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Caroline Wordell (foreground, center) is flanked by helpers. Together, they planted 900 United States flags Sunday at Pike's Peak.
Little Compton takes on patriotic feel as Veterans' Day approaches
Veterans' Day is Friday, but Little Compton began marking what volunteers call 'Veterans' Week' this weekend. On Sunday, volunteers raised two large banners at Pike's Peak, and another group … more
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Busy week in Tiverton: Kidnapping scam, multiple injuries in two DUIs
Tiverton police are investigating a kidnapping scam involving a local student. On Friday, Nov. 4, officers responded to the Walgreens store on Main Road for a reported kidnapping. A Tiverton woman … more
The car driven by Tucker Rose is loaded onto a flatbed after the Friday, Oct. 28 accident.
Dartmouth firefighter faces DUI in Westport crash
A Dartmouth firefighter has reportedly been suspended and faces DUI charges in Westport, after allegedly crashing his car into a fire hydrant near White’s of Westport, knocking over a fire … more
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East Providence voters are asked to consider city, state referenda items
EAST PROVIDENCE  — The following are the state and local referenda items included on the November 8 General Election ballot: Statewide Question 1: University of Rhode Island … more
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Lawson litigates Senate District 14 race with two opponents
EAST PROVIDENCE — The League of Women Voters Rhode Island along with the East Bay Media Group, parent company of The Post, a forum Monday evening, Oct. 17, for State Senate District 14 between … more
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Henries, DeSimas debate State Rep District 64 issues
EAST PROVIDENCE — First term incumbent State Representative Brianna Henries, a Democrat, met challenger and political newcomer Antonio DeSimas in a forum co-sponsored by the League of Women … more
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Town Councilman Brandt Heckert, with Chuck Staton, chair of the town’s tree commission, measure a behemoth cut leaf beech tree at Heckert’s State Street property. It measures 204 inches in circumference.
Warren starts program to protect its most special trees
Thanks to a new town program, trees of a certain size or historical significance may be eligible for indefinite protection from the chainsaw. more
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The EPHS No. 2 doubles tandem of Paris Martin (left) and Caroline Haggerty play their match against Bay View in the 2022 Division III championship contest November 5. The duo finished undefeated a team 14-0 and individually at 17-0.
Bengals best East Providence for Division III girls’ tennis title
EAST PROVIDENCE — In a match befitting the two best teams during the regular season, St. Mary Academy-Bay View edged cross-city rival East Providence High School by a 4-3 score for the 2022 … more
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Barrington Town Planner Teresa Crean (left) and Barrington Resilience and Energy Committee member Lynne Carter display the new CoastSnap Station at Latham Park in Barrington.
You can help chart Barrington’s coastline changes
Just a few feet from the water’s edge at Latham Park stands a three-foot-tall wooden post topped with an oddly-shaped piece of metal. The metal is actually a cradle for cell phones, and is … more
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Seniors Luke Brennan (left), Jackson Mello, Henry Rodrigues and junior Tyler Hurd celebrate the victory after the game.
Whew! Portsmouth holds off East Providence, 14-13
PORTSMOUTH — Things looked somewhat grim for the Portsmouth Patriots football team Friday night, as visiting East Providence nearly shut the door on their season late in the R.I. Division … more
The team poses for the crowd with their championship plaque after defeating Gallagher 2-0 in the middle school state championship.
KMS wins state championship
The Kickemuit girls soccer team and their fans erupted in cheer after the Huskies shutout Gallagher Middle School 2-0 in the middle school state championship at Johnston Stadium on Thursday night. … more
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East Providence eases past Mt. Hope in girls’ volleyball quarters
EAST PROVIDENCE — Just a week after the sides went the five-game distance in a regular season encounter, host East Providence High School swept its way past Mt. Hope before a raucous packed … more
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Portsmouth High’s Jackson Fox cuts Bishop Hendricken's 2-0 lead in half with a header into the goal in the second half of Thursday's Division I quarterfinal match.
Portsmouth ousted from D-1 boys’ soccer playoffs
PORTSMOUTH — Home field advantage wasn’t enough for the Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer team Thursday night, Nov. 3, as it fell to Bishop Hendricken in the Division … more
Belton Court mansion is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
Demolition delayed as Barrington tries to save mansion
Belton Court mansion is still standing.   The centerpiece of the former Zion Bible College property in Barrington remains upright despite the owners of the property having pulled a … more
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Berry Hill Farm, an institution in Westport, will be purchased and re-sold by the Westport Land Conservation Trust.
Westport blueberry farm earns town protection
Members of the Westport Select Board last week unanimously approved a conservation restriction for Berry Hill Farm, a move that clears the way for the Westport Land Conservation Trust to purchase the … more
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Portsmouth High’s Mollyanna McGuire races the ball past Camille Jarret of Mt. Saint Charles during the Patriots’ quarterfinal win Thursday night at home. McGuire scored the only goal of the game, propelling the Patriots to the semifinals next week.
Portsmouth girls score one early, advance to semifinals
PORTSMOUTH — There was no scoring in the last 80-plus minutes of the Division II state girls’ soccer quarterfinals between Portsmouth High and Mt. Saint Charles Academy on Thursday … more
The Eagles celebrate after scoring a goal in the first quarter to take a 1-0 lead.
Eagles’ brilliant season ends in triple-OT thriller
The Barrington High School field hockey team’s 2022 season ended in excruciating fashion Tuesday night, Nov. 1, with a triple-overtime, shootout loss in the Division 1 state semifinals. The … more
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Police: Elderly man invites himself into Barrington home
Barrington Police responded to a Briarfield Road home at about 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, after an unidentified elderly man walked into the home. The man allegedly told a resident at the … more
Townies get the help they need to reach football playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team checked all of the boxes it could down the stretch of the 2022 regular season in pursuit of a Division II playoff spot and the … more
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Early October candidate forums focus on three East Providence City Council seats
EAST PROVIDENCE — The League of Women Voters Rhode Island and East Bay Media Group, parent company of The Post, hosted a trio of forums for East Providence City Council candidates in early … more
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Rep District 66 candidates respond to Q&A, take part in forum
Staff from the East Bay Media Group, parent company of The Post, recently held a Q&A with a number of candidates in the 2022 General Election, including Democrat Jennifer Boylan and Independent … more
East Providence's Emma Gillheeney serves with partner Tianna Brierly at net during their victory at third singles, which clinched the overall match win for the Townies in their Division III girls' tennis semifinal contest with Scituate Thursday night, Nov. 3.
Townies slice Scituate, reach girls’ tennis finals
EAST PROVIDENCE — Under the lights on a quite mild mid-fall evening and before a huge throng of supporters at the new Townie Tennis Complex, host East Providence defeated Scituate by a 4-1 … more
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Three of these candidates will be elected next week.
Candidate Q&A: What educational experience shaped you?
The final part in a Q&A series with Bristol's candidates for school committee. more
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Portsmouth High’s Avery Pelletier (left) and Morgan Casey celebrate after earning a point in the third set against East Greenwich during the Division 1 quarterfinals at home Wednesday, Nov. 2. The Patriots won in four sets.
Portsmouth Patriots advance to semis in girls’ volleyball
PORTSMOUTH — After stumbling in the first set, the Portsmouth High girls’ volleyball team switched a gear and ended up making easy work of East Greenwich in the Championship Division … more
senior captain Braylin Montigny the team's libero returns serve in the first game of the Wildcats 3-0 win over Cathedral on Wednesday.
Wildcats crush Cathedral 3-0 in playoff opener
The Westport volleyball team crushed Cathedral 3-0 (25-10, 25-15, 25-9) in a home playoff game on Wednesday night. The Wildcats move on to host West Bridgewater on Friday at 5 p.m., in the round of … more
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