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Brain Mello (middle) and other members of Tew’s Company, fire off their muskets.
Photos: Revolutionary reenactments brought to life at Coggeshall Farm Drill Day
While it’s always the 18th century at Coggeshall Farm, for one day — last Saturday, Aug. 19 — the Farm was host to a reenactment of a drill day and encampment of Revolutionary War soldiers and militiamen of Rhode Island’s own Tew’s Company. more
Beilah Teixeira enjoys a calm moment amidst the chaos to place her name on the large rock near the school’s main driveway.
Mt. Hope Class of 2024 honors a 'rock solid' tradition
As tradition dictates, many students wound up just as paint-spattered as the inanimate objects they sought to paint. more
Taxpayers stand for a vote at the 2017 Barrington Financial Town Meeting.
Is it time for Barrington to dump the FTM?
In its best year between 2014 and 2023, the Barrington Financial Town Meeting drew 5 percent of the registered voters. Five percent. Low participation at the annual FTM is one of the reasons … more
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From a distance, some vinyl sheeting can be seen submerged in the river covering a part of the incomplete project.
‘Broken Bridge’ project delayed amidst Cardi financial woes
A project that began in early 2022 and was supposed to be finished by the end of this summer now faces uncertain delays. more
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Seth Magaziner, and Senator Jack Reed were all on hand to talk about Bristol’s historic value to the state, taking in the scenery from the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s event tent overlooking Bristol Harbor.
Historic renovations are coming to Bristol's downtown
$750,000 in federal money was secured to rejuvenate Bristol’s “Revolutionary Heritage Byway”, which includes large portions of Hope Street and High Street. more
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Bruce Meirowitz, in blue hoodie, talks to beach lovers one recent afternoon.
Little Compton lifeguard, age 72: Life's a beach
It wasn’t until May that Bruce Meirowitz, Rhode Island’s oldest lifeguard, realized just how notable he was. For him, the achievement wasn’t so obvious — he’s used to … more
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Barrington Police investigating house break, burglary
Barrington Police responded to a Hampden Meadows home at about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for a break-in. The homeowner was away at the time of the break-in, but received a notification of glass … more
Political consultant Peter Fenn, of Westport.
Noted political consultant to address Democrats
The Westport Democratic Town Committee will host Peter Fenn , a long-time consultant to Democratic presidential candidates, at a meeting at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 16. … more
Suspect is currently tied up at Westport Point, and association members are learning to sail her.
Built in 1892, Suspect sails again
A rare racing catboat built on Cape Cod 131 years ago has been lovingly restored and is sailing again, three years after local cat lovers found her in considerable disrepair in East Dennis, Ma., … more
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Belton Court mansion, with its windows and doors boarded up.
Police: Out-of-state teens trespassing at Zion property
The alarm company that monitors the former Zion Bible College property in Barrington contacted police after a camera picked up footage of five people trespassing on the property on Wednesday, Aug. 16 … more
Bill Phoenix, of the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums, plays The National Anthem with other members of the group at the start of Saturday’s celebration hosted by the Battle of Rhode Island Association at the Butts Hill Fort property. The event marked the 100th anniversary of Dr. Roderick Terry purchasing the property and saving it from development.
In Portsmouth: Honoring the savior of Butts Hill Fort
PORTSMOUTH — Without Dr. Roderick Terry, who knows what might have happened to Portsmouth’s Butts Hill Fort, considered to be the largest existing Revolutionary War earthwork in southern … more
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Beach abutters: Fence makes a good neighbor
The old saying goes that fences make good neighbors. Four years after residents appropriated nearly $25,000 to replace one at Cherry and Webb Beach, a group of nearby residents hopes the adage will … more
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Mother: Suspended officer struck son in face
More details have emerged surrounding the recent arrest of Tiverton police officer Jacob Rapoza on a felony charge of second degree child abuse. Rapoza, the former Tiverton High School school … more
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Stephanie Beaute, Gabe Amo, Walter Berwick, Sandra Cano, Don Carlson, Stephen Casey, John Goncalves, Sabina matos, Ana Quezada, Aaron Regunberg
Ten Democratic Congressional hopefuls square off at Roger Williams University
It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition. more
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Barrington High School quarterback Alex McClelland throws a pass during preseason practice on Monday morning, Aug. 21.
Barrington High School fall sports teams get rolling
Most Barrington High School teams kicked off the fall sports season with practices on Monday, Aug. 21. The football team got started a week earlier.   more
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm students and BankNewport representatives celebrate the opening of the sun shading at the farm’s outdoor classroom.
In Portsmouth: A little shade for young farm workers
PORTSMOUTH — Sun shading has been installed to enhance learning at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm’s outdoor classroom with funding from BankNewport. The sun shading provides a safe … more
East Providence Council moves many measures, appropriates millions in ARPA funds
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, in a somewhat rare step at its meeting on Tuesday night, Aug. 15, unanimously gave the first of two necessary approvals to 11 spending ordinances … more
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Program alum Tony Vieira has resigned the position of boys' head soccer coach at East Providence High School, where he coached the Townies for 13 years.
Vieira makes difficult decision to step away from EPHS boys' soccer
EAST PROVIDENCE — Now former East Providence High School boys' soccer coach Tony Vieira, like just about every other person who has held a similar position, came to understand it was just time … more
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Ken Read of Portsmouth, with his brother Brad, aboard the Sunfast 3300 Avalon, which took first place in the Doublehanded class in the 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug. 18.
Now that was a distance race
It was as good as it gets for 47 teams sailing in the Ida Lewis Yacht Club’s 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug. 18. more
The Legion Way ice rink is shown during the winter months.
Council says yes to ice rink repairs, new police and fire equipment
Good news for ice hockey enthusiasts: Repairs are coming to the Legion Way ice rink. At its meeting late last month, the Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to have the outdoor rink resurfaced and … more
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Yonks bassist, Jack Petit and lead guitarist Alex Hemond get jiggy during their set.
Photos: 7th Annual Warren Folks Fest delivers the goods again
Check out photos from the 7th Annual Warren Folks Fest, held this past Saturday at 30 Cutler St. in Warren. more
Ducks lined up in a row prior to the start of last year's Duck Derby at Allens Pond.
It's ready, set, duck! in Westport
There's still time to sponsor an entry in Mass Audubon's much-anticipated Duck Derby, which races this Friday, August 25. The popular fund-raiser annually features thousands of rubber ducks … more
This house, currently under construction on Main Road in Tiverton, has occupied owner Mattye Dewhirst’s imagination for many years.
Designer's dream takes shape in Tiverton
Maybe you’ve noticed the whimsical home currently under construction at 2649 Main Road in Tiverton. Here’s a little bit more about it, from owner Mattye Dewhirst, a Boston interior … more
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Alex Mulamba will be among a group of players expected to have significantly bigger roles for the EPHS boys' basketball team this coming winter.
EPHS boys' hoopsters spend summer starting rebuild process
EAST PROVIDENCE — The recently completed 2023 Summer League for the East Providence High School boys' basketball team was an eye-opener to a certain extent for the 13 players who regularly … more
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The district is looking for a new principal at Primrose Hill School.
Search starts for new principal at Barrington elementary school
Barrington is looking for a new elementary school principal.   Officials announced earlier this month that Coleen Smith had resigned. Smith served as Primrose Hill School Principal last … more
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