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Meet the residents who want to serve on Barrington Charter Review
The Barrington Town Council will interview candidates for the Charter Review Commission during Monday night’s meeting. Council President Carl Kustell said he is looking forward to the process … more
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Warren PD: Another car theft and more broken into
Warren Police reported another car theft, and received reports of more cars being broken into with belongings stolen, between July 10-17, 2023. more
The statute of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is carried outside the church to start the 125th annual feast procession.
Weather couldn't quell 125th Mt. Carmel Feast
Despite threatening weather, the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel went off as scheduled, and the Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr., pastor, couldn’t have been more proud or happy. more
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A view of the Matos campaign signature sheet discarded by the East Providence Canvassing Office with the residences listed with the City Hall address highlighted.
East Providence is latest municipality to flag fraudulent Matos signatures
EAST PROVIDENCE — As previously reported by various media outlets, East Providence was the latest municipality to flag forged signatures and addresses in support of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos' … more
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Camping, drinking, and vandalism ordinances all poised for amendments in Warren
A number of quality of life issues were the target of proposed amendments during the most recent meeting of the Warren Town Council. All were approved for a first reading. more
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Tiverton police: Another 'dog at large' citation
Monday, July 10 A caller reported a suspicious person on Warren Avenue at 9:16 a.m. An animal complaint on Windwood Drive was filed at 11:18 a.m. Harassment was reported from Hooper … more
A Barrington DPW worker cuts the grass at Chianese Field last week. Traverse Landscape Architects is taking an in-depth look at athletic fields in Barrington.
Fields consultant: ‘Do you need more fields or is it organizing them?’
Art Eddy knows athletic fields. And soon, he will know a lot more about Barrington’s athletic fields.   A principal with Traverse Landscape Architects, Eddy has been conducting a … more
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A rendering of the proposed development off Westport Lakes Drive, shown at bottom.
Developer proposes 56 units in north Westport
The Westport Conservation Commission will require the proposed builder of an independent living subdivision in the north end of town to pay for an independent review of the 56-unit plan’s … more
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McCaughey is elected new chair of Wolf School board
EAST PROVIDENCE — Donald McCaughey has been elected as the new board chair of The Wolf School in East Providence , it was announces during the May Board of Trustees meeting.  He … more
Tegan Smith contributed a three-run, inside-the-park homer in Rumford's win over Portsmouth July 18 to reach the Ron Silva Tourney finals.
Rumford edges Portsmouth, reaches Silva Tourney finals
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rumford Little League Minor Division All Stars earned a spot in the Ron Silva District 2 Tournament championship round with a thrilling 11-10, extra-inning victory over … more
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Cara Golson (mid left), Patty Bettencourt (mid-right) and the Right Choice Real Estate crew sing Jingle Bells along with the Grace Barker residents during Christmas in July on Monday.
A very merry time at Grace Barker
A fundraiser held at Grace Barker on Monday evening, organized by Jim Baptista, brought a lot of holiday spirit to the residents, even though it was on a hot July day. more
Bristol's Yarn Mill development moves on to final planning phase
“The ball is in the developer’s court now,” said Community Development Director Diane Williamson. more
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Taylor Benton mans the bar inside the space that will soon become Warren’s first vinyl bar, where you can enjoy a drink while listening to modern or past classics.
In Your Ear gets approvals for new bar, food operation at former 2nd Story
The trio that bought the former 2nd Story Theatre went before the Warren Town Council on July 11 for three approvals to begin expanding operations in the first floor of the 28 Market St. space, where the new In Your Ear record store now occupies. more
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Alicia Saldana speaks to members of the Bristol Town Council while pitching a new Peruvian restaurant, Qhali, which is set to open this weekend.
Is a 'world's best' restaurant coming soon to Bristol? Sort of.
“I have a restaurant in Boston, I cook Peruvian cuisine," the petitioner said. "Last month we ranked one of the best restaurants in the world..." more
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Work on Bradford and Central Streets in downtown Bristol began after the Fourth of July and is anticipated to be complete before school resumes at Colt and Andrews Schools.
Bristol County Water Authority work will continue through summer
Work on cast iron water mains, as well as gas mains, have begun and will proceed through the coming few weeks. more
Police investigate attempted break-in at Barrington elementary school
Barrington Police officers responded to Primrose Hill School at about 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, after multiple motion detection alarms were triggered inside the building. Officers checked … more
The late Joseph "Boy" Malloy left behind a personal legacy that will long be talked about in his beloved town.
Farewell to a Bristol pitching legend: 'Boy' Malloy
In a town known for its athletic prowess and infectious nicknames, the recent passing of Joseph Malloy, better known as “Boy” Malloy, caught a lot of people by surprise. more
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The repositioned and rewired light at the EPHS stadium is tested Wednesday, July 19.
'Pole position'...troubled EPHS stadium light fixture is back in action
EAST PROVIDENCE — A gray, overcast sky late in the morning into the early afternoon of Wednesday, July 19, was the perfect backdrop to test the reinstalled light post at East Providence High … more
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Arthur Franco feeds his two mini ponies, Petunia and Spirit, a mother-daughter pair that have grown very fond of him.
Former corrections officer finds post-retirement joy rescuing mini animals
Arthur Franco is probably not the type of guy you would expect to see kneel down beside a hot pink-bridled miniature pony, whispering soft words of encouragement while enticing it with a handful of hay... more
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Tiverton to students: Put the cell phones away
Tiverton High School students will have to abide by new cell phone rules when they return to classes this fall. The school committee last week approved a policy requiring all students to place … more
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The plaque recognizing the "Carousel Five" on the grounds of the Looff Carousel at Crescent Park.
'Crescent Park' is back, City Council returns historic moniker to East Providence landmark
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seeing it as a means of correcting the historical record, the East Providence City Council, at its Tuesday, July 18, meeting, unanimously voted to once again call the … more
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Signs advocating for the passage of a $3 million override have sprung up across town.
$3 million override hinges on July 25 vote
One of the most significant elections in Westport’s recent history will take place Tuesday, when voters head to the polls to decide the fate of a proposed $3 million ballot override. The … more
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The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan recommends that the town develop five courts for pickleball, the facilities for which don’t currently exist. These abandoned basketball courts at Elmhurst Park were first targeted for a pickleball complex in 2021, but the town failed to win a matching state recreation development grant to make it happen.
Portsmouth gets mixed grades on recreational facilities
PORTSMOUTH — The Town of Portsmouth is doing a decent job in providing and maintaining its outdoor recreational facilities, but lags behind other similar communities when it comes to … more
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MEGA Disposal is the private contractor that removes Barrington residents’ trash and recycling each week. The town spends about $1.65 million on residential trash and recycling pickup and disposal each year.
Barrington resident calls out town for trash issue
Are there limitations to what residents can put out for the trash each week? According to the director of the Barrington Department of Public Works, the town requests that residents only put out … more
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Post 10 Juniors close in on Legion Baseball top seed
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10, ATC-sponsored Junior Division squad returned to action over the last week, adding a pair of victories and avenging its lone loss to date in the 2023 … more
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