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Offshore wind is the subject of intense debate in Rhode Island.
Two sides to the wind farm debate
A Rhode Island citizen activist made a powerful pitch about the dangers of offshore wind projects to a mostly supportive audience in Westport, Mass., on Tuesday, Sept. 19, and a small group of … more
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Now that the district has sent off its Stage 2 application for school construction to RIDE, more concrete financial projections have been released.
How much will a new high school cost Warren?
Part one of a series into the proposed $200M school bond in Bristol Warren looks at the tax impact that would be experienced in both communities if the bond passes in November. more
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Megha Tenneti and her EPHS girls' tennis teammates beat Scituate in a battle of early-season Division III unbeatens played in city Tuesday, Sept. 26.
EPHS slices past Scituate, remains unbeaten in girls' tennis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' tennis team staked its claim to being the top side currently in the Division III ranks as the Townies remained undefeated in the league … more
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Becky Chace had her own band, sold thousands of CDs and played at big venues, before pausing music to become a teacher. These days, she’s playing music on her own terms — and having fun.
Meet Becky Chace: A prolific musician with a future all her own
I had sought out, for some time, singer, songwriter, guitarist Becky Chace for an interview regarding her life and times in music. A life rich in gigs, travel, recordings, starts, stops and … more
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There are 24 parking spaces at the Town Landing; as Hurricane Lee passed, some 40, most from out of state, squeezed into the spot.
Little Compton locals want residency restriction at Town Landing
A group of Little Compton residents, fed up with what they say is inadequate parking at Town Landing, have petitioned the town council to approve a plan that would set aside at least half of the 24 … more
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Teammates celebrate after Barrington ties the game against Mt. Hope with a 30-yard direct kick that looped over Huskies' goalkeeper Emily Moran.
Eagles rally for 4-2 victory over Huskies
The Barrington High School girls soccer team trailed Mt. Hope 2-1 at halftime of a league game last Thursday, but exploded for three second-half goals and captured a 4-2 victory.   The win … more
Outgoing Westport Police Chief Keith Pelletier. He will retire later this year after 21 years on the job.
Westport police chief calling it a career
The select board is moving ahead with plans to replace Police Chief Keith Pelletier, who recently announced his retirement after having served 21 years in the position. The board voted this week … more
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Steve Cardone helps load donated goods into a shopping cart outside of the food bank last Friday. The food bank was honored with The Portsmouth Award by the Town Council Monday night.
Portsmouth Community Service Award goes to food bank
PORTSMOUTH — St. John’s Lodge Food Bank’s hard work and dedication in serving the community over the past several years has not gone unnoticed. more
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Warren's new asphalt trailer hit the roads Tuesday morning for the first time since purchasing it last year.
Warren's new weapon against potholes hits the streets
What carries two tons of asphalt and is bound to make a lot of people marginally less grumpy? A new pothole fixing machine! more
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East Providence man charged with attempted murder following hammer attack
PROVIDENCE — An East Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with multiple counts of felony assault, including assault with attempt to murder, after allegedly … more
The house on Sowams Drive in Bristol where the murder took place, taken at the time of the crime in February of 2017.
Bristol man who suffocated grandmother convicted of murder
The crime occurred in 2017 on Sowams Road in Bristol. more
According to the Sept. 20 presentation, the BHS addition would use the space currently filled by the teachers’ parking lot near the eastern end of the building.
Here's what is being planned for Barrington schools
Residents were offered their first glance at what Barrington schools may look like in the future. At a special “community conversation” held on Wednesday night, Sept. 20, residents … more
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West unveils draft Short Term Rental bylaw
A new committee formed by the select board in mid-August to study the regulation of short term rentals (STRs) in Westport is wasting no time, and is reviewing a draft bylaw to regulate both STRs and … more
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Neighbors worry about Little Compton deer hunting impact
While supporting the work of the town's Agricultural Conservancy Trust, some residents neighboring conserved farm property in Little Compton are not so keen an extended hunting season for farmers … more
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Members of the Barrington Town Council are asking the state to expedite the Massasoit Avenue sidewalk construction project.
Town Council wants to fast-track sidewalks on Massasoit
Rob Humm is pretty familiar with Massasoit Avenue. The Barrington Town Council member grew up on Paquin Road, which runs off of Massasoit Avenue, and each day when it was time to walk to the bus … more
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PCD's Sadie Henriques (left) attempts to defend a pass being made by East Providence's Amanda Lopes in the teams' non-league girls' soccer outing September 22.
Gallery: EPHS-PCD girls' soccer
EAST PROVIDENCE — As part of the district's annual "Townie Pride Parade" festivities held last Friday night, Sept. 22, at historic Pierce Stadium, the East Providence High School and Providence … more
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East Providence's proposed FY23-24 Capital Budget includes no 'new' projects
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, through his Planning Department, submitted a Capital Improvement proposal as part of the city's draft Fiscal Year 23-24 budget that … more
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Portsmouth Police: Car hit 110 mph during high-speed chase
A 34-year-old Pawtucket man turned himself in last week after previously bolting from officers during a high-speed chase, police said. more
The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team takes the field before facing Bishop Hendricken in a non-league match at home last Thursday night.
Portsmouth gets walloped by Bishop Hendricken, 55-7
PORTSMOUTH — Bishop Hendricken is in a different league than Portsmouth High, and the Hawks proved it Friday night. In a non-league matchup which served as the home opener for the … more
Barrington's AJ DiOrio (middle), shown during a game earlier this season, scored three touchdowns in the Eagles' win over Westerly on Friday night.
Eagles tame Bulldogs 37-0 in D-II showdown
The Barrington High School football team held Westerly to 40 yards of total offense and powered to a 37-0 victory on Friday night, Sept. 22.   The Eagles treated a large home crowd at … more
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Thais Jackson of Portsmouth, here playing for her high school team, St. Mark's School, has committed to play lacrosse at West Point, where she will be a member of the Class of 2029.
Portsmouth lacrosse athlete commits to play for West Point
PORTSMOUTH — She’s only 16, but Portsmouth’s Thais Jackson already has a commitment to attend West Point, aka The U.S. Military Academy. more
Portsmouth water mains to be flushed starting Oct. 2
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will be flushing water mains from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. per the following schedule: • Monday, Oct. 2: East Main Road from Pine Tree … more
Mia Shaw (left) looks on as teammate Gianna Lunney volleys the ball over the net for a point with Mary Gerhard (right).
Volleyball battles back to beat Middletown 3-1, starts season at 5-1
The Mt. Hope girls volleyball team came from behind to beat Middletown 3-1( 19-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-12) on Thursday night. The Huskies are currently in third place in Division II with a record of … more
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Huskies first singles player Elsa White hits a backhand during her 6-3, 6-4, win over Mia Renzulli of Prout. White has been dominant at times in her 4-1 start to the season.
Tennis team pounds Prout 6-1, starts season 4-1
The senior laden Mt. Hope tennis team pounded Prout 6-1 in a home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosted the Huskies record to 4-1 in Division I, with their lone loss, a 7-0 drubbing by … more
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Korynne Holden makes a kick on goal during Westport's 8-1 home win over Wareham on Tuesday.
Young stars shine for girls soccer team as they even season at 2-2
The Wildcats' young stars shined as the Westport girls soccer team dominated their last two opponents scoring 16 goals while yielding just one in moving to 2-2 for the season. Seventh grade forward … more
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