WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025

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

PACE clients play a game of version of virtual whack-a-mole called "Blue Suede Shoes" to the rhythm of the famous Elvis song courtesy of the the Mobii interactive table and floor system, which makes the participants move and have fun doing so.

Dementia care has come a long way in the past two decades, and PACE in Riverside is proving how effective modern, technology- and evidence-based treatments can be.

State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'

RI Shellfish Association President Mike McGiveney (left) and member Scott Travers (right) shuck clams during the "Quahog Week" event held at The Guild Restaurant on Water Street in Warren Wednesday, May 14.

The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and the Rhode Island Shellfisherman's Association gathered …

Adamsville's Barn and Simmons future uncertain as owner departs

Pamela Huizenga in the partially renovated Simmons last year.

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 The Barn plans to step away from their redevelopment and …

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

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

Arts Night at Barrington High School is this Thursday night

Arts Night at Barrington High School will be held on Thursday, May 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Arts Night is open to the public … Read More

Barrington elementary school students will share ‘Aladdin Jr.’

Arts Alive! is excited to announce that Hampden Meadows, Nayatt and Primrose Hill school students will bring "Disney's Aladdin Jr" to … Read More

Kickemuit kicks up some dirt — outdoor learning space finally underway

A stroll along a winding meadow path, surrounded by native plants, reveals a world alive with butterflies, ladybugs, and the cheerful … Read More

Gallery: KMS students bring 'Shrek Jr.' alive!

Arts Alive! and young thespians from Kickemuit Middle School joined together for performances of "Shrek The Musical, Jr." last … Read More

Things To Do ...

Land trust to host spring birding morning

Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust for springtime birdwatching with Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s senior director of education programs. Dress for the weather and …

Green Animals is open for the season

A camel, giraffe and bears, oh, my! Green Animals Topiary Garden, a historic 7-acre property along Narragansett Bay, features more than 80 boxwood, privet and yew plants shaped like animals and …

Annual ‘Blossoms & Sweets’ sale is Saturday

The Sogkonate Garden Club’s annual “Blossoms and Sweets” sale will have perennials, vegetables, annuals and herbs along with hand-crafted bird houses, a small selection of trees and …

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East Bay Social

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

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

Dolores Galhardo Dolores Galhardo, 85, of Tiverton, R.I., wife of Anthony Galhardo, passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Eugenia (Fuss) Ferneza.

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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: 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 …

Letter: In support of a bottle bill in Rhode Island

To the editor: On April 19, I participated in the Bristol Town Cleanup. Bottles and cans carelessly tossed to the sides of the road transformed the landscape from the beautiful budding of …

Letter: Thanks to the many BYSA volunteers

To the editor: On behalf of the Bristol Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) we would like to thank the many generous volunteers who gave of their time, talent and resources to help build our new storage …

Letter: Zoning board doesn't understand town's zoning

Please don't call the Tiverton Zoning Board of Review a “zoning board"! The members apparently don't understand what zoning means. They don't seem to know the zoning definitions. They don't …

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