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A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last month.
RITBA clarifies restriction on Mt. Hope Bridge weight limit
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The new 30-ton weight restriction for the Mt. Hope Bridge applies only to certain vehicles, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) stated in a … more
Stories to watch in 2023: Climate change, housing and the economy (stupid)
We reached out to dozens of people of influence to ask what story or stories they will be watching in the new year. Here’s what they had to say, in their own … more
Barrington Firefighter Dave Morelle holds the dog while Firefighter Jared Pedro pushes through the ice to help Morelle and the dog back to shore.
Barrington Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice
Two Barrington Firefighters rescued a dog that fell through the ice at Brickyard Pond last week.   Police and fire received a 911 call at 3:24 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 — the caller … more
DEM stocks 10 ponds, lakes for winter fishing
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking the following 10 lakes and ponds with rainbow trout, Sebago Atlantic salmon, and new this year, lake … more
Matt Dawson takes the oath of office as the representative from East Providence District 65 Tuesday, Jan. 3, during the opening session of the Rhode Island General Assembly in the lower chamber of the State House.
Quartet of newcomers joins East Providence’s Assembly delegation
PROVIDENCE — The East Providence General Assembly delegation welcomed four new members to its ranks last Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 3, when both chambers convened at the State House on Smith Hill … more
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Keigan Grant fires a pass past the Portsmouth offense.
Gallery: East Providence-Mt. Hope drops D-II hockey outing vs. Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The East Providence High-Mt. Hope High School co-operative hockey squad dropped its latest Division II outing played Wednesday night, Jan. 4, a 10-3 decision to Portsmouth High at … more
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Rep. Terri Cortvriend, Sen. Linda Ujifusa, and Rep. Michelle McGaw (from left), all of Portsmouth, pose outside the Senate Chamber at the Rhode Island State House, shortly after swearing-in ceremonies Tuesday night. They’re making history for being the town’s first-ever all-female General Assembly delegation.
Portsmouth’s power trio
PORTSMOUTH — When Linda Ujifusa, Terri Cortvriend, and Michelle McGaw raised their right hands to take the oath of office at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday, besides swearing to … more
Cindy Elder (front), executive director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, leads a winter walk through Sowams Woods, one of the properties preserved by the land trust.
Grant will help Barrington land trust increase its outreach
The New England Grassroots Environment Fund awarded a $2,840 grant to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust to help the organization increase its outreach to under-represented communities in 2023. … more
Leah Sylvain made nine steals defensively for the Wildcats, sank three 3-pointers and scored 13 points. “Leah played outstanding defense resulting in nine turnovers,” said Coach Gargiulo. “Fairhaven has a smart coach and three talented seniors. They made us work for every basket.” 
Wildcats squash Fairhaven 44-21, stretch unbeaten streak to six  games
The Westport girls basketball team extended their undefeated streak to six games, after squashing Fairhaven 44-21, during a home game on Wednesday night. Sarah Perry continues to be an inside force … more
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The incident was caught on video, and tips from the public assisted police in identifying the suspect.
Tips help Bristol police identify hit and run suspect
Bristol Police have identified and cited a suspect in a hit and run incident that grabbed attention due to the event being caught on video. more
Within the appropriations, $10 million is earmarked for the bridge cable dehumidification project at the Mt. Hope Bridge, a method of controlling deterioration due to corrosion.
Millions in federal spending to benefit Bristol infrastructure
In this year's federal spending bill, $1,248,000 will be allocated for Bristol’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Project, $1 million for sidewalks, and $10 million will go to the Mt. Hope Bridge for its ongoing maintenance needs. more
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Barrington High School’s Eli Terrell competes in the long jump. Terrell won the event and also captured first place in the high jump.
Eagles run past Blue Wave, Kilties and Broncos
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team picked up three wins during a regular season meet on Wednesday night, Jan. 5. The Eagles defeated Hope 104-5, Mt. Pleasant 98-11, and … more
A protestor at Wednesday evening's Tiverton Zoning Board meeting.
Convenience store developer wins round against Tiverton planners
The Tiverton Zoning Board has sent the Seasons convenience store project back to the planning board, after that board rejected the plan last September. Though they were not allowed to speak, several … more
Reps. June Speakman and Jason Knight will host a Q&A series on the state's affordable housing law on Wednesday, Jan. 11
Q&A on affordable housing law to be held in Warren
A community conversation on the state's affordable housing statute will be held in the lower level of Warren Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. more
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The East Providence track team
EPHS track athletes eye top placements at states
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School indoor track and field teams began their 2022-23 seasons in earnest last week upon their return to classes following the holiday recess. In … more
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11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright (left) aboard Mãlama with Jack Bouttell (right) while training in Newport last summer. He and the team will embark on 14th Ocean Race starting on January 15, in Alicante, Spain.
Enright and 11th Hour Racing crew ready to start 14th Ocean Race, Jan 15
The 11th Hour Racing Team, skippered by Charlie Enright of Barrington, is currently undergoing final preparations for the start of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race on January 15. “We’d … more
Warren Fire Department apparatus responds to a barn fire in Touisset in April of 2022.
Warren fire and EMS volunteers have another busy year
The Warren Fire Department and EMS division responded to 3,295 emergency calls for service in 2022. more
Barrington Police: Speeding cars lead to arrest, summonses
During a three-day span last week, the Barrington Police twice engaged in high speed pursuits.  On Thursday, Dec. 29, police spotted a car speeding through town at about 1:30 a.m. Officers … more
Man arrested for possessing firearm after backing into police-only parking lot
A Massachusetts man was arrested last week after he backed into the restricted parking lot for Bristol police vehicles while in possession of a firearm. more
Lilly DaSilveira drives in for a layup during the Huskies win over Tiverton on Monday night.
Razzino nets 17 as Huskies trounce Tiverton 55-28
Abby Razzino scored 17 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball trounced Tiverton 55-28 in a Division II match up on Monday night. The Huskies have won three straight for an overall record of 5-3. … more
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A recent observation of the project site revealed large numbers of trees that had been recently cut down, bringing up questions as to whether the project was kicking into gear again.
Huge Warren solar array resumes construction
A seven-megawatt solar project that was approved about two years ago at the former Windmill Hill golf course on Schoolhouse Road has not seen much movement since that approval process happened — until now. more
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Town hall hours change; plenty of board openings
The hours at Barrington Town Hall have changed. More specifically, the town hall is closing an hour earlier on Mondays. Following are the hours of operation at the town hall: Mondays from 8:30 … more
Gallery: East Providence inauguration ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — The inauguration ceremony for those re-elected and newly-elected East Providence officials took place in the Elmasian Auditorium at East Providence High School Tuesday … more
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Westport hires assistant town clerk
Westport has a new assistant town clerk, while the search for a full time temporary replacement for outgoing clerk Bernadette Oliver continues. The select board voted unanimously at its last … more
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After lengthy search, missing Barrington girl located
A widespread search for a missing Barrington child ended in relief about four hours after it started on New Year’s Eve. According to police, a 12-year-old Barrington girl went missing from … more
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