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Bakers dozen applies for ‘Super Senior’ grants in Barrington

The clock is ticking for Barrington residents who plan to apply for a “Super Senior” grant. The deadline to submit an application for the senior tax break is Feb. 28.   Karen …
In pursuit of a new 'day' for Mt. Hope High hockey
The next session in the latest series of free hockey clinics hosted by local enthusiast and entrepreneur Jeff Day is set for … Read More
Police try to corral dogs running loose in Barrington last week
Barrington went 0-for-2 trying to track down unleashed dogs last week.   A person called Barrington Police at about 11:10 … Read More
Warren Arts and Cultural Commission readies new 'Call for Art'
The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) announces a “Call for Art” for a new revolving art exhibit in the Warren Town Hall. … Read More
Too much salt on the roads? Little Compton residents think so
Only five or six inches of snow has fallen so far this year, but the amount of salt that has accumulated on Little Compton’s state … Read More
Barrington School Committee alters Title IX policy to follow federal law
During a meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 6, members of the Barrington School Committee voted to rescind the district’s Title IX … Read More
Thrasher submits eight bills with state legislature
A Westport resident who narrowly lost the 8th Bristol District Representative seat last fall has filed eight bills with the state … Read More
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Three nights left for Providence Restaurant Week

Providence Restaurant Week continues through Saturday, Feb. 8, featuring more than 60 dining options from Providence, Warwick, South Kingstown and beyond. Brought by the Providence Warwick Convention …

Owls and Ales at the Audubon Friday night

Meet some of Audubon’s amazing owls at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium for a presentation on these fascinating birds of prey while enjoying locally brewed beers on Friday, Feb. 8, from …

Valentine’s Farmers’ Market is Sunday

Love is in the air, and so is the aroma of delicious treats! The annual market is a fusion of creativity and confection, featuring local vendors experimenting with the essence of chocolate, special …
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Obituaries
Josephine Lapre Josephine "Jo" M. Lapre, 68, of Warren, RI, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 after a short illness. A daughter of the late Judith A. (Passero) Cabral and the beloved wife of David R. Lapre, Jos
Roland Lapre Sr. Roland L. Lapre Sr., 96, of Warren, RI, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2025. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Alfred and Eliza (Benjamin) Lapre and the beloved husband of the late
C. Paduch C. Richard Paduch, Formidable Editor, Dedicated Public Servant, and Lover of Life's Details. A newspaperman who demanded excellence, a municipal leader who fought for his community, and a man who dr
Sports
Barrington High School wrestling team battles through adversity The Barrington High School wrestling team continues to battle despite missing a few key grapplers this season.   The Eagles recently finished its out-of-state tournament season with three …
Townies turnovers pave way for Mariners The East Providence girls basketball succumbed to first-place Narragansett 55-32 in a Division 2 home game on Wednesday night. The loss dropped the Townies record to 11-5. “Tough …
Reigning wrestling champion Chieftains sweep Huskies, Blue Wave The Mt. Hope High School wrestlers got a preview of what it will take to compete with the iron of Rhode Island when the Huskies welcomes two-time reigning state and regional champion Ponaganset to …
Mt. Hope High gymnasts earn season-best team total The Mt. Hope High gymnastics team wrapped up the home portion of its 2024-25 schedule by hosting a state meet qualifier with Portsmouth and Barrington Sunday, Feb. 2, at at Strive Gymnastics in …
Opinion
Letter: Don’t switch to large bins in Tiverton

I recently read an article in the Sakonnet Times regarding town councilor John Edwards’ proposal to transition Tiverton to an automated trash pickup system. I have several concerns …

Letter: ‘Pay as you throw’ is the way to go in Tiverton

Tiverton should think twice before it replaces its existing ‘Pay As You Throw’ (PAYT) trash collection with huge and expensive and wasteful plastic bins.   The …

Letter: Bristol’s new rental tax will hurt this town’s renters

To the editor: After reading about the new rental property tax, Town Ordinance Chapter 27, Section 27-15, I have to wonder what was involved throughout the process. How do town officials think this …

Letter: Drainage problems? Bring in the wild beavers

To the editor : This week’s Phoenix notes that Bristol’s Director of Community Development is recommending that additional annual funding be set aside to fix future problems …

Letter: The facts behind gun violence in America

To the editor: An letter in this paper last week focused on assault weapons without referencing the crisis of gun violence in America. The facts that I cite here are from sources including the …

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