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Townies trounce Saints in non-league boys' hoops opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — From tip to finish the East Providence High School boys' basketball team thoroughly outplayed the visiting St. Andrew’s School high school level squad en route to a … more
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A map of the area where tree trimming will limit access to the bike path next week in Warren.
DEM announces tree work will temporarily limit access to East Bay Bike Path
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced access on three sections of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren will be limited starting on Monday, Dec. … more
Barrington man finds tracking device on his vehicle
For the second time in the past few weeks, Barrington Police investigated a tracking device placed on a resident's vehicle.  A Barrington resident called police on Friday, Dec. 2 to report … more
Stephen Luce, chairman of the Melville Park Committee, inspects one of the smaller ponds at Melville Park. The dam for this one has either broken or been modified, allowing water to flow freely.
In Portsmouth: ‘So much more we have to do’
PORTSMOUTH — Stephen Luce momentarily stops in his tracks while hiking near a brook inside a wooded area of Melville Park. more
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The First Congregation Church on High St. The sanctuary windows were in dire need of preservation.
These two Bristol institutions scored major Champlin grants
One received $50,000 - the other received over $100,000. Both are putting it to immediate use. more
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Contractors work on the turnaround at Westport Point's town landing last week.
Work commences at Westport Point town landing
Contractors working with the Westport Highway Department have begun re-paving the turnaround at the Westport Point town landing to ease parking and traffic concerns at the tight spot at the end of … more
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Bicyclists ride along the East Bay Bike Path, approaching the intersection with Middle Highway in Barrington.
Paving the way for improvements in Barrington
A rebuilt County Road.  Upgraded bike paths and walking trails.  And a town-wide speed limit of 25 miles per hour.  These are a few of the action items included in the … more
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Christmas comes early for Tiverton couple
Christmas came early for Tiverton residents Rebecca Glynn and Vanio Tavares, who welcomed the arrival of their second child, Grace, early Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Newport Hospital. And though he's … more
Kaylee McGuiness examines Santa's beard closely during Central Fire Company's "Breakfast with Santa" event, Sunday. 
Photos: Central Fire Co. features hotcakes and holiday cheer
Warren's Central Fire Co. threw a well-attended fundraiser this past weekend. more
Santa Claus, played by Michael Rielly, arrives to greet the crowds at Bristol’s Grand Illumination Sunday night. Rielly led the town’s Christmas Festival in recent years, before handing the reins to new leadership this year. He and his James D. Rielly Foundation are organizing a new Santa House that is open to visitors throughout the month of December in downtown Bristol.
Christmas in Bristol promises to be bigger than ever
It’s not uncommon for Bristol to zig when other communities zag. While most municipalities shut down and are content with backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July, Bristol shuts down half the … more
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A huge crowd swarms close to the main stage as Bristol gets ready to light up its holiday season during the annual Grand Illumination on Sunday night.
In Bristol, the holiday season is all about 'Christmas'
Among the many unique features of Bristol’s grand new holiday celebration is the branding of the festival itself. While most municipalities in this region host something with non-denominational … more
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(Clockwise from top left) Trey Rezendes, Xaiver Hazard, Will Winfield and Max Collins are the upperclassmen team leaders and top returnees for the East Providence High School boys' basketball squad this winter as the Townies aspire to be in contention for Division I and Open State Championship tournament titles at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Time is now for EPHS boys' hoopsters
EAST PROVIDENCE — The time is likely now for the current crop of East Providence High School boys’ basketball players, who enter the 2022-23 season not only a year older, but hopefully a … more
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Works of art, 8 inches or smaller, were accepted by artists of any level of skill to the show.
Small works arts show to debut at the Collaborative
You can see the work, submitted by over 37 local artists, beginning Thursday, Dec. 8. more
According to the Barrington High School student handbook, cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during class time “unless authorized by the teacher.”
Temptation, distraction and cell phone use
It’s a Friday morning at Barrington High School and the class is engaging in a group discussion — several students are working on their Chromebooks, some are speaking with the teacher, … more
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Tons and tons of concrete rubble underneath Hix Bridge would be removed under Army Corps of Engineers plan. But the plan has drawn scrutiny from inside the federal agency.
Internal Army Corps memo questions Hix Bridge project
A United States Corps of Engineers internal memo published five months ago, but received by the town only two weeks ago, has raised questions about the future of the Hix Bridge rubble removal … more
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The new tree is lit for the first time, with a large crowd gathered around to witness.
Photos: Bristol celebrates annual Grand Illumination
The annual Grand Illumination lit up the night in downtown Bristol on Sunday, Dec. 4. more
Al Alfonso (left) looks on as Don Knight speaks about a tree that needs removing before it lands on his house. 
CountryView residents ask Tiverton to intercede
A group that represents residents at Countryview Estates, a manufactured home community in northeast Tiverton, has asked the town for help in resolving numerous grievances it has with Hometown … more
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Sean Conlon and son, Remi, 2, gaze at the colorful tree made of locally found sea glass by John Viveiros and wife, Snooky.
In Tiverton, a tree from the sea
John Viveiros loves to collect sea glass. And while combing Tiverton-area beaches has been a rewarding hobby for him over the years, it turns out the weathered, colorful material is great for making … more
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Conditions on the exterior of 119 Water St. show significant damage on the siding.
Preservationists rally to save historic Water Street buildings
Historic preservation proponents are rallying to save two buildings on Water Street that hang in the balance of possible demolition to build a new housing development. more
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Barrington resident Anthony Rondeau recently wrote his first book, “What I Know (so far).”
He’s happy to share what he knows … so far
Barrington resident and Bristol native Anthony Rondeau has been collecting his thoughts in notebooks, journals, and in digital files, certain that one day he would have the opportunity to share it all in a book.  Now he has. more
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A security guard waiting to assist customers hangs outside the entrance to Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center on the first day of recreational cannabis sales on Thursday, Dec. 1.
Portsmouth doesn’t expect windfall from cannabis tax
PORTSMOUTH — Less than a week after recreational cannabis sales began at Portsmouth’s Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center along with four other dispensaries around the state, local … more
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'Porch pirate' strikes in Barrington, steals two packages
A Sowams Road resident called Barrington Police on Thursday, Dec. 1 to report that two packages had been stolen from her front porch. The resident told police that she observed through her … more
"The Herd" student sports boosters group cheer on the East Providence High School girls’ volleyball team during the Division II championship match at Rhode Island College this past fall.
'The Herd' creates havoc (in a good way) at East Providence High School sporting events
EAST PROVIDENCE — What started nearly a decade ago by a group of student athletes at East Providence High School as a way of supporting their peers in a collective fashion has since been … more
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Bradley Hospital enrolls teens with OCD for brain stimulation research study
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital has begun enrolling teens for a study focused on the use of a non-invasive type of brain stimulation … more
Members of the boys and girls indoor track teams pose for a photo with coach Renae Cicchinelli (middle) before the race. 
Track coach gets lift from community to save indoor program
Renae Cicchinelli and parent volunteers wanted to raise enough money to save the high school boys indoor track program. They exceeded all expectations. more
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