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Deer spotted at Colt State Park in October of 2022.
Animal rights group targets hunting program in Bristol
Defenders of Animals hopes to earn enough support from enough Bristol voters to re-examine the Town’s deer hunting cooperative through a ballot referendum, critiquing the fledgling program as unsafe, inhumane, and unscientific. more
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Barrington High School earns spot on AP Honor Roll
Good news — Barrington High School made the AP School Honor Roll and earned “Gold” distinction this year.   The Advanced Placement School Honor Roll selections were … more
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Lena Shanty and the EPHS girls' tennis team closed their week undefeated in Division III at 12-0 to date this fall. Shanty is 11-1 individually playing from the No. 2 singles position.
Townies cruise past their competition in Division III girls' tennis
The … more
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Barrington High School’s Charlotte Byon competes in a match last week. The Eagles defeated Cranston West, Middletown and Cumberland last week.
BHS Sports Roundup: Tennis team wins three matches
The Barrington High School girls tennis team had three matches last week and won each match 7-0. The Eagles defeated Cranston West on Oct. 3, Middletown High School on Oct. 4, and Cumberland on Oct. … more
The old Chase Marina Property on Riverside Drive.
Tiverton Harbor commission awaits Chase Marina movement
More than a year has passed since the state’s Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began soliciting redevelopment ideas for the old Chase Marina property at 169 Riverside Drive in … more
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The Council's public hearing Tuesday night, Oct. 10, at City Hall on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget drew a reasonable amount oi interest from residents and employees in the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva. The Council ultimately made few changes to the plan.
Council concedes on most East Providence budget matters
EAST PROVIDENCE — Things got a little heated and, in sports parlance, chippy during a public hearing held by the Council Tuesday night, October 10, on the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 … more
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Bob Pierce, formerly of Berry Hill Farm, said stepping aside wasn’t easy. But he’s glad the farm continues, and hasn’t been turned into house lots.
An old-time Westport farmer looks back — and ahead
Editor’s note: Former Berry Hill Farm owner Bob Pierce has been a fixture in Westport his entire life. And though he’s stepped away from his beloved farm following its sale to Adam and … more
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This aerial image from Google Earth shows the Bristol Transfer Station off Minuturn Farm Road, with the large, capped landfill area to the east. This site between Berry Lane and Tower Road is currently being developed into what will be the largest landfill solar project in Rhode Island.
Largest landfill solar project in Rhode Island nearing completion in Bristol
NuGen Capital Management signed a lease agreement to install 16,000 solar panels on the landfill east of Minturn Farm Road in late 2019. Finally, construction began in May of this year, and is expected to be complete by the end of 2023. more
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Barrington Middle School students participate in a Unity Walk during the previous school year. The Best Buddies program at BMS, which focuses on creating an environment of inclusion, has led to other positive events such as the Unity Walk. The BMS chapter of Best Buddies won the Overall Outstanding Chapter Award this year.
Barrington Middle School wins Best Buddies national award
Barrington Middle School won the Best Buddies International Overall Outstanding Chapter Award this year — the award recognizes the top Best Buddies program in the country. more
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The area of the project includes the open space to the north and northwest of the existing basketball and tennis courts at Jamiel’s Park, which will include finishing the capping of the former landfill and restoring a section of eroding coastline, as well as improving public access in the area.
Warren gets $400,000 grant to restore coastline at Jamiel’s Park
A project first initiated around 20 years ago that was ultimately stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic is back in action following the announcement that Warren will receive $400,000 in federal funding. more
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The majority of zoning board members said the sand volleyball complex proposed for the old town dump site off Park Avenue would pose a nuisance to its neighbors.
Portsmouth zoners block plans for sand volleyball complex
PORTSMOUTH — Art Palmer’s dream of building a sand volleyball complex atop the old town dump in Island Park has been put on hold for now. more
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Superintendent: Barrington High School in need of improvements
When it rains, the roof leaks. When it’s cold outside, the heaters struggle. When it’s hot outside, the classrooms grow uncomfortably warm, and those equipped with air … more
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Blithewold Gardens and Greenhouse Manager Betsy Ekholm (right) talks about their vegetable gardens, which grew with a new irrigation system this year, thanks in part to intern Ollie Bingham (left).
A better garden, drip by drip
The folks at Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum know a thing or two about gardening. After all, they manage half a dozen gardens, along with one of the most spectacular and diverse living … more
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Offshore wind is the subject of intense debate in Rhode Island.
Anti-wind farm group sues CRMC over Revolution Wind OK
Green Oceans, a Little Compton-based citizens group that fiercely opposes offshore wind farms, is in the midst of a civil lawsuit it has filed against the state Coastal Resources Management Council … more
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Warren DPW workers from left, Vinnie Arrenegado, Mario Canario and Nick Noyes plant a Trident Maple tree at Veterans Field on Friday.
Warren acquires over 30 free trees, will plant throughout town
Money doesn’t grow on trees, unfortunately, but you can definitely save a lot of money on trees if you get them for free. more
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Barrington High School’s Addyson Whittet (left) dribbles the ball upfield during the Eagles’ win over North Kingstown on Friday, Oct. 6.
BHS field hockey wins fifth straight game
The Barrington High School field hockey team shut out North Kingstown and South Kingstown last week and improved to 6-1.   On Friday, Oct. 6, the Eagles knocked off the Skippers 4-0. … more
Tiverton fire chief: Staffing shortage is temporary
Is there a staffing crisis in the Tiverton Fire Department? It depends on whether you read Facebook, the town council president suggests. Worry about the department heated up this summer, after … more
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Town administrator James Hartnett said the town is cut to the bone, and any additional cuts will hurt people.
Westport's fiscal problems come to a head
With July’s failure of the $3 million override vote still fresh in their minds, members of the finance committee, select board, school department and others met last Wednesday to get an early … more
Barrington Police officer Cameron Rodrigues (left) speaks to Barrington resident Sophia Melisaratos after he found her walking down the center of County Road between the two lanes of traffic on Friday morning, Oct. 6.
Barrington resident walks down the middle of County Road in protest
Barrington resident Sophia Melisaratos drew some attention from Barrington Police after she was spotted walking down the center of County Road between the two lanes of traffic on Friday morning, Oct. … more
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Midfielder Dylan DeOliveira thwarts a Cumberland attack during the Huskies 1-0 loss to the Skippers on Wednesday night.
Soccer team succumbs to Cumberland 1-0
The boys soccer team fell to Cumberland 1-0 in a hard fought battle during a Division I home game on Wednesday night. The Huskies seemingly scored first as sophomore midfielder Tom Loiselle blasted a … more
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Gianna Lunney (left), Abby Allen (right) celebrate after a Huskies kill, during their 3-1 win over Ponaganset.
Huskies pound Ponaganset 3-1, win fifth straight
The Mt. Hope volleyball team pounded Ponaganset 3-1 ( 25-8, 20-25, 25-11, 25-8) in a Division II home game on Wednesday night. The 8-1 Huskies have won 5 in a row and clinched a playoff birth just … more
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Ben Novo attempts to corral the ball after deflecting a shot of the Wareham goalkeeper during their league game on Thursday. Westport won 4-0 and remain undefeated through 9 games.
Wildcats win again, remain undefeated
Nyzaiah Pacheco and Ben Novo scored as the Westport soccer team edged Fairfield 2-1 in a league home game on Friday afternoon. The undefeated Wildcats are currently 9-0 overall and 4-0 in the MAC. … more
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Evan Lapointe finds a hole while running the ball for Tiverton. 
Where’s the Tiverton love, Taylor?
There were plenty of Tiverton supporters in the stands when the Tigers fell at home 35-0 to Exeter West Greenwich Friday night, but Taylor Swift wasn’t among them. Speculation in town was … more
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Barrington's AJ DiOrio, shown during a game earlier this season, scored three touchdowns in the Eagles' 41-7 win over South Kingstown on Friday, Oct. 6.
Barrington crushes South Kingstown in battle of undefeated teams
The Barrington High School football team defeated South Kingstown 41-7 in a battle of undefeated Division II football teams. The Eagles traveled to South Kingstown on Friday night, Oct. 6, and … more
Barrington Public Schools earn top ranking
Barrington Public Schools are number one. According to Niche.com’s Best Schools in America rankings, Barrington Public Schools are number one in Rhode Island and number 296 in the United … more
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