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Logan Amaral (left) shoots the puck up ice with teammate Ethan LaBollita (right).
Huskies hockey team still optimistic, despite difficult season
Sometimes season’s go south before they even get started. It can happen in the blink of an eye. This season the Huskies saw it coming. It’s been the same for the Mt. Hope/East Providence … more
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The speed limit on Burma Road — often used as an alternative route over West Main Road on Aquidneck Island’s west side — has been reduced back to 35 mph. Although the signs are posted now, the new speed limit won't be enforced until March 1.
On Burma Road in Portsmouth, you better slow down
PORTSMOUTH — If you’re a driver who often takes Burma Road because you feel it’s a faster route than West Main, you may want to rethink that strategy. Naval Station … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti testifies about the Washington Bridge crisis before the joint House and Senate Oversight Committees at the General Assembly Monday, Feb. 12.
Alviti accepts responsibility for Washington Bridge closure, promises to find quick solution
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti took the brunt of the blame for the calamity created as he was peppered with questions about the status of the Washington Bridge from … more
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It may become necessary to change the way Westport schools are funded, the report predicts. Above, superintendent Thomas Aubin at a public meeting last year.
Five-year plan calls for major financial change in Westport
A five-year financial plan recently released by the Town of Westport concludes that fundamental changes in the way the town does business will likely need to be made if the town is to dig itself out … more
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A block of four buildings at Burr’s Hill Park is nearing completion after a long process that began over two years ago.
Burr's Hill recreational buildings nearing completion in Warren
Plans over two years in the making to construct a complex of four recreation buildings at Burr’s Hill Park are finally coming to fruition, and should be finished by June. more
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Korynne Holden (middle) celebrates with head coach Jen Gargiulo (left) and teammates after scoring her 1000th point in the first quarter on Friday night.
Holden reaches milestone as Wildcats trample Avon 58-22
Korynne Holden scored her 1000th point as the Westport girls’ basketball team trampled Avon 58-22 in a league home game on Friday night. Holden, the Wildcats’ senior point guard, … more
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Portsmouth High fans celebrate along with Shane Temple after his second-period goal against South Kingstown at Portsmouth Abbey on Sunday. The Patriots prevailed, 5-1.
Portsmouth boys win third straight in hockey (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity hockey team defeated South Kingstown on Saturday for its third straight win. The 5-1 victory over the Rebels at Portsmouth Abbey … more
Committee opposes district’s school construction application
Not everyone in town was happy to learn that the Town Council and School Committee recently approved the Stage II application for school construction.   Members of the Barrington Resilience … more
Derrell Liggins and his fellow EPHS seniors won their final regular season home game with ease over visiting East Greenwich Friday night, Feb. 9.
Townies axe Avengers, eye boys' hoops state tourney bid
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team locked up a seeding in the top half of the upcoming Division I league playoffs and moved a couple of points closer to securing a return trip to … more
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RI Hockey Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2024 inductees
The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 were unveiled last weekend between periods of the Providence Bruins-Hershey Bears “Hall of … more
Bristol gets grant to plant trees in effort to boost climate resilience
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has awarded 20 individual “Action Grants” totaling $12 million, earmarked for Municipal Resilience Projects (MRPs), and Bristol will be receiving $113,225 of that. more
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Warren PD: Eight arrested last week, including multiple DUIs
Police made eight arrests between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4. more
This graphic shows a summary of the work planned for Barrington Schools.
Barrington Council and School Committee sign off on Stage II application
During a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 1, the Barrington School Committee voted 5-0 to approve the Stage II application for the school construction project.   And on Wednesday night, Feb. 7, … more
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The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished third at the Class Championship meet. Here, a Barrington runner (right) competes in the division championship meet.
Barrington girls track team finishes third at Class Championship
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished third at the Class Championship meet.   Barrington scored 72 points, while Classical was first at 116.5 points and LaSalle was … more
Bob St. Pierre (center) with his sons Jim (left) and Robert (right).
Westport honors a sporting great
He never scored a point. But amidst a roaring stadium filled with fans, Bob St. Pierre was honored Friday as one of the most beloved, well-known and faithful members of the Westport athletics world … more
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Barrington's Janaya Prince Baquero (left), shown during a home game earlier this season, led the Eagles with 17 points in a double overtime win against North Kingstown.
Barrington girls stack up two more wins, including one in double OT
The Barrington High School girls basketball team picked up wins over St. Raphael’s and North Kingstown last week and improved to 13-1 in Division I standings. That record is strong enough for … more
East Providence's Deacon McShane controls his Coventry opponent for the Townies' during their victory over the Knotty Oakers Wednesday night, Feb. 7.
Townies topple Knotty Oakers on wrestling Senior Night
The East Providence High School wrestling team closed out the home portion of its 2023-24 Division I regular season schedule with a 48-24 victory over Coventry Wednesday night, Feb. 7, at Ramos … more
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The city presented donations received in the unresolved case of "Niko," a family pet husky who was killed last year after being shot by a pellet gun.
East Providence gives RISPCA donations from unsolved 'Niko' case
City officials recently provided the offerings given by residents as a result of the unsolved death of a beloved family pet to the the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals … more
Barrington’s Julie Boynton recently created a new business — Best Nest by Julie — which is designed to help people organize their homes.
New Barrington business: ‘Everything has a place’
When she was a kid, her room was a mess.   But now that Julie Boynton is grown up, things are different. Quite different, in fact.   The Barrington resident has built her own … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu dunks during a recent East Providence High School boys' basketball game. Ochgwu and the Townies earned an important road win February 8, rallying from double digits down to defeat host Narragansett.
East Providence rallies for crucial Division I boys' hoops win
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team rallied from a double-digit, second-half deficit then hung on in the final seconds to edge Narragansett 70-69 in an important late season … more
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A crowded field of racers jockey for position as they wait for the start of one race in Blue Bill Cove in Portsmouth on Sunday.
This time of year, it’s the only way to sail
PORTSMOUTH — Mike Zani used to compete in the winter Frostbite sailing races, but he’d much rather be controlling his sailboat from the comfort of a dock than in the frigid waters. … more
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This set of speed humps were recently installed on Peck Avenue, off Hope Street near Rockwell Elementary School.
Bristol neighborhoods now have a tool to prevent excessive speeding
The new policy establishes a process to request, approve, and install traffic calming devices, such as speed humps or signage, intended to reduce speeds on roads where residents are concerned about traffic safety. more
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Residents cast a vote at last year’s Town Meeting in Westport.
Westport Town Meeting comes early — sort of
Are you a Town Meeting veteran? Or a recent newcomer to Westport from a state that does not conduct local government through Town Meeting? Set aside next Tuesday. Westport High School grade … more
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J. William Middendorf II shares a moment with Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro at a keel laying ceremony at the Naval War College in Newport in December.
An extraordinary life on exhibit in Little Compton
If you ask J. William Middendorf II, who turns 100 this year, to recount some of the highlights of his remarkable near-century of life — WWII vet, businessman, political mover-and-shaker, … more
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Evan Anderson pulls down a rebound during the second half of Thursday's game against Portsmouth.
Barrington defeats Cumberland, Portsmouth and Cranston East
Barrington went on the road, jumped out to leads of 20-8 after the first quarter and 33-21 at halftime, before coming away with a 59-42 victory over a talented Cumberland team.     … more
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