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The Barrington High School 4x100-meter relay team set a new school record while competing at the New England Championships in New Britain, Conn. on Saturday. Nate Greenberg, Andrew Blazewicz, Iain … more
PORTSMOUTH — Despite concerns about increasing government surveillance, the Town Council Monday night voted 5-1 to approve a one-year pilot program to install automative license plate readers … more
The Barrington Town Council approved three bids totaling nearly $75,000 during a meeting on Monday night, June 6.  The council signed off on a $13,000 bid for new uniform pants for Barrington … more
The Fraid Knots Pan Mass Challenge team will hold a special fund-raiser on June 22 — a kids bike ride. The event will take place on Fairway Drive in the Country Club plat neighborhood  in … more
PORTSMOUTH — Vanessa Reale, who has previous experience as a principal and headmaster, has been selected by Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy to be Portsmouth High School’s next … more
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Town Council Vice President Linda Ujifusa announced Tuesday she is running for the Rhode Island Senate District 11 (Portsmouth, Bristol) seat being vacated by retiring … more
PORTSMOUTH — It’s almost as if Melville Elementary School knew what was coming. “We did this pre-COVID,” said Sara Churgin, manager of the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation … more
PORTSMOUTH — After a lifetime of public service including 22 years in elective office, R.I. Sen. James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Bristol, Portsmouth, Tiverton) is retiring from the state … more
They may not have gotten the town's blessing to fly it in front of Town Hall, but members of Love Wins Little Compton hoisted the Pride flag high and proud as they held their second annual Pride … more
Citing an 'untenable' relationship with some members of the Tiverton Planning Board, Town Planner Jennifer Siciliano is resigning her position with the town, effective mid-June. In a letter to … more
Tiverton's Raymond F. Jones Memorial Dog Park officially opened its gates Sunday, June 5, to an excited crowd of spectators (and their human companions). The community park was a labor of love as 90 … more
The following students are at the top of the 2021-22 graduating class of Tigers, who will receive their diplomas Saturday. They include:   1. Valedictorian Elise C. Flanagan Elise … more
A group of Westport High School students took their place in the long proud line of Westport boat builders Saturday, when Osprey, a 14-foot sharpie, was launched for the first time at the Head of … more
The Westport Cultural Council recently awarded 18 grants totaling $55,000 for cultural projects throughout the Westport community. The Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust Grant is made possible with the … more
The Kickemuit Middle School girls’ track team placed second in Rhode Island following the State Championships on Sunday. Several boys and girls won accolades at the championship level. more
Residents may have noticed multiple large trees were cut down at the far south end of the Town Beach near the parking lot. more
In the midst of a 15-year career with the Army National Guard, Brian Wheeler said the experience has transitioned perfectly into the public sector. more
On Wednesday, June 1, the Town Council authorized a referendum that, if passed by voters in November, will allow for retail sales of cannabis in Bristol. more
This year, the Vintage baseball game will be played on Saturday, June 18, starting at 11:30 a.m., on the Town Common, featuring the Providence Grays and Lisbon Tunnelmen of Connecticut. more
A neighborhood group is spearheading an appeal of the Bristol Yarn Mill project, which passed the Bristol Planning Board by a 3-2 vote in May. more
Get caught littering at a town park or the beach and it will cost you. On Monday night, June 6, members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a new ordinance that creates a … more
Call it a dynasty — the Barrington High School Science Olympiad team recently won its 12th consecutive state title.  The Barrington students medaled in 12 out of the 15 events at the … more
PORTSMOUTH — An empty shell casing was located in the gymnasium at Portsmouth Middle School Thursday morning, Principal João P. Arruda informed parents in an e-mail. However, … more
The annual Firefighter Memorial commemoration will take place Sunday, June 12 in Bristol to honor all firefighter and rescue personnel who have passed away throughout the years. more
A pair of homers, great fielding and awesome pitching were the key as the Mt. Hope softball team shut out East Greenwich in the loser’s bracket quarterfinals at the high school on Wednesday afternoon.  more
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