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Westport CPC recommends funding for Bell School, affordable housing trust fund, more
Affordable housing, recreation, town cemeteries and the imagining of the historical society’s Bell School would get a boost if voters approve some $790,000 in community preservation projects at … more
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Andrew McCarthy and James Thibaudeau chat while waiting for their turn on the mat on Wednesday night. The two drilling partners both achieved 100 wins for their careers.
Thibaudeau and McCarthy recognized for achieving 100 wins
Mt. Hope wrestlers James Thibaudeau and Andrew McCarthy are best of friends off the mat. But on the mat, they have become highly-competitive drilling partners as Thibaudeau wrestles at 150 pounds and … more
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Barrington Town Council member Kate Berard said Chianese Field, shown this past summer, may be the best option for a new synthetic turf field.
Barrington's fields report is final, now what?
Victory Field? St. Andrew’s Farm? Chianese Field? Members of the Barrington Town Council recently discussed potential locations for new synthetic turf fields in town, but … more
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Matt Raffa swings the ball to the opposite side of the court while guarded closely by a Woonsocket defender.
Eagles extend home winning streak to 15 games
On Monday night, Jan. 22, Barrington hosted Westerly and rolled to a 61-54 win.   The victory extended Barrington’s home winning streak to 15 games. Matt Raffa led the Eagles with 22 … more
Barrington Police identify victims in fatal car crash
The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington … more
Principal Bill Black discusses the new class offerings being readied for the 2024-25 term at the January 9 School Committee meeting.
Newest course offerings at EPHS will be compelling, comprehensive
East Providence High School will have an ever-expanding number of offerings for students upon the start of the 2024-25 later this summer. Principal Bill Black was on hand at the January 9 … more
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Rebello pegged for Deputy Westport Police Chief
Robert Rebello, who applied for but was passed over for the vacant Westport Police Chief’s position last month, could be Westport’s next Deputy Chief of Police, following Monday’s … more
Westport police: Woman charged with DUI
A caller from Old Bedford Road complained at 7:33 a.m. that someone had broken into a motor vehicle. Police investigated suspicious activity on D Drive after a 911 call at … more
The intersection of East Main Road and Turnpike Avenue (looking south) where the roundabout is being proposed. The main entrance to Clements’ Marketplace is at left.
Roundabout update: Portsmouth roadwork delayed a year
PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) says it’s still committed to major roadway improvements to East Main Road, but due to controversy over a proposed roundabout the … more
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Harmonie McDowell
Townies tumble thrice in Division I girls' basketball
One thing or another, at least, has cost the East Providence High School girls' basketball team in just about every game they've played to date in 2023-24 The Townies returned to action … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks during a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jan. 22.
RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement
Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, … more
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Firefighters exit a North Lake Drive home on Monday morning, Jan. 22 — a fire broke out in a laundry room at the house. No one was injured.
Road closed while crews battle house fire in Barrington
A section of North Lake Drive was closed down on Monday morning, Jan. 22, due to a house fire.   Firefighters from Barrington and surrounding departments responded to the western end of … more
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Barrington Police: Two people killed in Saturday morning car accident
Barrington Police are investigating a Saturday morning car accident that left two people dead. Police said the accident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the Wampanoag Trail just south of the … more
Mary Beth Ryder, Michael St. Angelo and screen legend Barbara Eden, now 92 years old, pose inside Spaghetti Lane after the actress visited for dinner.
An ‘old school’ eatery, and a Hollywood legend
In the late 1800’s, Italy suffered a deep economic depression, ravaging the country, prompting thousands of Italian citizens and their families to migrate to America in search of employment, … more
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File photo of temporary LNG vaporization facility on Old Mill Lane.
Jan. 24 hearing in Portsmouth on LNG facility is canceled
PORTSMOUTH — Citing improper notification of abutters, the R.I. Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) has canceled next week’s hearing on the proposed permanent installation of Rhode … more
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Mt. Hope student leaders gave some insight into some questions of interest heading into the New Year.
Mt. Hope student leaders share thoughts on the year ahead
Ever wonder what the next generation of leaders think about the school bond, voting in their first election, and the future? more
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Alex Mulamba had 12 points off the bench for the EPHS boys' basketball team in its 75-70 loss on the road to Hendricken Thursday night, Jan. 18.
Hawks halt East Providence's Division I boys' hoops winning streak
WARWICK — It certainly wasn't the result the East Providence High School boys' basketball team wanted, but the Townies' effort definitely was in spite of the final score. EP's recent … more
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Residents take a walk down battered East Beach Road after last weekend's storm.
In Westport, popular beach faces an uncertain future
If things keep going the way they are, the Westport Highway Department might want to consider opening a branch on East Beach Road — if they can put it on stilts. Highway Department … more
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Little Compton talks affordable housing Saturday
A group of local residents that has formed a new non-profit foundation to raise money to help working families obtain affordable housing in Little Compton will hold a community meeting on Saturday, … more
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Seven East Providence non-profits gain access to latest Champlin Foundation grants
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven non-profit organizations with direct city ties and a few others close by were among the recipients of the some $10 million total in grants distributed recently by the … more
Barrington Council pushes back on DEI's 'no-tolerance condemnations'
Members of the Barrington Town Council voiced some concerns over a request made the town’s DEI Committee at the Jan. 8 meeting. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee was … more
An updated rendering of the proposed new Mt. Hope High School presented at last week’s School Committee and School Building Committee meetings.
RIDE approves $157M in reimbursement for Bristol Warren school bond
That number came as bad news to some on the school committee, but the district's consultants say this outcome was to be expected, and will simply mean prioritizing a list of projects they will be able to achieve. more
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Bristol resident Kenneth Madsen takes the helm while Captain Anders Lehmann enjoys a sunny and breezy day crossing the Atlantic.
Bristol man and paralyzed friend sail across the Atlantic
After his friend got into an accident that rendered him paralyzed, Kenneth Madsen asked him what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He wanted to sail, and so they did. more
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Wyatt Zani, 16, poses next to his 1977 Volkswagen van, which he and his dad transformed into an electric vehicle after many months of work in their home garage. He gets about 120 miles on a full charge. “This works for me because I never leave more than 40 miles away from Portsmouth. All I do is cruise around the island and go to beaches,” Wyatt said.
‘eVan’ is the ‘coolest car in Portsmouth’
PORTSMOUTH — Maybe you’ve seen it cruising around town, this blast-from-the-past, blue-and-white van sporting antique plates and the iconic “VW” logo on its front end. more
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Olivia Middleton squares up for a free throw during a recent Rhode Island College basketball game. The former BHS standout, who played four years at St. Lawrence University, is finishing her college basketball career as a fifth-year player for the Anchorwomen.
Former Barrington hoops standout jumps onto RIC team
Years ago, Olivia Middleton wore a Barrington High School basketball jersey as she raced up and down the court at The Murray Center. This year she’s driving for layups on the same court, … more
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