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Unified bowling celebrates a strikingly fun season
The Bristol Warren Huskies Unified Bowling team recently concluded their 2023 season with a state championship tournament, held in Johnston on March 18. more
There’s a chance that a memorabilia collector got his hands on an original autographed photo of Bill Russell that was a part of an advertising campaign for a Bristol-born sneaker worn by the NBA legend.
Collector may have found a missing link to Bristol's Bill Russell connection
Once upon a time, a Bristol shoe factory that made a sneaker for Celtics legend Bill Russell offered a free signed photo of the player. A collector might have found one of those photos, and is looking for someone to help confirm it. more
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Keri Cronin, co-founder of Discover Warren, which puts out bi-annual maps marking walkable destinations in town, is calling for submissions for the newest iteration of the map, which she said could come out in June and October of this year.
Warren's popular walking map of businesses seeks submissions
Have a small business in Warren? You probably don't want to pass up this opportunity. more
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Steel Butterflies is based on author Elizabeth Splaine’s real-life friendship with an elderly woman who served as an OSS operative during WWII.
Bristol author set to release her fifth novel
Bristol resident Elizabeth Splaine's "Steel Butterflies" will be released in April. It is based on Splaine’s friendship with an elderly woman who served as a real-life OSS operative during WWII. more
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Harley Quinn, a six-year-old chihuahua, recently lost an eye in a tragic incident in February, and her mom is looking for help with vet bills as a result.
Warren resident seeks help with vet bills for injured dog
A Child Street resident has taken to the internet to help procure money to pay for a surgery for her beloved Chihuahua, Harley Quinn. more
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Barrington Rep.’s bill: Require solar on new construction
An East Bay lawmaker recently introduced a bill that would require most new construction in the state to include solar panels as part of the initial construction. Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D-Dist. … more
Police: Bicyclist damages car mirror during incident in Barrington
A motorist called Barrington Police on Thursday morning, March 16, following an incident with a bicyclist. The female motorist told police she was driving down Lincoln Avenue with her young … more
Needed: School Building Committee members in Barrington
The Barrington School Committee and School Administration are seeking members of the public to participate on the Barrington School Building Committee and assist in the development of a Master … more
Mason Conte points to family members in the crowd after sinking a basket.
A loss is less important than the memories made on the court
The Mt. Hope unified basketball team may have fallen to Rogers 52-46 in their first game of the season on Thursday, but that’s not really the point, according to Huskies head coach Tom … more
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Honored Tiverton and Little Compton teachers (from left) Samantha Reimels, Kim Smith, Carla Woodhouse, Lee Cusumano, Shana Roper, Jill Godbout and Christine Kraus pose for a photo at the recent Lions Club celebration.
Tiverton Lions recognize local heroes
The Tiverton Lions Club recently recognized 12 Tiverton and Little Compton public servants for the contributions they have made to their communities this past year. The club’s 2023 … more
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Desmond Blackbeard (bottom left), Imogen Miller, Ian Eppley, Matt Thibaudeau (top left), Ian Pereira, Jack Godbout, Michael Komorowski and Aubrey Cummings perform with the Kickemuit Middle School band during their rendition of the Overture 1812.
A super display of musical talent
The Kickemuit Middle School sixth, seventh and eight grade bands and the Mt. Hope High School Marching Band and Concert and Symphonic Bands performed during the Bristol Warren Regional School … more
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Westport firefighters keep blaze from spreading to home
Westport firefighters turned out in force to a structure fire in the south end of town Wednesday afternoon, and were able to contain it beforeit extended to a detached garage and nearby home. … more
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Barrington students’ artwork celebrated with Anchor Awards
More than a dozen Barrington students recently won RI Art Anchor Awards. The Rhode Island Art Educators Association organized the awards and invited all art teachers in Grades 6 through 12, to … more
The sewer rate study conducted by Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. and presented to the City Council at its March 21 meeting.
Sewer rates are soon expected to rise significantly in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sewer rates in East Providence will soon rise significantly, though necessarily, after the City Council backed one of two proposals presented to it by a specialist on the … more
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East Providence Animal Control seeks public’s help finding dog’s owner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Animal Control is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of dog. On March 16, East Providence police responded to Rumford Pets at 865 … more
Tiverton council backs aquaculture legislation
The Tiverton Town Council last week approved a resolution urging the General Assembly to pass legislation that would restrict any new aquaculture leases on the Sakonnet River to at least 1,000 feet … more
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Westport citizens' group stumps for $3 million override
A residents' group formed to promote a Proposition 2 ½ override for Westport has established a website and Facebook page for residents to gather information and discuss the issues surrounding … more
Julie Gerstenblatt will sign copies of her debut novel “Daughters of Nantucket” at a special event at Inkfish Books in Warren on Thursday.
Barrington author signing copies of her book on Thursday
Barrington’s Julie Gerstenblatt will sign copies of her debut novel “Daughters of Nantucket” at a special event at Inkfish Books in Warren on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. … more
Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch gives a thumbs up during the 2022 Fourth of July Celebration.
Bristol ranked safest RI community for fourth consecutive year
After Bristol, the other safest communities in RI are South Kingstown (also for the 4th year in a row), North Kingstown, Cumberland, Smithfield, Westerly, North Providence, Coventry, East Providence, and Warwick. more
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The intersection of Orchard Avenue and Child Street has been a reoccurring issue for residents who live on Orchard Avenue, as people going to and from Kickemuit Middle School utilize the route as a cut-through to try and save time on their commutes.
School neighbors plead with town for intervention
Residents of a road that serves as a popular secondary point of entry and exit from Kickemuit Middle School in Warren are demanding action from the Town regarding what they consider a crucial safety issue occurring multiple times a day throughout the school year. more
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The Barrington Planning Board will host a workshop on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. that will be focused on the future of the Carmelite monastery property.
Planning Board meeting will focus on Carmelite monastery property
There will be a special meeting of the Barrington Planning Board to discuss the former Carmelite monastery property on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Collis Gallery at Barrington Public … more
Portsmouth schools seek 3.7% hike from town for FY24 budget
PORTSMOUTH — The School Committee Monday night unanimously approved a $43.3 million budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that calls for an overall increase of 2.6 percent in expenditures over the … more
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Jessica Kaela, shown in studio singing her newly released single, “Crying.”
Meet Jessica Kaela: A young singer focused on career growth
At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing for others and doing what’s right, in the midst of a … more
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A line of trees near the soccer field at KMS were noticed to have been cut down recently, prompting some residents to ask why.
Shade trees removed from KMS field area due to safety concerns
A large group of trees that provided shade to parents and student athletes at Kickemuit Middle School were chopped down. Some local residents wanted an answer why. more
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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence’s “Tidal Waves” youth swim squad heading to nationals next week include (front row, left to right) Ambri Fonseca, Helen Messitt, Laina Fonseca and Isabel McKinney; (back row) Kaylee Collins, Weston David, Luke DeMoura, Lucas Zonfrillo and Nick Capobianco.
Waves youth team swims to best season in ages, readies for nationals
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence’s “Tidal Waves” youth swim team recently completed its best regular season in at least the last decade and … more
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