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Orange barriers currently close off this section of Bradford Street during school hours. The school district is looking into ways to create a safer environment for students at Colt Andrews.
Plan to join Colt, Andrews school campuses goes back to drawing board
Plans drafted initially called for the elimination of public vehicular access down Bradford Street between the schools. That plan was met with resistance, and is now being revised. more
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Tiverton purchases menorah for town holiday display
Is it legal to use taxpayer funds to purchase what some consider a religious symbol to be included in a December holiday display outside of town hall? The Tiverton Town … more
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Sowams School saw an impressive jump on its RICAS scores.
Barrington outperforms other districts on RICAS tests
Barrington students continue to outperform their peers across the state when it comes to standardized testing.   The recent round of RICAS test results showed Barrington students were tops … more
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The entrance into the Westport River, from the Knubble. At rear is boat beach and Cherry and Webb.
Feds earmark $1 million for Westport channel dredging
The fate of Westport’s ever-shoaling federal channel recently got good news from the federal government, when marine services director Chris Leonard learned that the United States Army Corps of … more
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Barrington Police charge woman following report of wrong-way driver
Barrington Police charged Johanna L. Kilroy, 38, of Newport, with DUI of liquor-.15 or greater-first offense, and domestic violence-criminal violation of a no contact order, following an incident on … more
During Monday’s Town Council meeting in the Portsmouth High School auditorium, East Main Road resident Lynne Kushner argued to keep the transfer station open, rather than go with a town-wide curbside collection program. “I love the transfer station. I never thought I’d say that,” she said.
Transfer station fans trash-talk Portsmouth council at meeting
Town Council members want it made clear that they have made no decision to close the transfer station, which will remain open until at least June 30, 2025 when the current operators’ contract with the town expires. more
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Growing Area 17 (see map), will be closed until further notice to shellfishing activities following the wastewater overflow.
Wastewater released into Mt. Hope Bay after Bristol pump station failure
A deluge of water during the rainstorm on Saturday, Oct. 21, combined with a sudden power surge that also affected other areas of Bristol, were contributing factors in the failure of a Bristol pumping station that proceeded to overflow and release about 11,250 gallons of untreated wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Barrington High School’s George Zhukov-Gelfand kicks the ball to a teammate during the Eagles’ game against LaSalle on Sunday night.
BHS Sports Roundup: Barrington boys soccer ties Lincoln, loses to LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys soccer team moved its record to 4-4-6 after tying Lincoln 1-1 on Oct. 18 and losing to LaSalle 2-1 on Sunday night, Oct. 22.   Barrington is ranked ninth in … more
Barrington Police, RI DEM law enforcement, and RI State Police searched for a missing Barrington teenager on Friday afternoon, Oct. 20.
Search for missing Barrington teenager leads to three arrests
While conducting a search for a missing teenager on Friday, Oct. 20, Barrington Police located a Newport man wanted on two arrest warrants.   Police said the man had been found in … more
Architectural drawings show the proposed 18-unit condominium building proposed to be built to the rear of the existing Liberty Street School as part of a 25-unit development on Liberty Street. This building is the subject of the majority of concerns regarding the development raised by planning officials and members of the public due to its size and parking requirements.
Neighbors air concerns about 25-unit Liberty Street School development
The size of the build, unavailability of parking, the planned removal of two linden trees, emergency vehicle access and a lack of disclosed financials highlight major hurdles for 25-unit condo development planned for an historic former school in Warren. more
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Barrington High School celebrates its homecoming with a parade during halftime of Friday night's game.
Big crowd celebrates Barrington High School Homecoming
Kate Mellen and Chelsea Duncan were crowned the Golden Eagles during the Barrington High School Homecoming celebration at halftime of Barrington's game against Portsmouth on Friday night. The … more
The Patriots’ Avery Pelletier bumps the ball up during Tuesday’s win against West Warwick at home.
Portsmouth dominates West Warwick in girls’ volleyball
PORTSMOUTH — A win over West Warwick at home Tuesday night improved the Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team’s record to 6-3 in Division I-A. The team, which has … more
The trends continue: Fewer sales, higher prices
The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more
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Bob Martley of Portsmouth places a rose on the wreath for Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Julian, one of the “Rhode Island Nine” who perished in a terrorist bombing in Beirut in 1983. Julian, who was 21, was memorialized along with the others during the annual Beirut Memorial Service on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society Monday morning.
Rhode Island Nine’s memory lives on after 40 years
PORTSMOUTH — Charlie Masterson said the Beirut Marine Memorial located on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society was borne from a conversation the late Shirley Zdanuk had with a … more
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The front entrance of EPHS on October 19, the day of a stabbing incident on campus.
Victim in EPHS stabbing is recovery following surgery
EAST PROVIDENCE — The victim of a stabbing at East Providence High School on Thursday, Oct. 19, is recovering following surgery that same day to mend his wounds. The assailant has been … more
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The East Bay Community Development Corporation gets property tax discounts for its two affordable housing complexes in Barrington — Sweetbriar and Palmer Pointe. Barrington resident Janine Wolfe said corporate America is not paying workers enough and that is resulting in the housing problems.
At Barrington meeting, residents differ on need for affordable housing
Is there a lack of affordable housing in Barrington or have wages not kept pace? That debate surfaced during the Barrington Town Council meeting in September. Early in the meeting, Matthew … more
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Lisa Cory as she appeared in her booking photo.
Portsmouth resident arrested after elderly woman dies
PORTSMOUTH — A 51-year-old local woman was arrested Sunday night after police received a report of elder abuse at her home. The victim was identified as 78-year-old Leonilda Cory, who … more
Little Compton eyes crop cannon solutions in off-season
After fielding numerous complaints from residents who said crop cannons virtually destroyed their quality of life this summer, the Little Compton Town Council is taking steps to address the problem … more
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A rendering from ZDS Inc. shows the concept for rehabilitating the existing building at 119 Water St. into a two-story restaurant. The proposal also includes plans to renovate the building at 113 Water St. into a mixed use commercial/residential space.
Plan proposes refurbishing 119 Water St. into a new restaurant
About eight months after a proposal for a housing development was denied by the planning board, a new proposal from the same developer seeks to turn 119 Water St. into a restaurant, and renovate the building at 113 Water St. into a mixed-use building with a business on the ground floor and one apartment unit above. more
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Officers Jarrod Levesque and Mike Chicca of the Westport Police Department.
Westport officers honored for saving man's life
Two Westport police officers have been honored with the department’s Life Saving Award in recognition of their actions on a call earlier this month. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, officers Mike … more
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Barrington's Mitchell Ivatts makes a Portsmouth defender miss during the Eagles' 40-6 win on Friday night.
Barrington High School football team defeats Portsmouth 40-6
The fans in the bleachers begged to see Barrington’s vaunted passing attack.   “Throw the ball!” shouted the student section.   But BHS Coach Sandy Gorham had a … more
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Poll: Do you support the $200 million Bristol-Warren school bond?
Voters will be asked to approve or deny a $200 million bond to build a new high school and make repairs to other district schools. Do you support this proposal at this time? more
Excavators clear dirt at the Barrington Middle School construction site in 2018. Members of the Barrington School Committee recently voted to pursue Option 5 in a new round of school construction.
Barrington School Committee votes 5-0 for ‘Option 5’
The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to pursue “Option 5” for the proposed school building construction project.   That option calls for an addition and targeted … more
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Barrington's Sean Bonneau, a freshman at Keene State College, was named Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference in Men's Golf.
Barrington High School graduate named Rookie of the Year
Keene State College freshman Sean Bonneau, of Barrington, was named Men’s Golf Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference recently.   Bonneau, who graduated from Barrington … more
Striker Grant Moore in the pulpit of a swordfishing boat some time in the 1980s.
Living by the sword in Westport
Long back before everyone had a computer in their pocket or even a TV at home, Westport Point was the place to be. Crowds would often gather at Lees Wharf to watch the boats come in, and one … more
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