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Barrington re-starts school improvement process
One night. Two meetings. Two votes.  On Thursday night, Feb. 9, Barrington officials formally voted to submit a Stage 1 proposal to the Rhode Island Department of Education for improvements … more
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This postcard from 1914 was taken atop the high, rocky bluffs at the Hummocks, looking south. You can see the old Stone Bridge and Gould Island in the background.
Hummocks was founded for people working on the railroad
When you ride or walk along Cliff Avenue these days, you’ll see a good number of large year-round houses outfitted with porches and decks on the east side to take advantage of the Sakonnet River views. more
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Sarah Perry cheers on her teammate Korynne Holden after she drove in and made a basket during the Wildcats loss to West Bridgewater on Wednesday. Westport bounced back and demolished Holbrook 59-26 on Friday.
Holden and Sylvain combine for 42 as Wildcats demolish Holbrook 59-26
Korynne Holden and Leah Sylvain combined for 42 points as the Westport girls basketball team demolished Holbrook 59-26 in an away game on Friday. The Wildcat edged Case 46-44 on Monday and fell to … more
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Tristan White elevates for a layup in the second half. The senior guard scored a game high 17 points as the Tigers crushed Coventry 59-47.
White and Pasquale combine for 33 points as Tigers crush Coventry 59-47
Tristan White and Elliot Pasquale combined for 33 points as Tiverton crushed Coventry 59-47 in a Division II home game in front of a packed senior night crowd on Friday night. The win improved the … more
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Woman, young child injured in collision on Metacom
A 26-year-old woman and a 3-year-old child were injured after being struck by a vehicle on Metacom Avenue Friday night. more
Coach Scot Boudria gives Coltrane McGonigle a big hug with his brother, Elijah, 15, and mom, Kate, looking on.
Holbrook torpedoes Westport 72-68 on an emotional senior night 
The Westport basketball team celebrated an emotional senior night, before falling to Holbrook 72-68 in front of a packed gymnasium at the high school on Friday night. Wildcats seniors Hunter Brodeur, … more
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Blue Wave crash past Townies late in Division I wrestling meet
EAST PROVIDENCE — The visiting Hope Blue Wave rallied in the heavier weights late to defeat host East Providence High School 39-30 in a Division I regular season wrestling meet held Thursday … more
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Eagles’ fans warned: Keep your cheering positive
Barrington High School officials are asking fans to keep their cheering positive. BHS Principal Chris Ashley sent an email to students and their families on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9, reminding … more
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Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey looks to pass while being sandwiched by a pair of East Providence opponents during the Patriots’ 59-46 home win Thursday night, Feb. 9.
Portsmouth snaps losing streak, beats Townies 59-46
PORTSMOUTH — A little home cooking was all the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ basketball team needed to get back on track. more
East Providence Career & Technical Center students (center from left to right) Haley Duarte, Annabella Camelo and Sade Williams along with their Chef Marie-Claire McKillip were recognized as winners of the “Foodservice Management” category at the 2023 Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation state ProStart competition. They were presented their award by (far left) Dale J. Venturini, President/CEO, RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation, (second from left) Anthony Pellegrino, Head of Hotels, The Dean Hotel/ASH NYC and (far right) Vinny Costable, District Sales Manager, Gordon Food Service.
EPCTC culinary trio wins category at annual state ProStart competition
Following in a long line of successful teams from the program, a trio of East Providence High School Career and Tech Center students were winners at the 2023 Rhode Island Hospitality Education … more
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The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank in Portsmouth recently received one big check from OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown.
Portsmouth food bank receives $20K donation from church
PORTSMOUTH — The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank in Portsmouth has received a $20,000 donation from OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown as part of the church’s Christmas … more
Barrington’s James Anderson played football at Kent School last fall and recently committed to play football for Bryant University next fall.
Barrington grad commits to Bryant University football team
James Anderson has wanted to play Division I college football for a long time. The recent Barrington High School graduate and post-graduate student at Kent School in Connecticut has dreamed of … more
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Coyote encounters more likely this year, Westport ACO says
Westport Animal Control Officer Nick Vidmar sees his share of coyotes. This year their  behavior has not been normal, he said, and residents should take heed. Vidmar spoke before the board … more
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Students are leaving, but the money is not
The State of Rhode Island is poised to spend more money than ever before to educate fewer students than anytime in the 21st century. Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed state budget, still to be … more
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A view of the reconstructed Hunts Mills Bridge on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, looking south towards Seekonk.
Kazarian’s bill would stop large trucks from using Hunts Mills Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE — About six weeks after it reopened and just about that many months time until the overall project is completed, one local legislator is attempting to make sure the … more
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Christine Depoto, a self-taught Warren-born artist, poses in front of the 13 works depicting various Freedom Riders, which adorns a series of commercial containers on Franklin Street.
A splash of colorful history added to Franklin Street
The recent unveiling of a colorful mural by Christine Depoto, a series of 13 portraits of Freedom Riders of 1961 is catching the eye of drivers heading towards Metacom Avenue. more
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Portsmouth High boys’ hockey team head coach Greg Cunningham talks with his players during an Injury Fund game against Barrington in December.
PHS boys' hockey team forfeiting 2 games after drinking incident
PORTSMOUTH — In the wake of a Snapchat video showing three members of the Portsmouth High boys’ hockey team drinking alcohol in the locker room following a Feb. 3 win in West … more
Debra Gagnon has done a marvelous job in leading seniors at the Warren Senior Center in her twice-weekly exercise program.
Fitness provides fountain of youth for Warren seniors
This 72-year-old Fall River resident has been leading local seniors in regular exercise at the center faithfully, much to the delight of all those who participate. more
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These trees near the entrance to Roger Williams University, shown before they were removed last week, were planted in the 19th century by the original landowner, Dr. Herbert Howe.
Why that row of trees on Ferry Road was cut down
Several years ago a group of interested parties decided the old trees had to go and joined to devise a plan to restore the beauty of the lost lindens. more
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School enrollment is just one factor in determining how much state educational aid each school district receives, as this table clearly illustrates. We took the amount of total state educational aid that several nearby communities are slated to receive under the governor’s proposed fiscal 2024 budget, and divided it by that district’s enrollment to come up with a per-pupil figure. As you can see, Portsmouth ranks at the bottom. Also note that among the districts listed here, only Barrington and Bristol-Warren are slated to receive more aid this year under the governor’s proposed budget; all the others are facing cuts.
Are Portsmouth schools being shortchanged on aid?
PORTSMOUTH — For more than a decade, school and town officials have lamented how the Portsmouth school district is getting the short end of the stick when it comes to its share of annual … more
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Booking photos of Tara Desilveira of Westport and Paul Silva of New Bedford, who were arrested on drug charges in Portsmouth on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Narcotics investigation leads to arrests in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Two people were arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in connection with the distribution of illegal narcotics in Portsmouth, according to police.  An investigation in … more
Pipe bursts at Barrington Town Hall; leak discovered after alarm sounds
If you were driving near Barrington Town Hall this week you may have seen vehicles from a disaster cleanup company parked nearby. Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said a pipe burst inside the … more
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The Barrington High School boys basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a 70-65 win over Central.
Eagles rally for key victory over Knights, 70-65
Nick Scandura hit two key baskets with less than two minutes remaining and helped the Barrington High School boys basketball team defeat Central, 70-65 in a Division I matchup on Tuesday night, Feb. … more
East Providence Fire Department Rescue 4 departs its full-time home of Station 4 in Kent Heights. Attempts continue to have a rescue based permanently as well in Station 3 in Rumford.
Quest continues to place permanent rescue in Rumford section of East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE —  The oft discussed and much sought after fourth rescue to be housed at Station 3 in the north end of the city in Rumford was once again a topic of conversation when the … more
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Emily Moran attempts to dribble by a Prout defender. The Huskies beat Prout 45-34 in a Division II game on Tuesday night.
White’s foul shots sink Prout 45-34 on senior night
Mt. Hope guard Elsa White knocked down 9 free throws in the fourth quarter to ice a 45-34 victory over Prout in front of a stacked crowd at the high school on Tuesday. White drained a 3-pointer and a … more
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