Sidney Tynan answered the phone Monday morning with the joy and enthusiasm typical of her many letters to the Sakonnet Times brimming in her voice — “I’m doing just fine,” she …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/24/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design …
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6/24/24
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The Barrington Little League Majors 11U All Star baseball team opened the District 2 tournament with an 11-1 victory over Portsmouth at Sherwood Field on Sunday, June 23.
Andrew …
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6/24/24
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The Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club will send 12 Barrington fencers to the National Fencing Championships in Columbus, Ohio from June 28 to July 8.
The local athletes are:
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6/24/24
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Only two residents commented during last week’s annual budget hearing, but at 63 minutes it was still one of the longest in recent memory.
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By Jim McGaw
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6/21/24
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Members of the Barrington Town Council and Barrington School Committee praised the work of the Barrington Police Department for its response to a tense incident outside the high school last month. …
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6/21/24
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The 20-year-old Wheaton Street resident was transported to the custody of the Middletown Police Department following their arrest.
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6/21/24
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Sunshine, warm temperatures and a light breeze greeted people as they filled their baskets with ripe, red strawberries at Four Town Farm this week.
The local farm offers pick-your-own …
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6/21/24
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The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is offering skills clinics and organized pick-up games this summer at the Barrington Middle School basketball courts.
The skills clinics will take …
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6/21/24
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Between June 10-17, 2024, Warren police made four arrests and responded with multiple other agencies to address a serious car accident.
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6/21/24
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Police made one arrest and managed a variety of civil issues between June 10-17, 2024.
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6/21/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — University of Michigan junior Hunter Thomson followed up his Round 1-best 6-under par 63 with another terrific 4-under score on Day 2 to hold the lead at the midway point of …
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By Mike Rego
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6/20/24
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A North Carolina man faces weapons and other charges after Westport police pulled him over early Wednesday morning.
Ian Ruml, no age given, of Newport, NC was pulled over at about 2 a.m. by …
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6/20/24
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A native Bristolian, John St. Angelo isn't letting 1,750 miles get between him and his 60th high school reunion.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/20/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Get your fingers red at Quonset View Farm, where you can go to pick your own strawberries.
The farm’s opening day was June 5, and it’s opening daily from 8 …
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6/20/24
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Tiverton property taxes are expected to rise just over three percent under a $58.6 million budget tentatively approved Saturday.
Though it must be approved by the state before being formally …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/20/24
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The Westport United Girls’ Soccer U13 Division 1 team has won its fourth South Coast Soccer League championship, and will compete in the Tournament of Champions this weekend — its third …
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6/20/24
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It was a great spring season for the East Bay Lacrosse program.
Five teams recently won state championships: the Girls 5/6 Division 1 team, Boys 5/6 Division 1 team, Boys 5/6 Division 2 team, …
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6/20/24
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Under brilliant blue skies, punctuated by a soft breeze, 67 Hugh Cole Elementary School students received their hard-earned certificates during outdoor graduation exercises Monday morning.
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By Manny Correira
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6/20/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The weather was perfect Wednesday, June 12, during commencement for the graduates in the Senior Class of 2024 at Providence Country Day, who were recognized for their …
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6/20/24
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Founded on May 24, 1924, this particular company is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but in actuality; the birth of this dedicated group of firefighters began in the mid-1800s.
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By Manny Correira
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6/20/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — MetLinks, the nine-hole re-envisioned former front side of the defunct Metacomet Country Club, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 27.
The first tee time …
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6/20/24
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The Bristol Fire Department got revenge during this year’s “Battle of the Badges” charity softball game, beating the Bristol Police Department by a score of 10-8 in a fiery but friendly competition.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/20/24
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At least half of the Barrington Town Councilors and Barrington School Committee members are not running for re-election.
Council members Carl Kustell, Rob Humm and Annelise Conway each …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/20/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Hunter Thomson carded an impressive 6-under par score to take the first round lead at the 62nd annual Northeast Amateur Invitational played a steamy, windy Wednesday, June 19, …
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By Mike Rego
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6/19/24
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