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There is a proposal to build a restaurant where the BP gas station was located.
Chipotle coming to County Road in Barrington?
Members of the Barrington Technical Review Committee are scheduled to review the development plan for a new restaurant in Barrington.   According to the meeting agenda, an applicant is … more
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A look into Bristol Warren's new social-emotional learning screening
Children in grades K-2 and 6-9 will take surveys to better assess their emotional wellbeing in class, which was a part of requirements for the district when receiving federal funding in the wake of COVID. more
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Robert Andreozzi holds up a finished pie inside Pizza Marvin, which specializes in unique pizza and cocktail offerings.
Bristol native named James Beard semifinalist
RObert Andreozzi and Jesse Hedberg opened Pizza Marvin on Providence’s East Side in 2020, featuring uniquely creative pies and cocktails that set Marvin it from the competition. more
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Emma Serbst placed eighth in the 600-meter run.
Photos: Girls indoor track class championship results
The girls indoor track team placed seventh in the medium class with 44 points during the RIIL class championships on Saturday. The team’s freshmen used the meet to prepare for the freshman … more
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Barrington's Drake Almeida, shown in a game earlier this season, scored a goal against Smithfield last weekend.
BHS boys hockey team drops close one to Smithfield
The Barrington High School boys hockey team lost to Smithfield 4-3 Friday night at the Abbey.   The Sentinels took an early 1-0 lead in the first, but the Eagles’ Ryan Claussen … more
Council dedicates $90,000 to study fields, and feasibility of a new field house
The town will hire outside consultants to study issues related to the athletic fields in Barrington. One study will focus on building a recreation center/ field house in Barrington, while the … more
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Former zoning board of appeals chairman Roger Menard, at a recent meeting.
Zoning board chairman resigns unexpectedly
The chairman of the zoning board of appeals resigned unexpectedly Monday evening, tossing his papers on the table and walking out of the room following a tense exchange with the Westport Select Board … more
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Council backs construction of down-sized concrete slab at the Carousel
EAST PROVIDENCE — All of the interested parties seem to be in agreement on how to best pursue immediate action to improve the entertainment and victualling value at the Crescent Park/Looff … more
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Academic Achievements: College Dean's List honors for fall 2022 semester
The following notices of academic achievement for East Providence students were provided by their institutions of higher learning: Dean’s ListCalli Vocke, East Providence, has been named to … more
Portsmouth High’s Elly Skeels smiles as she finishes the 4x200-meter girls’ relay finals ahead of her rivals during Saturday’s Indoor Track and Field Class Championships at the Providence Career & Technical Academy. The PHS team, which also featured Poppy Jelley, Sonia Staroscik, and Emily Deconto, clocked a time of 1:51.27 to win the event in the Medium Division.
Portsmouth boys take 3rd, girls 6th in Class Championships
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School indoor boys’ track squad took third place as a team in Class B during Saturday’s Class Championships at Providence Career & … more
Kayaks rest near a storage rack at Walker Farm in Barrington.
Effort underway in Barrington to reunite lost boats with owners
The harbormaster’s office has been receiving phone calls that all sound a bit similar. There is the one about a missing kayak that washed away during the high tide on Dec. 23. There’s … more
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Westport man charged with stealing Christmas presents
Westport police have charged a Cornell Road man with stealing Christmas presents and other items from his neighbors over the past three months. Armed with search and arrests warrants, police on … more
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Several disciplined for racial taunts at Tiverton basketball game
The Tiverton School Department has taken disciplinary action against spectators who allegedly used abusive, racial and inappropriate language during a basketball matchup between host Tiverton and … more
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A pair of Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs wile away a summer afternoon at Sweet Goat Farm on Adamvsille Road.
Westport welcomes new piggery to Adamsville Road
Though it's usually a bad sign when abutters show up when a property owner is asking for changes to their land, a couple who plan to start breeding pigs at their 138 Adamsville Road farm in Westport … more
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Barrington DPW trucks display American flags while driving along the parade route during a previous Memorial Day Parade.
Town Council says veterans group can organize Memorial Day parade
The Barrington Town Council voted 3-1 to return organizational duties for the Memorial Day Parade to the Barrington United Veterans Council.  Council members spent more than an hour debating … more
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Susan Bodington, of the Little Compton Housing Trust, addresses the crowd at the United Congregational Church of Little Compton Friday evening.
As home prices soar, advocates ponder Little Compton's future
His years on the Little Compton Housing Trust haven’t been easy or admittedly, very fruitful. But Patrick Bowen believes 2023 could bring a sea change in the availability of affordable housing … more
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The Wood Estabrook Preserve is part of a larger 44-acre marsh and beach area situated between the railroad line and the bay on Portsmouth’s northwest shore.
Aquidneck Land Trust conserves coastal property in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) has announced the conservation of a 4.91-acre wetlands property on Portsmouth’s northwest shore.  more
Martin Middle School names 2022-23 second quarter honors students
EAST PROVIDENCE — Laurie Marchand, Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, announces the Second Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, … more
Jessica Deal, Ryan Coffey, Thea Jackson and Chloe Carreiro won the indoor track freshman state championship.
Mt. Hope freshmen win first-ever indoor track state championship
With just four participants, the Mt. Hope High School girls indoor track team won the first-ever freshman indoor track state championship on Monday night. more
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Dr. Julie Giangiulio, an administrator and former classroom teacher from Delaware, has been hired as the new principal at Riverside Middle School.
Giangiulio is chosen as new Riverside Middle School principal
EAST PROVIDENCE — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand announced Monday afternoon, Feb. 6, Dr. Julie Giangiulio has been chosen as the new principal at Riverside Middle … more
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Colby Slezak of the University of Rhode Island, speaks about the woodcock habitat selection, carryover effects, and breeding.
Audubon leads charge for answers on declining bird population
Over 70 attendees joined 22 scientists from across New England as research was presented and region-wide comprehensive conservation plans were developed to understand and address why bird populations are experiencing long-term declines.  more
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Kit Ruddock runs just ahead of Toll Gate’s Domenic Calise during the 300-meter run in the Class A Championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Saturday. Ruddock took gold with a time of 37.16. Calise placed second with a time of in 37.59.
East Providence's Ruddock rules, wins boys' Class A 300 meter title
PROVIDENCE — Kit Ruddock’s victory in the boys’ 300 meter race highlighted the East Providence High School athletes who competed in their respective class indoor track and field … more
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The main menu of the app provides links to various town services. Requests for service can be submitted by clicking the top button.
Notice an issue in Warren? There's an app for that
Spot a dead tree branch dangling dangerously over a sidewalk in your neighborhood? Notice some unsightly graffiti at one of Warren’s parks? It’s never been easier to report these type of problems, thanks to a new app launched by the Town of Warren. more
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Westport police officer injured in early morning collision Sunday
A Westport police officer was injured when his parked cruiser was struck from behind by a car driven by an 18-year-old Somerset resident early Sunday morning, Feb. 5. The unnamed officer had … more
Little Compton Town Council member Andrew Iriarte-Moore has had charges against him dismissed, following an incident with a dog walker last summer. Charges against his husband were also dismissed.
Judge drops charges against Little Compton town councilor and husband
Nearly five months after Little Compton town councilor Andrew Iriarte-Moore was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, the charges against him and his husband have been dismissed. In late … more
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