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A bagpiper from the Westport Fire Department plays during the town's Veterans' Day ceremony last November. This year's ceremony is Friday.
Westport honors veterans in ceremony Friday
Westport will honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including the approximately 900 veterans who call Westport home, during its annual Veterans Day … more
Kate Berard (left) and Braxton Medlin won seats on the Barrington Town Council on Tuesday night, Nov. 8.
Democrats sweep town council seats in Barrington
The Democrats celebrated a clean sweep in the race for two Barrington Town Council seats on Tuesday night, Nov. 8.  Kate Berard was the top vote-getter, capturing 4,791 votes (33.3 percent), … more
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Westport voters reject Diman excluded debt
In a vote that could have huge implications for future Westport budgets, voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot question asking if they approved of using excluded debt to fund Westport's portion of the … more
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Joe Paolino, Jr., owner of Paolino Properties; Barbara Papitto, founder of the Papitto Opportunity Connection; Lisa Raiola, president and founder, Hope & Main; and Tony Lopez, owner of Schasteâ (a Hope & Main graduate), in front of the space at 100 Westminster St. in Providence.
Hope & Main expanding, opening market in downtown Providence
Hope & Main has finalized a deal with Paolino Properties and The Papitto Opportunity Connection to open a new “Downtown Makers Marketplace” at 100 Westminster St. in Providence. more
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Tony Teixeira, surrounded by family and friends, reacts during a group photo upon hearing the election results.
Steady as she goes for Bristol Town Council
Bristol voters returned the same five Town Councilors that were first elected in 2018. more
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Kyle Jackson won the lone seat available for School Committee to represent Warren during Tuesday's election.
Jackson easily wins seat on Warren School Committee
Kyle Jackson will join the Bristol Warren School Committee after beating challenger Jarrod Hazard during Tuesday's election. more
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Frazier Bell (left) and TJ Peck have been elected to the Barrington School Committee. Bell and Peck are Independents.
Peck and Bell surge to the top, promising School Committee shakeup
The two Independent candidates who ran together as a team resoundingly won the two available seats on the Barrington School Committee on Tuesday. TJ Peck captured 4,459 votes (30.6 percent), while … more
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Warren says 'yes' to recreational cannabis industry
Warren voters approved by a wide margin a question on whether or not to allow the issuance of licenses for recreational marijuana businesses. more
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Bristol approves commercial marijuana sales
Bristol voters narrowly approved a ballot question opening up the town to recreational marijuana businesses. more
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Board of Canvassers workers check in a voter Tuesday morning at the Wilbur McMahon School in Little Compton.
Little Compton Republicans appear to tighten control over council
Little Compton Republicans tightened their control over the town council Tuesday, increasing their majority from 3-2 to 4-1 in a close race that left a Democratic incumbent narrowly defeated and out of the … more
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Mayor Bob DaSilva, At-Large councilor Bob Rodericks and Stephanie Vinhateiro cheer as the last of the 2022 election results come in Tuesday night, Nov. 8.
DaSilva is re-elected as East Providence mayor, school bond questions pass overwhelmingly
EAST PROVIDENCE — Tabbed by residents as the city’s first-ever elected mayor in 2018, Bob DaSilva was by an overwhelming margin apparently re-elected in 2022 to a second four-year term … more
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Democratic candidates Len Katzman (for Town Council), and Linda Ujifusa (for R.I. Senate District 11) greet voters outside the Portsmouth High School field house on Tuesday.
Dems maintain control of Portsmouth Town Council
PORTSMOUTH — Democrats will maintain their majority on the Town Council, and Linda Ujifusa will take over the R.I. Senate District 11 seat being vacated by retiring Sen. James Seveney. more
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Jessica Almeida, Carly Reich, and Adam McGovern secured spots on the Bristol Warren School Committee Tuesday night.
Almeida is tops in Bristol school committee race
Voters elected Jessica Almeida (3,062), re-elected Carly Reich (2,471), and elected Adam McGovern (2,427) out of the eight eligible candidates on the ballot for school committee. more
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Tiverton says 'yes' to legal marijuana sales
Tiverton voters, who for years have had a recreational marijuana dispensary just over the state line in Fall River, voted Tuesday to allow retail sale of the drug when it is permitted starting in … more
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Voters cast their ballots Tuesday morning in Little Compton.
Sakonnet Democrats fend off challengers for House, Senate
Democratic incumbents throughout the Sakonnet area retained their seats in the House of Representatives and Senate Tuesday, despite challenges from Republicans and Independents that were closer than … more
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Edwards earns high vote in Tiverton Town Council race
John G. Edwards V is the top vote-getter in the race for Tiverton Town Council, and will return for a third term on the non-partisan council after a two-year absence. The results from the Rhode … more
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Portsmouth High School has a successful competitive girls' volleyball team. Now the boys want one.
Boys want their own volleyball team at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School girls have a successful competitive volleyball program, as evident by the varsity team’s recent playoff success. Now the boys want a chance. A … more
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During his stop in city around noontime on election day, Governor Dan McKee chats with noted city resident Dr. Isadore Ramos at the Francis Elementary Ward 1 polling place in Rumford.
Election Day 2022 in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Governor Dan McKee, so often a visitor to the city over the past year for various events and ceremonies, made yet another trip to East Providence around lunchtime on Election … more
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Drew Cabezas dribbles the ball toward the goal while competing against Griswold in Barrington Youth Soccer's Invitational tournament, Sunday.
Barrington welcomes dozens of teams for soccer tournament
More than 90 youth soccer teams from across the region rolled into town last weekend to participate in the annual Barrington Invitational Tournament.   Hosted by the Barrington Youth Soccer … more
Off-shore wind forum set for Nov. 16 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Planning Department, along with URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant, will host a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the science and … more
Sakonnet voters head to the polls
Voters across the Sakonnet area cast their ballots Tuesday, voting for school committee and town council candidates, local Representatives and Senators, and statewide and local questions. In … more
Barrington’s Katie Byon hits a forehand during her number three singles match against East Greenwich.
Eagles stopped by Avengers in semifinals, 4-2
The Barrington High School girls tennis team put up a valiant effort in the state semifinals, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, before losing to East Greenwich. The Eagles pushed the Avengers to the limit … more
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Striker Hunter Brodeur taps the ball into the net to give Westport a 3-0 lead in the Wildcats win over Granby in the Division 5 round of 32. Brodeur blasted a shot on the keeper and collected his own rebound to score the goal. The senior now has 37 goals for the season.
Captains power Westport by Granby 3-0
The fifth seeded Westport soccer team scored three goals in the second half to dispatch 28th seeded Granby 3-1 in the Division 5 round of 32. The Wildcats, who received a bye in the preliminary round … more
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The area at the stadium where the hole around the light post formed.
Remedy for compromised EPHS stadium light post commences
EAST PROVIDENCE — After a much longer period of consideration and deliberation than initially expected, work was scheduled to commence earlier this week to remedy a depression around one of the … more
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EPHS quarterback Max Whiting attempts to elude a pair of Portsmouth defenders during the teams' Division II playoff game November 4.
EPHS falls to Portsmouth in football playoffs
PORTSMOUTH — East Providence High School’s Division II quarterfinal football outing last Friday night, Nov. 4, in Portsmouth against the host Patriots wasn’t … more
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