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Signups begin for Portsmouth’s curbside program

PORTSMOUTH — The town’s new curbside collection program starts July 1. If you want in, it’s time to sign up. “Today, the web page went live this morning and …
Portsmouth High lady cagers win three in a row
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team is on a roll, having won three games in a row in … Read More
Eagles overpower Juanita Sanchez in girls hoops, 52-22
The Barrington High School girls basketball team limited Juanita Sanchez High School to 11 first-half points and cruised to a 52-22 … Read More
Apple watches and EVs seep into Barrington's synthetic turf debate
A different meeting. A different board. The same debate.   A vocal group of Barrington residents attended the town council … Read More
This year’s Adamsville parade isn’t just green, it's Brown
One of the New England Patriots’ most beloved and clutch players will march alongside the leprechauns, rogues and banshees when the … Read More
Miss Murphy goes to Washington — again
PORTSMOUTH — Washington, D.C. is shaping up to be Ashley Murphy’s home away from home. Read More
Drug charges, forgery, DUIs top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTh — Here are the most recent arrests reported by the Portsmouth Police Department: Friday, Feb. 7 Ashley Dos … 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
Caroline Friedman Caroline Rose Friedman of Barrington, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2025, after a joy-filled but very challenging life complicated by her many medical issues. Make no mistake, Caro
Alys Macleod Alys (Farnsworth) MacLeod, 94, of Westerly, formerly of Bristol and Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late R. Bruce MacLeod. Born in Pro
William Tihen William S. Tihen of Bristol, R.I., passed away Jan. 26, 2025. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Samuel S. Tihen and Lucille (Spear) Tihen and spent his childhood in the small town of Laramie
Sports
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 Presidents' Day, February 17, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Driscoll Rink in …
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 …
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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