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PIC: str Carey Lane resident Sue Thibuault, who has rented out a home in town for 35 years, told the Little Compton Town Council Thursday, Nov. 17 that short term rentals are crucial for many homeowners here.
Short-term rental regulations “on hold” in Little Compton
Little Compton will take no further action for the time being on a controversial plan to begin regulating short term rentals, though the issue is not yet settled and will be discussed more, the town … more
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Jessica Deal races in the RI Class Championships at Ponaganset in October.
Deal places 18th at regional cross country championship
Mt. Hope cross country runner Jessica Deal placed 18th at the Nike Northeast Regional Cross Country Championship in Wattipager, New York on Saturday. The freshman ran the three mile course that … more
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RASMUSSEN Tiverton Fire Chief William S. Bailey III (middle row, third from left) poses for a photo with his department after his swearing in Monday evening.
Tiverton swears in new fire chief
Tiverton Town Hall took on a celebratory air Monday night as the town's fire department members, along with fire chiefs and officers from several area towns, turned out to witness the swearing in of … more
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Police order teenagers off Barrington school roof
Barrington Police responded to Hampden Meadows School on Sunday, Nov. 27 at about 11:20 a.m. after receiving a phone call from someone who saw two individuals climbing onto the roof of the … more
Nicky Piper, who was first elected to the school committee in 2020, was voted the next chairperson of the Bristol Warren School Committee by a 7-2 vote on Monday night.
Piper becomes new Bristol Warren school committee chair
Marjorie McBride and Karen Cabral voted in opposition, while the remaining members approved her nomination. more
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Blues singer-songwriter Ryan Lee Crosby poses with one of his 12-string guitars outside a neighbor’s home in Island Park, Portsmouth.
Suburban blues singer channels the stark sounds of Mississippi
PORTSMOUTH — Throw on “Winter Hill Blues,” the title track from Ryan Lee Crosby’s latest album, and close your eyes. more
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Matt Cabral, building inspector for the Town of Warren, tells students about the opportunities to gain certifications through online programs.
Construction pros to students: 'You have a valuable skill.'
A four-person panel of industry experts imparted wisdom to Mt. Hope construction students looking to enter the field. more
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Sophie Salamon was the center of attention Sunday at her 100th birthday celebration. Here, she's seen with nephew, Michael Salamon, and Linder Johnson.
Warren resident showered with love for 100th birthday
Longtime Warren resident Sophie Salamon received a warm welcome by approximately 90 relatives and close friends in celebration of her centennial celebration. more
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Barrington officials consider changing the town seal
Changes could be coming for the town seal. Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said a survey will soon be posted to the town’s website, asking residents to share their ideas about what … more
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Providence Country Day's 2022 Division IV girls' volleyball title team.
Providence Country Day captures D-IV girls' volleyball crown
PROVIDENCE — It was the perfect ending to a near perfect season. The Providence Country Day girls’ volleyball team fulfilled its ultimate goal … more
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The 2022 PCD Division IV girls' soccer champions.
Knights knock off top seeds en route to D-IV girls’ soccer title
CRANSTON — The old saying goes it’s difficult to beat a team three times during any given sports year, and the Providence Country Day girls’ soccer team gave credence to that … more
Nick Marcoux, Lynora, 7, (top), Djuna, 11, (middle) and Ari Machado, 13, (right) celebrate with the lights on Main Street. 
Warren hearkens in the holidays with 34th Holiday Festival
Unless you were there, and we hope you were, it’s hard to adequately describe the feeling of participating in the festival — the 34th annual celebration of its kind. more
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BHS senior running back Payton Murphy finished the season with more than 1,000 yards rushing.
Barrington running back eclipses 1,000-yard mark
The Barrington High School football team finished the Thanksgiving Day game with 296 yards rushing on 32 carries. Senior running back Payton Murphy led the way with 140 yards, while AJ DiOrio … more
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Guiteras Elementary School custodian, Robert Santos, was honored by the school committee for saving a student that was choking during a lunch period in October.
Hero custodian honored by school committee
Bobby Santos, the custodian at Guiteras Elementary School, saved a student’s life after they began choking during a lunch period in October. more
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Profiles in farming: The garden of Eva
Eva Sommaripa’s farm is hidden in South Dartmouth but her name is known all around Westport — and just about every restaurant kitchen in Boston. Eva’s Garden has attracted many … more
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse shares a laugh with Steve Lake, owner of the Coffee Depot, during a visit to the coffee shop last Tuesday morning.
Federal delegation gets warm Warren welcome
“Warren really is the little town with a big heart,” said Town Manager Kate Michaud. more
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A large crowd attended last year’s tree lighting event at the Barrington Town Hall. This year’s festivities will include games, musical presentations and a special visit from Santa Claus.
All are welcome to Barrington's tree lighting this Saturday
The Barrington Tree Lighting event will be held outside Barrington Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3. The festivities will kick off with cooking decorating from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and snowman bowling and … more
Barrington's AJ DiOrio breaks free for a long run against Mt. Hope on Thanksgiving.
Eagles coach: 'I think we should have been in the playoffs'
The Barrington High School football team scored four touchdowns during an eight minute span and rolled to a 41-13 victory over Mt. Hope on Thanksgiving Day.   The Huskies and Eagles … more
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Brock Pacheco breaks a tackle during Mt. hope's loss to Barrington on Thanksgiving Day. Pacheco rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and shattered both the single season rushing record and touchdown records for Mt. Hope High School.
Prolific Pacheco heralded as 'Huskies' best running back'
Mt. Hope running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns as Mt. Hope fell to Barrington 41-13 in the annual Thanksgiving Day game in front of a packed crowd at Dietz Field. Pacheco … more
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Jonathan "Woody" Peckham, also known as the Mayor of the Gut, floats Little Lady Christmas out to her mooring Saturday afternoon.
Christmas, Tiverton style, includes what else? A Stur-Dee dinghy
Lit up with a tree and hundreds of timed and battery-operated lights, Little Lady Christmas is once again moored at her now traditional holiday post, in The Gut at Nanaquaket Pond. Caitlin and … more
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Detail from a Little Compton Taxpayers Association mailer sent out to all Little Compton residents just before the November election.
State: Little Compton political mailer violates election law
The Rhode Island Board of Elections believes a political mailer sent to all Little Compton residents just prior to the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election violates two Rhode Island statutes pertaining … more
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Emily Skeehan, Fred Faerber III, Isabelle Kelly, and Sondra Blank (from left) are sworn in as members of the Portsmouth School Committee by Gov. Daniel McKee during a ceremony at Town Hall Monday night.
Eleven Portsmouth officials sworn in by Gov. McKee
PORTSMOUTH — Kevin Aguiar was voted in as president of the Town Council for another two years following a swearing-in ceremony Monday in which members of the council and School Committee … more
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The Portsmouth Middle School "Little Theater" has been awarded a $56,502 Champlin Foundation grant for a sound system. (File photo)
Four Portsmouth organizations win Champlin grants
PORTSMOUTH — The Champlin Foundation has awarded more than $170,000 in capital funding to four nonprofit organizations in Portsmouth. more
No serious injuries reported in EPPD cruiser-involved accident
EAST PROVIDENCE — An East Providence Police cruiser was one of four vehicles involved in a multi-car accident in the rain Sunday night, Nov. 27. No serious injuries were reported. The … more
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From front left: Tyler Rhynard, Matthew Thibaudeau, Jack Gregory, Travis Furtado, Zachary Borges. Back left: Griffin Ingram, Will Francis and Nicholas Rogers.
East Bay Warriors sending eight to national football contest
Eight of the East Bay’s most hard-working gridiron athletes are off to Texas in a couple of weeks to compete in the U.S. Army Bowl. more
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