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RIDOT claims no responsibility for East Providence water pipe project
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is not...is not involved in any significant manner with the water pipe replacement project planned on Pawtucket Avenue in front … more
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Amber Jackson, founder of Black Leaf Tea Co., was chosen as one of two finalists among six competitors during last week’s Munch Madness pitch competition. Ramon Hinds, founder of the family-owned Orisirisi Spice of Life, which makes specialty hot pepper sauces, was the other finalist chosen. They will face off in a final competition during Hope & Main’s Twilight Party on Saturday, Sept. 23.
$10,000 is on the line at Hope & Main's Twilight Party on Saturday
Ramon Hinds of Orisirisi Spice of Life and Amber Jackson of Black Leaf Tea Co. were chosen as the two finalists competing for a $10,000 grand prize. They both started at Hope & Main. more
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Administration again asks Council to support Community Center in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The current incarnation of the City Council got its most detailed look at the mayor's proposed Multipurpose Community Center at its meeting on Tuesday night, Sept. 19. … more
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Warren Arts and Quahog Festivals return this weekend
Lovers of fine art, fine food, and live music should mark their calendars for Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24, as the Warren Arts Festival and the Warren Quahog and Seafood Festival will be celebrating their 30th and 39th annual outings at Burr’s Hill Park. more
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Barrington School officials will hold a series of meetings to discuss potential school construction projects. The first of the meetings is set for Sept. 20.
School construction meetings kick off tonight in Barrington
Want to learn more about the proposed school construction projects? Check out tonight's meeting. The Barrington School Building Committee is hosting a series of community meetings that will … more
Barrington Police: Teenage girls fight over borrowed clothes, shoes
Barrington Police investigated a fight involving multiple teenage girls on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Police said they received a 911 call about 8:20 p.m. from a Coach Murgo Lane resident who said a … more
Portsmouth schools end fiscal year with surplus of over $400K
PORTSMOUTH — The school district will have more than $400,000 to spread around for school construction projects, thanks to a surplus left over from the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Chris … more
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Tiverton SRO Jackie Smaldone is being praised for her work at Tiverton High School, though the town and school committee haven’t yet settled on an MOU.
Tensions rise over Tiverton School Resource Officer MOU
A dispute between Tiverton school and town officials regarding provisions within a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the School Resource Officer position came to a head last week, with town … more
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In Westport, echoes of a rebellion
They began on the other side of the world, but the mass protests over women’s rights that began in Iran a year ago continue to echo across the globe. Those reverberations reach Westport late … more
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Barrington Middle School math teacher Connie Oswald (front row, middle) is surrounded by happy students. Oswald was named Barrington’s Teacher of the Year.
Barrington's Teacher of the Year: Connie Oswald
Connie Oswald was humbled to learn that she was Barrington’s Teacher of the Year. The Barrington Middle School math teacher said she loves working with students and feels rewarded each … more
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This placard, along Park Avenue, is among several that have popped up around town.
Special meeting looms on Portsmouth transfer station
PORTSMOUTH — Residents are still not done talking trash, apparently. About 100 or more residents crowded the Town Council Chambers and the adjacent hallway to hear an agenda item regarding … more
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Tyler Both (12) fires a shot off a Central defender which resulted in a corner kick for the Patriots. Landon Rodrigues (11) would end up scoring on the corner kick by Kyle Bielawa.
Portsmouth edged by Central High in boys’ soccer, 2-1
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer team is still seeking its first win this season after being nipped by Central High at home Tuesday night, 2-1.   The … more
14U's Adam Correia gets ahead of a New Bedford defender. 
Train keeps rolling for East Bay Warriors
The train keeps rolling for the 14U East Bay Warriors football team as they pounded New Bedford 28-0 in the home opener on Sunday, 9/17. Through the first four weeks they have outscored their … more
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Huskies' midfielder Maddox Canario (left) and Yanni Tapinos collide while fighting for a loose ball during Mt. Hope's loss to Barrington on Thursday night.
Mt. Hope soccer teams kick off their seasons
Jackson scores two as Huskies edge Smithfield 3-2 Sophomore striker Thea Jackson scored 2 goals as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team edged Smithfield 3-2 in a Division I game on Thursday night. … more
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Gordon School selects Boyd as new Middle School Director
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Gordon School, located at 45 Maxfield Avenue in city, recently made two noteworthy changes to personnel, including the hiring of Matthew Boyd as its new Middle School … more
EP's Lena Shanty serves during her match against Providence Country Day Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Townies top next-door neighbor Knights in girls' tennis
EAST PROVIDENCE — Finally back in action after weather postponed most play late last week, the East Providence High School girls' tennis team defeated next-door neighbor Providence Country Day … more
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The statue of St. Elizabeth of Portugal is carried proudly through local neighborhood streets on a day filled with religious history.
Parishioners enjoy long awaited first procession for St. Elizabeth’s namesake
The statue of St. Elizabeth of Portugal, who was canonized for her good deeds, including helping the sick and the poor, and was canonized in 1625, was taken through the streets of Bristol in a wondrous procession this past Sunday. more
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Westport police arrest three
Monday, Sept. 11 A 911 caller reported an accident with injuries on Gifford at 9 a.m. A caller from Devol Avenue reported identity fraud at 6:26 p.m. A caller from Ridgeline West Drive … more
Staci Del Deo works on math with students Elena Silvia (left) and Lily Brawner.
Inspired choice for Tiverton's Teacher of the Year
Inspiration can move in all sorts of ways. For Staci Del Deo, her desire to teach ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until returning to the town that she grew up in that the inspiration surged, … more
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Barrington High School’s Emma Pautz (left) and Sabine Cladis stand at the site of the new compost drop-off location near the Barrington Senior Center parking lot.
Barrington students spearhead new compost drop-off
A new compost drop-off location is coming to Barrington.   Two Barrington High School students recently received approval from town officials to install a compost drop-off structure in the … more
Barrington High School’s number four singles player Charlotte Byon returns a shot during the Eagles’ match against North Kingstown last week.
Eagles battle Skippers in tennis season opener
The Barrington High School girls tennis team opened the season with a 5-2 loss to North Kingstown on Friday, Sept. 15.   The Eagles, playing at home, picked up both their wins in singles … more
Lynn Palmieri helps Alisa Furtado with a math problem in one of the new outdoor learning areas that she helped get built at Hugh Cole Elementary School during the first week of school.
'Grounded and focused' — new outdoor learning areas impress at Hugh Cole
Hugh Cole teacher Lynn Palmieri has been an outspoken advocate on the benefits of outdoor learning for years. Now she has two dedicated outdoor learning spaces to prove it. more
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Huskies' midfielder Maddox Canario (left) and Barrington High School’s Yanni Tapinos collide while fighting for a loose ball.
Barrington boys soccer team defeats Mt. Hope, 3-0
The Barrington High School boys soccer team celebrated a 3-0 victory over Mt. Hope on Thursday, Sept. 14. That marked the Eagles’ first win of the season — the team’s record is … more
EPHS captain Eva Laroche (left) and a Ponaganset opponent chase down a free ball during the teams' Division II girls' soccer contest September 14 in city.
EPHS embarks on girls' soccer season with renewed energy
EAST PROVIDENCE — After a fall to forget a year ago, there's some good news and some good signs for the East Providence High School girls' soccer club as the Townies ready to embark on the … more
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Scrappy center midfielder Makayla Grace makes plays both defensively and offensively for the Wildcats. 
Wildcats wallop Wareham 6-0, win three in a row
The Westport field hockey team is dominating teams with their stout defense and ferocious offensive attack. The Wildcats have won three in a row after walloping Wareham 6-0 in a home game last … more
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