If you were to meet Arthur Medeiros at the grocery store or out on the links, you’d probably never guess he was into his third year as a centenarian or that he saw the kind of action in Europe that led to him earning a Bronze Star, two Silver Stars, and three Purple Hearts.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/17/23
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Barrington Police responded quickly to a report of a suspicious person spotted on the Barrington High School campus Wednesday morning, May 17.
At about 10 a.m., school officials received …
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5/17/23
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A Warren teenager who was arrested last year after an investigation by Bristol and Warren police has been officially charged for selling marijuana and THC vape pens, including to students of Mt. Hope High School.
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5/17/23
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CRANSTON — Long-time East Providence School District teacher and State Senator Val Lawson was elected as the National Education Association Rhode Island's newest president during the …
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By Mike Rego
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5/17/23
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The Tiverton Town Council has approved a preliminary spending plan that, pending final approval, will result in a property tax rate of $14.97 for FY 2023-24, versus $14.63 currently — a 34-cent …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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5/17/23
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PIC: Override DIONNE
Head Override vote coming this summer
Subhead With Town Meeting out of the way, select board mulls next step in estimated $3 million ballot question
Jump: …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/17/23
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The Barrington High School girls track team finished tied for second place at the Mariner Invitational in Narragansett on Saturday, May 13.
Barrington’s Helena Hyde continued her …
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5/17/23
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The Learn365RI program strives to accelerate statewide student performance on standardized test scores, improve attendance, and increase the percentage of families who successfully file FAFSA paperwork.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/17/23
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Barrington’s annual Financial Town Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 24 inside the Barrington High School auditorium at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Barrington …
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5/17/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Five juveniles have been arrested in connection with an assault that took place on May 5 on the property of Hathaway Elementary School, according to police.
At about …
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5/17/23
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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, …
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5/16/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Bill Thompson pointed to the wind turbine at Portsmouth High School, just east of Island Park Beach where about 90 people gathered Saturday to rally against offshore wind.
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By Jim McGaw
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5/16/23
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The Westport lacrosse team celebrated their senior day by crushing Cape Cod Tech 13-1 during a league home game on Friday afternoon. The win boosted the Wildcats’ record to 5-9. S enior …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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5/16/23
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Mt. Hope baseball coach Mike Mazzarella was awarded a plaque by athletic director Christy Belisle for collecting his 100th win as manager of the Huskies nine after their loss to Coventry on …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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5/16/23
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When voters head to Little Compton's annual Financial Town Meeting next Wednesday, they'll have a budget plan that includes a slight tax rate increase, and a fiscal showdown between supporters of the …
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By Paige Shapiro
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5/16/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Ask and you shall receive?
Following up on a request made by the respective organizations for assistance from the state, two local legislators have submitted bills in …
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By Mike Rego
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5/16/23
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The move signifies their intent to try and borrow up to $200 million to make repairs and potentially build a new high school. But there are a lot of steps between now and that future.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/16/23
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Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted unanimously to give themselves raises.
Four Council members currently receive $1,000 annual stipends, while the Council President …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/16/23
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A team of five students from Barrington High School recently captured third place at the LifeSmarts National Championship.
Barrington’s Aidan Hurlock, Stella Densley, Shaswat …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/16/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School golf team may not make the revamped 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship tournament at the end of the month, but that …
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By Mike Rego
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5/15/23
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Young boat builders are recreating another piece of Westport's maritime past, and plan to launch her this coming Saturday afternoon at the Head of Westport.
The students, enrolled in the …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/15/23
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A Tiverton man was found guilty last week of two counts of sexual assault against female victims in 2006 and 2018.
Following the conclusion of a four-day trial before Newport County Superior …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/15/23
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The Warren Town Council approved a $4,000 stipend to be paid for the completion of a mural on the bathroom vestibule located at the Warren Town Wharf during their meeting on May 9.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/15/23
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Barrington High School’s Bryce Kupperman and Gabe Anderson won the state doubles championship on Saturday, May 13.
Kupperman, a sophomore, and Anderson, a freshman, knocked off the team …
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5/15/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — They'll have some of the same elements as their predecessor, but not the main ingredient...no pun intended.
The East Providence Public Libraries have announced the weekly …
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By Mike Rego
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5/15/23
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