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Barrington native Bobby Colantonio, a junior at the University of Alabama, raises his hands in the air after winning the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor Track National Championship meet.
‘NCAA champion for life’
It is the picture of perseverance.   Bobby Colantonio. His arms outstretched above his head. His hands covered in blood and wrapped in athletic tape. His mouth creased into a smile. And … more
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Portsmouth: We can do our own zoning, thank you very much
PORTSMOUTH — Keep your hands off our zoning, the Town Council is telling state lawmakers. Legislation introduced in the General Assembly that would prohibit single-family residential zoning … more
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This rendering shows how the proposed concessions and bathroom structure, which would be built by Bristol-based startup Addaspace, could look upon completion at Burr’s Hill Park. The design has resulted in polarized reactions from those who have seen it.
Town hosting public session on polarizing Burr's Hill concessions building
The backlash has been significant enough to warrant a public outreach session to hear out concerns and possibly brainstorm a new approach. That meeting is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Town Council chambers at Town Hall. more
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A home for sale in Little Compton.
Sticker shock in Little Compton as reval numbers come in
Denise Cosgrove knew it was coming. Still, the new property values that came in during Little Compton's recent statistical revaluation are staggering, she said: "The (real estate) climate is so … more
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Town officials locked up the Barrington Middle School basketball courts earlier this month because of trash.
Barrington commission aiming for cleaner courts, offers solution
Town officials are moving closer to finding a solution to the trash problem at the middle school basketball courts. “We’re looking at multiple options,” said Barrington Town … more
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B. L. Green of Barrington with “Paper Weaving #5” a deconstructed watercolor woven with paper thread on a loom. “You’d be amazed how strong it is,” Green said of the paper thread, an apt metaphor for the pandemic, and the show.
Bristol Art Museum display speaks to the challenges of the past two years
Putting the Pieces Back Together, a national, juried exhibition of works by artists from across the country, is only hanging for one more week at the Bristol Art Museum (BAM), closing Friday, April 1. Try to get out to see it — you will be glad you did. more
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An appeal hearing for the three fired Barrington teachers will be held March 31 at BHS. Shown is the pre-termination hearing on Oct. 28.
Fired teacher: 'This isn’t over the vaccine. This is over wrongful termination'
The appeal hearing for the three unvaccinated Barrington school teachers who were fired by the district will be held on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Barrington High School … more
Portsmouth school budget calls for 2.6% hike in expenditures
PORTSMOUTH — The School Committee Tuesday night unanimously approved a $42.21 million budget for fiscal year 2023 that calls for a $1.07 million increase in expenditures — a … more
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Community organizations: Deadline for $10,000 grants is March 31
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. … more
Bristol PD: Two deceased dogs (that weren’t dogs)
Bristol Police activity from March 14-21, 2022. more
Mt. Hope’s Alan Leach aims to make a shot while competing against Tiverton last Wednesday.
Unified basketball provides unparalleled joy for all participants
If you’re looking for a wonderful afternoon of competitive sports in a feel-good environment, look no further than Mt. Hope High School and its unified basketball team. more
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Little Compton vineyard wants full BV license
Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard owners want the right to sell distilled spirits on their property, and the Little Compton Town Council members voted Thursday evening to seek legal input from the town's … more
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This special issue of the Sakonnet Times dated Dec. 9, 1971 touted Portsmouth Middle School’s official dedication held a few days later.
Portsmouth Middle School is celebrating 50th birthday
PORTSMOUTH — “A new concept in learning,” boasted the front page of a special issue of The Sakonnet Times from more than 50 years ago.  The just-opened Portsmouth … more
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Warren PD: ‘Strange bones’ and a loose seal on Market Street
Warren Police activity from March 14-21, 2022. more
Reese Pavao performs on the vault, where she scored a 9.15 during the state gymnastics meet at Rhode Island College on Feb. 20.
Mt. Hope's Pavao performs well at gymnastics championships
An ankle injury may have hampered Mt. Hope gymnast Reece Pavao’s performance at the New England championship meet, but not her excitement. more
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Former Hometown Tavern owners Jon and Rose Tagessian are flanked by their realtors, Robert Rox (left) and Michael Alves, of KW Elite Commercial Realty.
After two decades, the owners of Hometown Tavern hand over the keys
The new owners, Jay Cardosi and Sharon McCarthy, who took over from the Tagessians on Feb. 28, own a couple of other well-known local establishments in Rhode Island. more
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Students from various levels of Ryan Garrity’s (standing, to the left) construction program sit at one of the two handicap-accessible picnic tables that they built for the Town of Warren’s Pete Sepe Pavillion. Sitting (not listed in order), they include: Tyler Gow, Sam Rodrigues, Gavin Akervik, Jared Hughes, Zachary Janke, and Nate Evans. Standing next to Garrity is senior Aidan Lima.
Mt. Hope construction program builds confidence, future careers
Seven Mt. Hope High School students assembled under the pavilion’s shade — seated at two handicap-accessible picnic tables they had recently built as part of their construction curriculum. more
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Nadia Dias (left) and Savannah Lariviere play Rocket League.
New Mt. Hope Esports team has plenty of game
Electronic Sports (Esports) structures organized competitive gameplay between two teams. It’s relatively new to youth sports, recognized by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League for only about the last five years or so. more
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Bristol property values rise by average of 15 percent across town
The results of the every-third-year statistical revaluation of real estate hit local mailboxes last week, and with a few exceptions, property values went up across town. more
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Anthony DaPonte, sporting his bronze medal, shakes hands with silver medalist 85-year-old Spencer Parish following the 200-meter run at the Masters National Indoor Championship on March 20.
86-year-old Warren native nabs bronze in national track meet
DaPonte competed in the 200-meter event for peopled aged 85-89, earning third place among the national competition with a time of 47.31. more
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Bristol Town Council President Nathan Calouro and Vice President Mary Parella, along with Town Administrator Steve Contente, during the first JFC meeting in March.
More student support is focus of approved $56.9M school budget
The Bristol Warren Regional School District’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) unanimously approved, 9-0, the $56,950,024 million FY23 school budget requested by Superintendent Ana Riley. more
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This image of an anchor was taken from the 1836 shipwreck site of brig Industry in the Gulf of Mexico by the NOAA ROV deployed from NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer on February 25, 2022. 
Westport whaling ship found in Gulf of Mexico after 186 years
The wreck of a Westport whaling ship lost more than 180 years ago has been found 6,000 feet deep in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its partners … more
E.P. Council nixes proposed changes to traffic light camera procedures
EAST PROVIDENCE — When and if, and it remains an “if,” more speed control/license plate cameras are installed around the city, the guiding principles of how the East Providence … more
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Barrington School Committee to discuss honors program on March 30
A new date and a new location.  The Barrington School Committee has set a new date and location for its meeting to discuss the recent changes to the Barrington High School honors … more
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The rear of the monastery building. One of the design options for the property calls for the renovation and re-use of the building.
What’s next for the monastery property in Barrington?
What would you do with the former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue? Would you cut down most of the trees and knock down the old brick monastery building and fill the land with dozens … more
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