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Governor Dan McKee recently initiated a new mandate regarding mask wearing and showing proof of vaccination for small and large businesses and venues.
Poll: Are you in favor of the new mask mandate?
Governor Dan McKee recently initiated a new, temporary indoor mask mandate and proof of vaccine requirements. Do you agree with his decision? more
Parents vs. The State over school mask mandate
On Aug. 19 of this year, Rhode Island entered a new phase in the Covid-19 pandemic. Citing the increased presence and spread of the Delta variant, which triggered a mini-surge in cases from July into … more
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Arlene Violet: Governor makes the naughty list more than once
I was taken aback when I received a letter from Santa! There in black and white was his Christmas list of Rhode Island leaders who have been either naughty or nice. One politician dominated the … more
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Barrington teachers Kerri Thurber, Brittany DiOrio, and Stephanie Hines (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli during Thursday night's pre-termination hearing.
Poll: Are you in favor of COVID vaccine mandates for educators?
What do you think about mandating vaccines specifically for educators who work within our communities' schools? more
Lou Perry hauls out a Christmas tree from his family's Hidden Spruce Farm this past Sunday. Perry worked the farm as a teenager, and purchased it with his family this past June.
Christmas comes early for new Westport tree farmers
Christmas won't be here for another 16 days, but it came early this year for Lou Perry, his wife Marta and son Travis. more
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Letter: A world without domestic violence is possible — if we act
To the editor: Imagine a world with no domestic violence — where no Rhode Islanders have their lives cut short by abuse, where children do not witness this violence, where our … more
Maximus "Max" Julian (right) fishing off Little Compton, in a photo provided by his family.
Alleged murderer of Little Compton man indicted
The man accused of murdering a Little Compton resident in Newport six months ago has been indicted by the statewide grand jury on a charge of murder. Tyrese Poulsen, 18, of Newport, is scheduled … more
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Letter: Article shined important spotlight on music in the schools
To the editor: Thank you so much for the excellent article in last week’s East Bay papers about the status of music performance in the schools. You balanced all of the important information so … more
Volunteer Elizabeth Peters helps client Joe Barreiro with selecting produce during a visit to the East Bay Food Pantry in Bristol last week.
Food prices are rising, and so are trips to local food banks
Everything is getting more expensive, and that includes food. According to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual rate of inflation in the United States was 6.2 … more
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Letter: Vaccine skepticism 'increasingly untenable'
To the editor: In 1919 the Volstead Act was passed, which was a nationwide mandate to make the manufacture and sale of alcohol illegal. It failed, and was repealed. We still, nonetheless, have … more
Every Student Initiative (ESI) members Charlie Townsend and Anna Conheeny discuss the best way of joining two pieces of material to make a blanket in the basement of St. Barnabas Church on Sunday. ESI has been making and giving away the blankets to children with cancer for the past four years.
In Portsmouth: Coverings of kindness
PORTSMOUTH — Young cancer patients at Hasbro Children’s Hospital will soon be a little warmer at night, thanks to members of Every Student Initiative (ESI). more
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AJ Amaio (left) a senior member of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band, personally thanks Army veteran George Cushman, 90, for his service during a Veterans Day tribute at Thriving Tree Coffee House on Thursday, Nov. 11. Cushman, who regrets having stopped playing piano when he joined the military many years ago, urged band members to always keep playing music throughout their lives.
In Portsmouth: ‘This is one Veterans Day I will never forget’
PORTSMOUTH — George Cushman was pumped up. The 90-year-old Army veteran shook his fist and waved other veterans over to join him in front of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band before … more
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Letter: Veterans can still lead us and lift us
Today is profound. It is the first Veterans Day post-Afghanistan, the longest sustained conflict in U.S. history. The aftermath bears an eerie similarity to that of our second longest, the war in … more
The restaurant industry faces a crisis, as nearly every business struggles to find and retain the workers who keep them running
Restaurants short on staff and high on stress — Apply within
The signs are everywhere. Literally, the signs are everywhere. “Help Wanted.” “Now hiring.” “Seeking: Line Cooks, Bartenders, Dishwashers.” Almost … more
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Town Hall, Little Compton, Rhode Island
Little Compton eyes town-wide flag policy
The Little Compton Town Council is expected Thursday evening to review and vote on a proposed flag policy that would govern their placement on all municipally-owned flag poles, including those of the … more
Letter: Greed is the root of many modern problems
To the editor: Remember when - it was only a few years ago - that Boston’s parking lots near Fenway Park were gouging fans with ridiculously astronomical parking fees. Why would … more
Portsmouth school employees asked to get vaccinated by Dec. 1
PORTSMOUTH — By Dec. 1, teachers and all other employees of the Portsmouth school district must submit proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. If they don’t, they will need to … more
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Amos House resident Sandra A. pets a horse and the horse played back during a therapy session earlier this month. 
In Tiverton, horses are for healing
The warm October sun hung high overhead as Lisa S. stepped out onto the pasture, a handful of horses roaming just ahead. It had been a year since she’d last spent time at Silva Spirit Farm in … more
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Letter:" Why does bathroom renovation cost the same as a condo?
To the editor: I would like to point out a major inconsistency between the two ballot questions.  The school bond asks voters to approve $21.4 million, of which $4.5 million (is for) for … more
Letter: Support school bond to support entire Portsmouth community
To the editor: I am a Portsmouth resident and voter, and I have no school-age children. Here’s why I am enthusiastic about supporting the $21.44 million school facilities bond in the … more
Westport fisherman Paul Leuvelink (right) dumps a half bushel of quahogs into the East Branch of the Westport River Friday afternoon. In all, he and other helpers deposited 71 bushels of necks.
Another transplanting season in books for Westport's 'Money Clam'
Some time next week, Chris Leonard and his crew of volunteer helpers will dump the last of this year's quahogs in the Westport River, continuing a propagation program that over the years has kept the … more
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Letter: Portsmouth bond issues will benefit both young and old
To the editor: The voters of Portsmouth have an opportunity to approve two ballot initiatives in a special election on Nov 2. Both are forward-looking projects that voters should give strong … more
Sasha and Casey Jones are Ed Aldrich's constant companions.
Little Compton fund-raiser is for the birds, literally
Ed Aldrich isn't worried so much about himself as the cold weather approaches, but for his two long-time companions and best friends, Sasha and Casey Jones. Sasha is a former rescue bird, a … more
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New state virtual learning academy growing
75 students from 10 districts across the state have signed up for the Rhode Island Connections Academy, an all-virtual school program. more
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