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East Providence alerts residents of limited special election polling places
EAST PROVIDENCE — Voting in East Providence takes place at only four locations around the city for the special election Tuesday, Nov. 7, for Rhode Island's United States Congressional District … more
Barrington quarterback Alex McClelland extends into the end zone to score for the Eagles.
Eagles beat Kilties in quarterfinals, prepare for semis
The Barrington High School football team scored three touchdowns in the first seven minutes and rolled to a 43-8 victory over Mt. Pleasant in a Division II quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. … more
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Providence Country Day players and coaches, winners of the 2023 Division III girls' tennis championship over East Providence Saturday, Nov. 4, at Slater Park in Pawtucket.
Knights nudge Townies, win girls' Division III tennis title
By Mike Rego mrego@eastbaymediagroup.com PAWTUCKET — The dream of an undefeated season and a league title for the East Providence High School girls' tennis team came to a disappointing end … more
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Senior co-captain Nathan Capelo scored East Providence's lone goal in the Townies' 9-1 loss to LaSalle in the Division I boys' soccer quarterfinals November 3.
Rams rout Townies in Division I boys' soccer quarters
PROVIDENCE — After recording a miraculous win in its first playoff outing earlier in the week, the East Providence High School boys' soccer club suffered a merciless 9-1 loss to top-seeded … more
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The main house at 435 Old Harbor Road would house up to 12 teenage students at a time.
Nearby residents question live-in Westport school plan
What makes a school a school? The question lies at the heart of a sometimes testy two-hour zoning board hearing Wednesday called as Westport officials begin their consideration of a plan to build a … more
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Portsmouth High’s Sophia Champagne passes the ball over the net with a La Salle opponent ready to defend during Thursday night’s Division I quarterfinal contest.
Portsmouth knocked out of playoffs in heartbreaker
PORTSMOUTH — It looked like the Patriots were headed toward a glorious comeback, but it was not to be. In the quarterfinals of the Division I volleyball playoffs, Portsmouth found … more
Barrington High School’s Evan Memoli attempts to dribble through Moses Brown defenders during the playoff game on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Eagles defeat Quakers in Division I boys soccer play-in game
The Barrington High School boys soccer team defeated Moses Brown 1-0 in a Division I play-in game in Providence on Wednesday, Nov. 1.   Evan Memoli provided the only goal of the game … more
Teammates celebrate with Kasey Dillon (right) after she won a point with a spike. Dillon finished the match with 13 kills for the Eagles.
Barrington High School advances in DII volleyball playoffs
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team outlasted Middletown, 3-2, in a Division II quarterfinal playoff match on Wednesday night, Nov. 1. The victory propels the Eagles into a … more
Warren PD: Police make 10 arrests, including three teenagers
Warren Police made 10 arrests, which included multiple DUIs and people who had active warrants. more
Bristol PD: One arrest and a late-night saxophonist
Bristol Police responded to noise complaints, loose horses, and made one arrest between Oct. 23-30, 2023. more
Keira Mullen and Trinity Johnson-Carter combine for a block on match point for EPHS in the Townies' Division II quarterfinal playoff sweep of Cranston West Thursday night, Nov. 2.
Townies fend off Falcons in Division II girls' volleyball quarters
EAST PROVIDENCE — A bit closer than the final score would lead one to believe, the top-seeded and undefeated East Providence High School girls' volleyball team swept past Cranston West, 3-0, in … more
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East Providence's Ava Domingues poaches at the net during her win with partner Isabella Periquito in the D-III semis Thursday, Nov. 2.
East Providence edges Cranston East in D-III girls' tennis semis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The top-seeded and undefeated East Providence High School girls' tennis team advanced to the Division III championship match following a very tight, 4-3 win over visiting … more
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Bristol’s very own Santa, Michael Rielly, was named the 2023 ‘Spirit of Christmas’ award winner.
Bristol's Santa Claus wins 2023 'Spirit of Christmas' award
All are invited to kick off the holiday season and meet Michael at the Bristol Christmas Festival Reception on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. more
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DEM goes silent in Tiverton marina plan
Exactly one year has passed since Bob Ballou, the DEM administrator in charge of the Chase Marina redevelopment project, expressed optimism about the vacant marina’s future , promising Tiverton … more
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Major Brian Burke, left, with Chief Kevin Lynch and Town Administrator Steven Contente, during the recent announcement of his retirement.
Major Brian Burke retires from Bristol PD after 26 years
When you spend 26 years in a job, you wear a lot of hats and see a lot of changes, and retired Major Brian Burke, who stepped back from his post with the Bristol Police Department on Oct. 13, is no exception. more
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Westport Food Pantry will farm its own food
The Westport Food Pantry has served thousands of needy residents since its founding during the pandemic, distributing donated food and other essentials purchased with donated funds. Come next summer, … more
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Barrington one of seven communities voting on school construction bonds
Barrington is not the only community that will be voting on a multi-million dollar school construction bond on Tuesday, Nov. 7. According to Rhode Island Department of Education Communications … more
EPPC Director Madeline Marlow, EPPC Youth & Media Relations Coordinator Bethanie Rado and East Providence Youth Council (EPYC) representative Tristen Nunes were in Washington DC to accept the White House Blue Ribbon Award.
East Providence Prevention Coalition receives White House Blue Ribbon Award
The East Providence Prevention Coalition received a Blue Ribbon Award from the White House at the National Youth Substance Use Prevention Summit held Monday, Oct. 30, in Washington, DC. EPPC was … more
If the $200M bond passes next week, Kickemuit Middle School would change into a grades 5-8 school.
Is Bristol Warren's plan to change middle school configuration legal?
At least one resident is questioning whether or not the district can legally change its middle school configuration from a 6-8 school to a 5-8 school. more
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Barrington election workers Terri DeCosta, Diane Egge and Al Schrade (from left to right) and Deputy Town Clerk Stephanie Bernardo (rear) oversee early voting inside the Barrington Town Hall. The town is making a big push to recruit additional election workers.
Barrington looking to bolster election effort
Terri DeCosta applied for the job because she had retired and finally had the time. Diane Egge applied because she was looking to give back to her community. And Al Schrade applied because … more
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Students in Mark Whittaker’s and Kristin Mitchell’s classes at Hampden Meadows School celebrate after hearing that they will be reporters for the Barrington Times Kids Corner page.
Kids Corner: Barbie lovers, school clubs and more
Here are some reasons why Barrington is amazing Barrington has safe neighborhoods and excellent schools By Adriana Conde and Avery Martin Life in Barrington is amazing. There is a lot … more
Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade on Tuesday night, Oct. 31.
Gallery: Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller … more
Westport police logs: Several arrested on warrants
Sunday, Oct. 22 Shannon Lynch, 30, of 12 Lowell Ave., Providence, was arrested on an unspecified warrant after a car stop at State Road and Johnston Street at 1:37 a.m. A Tickle Roaxd … more
Parking still in limbo at Little Compton Town Landing
Should half of the parking spaces at Little Compton’s Town Landing be set aside for locals only? The town is waiting to hear back from the state on whether such a plan is even … more
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Will Anthony nears the finish line as East Providence's top runner in the boys' race at the 2023 Class A Cross Country Championship Meet Saturday, Oct. 28.
Townies compete in 2023 Class A harrier championship meets
The East Providence High School cross country teams competed in their respective 2023 Class A Championship Meets Saturday, Oct. 28, at Ponaganset High's Covered Bridge Trail. Individually, … more
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