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Barrington School Committee calls for preschool plan
The plan for Barrington’s preschool program will be unveiled on June 8. After a lengthy and sometimes contentious discussion on May 18, members of the Barrington School Committee voted … more
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Lawrence Mott, transmissions development manager for SouthCoast Wind, answers a question by local resident Ralph Craft (left) at Thursday night’s Town Council workshop at Portsmouth High School.
Portsmouth again denies any deal with SouthCoast Wind
The Town Council, yet again, told a crowd of more than 100 people who turned out Thursday night for a workshop about SouthCoast Wind that there was no current proposal or contract for the town to … more
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The area outlined in white off of Touisset Point in Warren will be opened this Sunday at sunrise, and includes 515 acres of previously prohibited area for shellfishing.
515 acres opened to shellfishing off Touisset Point in Warren
For the first time in decades, shellfishing off the coast of Touisset will be allowed conditionally, a sign of an increasingly healthy bay according to environmental officials. more
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Alan Mello had been reported missing on May 22, 2023.
Bristol PD find missing man deceased in car off Metacom Avenue
Bristol Police reported finding Alan Mello's car north of Griswold Avenue, off the side of Metacom Avenue in thick brush. Initial reports indicated no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. more
Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right), shown in a previous appeal hearing, filed a lawsuit against the National Education Association, NEARI, and NEA-Barrington that alleges the unions failed to represent them during their ordeal with the Barrington School Department.
Former Barrington teachers file lawsuit against unions
Brittany DiOrio, Stephanie Hines and Kerri Thurber are suing the national, state and local teachers unions.   The three former Barrington teachers lost their jobs after violating the school … more
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Enright and crew fall to second place, may have hit a whale
Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing team hit an object suspected to be a marine mammal or megafauna  while racing to Aarhus, Denmark, durng Leg 5 early Thursday morning, according to Ocean … more
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John Bullard takes water samples at Hix Bridge Landing Friday morning.
In Westport, 'Hometown' boy makes good
John Bullard sits down on a battered stool at the Hix Bridge Landing dock, clicks open a ballpoint pen and starts jotting notes in a spiral bound notebook. He's alone apart from a fisherman going … more
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Barrington Town Council member Braxton Cloutier offers some reasons for the stipend increase during the May 24 financial town meeting.
Motion approved: Council stipends double in Barrington
On a night when voters determined a total town budget of more than $91 million, a motion for just $5,000 led to a spirited debate.   The resolution, part of the financial town meeting on … more
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Barrington High School's Anna Lombardi advances the ball toward the goal.
Eagles start strong, hold on for playoff victory
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team sprinted to a commanding lead against LaSalle and held on for a 19-15 win in the quarterfinals of the Division I playoffs on Wednesday night, May 24. … more
East Providence's Ryleigh Grant scored six times as the Townies defeated Cranston East 11-2 in the opening round of the 2023 Division III girls' lacrosse playoffs Thursday, May 25.
Townies storm past Thunderbolts in girls' lacrosse quarters
EAST PROVIDENCE — The reigning league champion East Providence High School girls' lacrosse squad made a successful return to the postseason Thursday night, May 25, when the fourth-seeded … more
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L-R: Jade Rodrigues models a black dress; Emma Graveline models a pink gown designed by Nicole Contente, who said the beading on the front took her two full days of meticulous work; and Dominique Scott models a white jacket during the Poj Laib Tribe Foundation fashion show, held at the Dye House in Providence.
Bristol designer debuts at Providence fashion show
Nicole Contente just graduated a year ago, but has already entered the competitive world of high fashion. more
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Westport honors veterans, fallen Monday
Westport will mark Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 29. The parade begins with a wreath laying, rifle salute and the playing of Taps at the World War I monument in … more
Warren Memorial Day events start Sunday morning, continue on Monday
Memorial Day events in Warren begin at 8:15 a.m. at the Town Wharf, continuing with ceremonies and parade on Monday, May 29. more
The East Bay Bike Path portion at Riverside Square will soon be lighted after the city was selected for a Rhode Island Commerce "RI Rebounds" grant.
East Bay Bike Path portion at Riverside Square will soon be illuminated
EAST PROVIDENCE — A quaint part of the East Bay Pike Path that slices through Riverside Square, one that is often traversed in the darkness of the evening hours, will soon be illuminated. … more
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Robert Santos, Senior Associate for architectural firm Perkins Eastman, shows an example of what a hypothetical new high school design could look like to the Bristol Warren School Committee during a meeting on Monday night.
Some on Joint Finance urge caution over Bristol Warren school bond
The Bristol Warren Joint Finance Committee (JFC) unanimously voted to allow the school district to potentially borrow up to $200 million for school construction projects, including possibly building a new high school. Some were cautious of that number, however. more
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Public input sought on Bristol Warren school construction projects
Want to make your voice heard on how a potential $200 million bond should be spent in Bristol and Warren? Attend one of the upcoming sessions. more
Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus said residents wanted to see more teachers hired, not more administrators.
Barrington FTM voters: Use school budget increase for teachers
Barrington residents voted to raise the school budget increase from $2.5 million to $2.7 million at Wednesday night’s financial town meeting. Some taxpayers asked school officials to … more
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More than 400 Little Compton residents turned out for Wednesday's annual Financial Town Meeting.
Budget board backtracks, LC schools prevail
The Little Compton School Department will be fully funded after all, following Wednesday night's annual Financial Town Meeting at the Wilbur McMahon auditorium. Earlier this month, the town's … more
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Alan Mello was last seen on May 13, 2023 and he was reported missing to police on May 22, 2023.
Bristol PD seek help in locating missing person
Alan Mello, age 76, was reported missing to Bristol Police on May 22, 2023.  Mello was last in contact with family/friends on May 13, 2023.  more
Maddox Godwin, shown earlier this season, had 17 kills and 13 digs in the Eagles' win over Cranston West.
Eagles rally to defeat Falcons in D-II volleyball showdown
Last week was a big week for BHS volleyball. The Eagles faced off against two tough opponents and defeated both of them.   On Tuesday, May 16, Barrington knocked off Westerly 3-1, and on … more
Gallery: EPHS 2023 Fashion Show
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School students in the class of instructor Nina Voccio held their annual fashion show Thursday evening, May 18, in front of a large audience in the … more
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Ethan Knight (middle), shown competing in the Eastern Division Track Championship, won the 110-meter hurdles in the Class B Championship.
Barrington boys win Class B Track Championship
The Barrington High School track teams fared well over the weekend. The boys team won the Class B Championship, while the girls finished second in their respective Class B title meet. The … more
Ten Townies ink their collegiate student-athlete letters of intent
EAST PROVIDENCE -— Ten student-athletes in the graduating Class of 2023 at East Providence High School, five each young women and men, formalized their choices to continue their sporting … more
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Members of the Barrington High School and Mt. Hope High School baseball teams pose for a photo following Sunday's game.
East Bay baseball teams rally to fight cancer
The Barrington High School baseball team defeated Mt. Hope 9-3 in a non-league game on Sunday, May 21. The Eagles and Huskies use the game as a fund-raiser — all money raised at the game … more
Chief Kevin Lynch is award the new trophy after the Police won 11-10 in extra innings to win the first annual B battle of the Badges softball game.
Police win first Battle of the Badges softball game
Chief Kevin Lynch held up the trophy and the police celebrated after winning the first annual Battle of the Badges softball game 11-10, in extra innings in front of a large cheering crowd at the Colt … more
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