The high school cafeteria buzzed as a crowd of 200 students, family and friends sat in the dark with anticipation. Mt. Hope senior Casey Ruth Little and her pink electric guitar took the makeshift …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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4/4/23
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For more than five decades, the Carmelite monastery on Watson Avenue was filled with little more than an occasional whisper.
But earlier this month, the now-vacant monastery echoed with the …
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By Josh Bickford
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4/4/23
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Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones has received town council approval to apply for a federal grant that, if approved, could result in the hiring of a second school resource officer for …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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4/4/23
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Westport voters will head to the polls this coming Tuesday, April 11, to make their pick for a host of boards and town positions. Here is a little bit about each:
Select Board (two open …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/4/23
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An East Bay area food pantry recently received a large donation from Shaw’s and Star Market Nourishing Neighbors Community Relief Initiative.
Tap-In, a non-profit that helps people in need …
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4/4/23
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It’s not every day you get a chance to rub elbows with a big-time journalist whose resume is nationally recognized and in tune with some of this country’s most esteemed newspaper and …
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BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA
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4/4/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day of "firsts" for the East Providence High School softball team as the Townies played their inaugural game on the reconstituted Traverse Park on campus Monday …
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By Mike Rego
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4/3/23
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While Tiverton residents try to prevent the construction of a crematorium in the North End, Rep. Michelle McGaw has introduced legislation that would give those at the end of life a more …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/3/23
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Don't understand next week's Diman ballot question? Here is what it's all about
Next Tuesday's vote on the Diman regional vocational school funding question has wide implications for Westport, as …
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4/3/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Four East Providence High School spring sports teams began up their 2023 seasons over the last week, including three who earned league victories in their initial outings of …
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4/3/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School has named its 2022-2023 second trimester honor roll. For Middle School (Classes of 2027-2030), students earn High Honors with all grades of …
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4/3/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Amy Gravell, a Providence resident and alumna with a long history in leadership positions for non-profit organizations, has been selected to become the fourth president in the …
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4/3/23
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Barrington Police are giving the homeless people living in Veterans Park a little more time to move out.
On Wednesday, March 1, Barrington Police officers hiked through the woods behind …
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4/3/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A 70-year-old Fall River woman died Sunday due to injuries she sustained after the vehicle she was driving plowed into a Common Fence Point home, police said.
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4/2/23
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Barrington Public Schools will split with its long-time legal counsel, Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP.
At its meeting on March 27, the Barrington School Committee voted 5-0 to sign a …
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3/31/23
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Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical.
The Barrington Middle School students impressed …
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3/31/23
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There were few places Gary Sherman would rather be than on or close to the water. A new memorial unveiled at the point Monday will keep the late shellfish constable and wharfinger's memory alive at …
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By Ted Hayes
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3/31/23
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Former Deputy Police Chief and its current Town Administrator, Contente's selection is the result of a lifelong dedication to family, and the Town of Bristol.
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/31/23
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PROVIDENCE — Members of the East Providence delegation in the General Assembly continued to be active in recent weeks, including freshman State Representative Jennifer Boylan.
Boylan …
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3/31/23
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It’s every used car buyer’s nightmare. You spend thousands on a vehicle, hoping you got a good deal for a car that will meet your needs for several years — then everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/31/23
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“I think most people, when they see a cop, they think, ‘uh oh’," said one participant. “I won’t do that anymore.”
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/30/23
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An unexpected sight has replaced the crowded bulletin board that hangs over the porch of Simmons Market and Cafe –– a 'For Sale' sign.
The listing of the cafe and market, previously …
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By Paige Shapiro
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3/30/23
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Westport's conservation commission agent agrees that it doesn't look ideal, but told the conservation commission yesterday that the large concrete base that will soon hold a 150-foot cellular telephone tower …
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By Ted Hayes
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3/30/23
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The double-sided flyer lists 13 questions focused squarely on the town’s new energy aggregation program.
“When does it start?”
“Is everyone eligible for …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/30/23
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Dr. Andrew Anderson, the principal of Barrington Middle School, has been selected as a New England League of Middle Schools A+ Administrator.
The New England League of Middle Schools award honors …
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3/30/23
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