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Little Compton land trust scammed for nearly $500,000

A South African con artist is nearly half a million dollars richer after taking the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust for $499,900 earlier this year. How’d he or she do it? By … MORE

East Providence teachers can get here, it's leaving that's tough

EAST PROVIDENCE — As anyone who has driven a car around East Providence knows full well as the end of the week approaches since the sudden closure of the westerly side of the Washington Bridge … MORE

Locals clash over Barrington Schools’ ‘Gender Support’ policy

Ferry service from Bristol to Providence to begin as soon as Monday

Neighbors, others object to plan for hotel on Gooding Avenue in Bristol

RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected

PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … MORE

CRMC OKs Sakonnet River transmission line for wind farm

The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and … MORE

Warren's nationally famous window headed to Memphis museum

The story of a large stained glass window, commissioned in 1877 that depicts Jesus and Biblical figures Martha, Mary, and the Samaritan Woman as people of color, is beginning the newest chapter in its long and fascinating life. MORE

Report: Barrington needs two synthetic turf fields

A nearly-finished draft of the fields report has been released and it states that Barrington needs to build two new synthetic turf fields.

The report, created by the consultant team of … MORE

Gallery: RIDOT releases Washington Bridge deficiency photos

STORIES TO MAKE YOU SMILE ...

They lifted spirits after their flight was grounded

Last week, after placing fourth at a national championship competition, the Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheerleading team took their teamwork and pep somewhere unexpected — a … MORE

Bristol's community aid drive brings in donations for over 100 families

The drive, which collects toys, clothing, and other necessities, was bigger than in previous years, helping 103 total families with some holiday cheer. MORE

THE POLICE BEAT ...

Warren PD investigates man who allegedly brandished gun at site of proposed development

Portsmouth Police charge man with DUI following crash with injuries

PORTSMOUTH — An 18-year-old man from Somerset turned himself in to police last week on a warrant following a three-vehicle crash that left several people injured on Dec. 2.

David J. … MORE

East Providence Police identify driver, victim in fatal car accident

Police investigating burglary at home near Barrington Beach

OPINIONS ...

Editorial: A crisis for the East Bay

The impact of the Interstate 195 bridge closure cannot be overstated. It suffocates areas of Providence and East Providence, both economically and functionally, for months. MORE

Letter: Statement in editorial was ‘downright cruel’

I write to respond to your editorial of November 29, 2023 in which you offer some comments on affordable housing. I feel compelled to address the statement that, several … MORE

Letter: Council was bullied by RIDOT director on roundabout

The current Town Council members that voted to approve the roundabout were bullied by RIDOT Director Peter Alviti. The unknowns to our community are too many. Why … MORE

Letter: Who’s to stop public monuments to demanded shame?

The usual nags have insisted that opinions like mine are why the port marker is necessary, as though white liberals could otherwise resist memorializing their feelings of moral superiority. MORE

Letter: The Great Poo Swamp

Here's the deal, I know who you are, I know who your dogs are, I have video of you doing it. Being the nice guy that I am, I am only asking that you stop. MORE

Letter: Wind farms — why we must move ahead with them

We only have seven years left. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources set a goal to depend on 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The global climate has already warmed above one degree … MORE

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