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After requiring smaller groups due to Covid, this summer marked a return to normal, with groups of 33 campers in the first week and 37 in the second week.
Bristol Police Youth Leadership Camp returns to pre-Covid roots
Now in its fifth year, the camp format is finally back to what it was originally intended to be — a place where kids gain confidence and leadership skills. more
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DEM: Striped bass poacher from Portsmouth hit with $9,000 penalty
PORTSMOUTH — A local man has been assessed a $9,000 penalty for possessing striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off Block Island in June. more
Barrington firefighters tend to an injured bicyclist last week. A vehicle struck the bicyclist at the intersection of South Lake Drive and the bike path.
Warwick man injured on bike path accident in Barrington
Barrington Police and EMTs responded to the intersection of South Lake Drive and the bike path at about 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 for an accident — police said a vehicle struck a … more
Arthur Medeiros pictured in 2013, receiving his long overdue Bronze Star and one of his three Purple Hearts nearly 70 years after earning them in World War II.
Bristol WWII veteran concerned someone stole his three Purple Hearts
Could someone really have taken a 102-year-old WWII veteran's Purple Heart medals? more
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Soon to be junior center back Nathan Capelo is among some of the very talented members of the East Providence High School boys' soccer team that has needed to make a decision as to whether or not to continue playing at the Interscholastic League level or to join one of the Bayside Football Club teams making the jump into Major League Soccer's youth initial "MLS Next."
Boys’ high school soccer landscape changes as ‘MLS Next’ expands
EAST PROVIDENCE — The biggest disruption to Rhode Island boys’ high school soccer in the near 60 years since its inception is happening this fall and is being driven in part by an entity … more
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This preliminary concept design was prepared for grant application purposes; the design is not yet final.
Bristol receives $150,000 grant for outdoor bandstand
The total cost of this project is estimated to be $602,719, with a completion goal of late 2023. The Town will be seeking additional funds through other grant opportunities to supplement the Town's Capital Improvement Budget. more
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Newlyweds Brandon Perdue and Lauren Cicione share a moment in the Groundswell garden. After taking over a renown location known to many as the former home of The Provender, in the heart of Tiverton Four Corners, Groundswell Café and Bakery is one of the most popular stops in the region.
For arts, foods and fun, the ‘South Coast’ is worth the trip
From walking through wooded trails to discovering a local artist, to ending the day enjoying a locally sourced meal, a trip to the South Coast has all the elements of a day full of amazing sites and … more
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Portsmouth schools being spruced up for opening day
PORTSMOUTH — When students and staff enter their respective school buildings this month, they’ll see some improvements the district has been working on over the summer. The … more
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The historic Charles D. Looff Carousel at Crescent Park, which only reopened the week prior after some three years of renovations, was bustling with patrons during the 2022 edition of the namesake East Providence Arts Council festival on Saturday, Aug. 13. The carousel, operating at limited capacity, will remain open into October.
Gallery: Historic Looff Carousel reopens in East Providence following years of repairs
EAST PROVIDENCE —  Some three years since the last ride was taken, the historic Charles D. Looff Carousel at Crescent Park reopened in recent weeks following the completion of the most … more
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New marijuana store plan faces review in Westport
A vacant storefront right next door to the town's only medical marijuana dispensary could one day be the site of Westport's second marijuana facility, if a plan that saw its first informal hearing … more
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Pam Sheerin (left) and Jillian Amaral check out hand made coasters by Christine Jannerelli at the 2022 "The Looff" East Providence Arts Fest Saturday, Aug. 13.
Arts Council presents another successful festival in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The eighth edition of the East Providence Arts Council’s “The Looff” Festival, held Saturday, Aug. 13, on and around the grounds of the Crescent Park … more
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Barrington Police seize BB guns from Warren man
Barrington Police received a call on Monday, Aug. 8 at 7:40 p.m., from a Jennys Lane resident who said a man was shooting a BB gun in a nearby yard. Police responded and spoke to the … more
WHAT IT WILL BE: A rendering from Addaspace shows the structures that have been approved (with conditions) to be erected at Burr’s Hill Park, near the band shell. They include a concessions stand (left), a structure with three bathrooms (bottom), and a unit that would be used for office and storage space for the Parks and Recreation Department (top right).
Revised Burr's Hill facility approved by Warren Town Council
The Warren Town Council voted 4-1 last week to approve a revised design for a multi-building recreational facility near the band shell at Burr’s Hill Park. more
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Police: Man with brick threatens motorists in Barrington
Barrington Police responded to a convenience store on Willett Avenue at about 12:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 after residents claimed they were nearly attacked by a man holding a brick. Two … more
Skipper Charlie Enright and James O’Mahony man the crankshaft to make a tack while media are on aboard Mãlama on July 21.
Third time’s the charm for Barrington's Enright
Barrington’s Charlie Enright is currently preparing for his third Ocean Race — and this time the veteran skipper is determined to win.  Backed by sponsor 11th Hour Racing of … more
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Warren becomes first in RI to ban public consumption of marijuana
Warren has become the first municipality in Rhode Island to codify a local ordinance outlawing the public consumption of recreational marijuana. more
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Wally Zembo and a friend dance the afternoon away as The Funky White Honkies lay down a groove at Saturday's Shellstock fund-raiser at the Westport Fairgrounds.
Westport Shellstock — 'the best ever!'
Best year ever.' That was the verdict from Harbormaster Chris Leonard after Saturday's Shellstock festival at the Westport Fairgrounds, which drew huge numbers and likely brought in better … more
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The state hopes to have the former Chace Marina completed and operational by 2025.
DEM eyes Tiverton marina's rebirth by 2025
State officials envision a bustling port thriving with shellfishing, aquaculture ventures and other marine industries at the former Chase Marina at 169 Riverside Drive in Tiverton, and are soliciting … more
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Portsmouth Town Council ratifies 2 employee contracts
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council, at its Aug. 9 meeting, unanimously ratified separate five-year contracts between the town and two local workers’ unions. One was for the firefighter … more
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East Providence Police arrest city man for string of alleged car thefts
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police officers arrested a city man last week who is alleged to have committed a series of car thefts here and potentially in other neighboring jurisdictions. … more
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Jane Dufault, Jay Szaro and Laura Szaro Kopinski look over vintage photos at Sunday's event.
Westport's Polish remember their old days
More than 70 people gathered at the Handy House Sunday to share stories, photos and information about the Polish families of Westport. Organized by the Westport Historical Society, the event was … more
Play explores life of Westport's Paul Cuffe
Westport will soon host a reading of chosen scenes from an original play by Samuel Harps, based on the life of Captain Paul Cuffe. The performance of Samuel Harps' "Paul Cuffe: In Search of a … more
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The monkeypox virus.
LGBTQ+ Network mobilizes as monkeypox arrives
With at least one case of monkeypox confirmed in southeastern Massachusetts, the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network will hold a public health symposium next week to discuss strategies, stigmas and … more
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Barrington native Jason Stanzione (second from left) stands for a photo with his family. Stanzione was recently installed as the Deputy Police Chief of Socorro, Texas.
Barrington native climbs ranks on Texas police force
Jason Stanzione stands tall and proud these days. The son of retired Barrington Police officer Bartholomew "Bart" Stanzione and Gail Diodati, Jason, 52, took part in a very impressive ceremony … more
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Revealing the restored Shepard portrait at the Wednesday, Aug. 2, Bristol Town Council meeting are (left to right) former Town Clerk Lou Cirillo, Charlotte Burnham, and former Superintendent of Schools Ennis Bisbano.
A fine face lift for a town father
A portrait that hung in the Bristol Town Clerk’s office for years in hopes of restoration is back in great form and ready for its close up. “He was kind of my roommate for 16 … more
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