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The EPHS Unified Hoops team defeated Central Falls Saturday, May 13, to claim the 2023 Division II championship.
Townies take home first Unified hoops title on third try
WARWICK — The third time was indeed the charm for the East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad as the locals captured the 2023 Division II championship Saturday morning, May … more
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More than two dozen BHS student-athletes plan to compete in a variety of sports in college.
BHS student-athletes taking their skills to the next level
Barrington High School recently recognized members of the senior class who have made a commitment to play sports at the collegiate level.   More than two dozen student-athletes plan to … more
Barrington elementary school recognized as ‘Lighthouse School’
Barrington Public Schools announced Friday, May 12, that Sowams Elementary School has been recognized as the newest Lighthouse School in the nation by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.   … more
A crew from Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt repaves a Barrington road a few years ago. The company recently was awarded a bid to repave nine roads in Barrington.
Did your street make the repaving list in Barrington?
The Barrington Town Council has approved a bid to hire a Pawtucket company to repave nine roads in town and a parking lot at the Peck Center. At its May 1 meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to award … more
Riverside Middle School MLL instructor Kristyn-Anne Pinheiro (center, with sign) and her students celebrate her being named 2023 East Providence District Teacher of the Year.
East Providence recognizes Riverside's Pinheiro as District Teacher of the Year
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside Middle School's Kristyn-Anne Pinheiro was chosen not only as her building's instructor of the year but as the 2023 East Providence School District Teacher of the … more
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Violet Gagliano sends a pass to a teammate while pressured closely by a South Kingstown defender.
Eagles defeat South Kingstown, extend winning streak
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team improved its record to 9-2 after defeating South Kingstown 19-7 on Tuesday night, May 9. The victory pushed Barrington’s win streak to four games. … more
Members of the RWU soccer team turned out in force on Saturday, April 29 to help build the Tom’s Grove Memorial Garden on the grounds of the Benjamin Church Manor. Pictured here are team members with project coordinators and Manor residents Linda Heroux and Rick Hunter, along with Linda’s son Eric Heroux.
RWU soccer team helps build memorial garden for senior center
Designed and planted with the help of RWU students for the benefit of the residents of Benjamin Church Manor, the Tom’s Grove Memorial Garden is an organic vegetable and flower garden complete with a sitting area for quiet reflection. more
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Bristol PD: Two arrests and loud parties dispersed
Bristol Police made two arrests and intervened on several loud parties and gatherings between May 1 and May 7, 2023. more
Warren PD: Five arrests, including one juvenile
Warren Police made five arrests between May 1-8, 2023, including one 17-year-old juvenile. more
Bristol Theatre Company to hold auditions in Warren
The BTC will be holding auditions for their summer 2023 show, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, on Monday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mary V. Quirk School, 790 Main St., Warren. more
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Lily Johanson, Peter Kochan and their EPHS Unified Hoops teammates beat North Kingstown May 11 to advance to the 2023 Division II playoffs championship game.
East Providence High School advances to Unified hoops title tilt
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad never trailed en route to a 30-22 victory over visiting North Kingstown in the semifinals of the Division II … more
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Margie Brennan, the school district’s K-8 science coach, meets with students inside the high tunnel at the AgInnovation Farm and goes over their tasks for that afternoon.
Portsmouth: AgInnovation Farm grows by leaps and bounds
PORTSMOUTH — When they first sank their fingers into the dirt at Cloverbud Ranch three years ago, Portsmouth Middle School students couldn’t have possibly known how quickly their garden … more
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Teachers Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli, during a previous appeal hearing.
Fired Barrington teachers settle with School Committee, offered their jobs back
The Barrington School Committee has settled with the three teachers who were fired after they failed to follow the district’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. The district announced the … more
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A look out towards Narragansett Bay from Bullocks Point in May of 2023.
Department of Environmental Management opens seasonal phone line May 15
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the opening of its seasonal 24-hour telephone information line beginning on May 15 through October15. … more
Over 50 people designed and crafted unique quilted bags to be donated. While the store had hoped to donate 31 bags, they wound up with 198 in total.
Bristol quilt shop donates nearly 200 handmade bags to Amos House
Bristol's Beyond the Bolt and 50 volunteer quilters just finished a "charity sew" which amounted to 198 handmade bags and hundreds of hygienic items being donated to Rhode Islanders in need. more
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Bristol Warren Education Foundation's annual fundraiser is Saturday
The ‘Bee-cathlon’ will be held in-person and indoors at the Roger Williams University Field House on Saturday, May 13 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. more
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The beachfront south of Taylor's Lane, leading to Church Cove
Little Compton beach project wins $247K state grant
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has awarded Little Compoton $247,100 to help with the town's sewer overflow and stormwater reuse programs. The grant will go on to fund stormwater … more
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Westport beach cleanup is this Saturday
The Westport River Watershed Alliance had a good turnout at its electronics recycling day last Saturday. Residents brought in a few thousand pounds of old computers, monitors, TVs and miscellaneous … more
U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Chris Rego, standing left, salutes his grandfather, James C. Rego, a Korean War veteran and retired Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force, at a Silver Dollar Salute ceremony at the Bristol Veterans Home on Sunday, May 7. Also pictured are Xavier and Elijah Yarbough (holding the flag), and Chris’s parents, Linda and Mike.
Korean War veteran gets second chance for a First Salute with grandson
A surprise at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home in Bristol enabled a grandfather to honor his grandson as he originally envisioned. more
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A boat heads south up the Sakonnet River, with Gould Island in the background.
Problems on the water? Call DEM’s Bay Line starting May 15
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) seasonal, 24-hour Bay Line, used to report any Narragansett-related environmental problems or occurrences, will open May 15 and remain … more
A group shot of the 2023 EPLAC Recognition Night honorees.
East Providence Local Advisory Committee holds 15th annual recognition night
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education, EPLAC, held its annual Special Needs Recognition Program Reception on Wednesday, May 10, at the East … more
Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, hoists the cup after he and the 11th Hour Racing Team won Leg 4, during the Ocean Race 2023 in Newport.
Homecoming sweet for Skipper Charlie Enright 
It was a sweet homecoming for Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team as they sailed into Newport among a throng of welcome boats and helicopters winners for won Leg 4 of the Ocean Race … more
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EP's Noah Araujo
Eagles sweep host Townies, Huskies in Eastern Division golf
EAST PROVIDENCE — The unbeaten and league leading Barrington High School golf team visited East Providence with Mt. Hope Wednesday afternoon, May 10. And even though the host Townies shot a … more
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Youth softball players for the East Bay Recreational Softball league participated in the opening day ceremonies for the Warren Youth Little League last weekend.
New East Bay Recreational team is reviving youth softball in Bristol, Warren
As of the closing of the Spring 2023 season registration, East Bay Recreational Softball had signed up 100 girls, enough to field 8 competitive teams. A few years ago, the number of girls playing youth softball locally was in the single digits. more
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Barrington's Gabe Anderson (front) and Bryce Kupperman will play in the championship round of the state tournament next weekend.
BHS doubles team advances to state tournament finals
The Barrington High School boys tennis team picked up two wins last week, and also celebrated a number of strong performances in the individual state tournament which was held over the weekend. … more
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