THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025

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Chief for the day

Colt Andrews fourth grader Isabella Crouse’s winning essay landed her a pretty important job — if only for a day. “If I was the Police Chief for a day then the first thing that I …

Barrington School Committee to discuss multiple teacher layoffs, religious holidays

Members of the Barrington School Committee will discuss teacher layoffs during a meeting on Thursday night, May 22.

Staffing cuts and religious holidays will be discussed at the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday night, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. Educators throughout the district learned recently …

Barrage of ‘vitriolic’ e-mails leads to resignation

A detail from one of Michael DiPaolo’s signs. “Cheppetto,” based on the character of the woodcarver Geppetto in “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” is his name for attorney Cort Chappell, the former town prosecutor.

PORTSMOUTH — A pressure campaign by a disgruntled citizen has led to the resignation of the town prosecutor over his failure to pull building permits for past construction projects on his …

Cheer national champ calls Barrington home

Barrington native and former Barrington Pop Warner cheerleader Kaleigh Moran recently helped the Northeastern University cheer team … Read More

The future of evidence-based memory care is happening in Riverside

Dementia care has come a long way in the past two decades, and PACE in Riverside is proving how effective modern, technology- and … Read More

State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'

The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing … Read More

Adamsville's Barn and Simmons future uncertain as owner departs

The future of two of Adamsville’s most beloved institutions is up in the air, with word this week that the owner of Simmons Cafe and … Read More

Homestead tax rate passes Council

For some time, Town Administrator Steven Contente and members of the Town Council have discussed steps they could take to reduce the … Read More

Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled for Monday in Bristol

On Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the North Burial Ground beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by … Read More

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Barrington celebrates Memorial Day with ceremonies and parade

The Memorial Day Parade in Barrington will step off on Monday morning, May 26. The town's Memorial Day activities will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at Victory Gate at Barrington High …

'Tiverton Celebrates' with a parade, a block party, and fireworks

It’s a day of celebration in Tiverton on Saturday, May 24. The festivities start with the Tiverton Celebrates Parade beginning at 10 a.m. at the corner of Judson Street and traveling along …

'Boots on the Ground' at Fort Adams this weekend

In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, which now displays more than 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents a U.S. …

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This Place is a Cesspool ... For Real

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Property & Casualty Insurance in the 2025 Marketplace

Pricing and Availability of Insurance is the topic in 2025 for the third year in a row. We all see the news, and when you have major wind and water events, wildfires happening with frequency and …

You, light up my life … but you can’t open my electric panel

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Real Estate Beyond the Single-Family Home Purchase

As a real estate advisor, I’ve spent years helping others find their dream homes, but in 2024, I took a bold step toward becoming a mini real estate mogul. It all started when I stumbled upon a …

Obituaries

Sam Abram Husband and Father |Sam Abram, age 74, of Barrington, passed away in his home on April 23, 2025. He remains beloved by his wife Dorothy, son Daniel, and daughter Arianna. Sam was born on June 12, 19

Arthur Tattrie Former Bristol Resident

Rev. Ira Chace Rev. Ira Winsor Chace, of Melbourne FL, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born into a prominent Tiverton family, Ira Chace grew up with strong roots in the Amicab

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Sports

Barrington High School girls win 10 events, capture division title The Barrington High School girls track team powered to victory at the Eastern Division Championship held at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18. The Eagles scored 273.5 points, more than …

More than 1,200 run in annual Hampden Meadows Tough Tiger The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger saw one of its biggest crowds ever this year. Nearly 1,300 people registered for the annual adventure race, which was held Sunday, May 18. Even more people …

Barrington boys overpower the field at Eastern Division Championship The Barrington High School boys track team dominated the competition and won the Eastern Division Championship at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18. The Eagles finished with 345 points, …

Mt. Hope High spring sports sides approach end of 2025 seasons Entering the final few days of the regular season, the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team appeared to have just about locked up first place in the Division III standings and the top seed in the …

Opinion

Letter: Thank goodness for local papers

To the editor: On Wednesday, May 14 the Providence Journal, still the state’s “paper of record,” ran a front page story by Wheeler Cowperthwaite regarding House bill 6256, a …

Letter: What Memorial Day means for all of us

To the editor: Memorial Day is a day that we take time to pause and honor those who have served in the armed forces and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The cost of freedom is always …

Letter: Some more ways for locals to take action

To the editor: We much appreciated the list of local organizations included in the May 1 letter by Roz Moulton, “Antidote to Despair”. We are also very grateful for the many …

Letter: Support bill prohibiting sale of products from fur farms

To the editor: Kudos to Sen. Linda Ujifusa for cosponsoring the Trade in Farmed Animal Fur Products Act (S.25), which would prohibit the sale of new products made with fur sourced from fur farms …

Letter: Lobsterman’s plea — leave Sakonnet buoy 2A in place

Editor’s note: Little Compton Town Council member Gary Mataronas sent this letter to the Coast Guard earlier this month, and asked that we publish it here as the federal agency considers a plan …

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