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Portsmouth High lacrosse team raises money for Dana Farber

Portsmouth High lacrosse players Margaux Boneu (left) and Addison Lima react with their teammates after Margaux was awarded a scholarship in honor of her late mother, Patricia Grace Carellas, during a match against Prout on Friday. Carellas passed away in December of breast cancer and the the lacrosse team raised awareness and funds for breast cancer research during the game.

PORTSMOUTH — They didn’t win their game against Prout at home last Friday, but members of the Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team accomplished something more important: Raising …

The goal for urban canopy in East Providence? 'Let it grow'

PCD music teacher, Piera Leone, leads elementary school students in the singing of “Let it Grow” from “The Lorax”.

The sun, and the spotlight, shone down on Providence Country Day (PCD) School to commemorate the state’s 138th annual celebration of Arbor Day.

You can help Barrington stay beautiful

A company is hired to water the hanging flower baskets along County Road.

Did you know that the flower baskets that hang on the lampposts in downtown Barrington are funded by private donations? Flower Power, Inc. is the non-profit organization behind …

Adamsville gets a ‘Village Green’

Years ago, when Earl’s was still selling fuel, Bruce Elwell hung a sign out front of his Meeting House Lane service station that … Read More

Bristol Warren School District contracts with First Student for new bus contract

At the recommendation of Danielle Carey, the Director of Finance & Administration, the Bristol Warren Regional District School … Read More

Barrington Police: Dog owner and Little League coach face-off at ball field

Barrington Police will increase patrols at the town’s baseball and softball fields following an incident at Chianese Park on … Read More

Portsmouth Police deal with B&E, disorderly conduct, DUIs, trespassing

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, April 14 Katherine Brown, 58, … Read More

Westport star named MAC MVP and Dave Cowens finalist

Westport basketball star Owen Boudria was named the Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP for the second time and a Dave Cowens Award … Read More

Celebrating centenarians

It was a wondrous afternoon for two very charming Franklin Court Assisted Living centenarians, who celebrated their historic birthdays … Read More

Things To Do ...

Wickenden Street Makers Market is Saturday

The Wickenden Street Makers Market is set to take over the streets on Saturday, April 26, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. They will feature more 50 local artists and small businesses showcasing their …

Imago presents Ed Shea in 'I Am My Own Wife'

Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will present Ed Shea performing Doug Wright’s Pulitzer and Tony-award-winning play, “I am My Own Wife,” at Imago Gallery, on Friday, April 25 and …

Annual Driving Miss Daffy Parade returns to Newport

The Audrain Automobile Museum, in partnership with Newport Daffodil Days, invites everyone to the 11th annual Driving Miss Daffodil Parade — a joyful tribute to the 1,200,000 daffodils that …

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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

Susan Cleary Susan Gail Cleary (nee Fortier) of Portsmouth Rhode Island, Cambridge Massachusetts, St. John United States Virgin Islands and Arlington Massachusetts, died on April 11th, 2025.|Daughter of the late A

Michael Trindade Bristol|Michael Anthony Trindade, 59, of Bristol, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph M. an

Ann Viera Ann Mary Viera, 58, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy "Dottie" (Saucier) Viera. Born in Providence and raised in Brist

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Sports

Flexing some muscle for veterans’ hall in Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH — Some strong-armed men and women turned out to the VFW Post 5390 hall in Common Fence Point recently.

Eagles too strong for Quakers in two straight games The Barrington High School baseball team swept Moses Brown in back-to-back games this week. The Eagles defeated the Quakers 3-2 at home on Tuesday, April 22 and won 7-0 in Providence on …

Mt. Hope High tracksters boast of both returning stars, impressive newcomers The Mt. Hope High School outdoor track and field teams began their 2025 seasons in recent weeks with their athletes attempting to build upon the winter indoor campaign while others are getting …

Westport tennis playing hard for the future The Westport girls tennis team is yet to win a match, but the young team is gaining experience and that bolds well for the future. “With the exception of my first singles player, …

Opinion

Letter: We don’t need a reenactment, we’re under attack now

To the editor: This year the great irony is that while we watch a pretend reenactment of a 400 year old attack on our town by the British monarchy our very same town is under direct attack by …

Letter: Secondhand smoke in casinos is a killer

To the editor: Secondhand smoke (SHS), is killing people. Workers at casinos that still allow indoor smoking are at elevated risk. I have worked at what is now called Ballys in Lincoln, since …

Letter: Reviving Rhode Island's legacy of principled action

To the editor: Rhode Island was founded by a man who refused to accept the authority of centralized power. Roger Williams broke from the Puritan consensus and built a political vision rooted in …

Letter: Help us build a better community for tomorrow

Help build a better community tomorrow by investing your time and talent in Scholarship Foundation of East Providence today.

Letter: More news as the British get closer to Bristol

In case you haven’t heard, the British will be coming to Bristol May 16 to 18 (Don’t worry, patriotic Bristolians are going to send them packing!). In addition to historical …

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