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RI Democratic leaders denounce federal cuts to assistance programs

Referring to cuts to the USDA affecting local food organizations as well as proposed cuts and what they could mean for SNAP funding and Medicaid, Rhode Island's congressional delegation held a virtual town hall to discuss their concerns.
Portsmouth loses Final Four game to Ponaganset, 44-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team held Ponaganset to just 44 points — one of the Chieftains’ … Read More
Adamsville has created a monster (parade)
Organizers of the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade in Adamsville didn’t know they were creating a monster when they … Read More
PHOTOS: Adamsville loves a parade!
Thousands descended on Adamsville Sunday afternoon for the fourth running of what's become a beloved tradition, the World's Shortest … Read More
Tiverton sanctuary eyes former Lafayette House land
West Place Animal Sanctuary officials have started a fund-raising campaign to purchase and preserve the site of Tiverton's former … Read More
Hundreds 'Stand Up For Science' at State House rally
As many as 500 people — including scores of scientists and supporters of scientific research — descended upon the Rhode Island … Read More
Portsmouth overpowered by Classical in state tournament
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team’s season came to an end Tuesday night at the hands of a Classical … Read More
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The fast and the curious 

Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a …

Winter lights up   

There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are …

This year’s Adamsville parade isn’t just green, it's Brown

One of the New England Patriots’ most beloved and clutch players will march alongside the leprechauns, rogues and banshees when the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade returns …
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Obituaries
Joseph Pires Joseph R. Pires, Jr., 61, of Rego Avenue, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at home, after a very brave battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kimberly (Michaud) Pires. Born in Fall River
Pauline Marabello Pauline J. (Aguar) Marabello, 98, of Bristol passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025 with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Frank Marabello for 70 years b
Kenneth Cairrao Kenneth J. Cairrao, 69, of Bristol, RI passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Bento and Jean (Baker) Cairrao and the beloved husband of Vicki (Marshall
Sports
Portsmouth upsets Barrington in ‘elite eight’ game PORTSMOUTH — The Barrington High girls’ varsity basketball team had no trouble with Portsmouth when they last faced each other on Jan. 14.
Portsmouth boys lose D-2 hockey finals in sudden death PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots lost their bid for a repeat of last year’s Division II boys’ hockey championship by the slimmest of margins Sunday.
Portsmouth advances to D-2 boys’ hockey finals PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School’s varsity boys’ hockey team plays for all the marbles when it takes on East Greenwich in the Division II championship game on Sunday, March 9. …
Portsmouth blanks Mariners to advance to D-2 hockey semis PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ hockey team advanced to the Division II semifinals with a series win over Narragansett Monday night.
Opinion
Letter: Worry less about housing, more about school and municipal spending

Your colorful, clever illustration of a densely packed area filled with housing developments can never happen in Tiverton. Tiverton has no sewer and a limited water supply. It is impossible that …

Letter: Worry less about housing, more about school and municipal spending

Your colorful, clever illustration of a densely packed area filled with housing developments can never happen in Tiverton. Tiverton has no sewer and a limited water supply. It is impossible that any …

Letter: We've got it now — don't give it away

How can we give away our ability to keep our town center in Little Compton? The historic Odd Fellows Hall is not the place for affordable housing! Where is space for sewerage, water and …

Letter: Bad idea to cede control of Odd Fellows, Fire Barn

I am responding to the article on “affordable housing” in Little Compton.  Firstly I will say that I agree 100 percent with town council member Gary Mataronas in his assessment of it …

Letter: Most all of us are descendants of immigrants

To the editor: It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants.   My grandparents left Ireland in …

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