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Barrington land trust lands legislative grant for $2,500
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust recently received a legislative grant which will support the organization’s ongoing efforts to preserve open space and educate the public about local …
Recent news from the Little Compton Town Council:
Agricultural Conservancy Trust
Anya Rader Wallack and Stephen E. Souza … Read More
It had rained a few days earlier, so by Friday morning the zucchini had gotten huge — some five pounds or more. The swiss chard was … Read More
Barrington School officials are working on a report that details the district’s climate resilience and sustainability.
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“We can show other people what a beautiful place Bristol is," Mike Martel said. "And there’s so much history here, that you can … Read More
Bristol Police made three arrests and investigated multiple vandalism reports between July 15-21, 2024. Read More
Warren police made five arrests between July 15-21, 2024. Read More
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'The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told'
The summer film series by the Westport Cultural Council returns this summer. Next is “In The Whale,” an award-winning, feature-length film that’s an account of a man who survived to …
Food Truck Fridays are every week in Providence
Food Truck Fridays continue every week (on Fridays) through the end of September at Carousel Village at Roger Williams Park in Providence. Events begin at 5 p.m.
Featuring some of the best local …
The farmers' markets are open every weekend
The region’s farmers’ markets are in full swing at locations from Newport to Providence. Here’s a roundup of the opportunities to get outside and see what local farmers and vendors …
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Opinion
Letter: In response to a thoughtful political letter
There are points in Mr. Grapevine's letter I can agree with. That said, there are points which we see quite differently.
Letter: Confused and concerned about costs of new school
I have raised these matters at previous school building committee meetings but have not been satisfied with the explanations provided to me that all was right.
Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from
To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their …
Letter: Blades' failure should be a wake-up call
It was bound to happen, as predicted by common sense and science. On Saturday, July 13, 2024, a fiberglass turbine blade of Vineyard Wind ripped off, fell into the ocean, and promptly drifted to …
Letter: Alarmist on offshore wind? No, just very wary
Big thanks to the Westport Shorelines for hosting the critically important conversation regarding Offshore Wind, starting with the July 9 report, " Westport looks to organize as offshore wind …