PROVIDENCE — Citing concerns about potential severe weather later in the evening of July 3, the annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks display at Pierce Memorial Stadium has been … more
Events all take place at Burr's Hill Park
Warren's summer concert and movie series start this week
A summer full of music and family fun begins on Thursday with events at Burr's Hill Park. more
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