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Portsmouth Police Department’s booking photo of Samantha Carfora.
Portsmouth Police charge woman with trafficking fentanyl
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, on charges of trafficking fentanyl in the local area. After an ongoing investigation, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday … more
‘Tyrone the Tenor Mouse’ is the first children’s book published by local author Elizabeth Splaine, about a mouse who aspires for the spotlight as an opera singer.
Bristol author releases first children's book about opera-singing mouse
It’s the first children’s book for the author who has previously published five novels, and by her own admission generally traffics in mystery and mayhem. more
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KMS Science Olympiad team has great showing at Brown invitational
The Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad team finished with 14 medals on the day, and placed fourth overall among all Rhode Island schools. more
The town is applying for two recreation grants offered through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. The top-ranked grant is for a skatepark that would be located behind Barrington Town Hall (shown).
Barrington Town Council supports skatepark grant as top priority
The Barrington Town Council followed the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission and ranked a grant application for a new skatepark behind Town Hall higher than an application for … more
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Dylan Slavick is among a talented trio of high jumpers on the EPHS boys' indoor track and field team this winter.
Sizable EPHS contingent begins boys indoor track and field slate
EAST PROVIDENCE — First to the starting per the annual winter sports schedule, the East Providence High School boys indoor track and field squad opened up its 2023-24 Metropolitan Division dual … more
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Westport Point homeowner says he'll comply with town
While he said he’s done nothing wrong, followed the letter of the law and isn’t trying to get away with anything, the owner of a Westport Point home called out by the historical … more
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Dr. Lisa Cowley and Victor Westgate have spent years and traveled many thousands of miles learning how to achieve a happy retirement, and how to navigate the process no matter where you are on the journey.
Warren couple to share secrets of happy retirement in series of talks
Dr. Lisa Cowley and her husband, Victor Westgate, have spent about 15 years researching, self-exploring, traveling, and interviewing hundreds of people to be able to answer one question insightfully: What to do after retiring? more
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Barrington resident and East Bay Rep. Jason Knight has been considering the idea of running for RI Attorney General for a few months.
East Bay legislator considers running for Rhode Island Attorney General
Jason Knight is considering running for Rhode Island Attorney General.   Knight, a Barrington resident, is in his fourth term as Representative for District 67, which includes sections of … more
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This bench at Burr's Hill commemorates Massasoit Ousamequin, who assisted early American settlers during their grueling first winters in the New World. It was dedicated in August of 2022.
100 Years Ago: Grave on Burr’s Hill accepted as Massasoit’s burial ground
The talk of the town 100 years ago involved the discovery of what would become known as the grave of Chief Massasoit in a burial site on Burr's Hill. more
Gallery: 2023 East Providence City Hall Tree Lighting ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual East Providence City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting event held Saturday evening, Dec. 2, on the grounds of the building located off Taunton Avenue. — East … more
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Greg Gatos of the Bristol House of Pizza on board his 25’ Hydra Sport.
Bristol House of Pizza delivers, whether by land or by sea
Greg Gatos wasn't about to let a little thing, like the Mt. Hope Bay, get between him and a satisfied customer. more
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Bands playing at Barrington’s summer concert series will face toward the water, after the town made changes to Latham Park. Officials have since removed the evergreen trees, replacing them with beach grass. The cement pad will remain in that location.
In Barrington, Town Manager says new concert layout is a must
The trees have been removed, but the cement pad is staying put.   Town officials responded to some of the concerns residents shared about recent changes made to Latham Park.   … more
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14-year-old arrested in Warren after being found with replica gun, drugs
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 29 after police were tipped off that the teenager allegedly made threats and was perhaps in possession of a firearm. more
Santa and Mrs. Claus, assisted by Little Miss Fourth of July Charlotte Loftus and Miss Fourth of July Casey Little, flip the switch, while Town Councilor Tony Teixeira looks on.
Photos: Bristol's Grand Illumination lights up the season
A festive crowd turned out on a balmy Saturday night for Bristol’s Grand Illumination, now a 30-year tradition. more
Mich Myette has mostly recovered from the injury that resulted in his jaw being wired shut for two months last summer, but he is still awaiting justice, and suspects the incident was more nefarious than initially reported.
Victim of bike path collision alleges incident was targeted
Mich Myette is still searching for justice 18 months after being struck on the bike path in Warren last summer. more
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The latest rendering as of December 2023 for the proposed new community/recreation center in East Providence.
Community/rec center idea in East Providence seemingly clears final hurdle
EAST PROVIDENCE — By two-vote margins, the City Council pretty much propelled the oft-discussed community/recreation center proposal over the final hurdle upon approving a pair of … more
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Thomas Silva, 6, (left) and sister, Evelyn Silva,  7, (with candy cane) look at a tree dedicated to Tiverton teachers on Friday night. 
Fir? Balsams? In Tiverton, trees are mylar and other flotsam
If you are the type of person who can’t imagine that a collection of old, discarded plastic water bottles could, with a bit of imagination, be transformed into a shimmering, festive, … more
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Westport man charged in home invasion
A Westport man faces multiple charges for allegedly breaking into a River Road home early Friday morning, and brandishing a hammer when the home’s sole occupant woke up. Police were called … more
Madeline Miller (left) and Larkin Damell pose for a photo after the tree is lit.
Barrington celebrates the holidays with tree lighting
The annual tree-lighting celebration drew an excited crowd to Barrington Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2.   There was plenty of excitement leading up to the tree-lighting: … more
A wider discussion regarding a request for proposals for the operation of the Hedly Street transfer station and curbside pickup will have to wait until January, as the Town Council ran out of time at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Portsmouth trash sticker fee set at $385 for 18 months
PORTSMOUTH — Although yet another discussion on the future of the town’s waste disposal program had to be tabled until January because the Town Council ran out of time last Thursday, the … more
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Suspect in East Providence shooting/chase is arrested in Coventry on more gun charges
Joshua Pavao, the suspect in the shooting/vehicular chase in city December 1, has been arrested on more firearm charges following a separate investigation in Coventry. Coventry Police Department … more
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An overhead rendering of the proposed Penny Lane development shows the mix of townhouses with a green space in the middle. Each property would have multiple units and its own parking spaces.
More details emerge on large Child Street development in Warren
The East Bay CDC is proposing a 40-unit, 4.5-acre development on Child Street, which would be 100% rental units open to people making 60% of the area median income. more
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This image shows the possible layout of Hampden Meadows School, including a new gymnasium, and a two-story addition. It also shows new parking areas and student pick-up/drop-off zones.
Barrington decides, Sowams School or Hampden Meadows?
One resident said he preferred expanding and renovating Hampden Meadows School because the site offers more space and greater flexibility. Another said Sowams School was the better option … more
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State police: LC clerk admitted embezzlement
A Little Compton Town Hall employee charged last week with embezzlement admitted in an interview with Rhode Island State Police to taking $1,000 in cash that had been brought in as a tax payment, … more
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A view of the main driveway into the 435 Old Harbor Road property.
Residents organize over Old Harbor Road plan
More than 100 residents who live near a proposed live-in rehabilitation facility for teens with substance abuse disorders have signed an open letter to the Town of Westport, imploring planning … more
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