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Mt. Hope charges past Chariho in D-III football victory

BRISTOL — Home is certainly where the heart is for the Mt. Hope High School football team at the moment as the Huskies won their third consecutive game while serving as hosts, a 33-7 decision …
Look up — aurora borealis!
All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare … Read More
Five local questions await Barrington voters this November
When Barrington voters head to the polls on November 5, 2024, they will face several local ballot questions that could shape the … Read More
They specialize in special needs caregiving — and word is spreading
Peace of Mind Nannies, according to its East Providence-based founder, is the only childcare placement agency in Rhode Island (and now … Read More
Rabies cases up in Westport this year
Woodchucks and raccoons are the main vectors in a noticeable rise in rabies cases across Westport this year. Animal control … Read More
New Bayside YMCA class aims at helping senior citizens
The Bayside YMCA in Barrington is offering a Senior Strength class as part of its efforts to support older adults in maintaining … Read More
Tigers upset first place Coventry 4-3
Tiverton High School’s girls' tennis edged previously undefeated Coventry 4-3 in a Division 3 home match on Wednesday afternoon. The … Read More
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Columbus Day Festival is all weekend in Federal Hill

The Federal Hill Commerce Association celebrates the 39th annual Columbus Day Festival on historic Federal Hill from Friday to Monday, Oct. 11 to 14. The festival takes place from Dean Street to …

Renown Scituate Art Festival takes place this weekend

The 58th Scituate Art Festival takes place this weekend on and around the Village Green in North Scituate. Browse and buy original fine art, handmade crafts and antiques in an open-air market. Enjoy …

Broadway Street Fair returns to Newport on Saturday

The Broadway Street Fair returns to Newport this Saturday, Oct. 12. The day will be filled with music, food, exhibiting artists & makers and local non-profits. Vendors set up shop at 11:30 …
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Obituaries
Michael Geisser 74, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2024. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Anna; his daughters, Lauren (Hal) Geisser Blatt, and Nicole Karen Geisser; his grand
Richard Travers Richard J. Travers, 83, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with his loving family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Mary Lou (Cavallaro) Travers for 61 years befo
Mary Constance Mary was born in Bristol, Rhode Island on April 27, 1930, where she resided for 32 years. She moved to Dothan in 1966. She worked for Sony for 13 years. Her husband George served nobly 21 years in the
Sports
Barrington Little League hosting movie night on Saturday On Saturday, Oct. 12, Barrington Little League will host its first-ever Fall Family Movie Night at the Thomas H. Mellow Field at Vets Park. Movie Night, which is open to all residents of …
Shea sends Mt. Hope to first boys' soccer loss of the season The impressive, double-figure unbeaten streak to start the 2024 season by the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team came to a halt Tuesday night, Oct. 8, when the Huskies fell to host Shea, 2-0, at …
First place Barrington tennis team defeats Narragansett 6-1 The Barrington High School girls tennis team improved to 12-0 after defeating Narragansett 6-1 on Oct. 3. Ava Koczera-Kasem won her match at number one singles, 6-2, 6-3, and Sadie Spector won …
Barrington boys finish fifth at Woods Trail Run in Vermont The Barrington High School boys cross country team finished fifth in the 2024 Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 5.   St. Johnsbury Academy finished first, …
Opinion
Letter: As a Democrat, I will vote for Independents for school committee

To the editor: Barrington is an idyllic town with many offerings, but at the heart of its delicate ecosystem is the aspiration for high-functioning public schools­­—it is what …

Letter: Asking for help from the Barrington community

To the editor: My name is Deryl Pace. I am a physical therapist and own Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in the Barrington Shopping Center, two doors down from the new Starbucks. I am writing to ask …

Letter: Younger generation owed safe spaces to grow, thrive

To the editor: As a member of this community and a concerned teenager, I am compelled to speak out against the proposed installation of artificial turf fields at Barrington Middle School and …

Letter: The financial toll of artificial turf

To the editor: The negative impact of artificial turf on student athletes and the environment are well documented. The vast majority of the NFL and soccer players oppose artificial turf. …

Letter: Shouting at citizens should be out of order

To the editor: The Portsmouth Council’s majority has for some time treated some of the citizens who appear before them with indifference and, to an alarming extent, with outright contempt. …

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