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Portsmouth Police charge woman with trafficking fentanyl

PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, on charges of trafficking fentanyl in the local area. After an ongoing investigation, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday …
Bristol author releases first children's book about opera-singing mouse
It’s the first children’s book for the author who has previously published five novels, and by her own admission generally … Read More
KMS Science Olympiad team has great showing at Brown invitational
The Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad team finished with 14 medals on the day, and placed fourth overall among all Rhode Island … Read More
Barrington Town Council supports skatepark grant as top priority
The Barrington Town Council followed the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission and ranked a grant application for a new … Read More
Tiverton police: Woman cited for illegal dumping
Monday, Nov. 20 A caller from Main Road reported larceny at 9:20 a.m. A caller reported suspicious activity at a Hilton … Read More
Westport Point homeowner says he'll comply with town
While he said he’s done nothing wrong, followed the letter of the law and isn’t trying to get away with anything, the … Read More
Warren couple to share secrets of happy retirement in series of talks
Dr. Lisa Cowley and her husband, Victor Westgate, have spent about 15 years researching, self-exploring, traveling, and interviewing … Read More
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Live concerts and theater at Linden Place

Linden Place, an 1810 Federal mansion, is decorated for the holidays and offering live concerts in the historic ballroom on Dec. 8 and 9, the Bristol Theater Company’s performance of “A …

Winter Wonderland lights up Slater Park

The Pawtucket Winter Wonderland is Rhode Island's largest holiday festival and display. Set up on 30 acres within Slater Park, it is made up of 650 decorated Christmas trees, more than 100 light …

Zoo lit up for 'Holiday Lights Spectacular' every night

Roger Williams Park Zoo is hosting its Holiday Lights Spectacular – an annual walk-through experience featuring festive, larger-than-life dazzling displays. Tthis year’s event is even …
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Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Subarus, heated blankets and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries
Emilio Iannuccillo Emilio D. Iannuccillo (Jr.), 91, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023. A lifelong Bristol resident, he was the husband of Vicki (Carlson) Iannuccillo. A Rhode Island lawyer fo
Michael Principe Michael Pasquale Principe, of DelRay Beach Florida lived a beautiful and joyful 87 years. He passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Biancuzzo) Principe fo
Leonora Rogers Leonora "Lee" Rogers, 96, of Cole Street, passed away on December 4, 2023, at The Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Henry Rogers. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Annibal
Sports
Sizable EPHS contingent begins boys indoor track and field slate EAST PROVIDENCE — First to the starting per the annual winter sports schedule, the East Providence High School boys indoor track and field squad opened up its 2023-24 Metropolitan Division dual …
Community/rec center idea in East Providence seemingly clears final hurdle EAST PROVIDENCE — By two-vote margins, the City Council pretty much propelled the oft-discussed community/recreation center proposal over the final hurdle upon approving a pair of …
Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the …
Numbers, expectations increase a bit for both EPHS swim squads EAST PROVIDENCE — Enthusiasm is never a problem for the respective East Providence High School swim teams and numbers, which in the recent past have been, are becoming less of one as the …
Opinion
Letter: Wind farms — why we must move ahead with them

We only have seven years left. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources set a goal to depend on 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The global climate has already warmed above one degree …

Letter: A grand message of thanks

The 2023 Grand Illumination was a great event and we are thankful for those who gave their time and talents.

Letter: Why talking about slavery is still important

It is up to us, today’s inhabitants of this area, that we account for the past in order to live more freely toward an equitable future.

Letter: Something to consider regarding the new school

I am not against investing in sustainable and well-built schools that will last for many generations...I am against is the lack of adequate planning and maintenance that will eventually result in costly building repairs or eventual building replacement.

Letter: Rhode Island desperately needs a bottle bill

In September, the Sogkonate Garden Club of Little Compton collected over 87 pounds of trash from our beaches in one day and over the past year, Friends of the Saugatucket in Wakefield collected over …

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