Record snowfall began the year, a night of fire in Touisset marred Easter weekend, and a polarizing development highlighted an eventful year in Warren.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/28/22
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For 20 years, Joe Martino ran the Bayside YMCA.
As executive director of the popular branch, Martino was kept very busy with everything from managing the staff, to interacting with members, …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/28/22
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BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Starting Thursday, Dec. 29, the maximum vehicle weight allowed on the Mt. Hope Bridge will be changed from 40 tons to 30 tons, the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority …
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12/28/22
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People are invited to usher in the new year with an exhilarating swim at Barrington Beach on Jan. 1.
The Barrington Business and Community Association’s first-ever “New Year’s …
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12/28/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Step one: Take off the towel.
Step two: Run like mad into the water. (It’s OK to scream a little.)
Step three: Make sure you at least get your shoulders …
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By Jim McGaw
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12/28/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team picked up a much needed win over Tiverton Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 27, in the opening round of the Charlie Gwynne Holiday …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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12/27/22
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Mt. Hope freshman varsity safety Preston Brodd was nominated and accepted into the 2023 Dream All-American Bowl, taking place on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at SoFi Stadium.
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12/27/22
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The Barrington High School wrestling team opened the regular season with a split on Wednesday night, Dec. 21 — the Eagles defeated Mt. Hope and lost to Bishop Hendricken.
In the 54-21 win …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/27/22
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EAST BAY — The East Bay Prevention Coalition recently celebrated World Kindness Week with activities in each community that brought smiles and more to many residents and businesses.
In East …
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12/27/22
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PROVIDENCE — Rhode Islanders in every corner of the state embraced this year’s Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) Holiday Giving Tree program, leading to an incredible 5,556 gifts donated to …
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12/27/22
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The Westport jazz band and a good amount of fans were on hand to see the girls basketball team obliterate Greater New Bedford RVT 57-19 in a home game on Wednesday night. Senior co-captain Leah …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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12/26/22
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was proud to hold a special promotion/swearing-in ceremony at the public library auditorium last week.
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, a large crowd turned out for …
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12/26/22
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Last week's storm wreaked havoc up and down the coast, with exposed Little Compton and Westport coasts taking the worst of the beating. But Winter Storm Elliot also provided much beauty. Photographer …
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12/26/22
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Winter Storm Elliot did a number on Westport Friday, washing out East Beach Road and inundating Westport Point with a tide three or four feet above the normal high.
At the point, Harbormaster …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/23/22
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A hard-hitting winter storm packing powerful winds and heavy rain blasted Barrington and the rest of the region on Friday, Dec. 23.
The storm combined with a high tide to flood many coastal …
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12/23/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The high-impact storm that hit the area Thursday night forced the R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to block off a section of Park Avenue until further notice due to …
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12/23/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — A local teen struggling with health issues recently received some exciting news this holiday season at a restaurant in city.
On Monday night, December 19, Julia McMullen, …
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12/23/22
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A new exhibition featuring 22 historical panoramic views of Westport opens Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Westport Free Public Library, presenting astonishing expansive visions of the landscape as well as …
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12/22/22
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Tiverton Middle School's sixth grade band and concert band hosted a holiday concert for the town’s seniors last week, playing Christmas Carols and other holiday favorites at the Tiverton Senior …
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By Jen Campisi
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12/22/22
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Owner Al Quito admitted the listing of the almost-70-year-old Bristol institution was a bit of a test of the market.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/22/22
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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs put out a call for volunteers after delivering bags of goodies to the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.
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12/22/22
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The Barrington High School boys basketball team sprinted out to a 21-9 first quarter lead against Westerly on Wednesday night, Dec. 21, and never looked back. The Eagles extended their lead to 33-16 …
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12/22/22
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It was a slow start but a strong finish for the Barrington High School girls basketball team on Tuesday night, Dec. 20.
The Eagles battled with Classical early on, and led by just four points at …
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12/22/22
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The Cup Defenders Children’s Christmas Party, which began in 1935, is almost 90 years in existence making it the oldest, continuous holiday party of its type in the East Bay area.
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By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira
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12/22/22
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The Town of Barrington is looking for qualified applicants for the Spencer Trust administrator position.
This contract position administers the Spencer Trust through collection and …
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12/22/22
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