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Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director
EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more
Barrington Police Sgt. David Wyrostek and Providence Patrolman Debbie Rosso practice a drill during the training held inside the former Carmelite monastery in March.
Barrington Police plan training exercise at former monastery
Barrington Police are notifying the community — and specifically the people who live in the Watson Avenue neighborhood — that there will be a special active shooter response training … more
School calendar is amended in East Providence, day likely to be extended with new deal
EAST PROVIDENCE — With the start of the 2023-24 term quickly approaching next month, the administration is alerting families of changes to the daily schedule and calendar expected to or having … more
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Former Bristol resident Eric Benny Bloom (center), seen here with Bristol Concert Series Co-chairs Patti Nenna (left) and Tammy Mojkowski, made a triumphant return to the recent Fourth of July Concert Series.
Benny Bloom brings Grammy talent back to Bristol
The former Bristol resident and Mt. Hope High School graduate brought his musical talent, which includes Grammy nominations and victories, to town for everyone to enjoy recently as part of the recent Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series. more
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Merchants of Cool singer Dan Pacheco belts out a Foreigner song during Warren’s first 2023 Summer Series concert at Burr’s Hill Park on Sunday.
No complaints yet on noise from Warren's concert series
Reactions among those who had been critical of the high volume generated by Warren's Summer Concert Series indicated things had at least improved from last year, and it seemed a good time was still had by all. more
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A marching unit strides down the 2023 Bristol Fourth of July parade route.
Iconic symbol of Bristol, or a sloppy paint job?
“This is supposed to represent the colors of the American flag. That’s why we’re doing this...So if it’s supposed to represent the flag, it ought to be the right colors.” more
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Rhode Island Energy crews work to repair lines after a pole fire in Barrington on Wednesday afternoon.
Fire atop utility pole snarls traffic in downtown Barrington
A utility pole caught fire on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, and knocked out power to sections of Barrington. The pole was located on County Road just west of the intersection with Mathewson … more
Vocalist Tish Adams will be performing under the tent on July 27.
Herreshoff Concert Series starts this week
The Herreshoff Marine Museum will be hosting an unforgettable summer of music, every Thursday from July 13 to Aug. 31, under the tent on the HMM waterfront, from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. more
The window replacement project at Orlo Avenue Elementary School started the week of June 26.
East Providence school renovations run full bore this summer
EAST PROVIDENCE — The light is back up...finally The Musco light pole at the East Providence High School stadium, which was removed nearly a year ago due to issues with a 30-inch drain pipe … more
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'Christmas in July' coming to Grace Barker on July 17
A ‘Christmas in July’ fundraiser and Christmas caroling event will occur at Grace Barker Health (54 Barker Ave., Warren) on Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m. more
History of the Bristol's parade stripe — born through an act of Congress
Though it may seem that way, the Bristol Fourth of July parade route has not always been painted with a red, white and blue center stripe. more
Wilbur McMahon students Elizabeth Burchard, Phoebe Hadley and Sara Higgins recently published a book of Little Compton recipes. In this first week, they teach you how to make Karen Corrigan's famous spinach stuffed shells.
Little Compton Cooking: From the book
Someone’s been cooking up a storm in Little Compton… but who? The question sniffs out its answer among the laminated pages of Community Cookbook, a recipe book recently created by … more
Herbert A. Durfee, III, a Birlington, Vt. native, is the new full-time Town Planner for Warren, officially the Director of Planning and Community Development. He was formerly the Town Planner for Coventry prior to a tenured career in various municipal pursuits throughout Vermont.
Warren hires new Town Planner
Herb Durfee, most recently the Town Planner for Coventry, is on a mission to optimize processes, and continue to develop Warren’s potential more
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Tiverton school spending goes under the microscope
Tiverton will spend up to $100,000 to hire an outside accounting firm to scrutinize the school district’s finances and spending practices over the last two fiscal years. Members of the … more
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The end of the railroad track near the Sakonnet River Bridge is a popular spot for anglers. It’s also become a place where trash is dumped on a regular basis.
In Portsmouth: What to do about bad beach behavior?
PORTSMOUTH — Go to any popular fishing spot in town that’s accessible via a public right of way (ROW) and you’ll find the “presents” left behind by many visitors: … more
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Coastal Healing seeks relief amidst weed woes
Westport Select Board members agreed Monday evening to waive a State Road cannabis store’s late fees through the end of the year, in part to “buy time” and come up with a more … more
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New EPHS assistant principal Jill Usenia speaks at the July 11 School Committee meeting. Usenia returns to EPHS where she began her career as a student teacher.
East Providence School Department hires four building administrators
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dr. Sandra Forand, superintendent of schools for East Providence, notified the School Committee at its meeting on Tuesday, July 11, of four new significant hires to building … more
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Post 10 manager Ben Emond waves in John Vaughan with the team's first run of the game as Riverside rallied to defeat R&R Construction Post 7 in a recent American Legion Baseball League outing.
Gallery: Riverside Post 10 Juniors rally past R&R Post 7
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10, ATC-sponsored Junior squad returned to action earlier this week, adding a pair of victories and avenging its lone loss to date in the 2023 Rhode Island … more
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Barrington 12U All Stars Luke Fluet (center) and Luchi Floriani (right) celebrate during a recent win. Barrington will play at Portsmouth on Wednesday, July 12.
Barrington defeats Middletown, prepares for Portsmouth
Barrington won 3-1 against Middletown on Saturday, July 8.   The win propels Barrington into an elimination bracket final against Portsmouth — the showdown is scheduled for Wednesday, … more
The Barrington Farmers Market will take place on Thursday, July 13, at St. John’s Church. The market runs from 4 to 7 p.m.
Nearly three dozen vendors booked for Barrington Farmers Market
The Barrington Farmers Market will offer something for just about everyone this week. The market, set for Thursday, July 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Church, will feature nearly three … more
Riverside's Wright is Saint Raphael Academy salutatorian
PAWTUCKET — Ethan Wright, of Riverside, was the Saint Raphael Academy Class of 2023 salutatorian and graduated summa cum laude on June 10 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Wright … more
East Providence High School announces fourth quarter honor roll for '22-23 term
Bill Black, Principal,   Shane Messier,   Assistant Principal, Lian Furtado, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon,   CTC Director, and the Amazing Staff of East Providence High School, … more
Gallery: East Providence Mohawks summer blacktop basketball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Mohawks youth sports organization's ninth annual summer blacktop basketball league continues nightly on the grounds of Pierce Field. The festivities … more
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Kane Brule grounder Kane Brule hits a grounder down the first base line while leading off Portsmouth’s batters against Pawtucket.
Portsmouth Majors All-Stars edged by Pawtucket
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars team lost a tough one to Pawtucket on Saturday, but they’re still alive in the District 2 tournament. Portsmouth will play … more
Little Compton Town Solicitor Anthony DeSisto.
Little Compton attorney: No conflict of interest
Little Compton's newest town solicitor reiterated Thursday that there is no conflict of interest by his serving as both the town's legal counsel and counsel for the state Coastal Resources Management … more
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