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Roger Williams will return with 97% vaccinated
As employers across the country face mounting pressure to require Covid-19 vaccinations of their employees — President Joe Biden joined the chorus this week — business and organizational … more
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Julie P. Hamil
Bristol native appointed state court administrator
Attorney Julie P. Hamil is the state court administrator, having succeeded J. Joseph Baxter Jr. on Aug. 23. Ms. Hamil was formerly the general counsel for the Rhode Island Supreme Court, while Mr. … more
Alex Brassard sings “Funny Honey” during “Chicago: A Two-Woman Extravaganza,” at the 2 Woman Productions theater in Bristol.
‘Chicago,’ on a summer night in Bristol
Mt. Hope alumni Alex Brassard and Sara Slusarski put on their own creative and scintillating version of, “Chicago: A Two-Woman Extravaganza,” on the 2 Woman Productions stage behind Ms. … more
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Bristol Fire Dept. Engine 5 arrives at St. Mary's Cemetery for the funeral of Ray Castro.
The Bristol Fire Department meant everything to Ray Castro
I remember the day vividly when Ray Castro and I sat down to talk about his beloved Bristol Fire Department. It was a somewhat cool autumn afternoon when the weather was just changing from summer to … more
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Barrington High School quarterback James Anderson flips the ball to a back during a drill on the first day of preseason football practice on Monday morning, Aug. 23.
Preseason practice kicks off at Barrington High School
Barrington High School sports teams opened the fall season on Monday morning, Aug. 23. Members of the football, field hockey, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis, … more
Barrington police break up large underage drinking party
Barrington police received multiple calls for a loud party on North Lane at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. Officers responded and discovered a number of cars parked in the cul de sac, … more
This Dutch Colonial on Woodland Road in Barrington is a perfect example of what’s happening in the “luxury” homes market. A few years ago, it would be considered a really nice, upper middle class home in a great neighborhood, close to the center of town off Rumstick Road in Barrington — the type of home that might sell for about $700,000. In fact, it is assessed by the Town of Barrington at $695,000. With modern upgrades and beautiful renovations — and in this market — it sold this summer for $1.3 million. Sellers were represented by the Kirk Schryver Team of Residential Properties, and the Buyers were represented by Kris Chwalk of Residential Properties.
In this market, million-dollar sales are a dime a dozen
Back in the old days — like, two years ago! — a million-dollar real estate deal was something special. Million-dollar sales did not happen often. They were reserved for only the very top … more
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Once an RV garage, this home now sparkles day or night. The roofline in the background reveals the original garage, before two additions were constructed (garden room to the left, entryway and mudroom to the right). The elegant library was a featured element in the design.
The writer’s studio – From RV garage to a relaxing home
Architect Gale Goff has enjoyed her share of unique projects. This Little Compton hideaway skews to the “unique” end of the spectrum. Dubbed “The Writer’s Studio” … more
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An outdoor patio area will seat an additional 40 patrons, with crisp views of the Palmer River and the Warren Bridge.
The Guild Warren opening on Sept. 1
The new brewpub owned by the Pawtucket brewing powerhouse The Guild, situated on the banks of the Palmer River in Warren, will open Wednesday, Sept. 1 more
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The plan to turn the former Jos. A. Banks store space into a Starbucks with a drive-through lane received a key special-use permit from the Barrington Zoning Board of Review on Thursday night.
Starbucks plan in Barrington nearly crushed, then approved
A last minute plea by Joe Paolino during Thursday night’s zoning board meeting saved the plan to build a new Starbucks restaurant with a drive-through lane in the Barrington Shopping … more
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A mute swan swims along the north shore of Briggs Marsh early Wednesday morning.
DEM calls off Little Compton swan hunt this year
The state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) cancelled this week its plan to euthanize an untold number of mute swans on Briggs Marsh, under a controversial state policy put in place 15 … more
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The Warren Folks Fest will return on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 30 Cutler Street.
Warren Folks Fest returns Aug. 28
Warren Folks Fest is a celebration of all things local and all things artistic. It will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 1-8 p.m. at the mill complex at 30 Cutler Street. more
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Calling for a show of hands, the zoning board of review voted on the cell tower plan at 8:11 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Elias, with hand raised, was the only member to vote in favor of Municipal Communications LLC. The applicant's attorney, Brian Corey, has his back to the camera.
Westport rejects Masquesatch cell phone tower
Members of the Westport Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday evening overwhelmingly rejected a telecommunications company's request to build a 150-foot cell phone tower at 67 Masquesatch Road, voting … more
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Volunteers Holly Billings (left) and Helen Pereira inspect some of the fresh local produce available this past Saturday at the Little Compton Food Bank
Little Compton Food Bank busier than ever
By 10:30 this past Saturday, the volunteers at the Little Compton Food Bank had nearly exhausted the day's supply of fresh produce and fruit. It was a busy morning, with a steady stream of Tiverton … more
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Scenes like this, from last fall on State Street, are likely to continue, as Bristol is taking steps to allow outdoor dining options to remain into 2022.
Bristol's emergency executive order expires — outdoor dining will not
Bristol’s pandemic-related emergency order expired on Aug. 18, and at the July 28 Bristol Town Council meeting, Administrator Steven Contente said he would not be seeking to extend it. … more
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This Adams Point Road home in Barrington sold recently for $3,570,000. 
Adams Point Road home in Barrington sells for $3.57 million
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announces the sale of an Adams Point Road home, which sold for $3,570,000. According to statewide MLS data, this sale marked the second-highest sale in … more
Dr. Jeff Berg speaks in favor of mask-wearing during the public comment period of a Bristol Warren Regional School Committee meeting Monday night. 
Tension builds as Bristol Warren considers school mask mandate
Interim Superintendent Bob Hicks and the nine members of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee face a big decision that, regardless of their ultimate vote, will result in many unhappy … more
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Rowers Finnegan Hall, 14, Zach Carter, 14, Ethan Stewart, 14, and James Albanese, 11, row a Cornish pilot gig with Dharma Voyage instructors Janet Hadley and Don Dufault down the East Branch of the Westport River during rowing class last Monday, August, 2.
School's out in Westport, but rowing's in
It only took an hour or so before they got used to their boats last Monday. Since then, it's been smooth sailing, so to speak, for the 10 young rowers enrolled in Dharma Voyage's new community youth … more
A resident works on a puzzle inside the lounge area at the recently-renovated Peck Center for Adult Enrichment in Barrington.
It’s not your grandfather’s senior center
It is August, but Michele Geremia is still very excited about the fireplace. The director of the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment (formerly known as the Barrington Senior Center) said its recently … more
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The Walley Beach seawall will be getting major repairs and upgrades, designed to make it easier to go from land to sea, with three separate access points along the park, which is nestled between two private residences at the southeastern end of Bristol Harbor.
Bristol uses some of shopping plaza profit for a better beach
The sale of the shopping center at the corner of Hope Street and Gooding Avenue in January yielded a tidy $2.8 million profit for Bristol . It was a deal several years in the making, and the plan has … more
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A van that was involved in the serious accident on West Main Road sits at the side of the road.
Five people seriously injured in Portsmouth accident
PORTSMOUTH — Five people with serious injuries were transported to local hospitals following a head-on collision Thursday morning, Aug. 12, on West Main Road near Melville … more
Barrington Police track down knife-wielding man in park
Barrington Police responded to the intersection of the East Bay Bike Path and West Street on Monday, Aug. 2, after witnesses reported seeing a man brandishing a large knife in the area. Police … more
Protester Nicholas Katkevich, 36, of Bristol, who had cemented himself into the trunk of a car blocking the entrance to Raytheon Co., flashes a clenched fist as he’s surrounded by Portsmouth police officers Thursday morning, Aug. 12. He was later extricated from the vehicle and arrested. Another protester was blocking the exit in a similar fashion.
Portsmouth Police: Raytheon protest ‘delayed resources’ for accident response
PORTSMOUTH — Protesters who blocked the entrance to missile defense manufacturer Raytheon Co. Thursday morning “delayed resources” for police and rescue workers who were … more
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Bristol eliminates bonuses and buyouts for clerk and administrator
At the last Bristol Town Council meeting on July 28, Chairman Nathan Calouro opened the discussion about compensation and benefits for the town’s two elected employees , Administrator Steven … more
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Junior sailor Freida Milner gets expert instruction from United States SailGP Team members Jimmy Spithill (l) and Cooper Dressler.
Young sailors reach new heights
Bristol Yacht Club and the East Bay Sailing Foundation welcomed world class sailors to town over two days in late July for a unique experience that some lucky young sailors will remember for a … more
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