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Head coach Ryan Fazzi hoists Andrew McCarthy over his shoulder and holds up a number one sign after McCarthy beat Stone Farnsworth of Coventry by a 3-1 decision to gain the 126-pound finals at the state tournament.
Huskies wrestlers battle to tenth place at state tournament 
Sophomore Andrew McCarthy placed second in the state and Mt. Hope Wrestlers placed tenth out of 36 teams during the RIIL Westling State Championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on … more
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Barrington Police charge man living in Veterans Park woods
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, Barrington Police charged Samuel I. Lawson, 27, of Warren, with possession of a schedule I to V controlled substance-first offense. Police said Lawson has been living … more
Police will not charge anyone following an investigation into the Barrington daycare Kids Quarters.
No charges following investigation into Barrington daycare
Barrington Police will not charge anyone following the   investigation into a Barrington daycare where a worker allegedly gave children melatonin gummies without their parents’ knowledge. … more
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East Providence's Jacob Poore wrestles at 160 pounds during the 2023 state championship meet Saturday, Feb. 25, in Providence.
Three Townies place at 2023 state championship wrestling meet
PROVIDENCE — Three East Providence High School competitors placed at the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Championship Meet held over two days last weekend, February 24 and 25, at … more
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A rendering showing the development looking south along Water Street, in scale with buildings nearby in the neighborhood.
Water Street development denied by Warren Planning Board
The Warren Planning Board decided by a 4-3 vote on Monday night to deny Master Plan approval for a 12-unit development proposed at 113 and 119 Water Street. more
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Snow’s coming — and schools are closed Tuesday
Local school districts didn’t wait until Tuesday morning to cancel classes due to forecasted snow. They made the call on Monday. Here’s what each district has planned for Tuesday as … more
East Providence implements parking ban, rubbish delay
EAST PROVIDENCE —  With forecasts predicting somewhere in between 4-6 inches of snow to fall overnight into Tuesday, Feb. 28, city officials have implented a parking ban among other … more
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The new sign in front of the Wood Street Cafe is part of the business's 100th Anniversary this year.
Bristol's Wood Street Cafe celebrates 100 years
For 100 years, this family-owned joint has served its neighborhood (and beyond) with a smile. more
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Warren implements parking ban, trash delay ahead of storm
The Town of Warren is issuing a parking ban and a delay on trash pickup ahead of Monday night's impending snow storm. more
Steven Velozo, 47, of Swansea, died of mechanical asphyxia last October, in a death that has been ruled a homicide.
Little Compton death ruled a murder
The death of a Swansea man who died in Little Compton last October is now being investigated as a homicide. Steven Velozo, 47, died following a party at his mother's Pottersville Road home on … more
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Westport marijuana revenue may be lower than thought
Local tax revenues from the sale of medical and recreational marijuana may not be as big of a fiscal panacea as some had hoped. In Westport, the difference could cost the town thousands due in large … more
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Patrick (left) and John Bowen of Little Compton first applied for an aquaculture lease at Tiverton's Seapowet Avenue three years ago.
Little Compton council opposes Sakonnet River aquaculture bill
Members of the Little Compton Town Council last Thursday voted to oppose a bill that would restrict aquaculture farms along the Sakonnet River to 1,000 feet offshore or more. In doing so, they gave … more
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Barrington High School senior Thomas Marvelli wrestles Tyrisse Volmar of Toll Gate in the 285-pound match. Marvelli defeated Volmar and took third place at states.
Eagles finish 12th at wrestling states
Barrington High School senior Tommy Marvelli battled to a third place finish in the 285-pound weight division at the state championships on Saturday, Feb. 25. The Barrington High School team had … more
Adam Gorman shoots toward a target during the first-ever J.P. Medeiros Jr. Hockey Competition, Saturday.
Eagles, Huskies skate in memorial hockey competition
Members of the Barrington High School and Mt. Hope High School hockey teams showed off their skills during the first-ever J.P. Medeiros Jr. Hockey Competition. The event, held Saturday night, Feb. … more
Vocalist Tish Adams leads a group of children in yelling “Wilma!” during a jazzed-up version of “Meet the Flintstones” during the annual Jazz for Kids program at Greenvale Vineyards on Thursday. The event was part of the Newport Winter Festival.
Kids get all jazzed up at Greenvale Vineyards, Portsmouth (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Jazz singer Tish Adams asked the dozen or so young children before her if they had ever found a quarter while playing outside. “Sometimes when you get money that you … more
The Town of Portsmouth is expected to enter a purchase-and-sales agreement with the R.I. Department of Transportation to buy the Stone Bridge abutment and adjacent Teddi’s Beach. The town has been hoping to make improvements to the area, similar to what Tiverton has done to its abatement and beach seen in the background.
Portsmouth to vote on purchase of Teddi’s Beach, bridge abutment
PORTSMOUTH — The town will be the proud owner of another beach if the Town Council approves a purchase-and-sales agreement with the state for Teddi’s Beach in Island Park at Monday … more
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Kate Benoit was recently hired as the communication specialist for Barrington Public Schools. Benoit came to Barrington from Clark University in Worcester, Mass.
Communications specialist will fill a range of tasks for Barrington Schools
After eight days in her new job, Kate Benoit had already grown an unexpected appreciation for Barrington.  The recently-hired communication specialist for Barrington Public Schools said she … more
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This is an aerial view of Cashman’s Park in Island Park, as it appeared in 1927. Notice how much of it was located on the beach (Park Avenue is to the immediate right of the roller-coaster), most of which has since been washed away.
Island Park was a hopping place before 1938 Hurricane
Editor’s note: Town Historian Jim Garman lectured on the history of North Portsmouth on Jan. 25 at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center in Common Fence Point. We’ve previously … more
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Candidates declare for April Westport election
Two newcomers are among three vying for two seats on the Westport Select Board in the Tuesday, April 11 election. Candidates were required to declare their intent to run by the end of the day … more
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Sean Bonneau reacts after Barrington lost to LaSalle in the Division 1 semifinals, Thursday.
Eagles lose lead in second half, fall to LaSalle in semis
The Barrington High School boys basketball team was 12 minutes away from a trip to the Division I finals.   The Eagles led LaSalle 24-20 at halftime in the D-I tournament semifinals on … more
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Police: Dead swan found at bird sanctuary in Barrington
A person called Barrington Police at about noon on Feb. 14 after finding a dead swan at the Osamequin Bird Sanctuary off the Wampanoag Trail. The caller told police it appeared that the bird had … more
This exposed area, which will be covered by grass when it is completed in the spring, shows how the drainage system works. Special soil with sand under the grass will filter water into the into the ground, leading to a detention basin which will hold back that water and let it out slowly through that concrete weir on the other side.
Bristol PD drainage project nearly complete
Now, and until Pare Construction returns to plant grass and put the finishing touches on this new drainage system in the spring, the inner workings of the drainage mechanism is exposed. more
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Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de Silva)
She’s a student, a tech CEO and a shark researcher
1 Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de … more
The proposed East Providence Community Center exterior as envisioned.
DaSilva’s proposed East Providence Rec Center would cost $45 million to construct
EAST PROVIDENCE — If the long sought after community/recreation center is constructed as proposed by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, it would come with a price tag of some $45 million … more
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East Providence High School's Martin Moniz pins his opponent during a recent Division I regular season match against Hope. Moniz is considered to be one of the favorites in the 120-pound weight class at the 2023 state championship meet February 24 and 25.
Moniz, EPHS mates eye top finishes at state wrestling meet
EAST PROVIDENCE — The resurgent East Providence High School wrestling team has spent the last week plus putting in final preparations for the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s … more
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