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East Providence Police begin reaccreditation process
EAST PROVIDENCE — A team of assessors from the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) will arrive at the East Providence Police Department on April 3 to examine all aspects of the … more
Dee Proulx and Wendy Baker of the St. Mary of the Bay Food Pantry, alongside Kim Wetherald, Director of Volunteer Services at EBCAP, and Nicole Giroux, coordinator of the mobile food pantry program for EBCAP, after discussing the program at the food pantry in Warren on Monday.
This food program, born amidst Covid, is still delivering the goods
With food insecurity rising amid increasing inflation, a mobile food pantry program from the East Bay Community Action Project that began in Warren is appearing more and more useful to other communities. more
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Blaise Rein (left) and Elizabeth Grieser (right) wait for their turns to speak during a Planning Board workshop focused on the monastery property.
Barrington residents push back against monastery plans
More than a dozen people voiced their opposition to the development plans for the former Carmelite monastery property during a special Barrington Planning Board workshop on Tuesday night, March … more
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Kelsey Gosch has been appointed director at East Bay Rowing, replacing co-founder Deb Sullivan.
Spring brings new direction for East Bay Rowing
As East Bay Rowing embarks on its 13th year on the Barrington River, new beginnings are guiding the future of the rowing club.   Kelsey Gosch has been appointed club director, replacing … more
Po Menuhkesu Menenok, Historian of the Pokanoket Tribe/Pokanoket Nation; Richard Pickering, Deputy Executive Director of Plimoth Patuxet Museums; and Roger Williams University Associate Professor of History Charlotte Carrington-Farmer, presented a rich historical depiction of the bond formed between Edward Winslow and Massasoit Ousamequin.
Exploring the 400-year-old friendship that made America possible
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the friendship and pact formed between Plymouth Colony's leader Edward Winslow and the Massasoit Ousamequin, which enabled America as we know it today to be formed. more
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An architectural rendering of what the new Diman regional vocational school would look like.
Diman vote has costly implications for Westport
Westport could be forced to scale back town services and cut the already-tight annual operating budget for the foreseeable future, if a vote on funding for the Diman regional vocational school … more
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In Portsmouth: Fierce debate over 'closed' pension plan
PORTSMOUTH — After several years of nagging questions over the town’s supposedly closed pension plan, the matter came to head Monday night during a Town Council discussion of the R.I. … more
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Longplex owner Jim Long (right) and Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee go over original blueprints from the complex's construction, at a tour of the Tiverton facility last month.
Feud between Longplex, Town of Tiverton simmers over
A long simmering feud between the Town of Tiverton and Jim Long, owner of the Longplex Family & Sports Center, escalated Monday night when the town council delayed taking action on two special … more
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Barrington High School seniors Ryan O’Connell (left) and Harrison Cooley organized a youth flag football tournament for their Senior Projects. Here they are surrounded by children who participated in the tournament.
In Barrington, Senior Projects ‘can be life-changing’
The small cafeteria is filled with well-dressed students, a therapy dog, and a feeling of nervous excitement. There is also a table covered with all sorts of snacks. The small cafeteria has … more
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Tax assessor says Warren department heads are 15-25% underpaid
Warren’s Tax Assessor, Kristopher Leadem, brought lively discussion to an otherwise humdrum preliminary budget meeting last week at Warren Town Hall by doing something many of us have probably wanted to do at some point — he pointedly asked for a raise in his salary. more
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The Ming Nie Global Change and Ecosystem Lab in Shanghai invited Mark Bertness (center) to study saltmarsh degradation in their region.
Endangered species: Saltmarshes — and what to do about it
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington … more
A group of theater advocates, including former actors and actresses of 2nd Story Theatre, came together at the Cutler Mill event room on Monday night to discuss any possible course of action that could be taken to bring theater back to the Market Street building, which is currently privately owned and for sale.
A second chance for Warren's 2nd Story Theatre?
A group of more than two dozen local advocates for youth and community theater gathered to advocate for the future use of 2nd Story Theatre, which currently sits in private hands and is up for sale. more
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Reigning champ Townies vie in reconfigured girls' lacrosse group
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' lacrosse team begins the 2023 season this week as the reigning champion of its league, though the composition of which being … more
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Veterans often charter River Rebel Charters of Bristol to fish for free as part of the Veteran Angler Charters program.
Trout fishing is the ticket this month
Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed for fishing. However, the season opens Saturday, April 8, and runs through Feb. 29, … more
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Symphonic wind ensemble director Ted Rausch leads the band on “Themes from Jurassic Park.”
Portsmouth High hosts 2023 Scholarship Concert (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School 2023 Scholarship Concert, featuring the chorus ensembles, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble and the symphonic band, took place Wednesday night, March 22, in … more
An East Beach summer resident walks toward his summer trailer.
Westport, East Beach settle lawsuit
The Town of Westport and East Beach Improvement Association (EBIA) have agreed to settle a suit brought against the town by the EBIA nearly two years ago, which claimed the select board, town … more
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Anthony DeSisto, during a Warren Town Council meeting in 2020.
Little Compton close to hiring new solicitor
Little Compton could soon have a new town solicitor, after town council members voted 4-1 last week, with Paul Golembeske opposed, to negotiate a contract with Anthony DeSisto of Anthony DeSisto Law … more
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Officials from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management believe a sheen spotted on the Barrington River and in Hundred Acre Cove was likely pollen and naturally occurring bubbles.
DEM: Sheen on the Barrington River was pollen
Officials from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management believe a sheen spotted on the Barrington River and in Hundred Acre Cove was likely pollen and naturally occurring bubbles.  more
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East Providence boys' tennis team eyes same results in different league
EAST PROVIDENCE — A year ago this month, the East Providence High School boys’ tennis team was coming off a two-win campaign and not expected to do very much during the upcoming Division … more
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Brock Pacheco holds the Thanksgiving Day game MVP award. The senior won a host of accolades including the Silver Dozen award and the Providence Gridiron Club’s Offensive MVP. During the fall football season Pacheco shattered both the single season rushing record and touchdown record.
Huskies' standouts honored at awards night
Mt. Hope standouts: Brock Pacheco, Jessica Deal, Elsa White, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino were among Mt. Hope High School student athletes that were honored during the school’s annual Fall … more
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said Barrington High School and other Rhode Island schools were part of a statewide “swatting” incident on Monday, March 27.
Police: Barrington High School lockdown was part of 'swatting' incident
Barrington High School was locked down on Monday morning, March 27, after officials received a call stating that there was a shooter at the school.  The call was bogus and part of a statewide … more
Tap-In, the non-profit that has been helping East Bay residents in need for more than three decades, is looking for specific donations and volunteer assistance.
They help others in need — can you help them?
Tap-In, the non-profit that has been helping East Bay residents in need for more than three decades, is looking for a little assistance. Tap-In is seeking volunteers to help with grant-writing, … more
Adamsville welcomes new fitness studio
For those looking for a place to give their long-lost New Year’s resolutions a kick in the tail feathers, a new fitness studio is set to open in the heart of Adamsville. Henhouse Studios, … more
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Barrington Police Department receives re-accreditation award
The Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission recently held its awards ceremony to recognize six police departments that achieved re-accreditation, as well as three individuals for their … more
The Sabin Point boat ramp as it looked Wednesday, March 22.
EP Council talks Sabin Point boat ramp, rec center, old Oldham property
EAST PROVIDENCE — If concepts come to fruition, the dilapidated boat ramp at Sabin Point Park in Riverside will soon be replaced with a modern, more functional kayak launch. The City … more
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