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Morgan Briere of Tiverton will be a freshman in the all-virtual Rhode Island Connections Academy this fall.
Some students choose virtual school over traditional
Tracey McGee-Moreira, an educator for 34 years, points to March 13, 2020, as the day the entire landscape of education changed. It was, to her way of thinking, the true start of the pandemic, when … more
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Orlando seeks to regain lost school committee seat
Former Westport School Committee member Michelle Orlando, who lost her seat on the committee in the April election, has submitted a letter of interest for re-admission to the committee. The … more
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From fossils to crystals, new-to-Bristol rock shop has a little of everything
Stop in to this Bristol rock shop for all your crystalline needs
“Some people are into rocks and fossils, others into metaphysics and spirituality...Either way, if you have a question, you will get an answer with experience.” more
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To keep vegetable gardens healthy during a drought, mulching helps lock in moisture.
How to keep your garden up in the middle of a drought
For backyard gardeners, mild droughts and water ban restrictions common during the summer months can be a cause for concern. Kate Venturini Hardesty, a program administrator and educator with the … more
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Team Bristol Yacht Club (l-r) Megan Roach, Michael Gemperline, and Trish Sellon.
Women take the helm for a new Bristol Yacht Club regatta
The Women’s Driver Team Race regatta was held last weekend, July 30 and 31, in Bristol Harbor. Team racing in J-22s, each team was required to have a female skipper and no more than half of the crew could be male. more
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The full roster includes: Players — Ben Campbell; Tommy Carroll; Jackson Case; Lucas Coelho; Preston DeSouza; John Dipietro; Jayden Larisa; Finn Lawless; Caden McLaughlin; Wyatt Smith; Kyle Surkont; Mylo Vail; Caleb Walsh; Manager — David Vermilyea; Coaches — Keith Surkont; Steve Walsh; David Campbell.
Bristol Warren 10U falls in state tourney after taking district title
After an 8-4 conquering of Rumford delivered the Bristol Warren 10U Little League team a District 2 title and a trip to the state tournament, their story ended last week when the lost in the semi-final round to Cumberland by a score of 2-12. more
Charlotte Burnham — Miss Charlotte to those who have gotten to know her through the past 25 years of her career — is retiring on Aug. 19.
Bristol library's ‘Miss Charlotte’ is retiring after 25 years
Burnham began as a part-time employee at the Rogers Free Library in 1997. more
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The late Gary Sherman, Westport's former shellfish constable, with a few nice white chinners.
Ten days until Westport Shellstock
Shellstock is coming the weekend after next, and organizers are dedicating part of the show in honor of former shellfish constable Gary Sherman, who died at home last Thursday at age 71. Marine … more
Barrington Police reminding residents to lock up their cars
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia is asking residents to lock up their cars, following a rash of car break-ins that occurred in Jamestown recently. Chief Correia shared a Facebook post on … more
Senator Reed announces possible $2.2 million for Warren PD expansion
A $2.2 million earmark in next year's federal budget could potentially enable a comprehensive renovation and expansion of the Warren Police Department. more
Tiverton may forego Financial Town Referendum
The Tiverton Town Council is considering an overhaul of the annual budget process that may reduce the size and influence of the budget committee and eliminate the need for an annual Financial Town … more
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Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.
More concerns raised over Mayflower Wind project
PORTSMOUTH — A major wind developer’s plan to lay a 20-mile-long stretch of mostly underwater cables that would also traverse protected land in Portsmouth is attracting increased scrutiny … more
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Tiverton firefighter Brandon Botelho slides into second base while Little Compton firefighter Tyler Carr makes the catch.
After two years off, 'Tiverton Celebrates' again
A day full of festivities celebrating Tiverton pride kicked off at 10 a.m. Saturday with the return of the Tiverton Celebrates parade, which came back with a roar after a two-year hiatus. Parade … more
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The Balasco Strong Foundation was formed in honor of the late Steve Balaso, who passed away following a diagnosis with Covid-19 in late 2021. The ‘B’ in the logo is Steve’s handwriting.
Balasco Strong Foundation strives to continue Steve's charitable legacy
Michaela Balasco, Steve’s wife, is in the final stages of forming the Balasco Strong Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which will be used as a fundraising vehicle for various local causes. more
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Senator Reed joined Marcia and Julie Blount to bring news of a federal grant that will go towards the purchase of a hydraulic lift unit and other manufacturing equipment to further bolster the company’s operational efficiency.
Blount Boats gets large federal grant for new equipment
Senator Jack Reed visited Blount Boats, Inc. on Friday to announce the award of a federal grant worth $937,933, which will be used to purchase a new hydraulic boat lift that will further bolster the shipbuilder’s capabilities and efficiency. more
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Pokanoket Tribe Member Harry "Hawk" Edmonds greets visitors to last year's Pokanoket Heritage Day event at Burr's Hill Park in Warren.
Pokanoket Heritage Day is this Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
The event is free and all are welcome to join and celebrate the heritage and culture of the Pokanoket Nation. more
A rendering from Addaspace shows the full scope of the structures that would be erected at Burr’s Hill Park, near the band shell. They include a concessions stand (left), a structure with three bathrooms (bottom), and a unit that would be used for office and storage space for the Parks and Recreation Department (top right).
Shipping containers no more: Revised Burr’s Hill structures revealed
Check out the new proposed design for a three-building recreational facility that has been targeted for construction at Burr's Hill Park near the band shell. more
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Senator Jack Reed, flanked by Town Manager Kate Michaud (to his left), Fire Chief James Sousa, and Town Planner Bob Rulli (to his right), presents a check for $2 million to assist with the construction of a new fire/rescue headquarters in Warren.
Warren receives $2 million in federal funds for new fire/rescue HQ
Although the town does not yet have a place to put it, they have funding all sorted out with the assistance of Senator Jack Reed. more
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South Quay should fill ‘key’ role in offshore wind expansion
EAST PROVIDENCE — Offshore wind legislation approved by the General Assembly during its recently completed 2022 session and signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee should soon be a boon to the … more
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A performance by Violin River, A Grateful Dead tribute band, entertained a large crowd at Latham Park, in Barrington, Sunday.
Photos: Barrington residents turn out for summer concert series
A large crowd filled Latham Park Sunday evening, July 31, to listen to Violin River, a Grateful Dead tribute band. The performance was part of Barrington’s Summer Concert Series. more
East Providence schools seek significantly more funding for next year’s budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand made her first draft budget presentation to the full School Committee at the body’s July meeting, the new top administrator … more
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Gallery: East Providence Heritage Days 2022
EAST PROVIDENCE — Forty editions now spread over five decades, the annual East Providence Heritage Days Festival took place over three days last weekend, July 29-31, on and around the grounds … more
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Children scamper around the special events field at the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex during the Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association’s game night on July 19.
Portsmouth Youth Soccer lists recent game results
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) has been busy, busy, busy with games this summer. Here are some results from recent contests. July 11-14 U6 It was an … more
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Little Compton police charge caregiver with stealing from elderly client
A Providence woman working as a certified in-home caregiver was arrested last week after police said she attempted to defraud a client in Little Compton out of nearly $9,000. Jahlena Ann Giron, … more
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Westport's memorial to mariners lost at sea marks 29 lost.
Researchers identify 20 lost Westport mariners
They include a father and two sons who vanished somewhere between Westport and Nantucket in 1831. A good many died when the whaling bark Theophilus Chase was lost in 1849. And the others? Many just … more
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