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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, April 5, 2018
Camille Abdel-Nabi and wife, Devin, hold up a basket of heirloom tomatoes in front of their farm stand at Long Lane Farm, which they revived after purchasing the property in September of 2020.
A beloved farm revitalized on Warren's Long Lane
Camille and Devin Abdel-Nabi are living their best life together in a place familiar and dear to many Warrenite’s hearts — the historic farm at 39 Long Lane. more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, August 10, 2023
Duncan Ingraham wants to see the vacant, town-owned Coggeshall School building on East Main Road transformed into the Portsmouth Youth Activity Center to serve all of Portsmouth.
In Portsmouth: Same pitch, but four years later
PORTSMOUTH Nearly four years after he was given the green light to come up with a formal plan for the use of the vacant Coggeshall School building, Duncan Ingraham was back before the Town Council … more
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Claire Bowen heads out to pick produce in the farm she and husband Patrick recently opened on Long Highway.
New Little Compton farm aims for local
Those well-versed in the goings-on of Little Compton may have noticed a new barn crop up over the last year along the part of Long Highway that stems off Peckham Road. In front of an orchard of apple … more
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Letter: What's the deal with sea foam, anyway?
If you take a close look at a glass of seawater or even Westport River water, you will find it is full of tiny particles. Seawater isn't just plain water; it contains dissolved salts, proteins, fats, … more
Food trucks and holiday shopping Saturday in Warren
Ten food trucks and more than 40 vendors are expected this Saturday, Nov. 4, for a “ Holiday Vendor Fair & Food Truck Event ” hosted by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce and its … more
Nancy and Bill Wilson inside the new Wine Education Center at Greenvale Vineyard. The largest tanks behind them hold more than 2,000 gallons of wine.
In Portsmouth: An education in wine
PORTSMOUTH — The folks at Greenvale Vineyards don’t want you to just drink their wine. They want you to learn all about the different varietals of vino they produce. … more
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‘Tyrone the Tenor Mouse’ is the first children’s book published by local author Elizabeth Splaine, about a mouse who aspires for the spotlight as an opera singer.
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 traffics in mystery and mayhem. more
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Hampden Meadows School students will bring Spongebob to life in the production of “The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition.” Pictured are (from left to right) Hope Adams as Mr. Krabs, Zarah Perez as Pearl, Claire Egal as Patrick, Annika Vieira as Spongebob, Grace Gavigan as Sandy, and Brendan Philppe as Squidward.
The Spongebob Musical is coming to a stage near you
Arts Alive! is inviting audiences to kick off the new year by taking in the Hampden Meadows School production of “The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition.” Dena Davis, the co-founder of … more
Cindy Silvia
Portsmouth golfer earns top honors from RIGA
PORTSMOUTH — Cindy Silvia of Portsmouth was recently named the “Rhode Island Golf Association Women’s Golfer of the Year” at the RIGA Banquet at Kirkbrae Country Club in … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Letter: Bald eagles are here!
This will be short but sweet. Little Compton has Bald Eagles! The nesting place has been spotted and of course I am not going to tell you where in case some crazy decides to shoot them. If you … more
Barrington High School, shown during the win over Hendricken, defeated Cranston East on Wednesday night, Jan. 31.
Barrington dominates Cranston East in boys basketball, 89-45
The Barrington High School boys basketball team outscored Cranston East 25-10 in the first quarter, 25-6 in the second, and rolled to an 89-45 victory on Wednesday night, Jan. 31.   The … more
Scenes from the February 2 performance of "The Phantom Tollbooth" included Senses Taker played by Alan Speaks-McSwain, Milo, Humbug played by Aeris Fredrick and Tock played by Gianna Solitro; and Princess Rhyme played by Kieli R. Oliveira.
Gallery: Youth troupe performs 'The Phantom Tollbooth' in East Providence
The Riverside and Martin Middle School Drama Troupe recently performed two showings of "The Phantom Tollbooth," produced in a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence and The … more
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East Bay girls' hockey co-op head coach Brie Rondeau talks to the Eagles during a break in their 2024 state playoff game against LaSalle March 1 in Portsmouth.
Eagles' season ends with sweep in girls' hockey playoff quarters
For the first time since the East Bay girls' high school hockey collaborative began some 14 seasons ago, a city player skated with the Eagles this past winter. And East Providence High School's … more
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No cheese please — Barrington kids nabbed for tossing slices of cheese at cars
Barrington Police responded to New Meadow Road at about 8 p.m. on. Saturday, March 30, after receiving a report of children throwing cheese at passing vehicles. A motorist told police she was … more
RIPTA director’s resignation highlights myriad transportation problems
STORY OF THE WEEK: For a long time, it seemed as if Scott Avedisian was destined to be mayor in perpetuity of Warwick. He could be counted on to win re-election as a genial GOP moderate, even amid … more
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The Post - Thursday, April 25, 2024
Editorial: An overdue opportunity to support recreation in Barrington
Barrington Financial Town Meeting voters will face another important decision when they are asked to authorize up to $5 million in long-term borrowing, the bulk of it to create an artificial turf … more
Longtime Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach Bob Hassan (middle) stands with Greater Providence YMCA CEO Karen Santilli (right) and Bayside Y Executive Director Ryan Queenan (left).
Bayside YMCA coach earns a spot in RI Aquatics Hall of Fame
Bob Hassan, Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach for more than a decade, was recently inducted to the Rhode Island Aquatics Hall of Fame. He has worked hard to help swimmers earn … more
Retiring music and band teacher Barbara Hughes waves to the crowd during the Barrington High School graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 9.
Barrington High School music and band teacher plays farewell tune
Barbara Hughes always knew she was going to be a teacher. The only question was, ‘Which subject?’ “I was thinking about math. I was thinking about music. Those were the top … more
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Sidney Tynan takes in the sun in her 'Back 40,' a two-acre tract of land on Tompkins Lane now well-known to the many fans of her letters and books. This photo was taken on the publication of her most previous book, "More Country Letters," published in 2022.
Little Compton's "Back 40" writer lays down her pen
Sidney Tynan answered the phone Monday morning with the joy and enthusiasm typical of her many letters to the Sakonnet Times brimming in her voice — “I’m doing just fine,” she … more
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The Post - Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, February 7, 2019
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