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Portsmouth declines to issue moratorium on solar facilities
PORTSMOUTH — Despite pleas from local residents who live near approved — or once-proposed — commercial solar arrays, the Town Council Monday night declined to enforce … more
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This Purple Heart sign can be found on the base of the Mt. Hope Bridge.
New signs honor Purple Heart recipients in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth is a Purple Heart town, and has the signs to prove it. The Department of Public Works recently installed four signs around town that proclaim “Purple Heart Town … more
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Pro-choice demonstrators protested the recent United States Supreme Court's ruling on Roe vs. Wade Sunday morning in front of Little Compton Town Hall.
Little Compton protest targets Roe vs. Wade ruling
One woman spoke of her decision to have an abortion and how it enabled her to escape an abusive marriage. Another talked of an ectopic pregnancy she'd suffered years ago, and how her response to it … more
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Rep. Jason Knight (D. District 67, Barrington and Warren) recently shared his intentions to seek a fourth term in the RI House of Representatives.
Incumbent running for re-election to House seat
Rep. Jason Knight is the only Barrington legislator seeking re-election this year. Earlier this month, Rep. Liana Cassar (D. District 66, Barrington and East Providence) and Sen. Cindy Coyne (D. … more
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Portsmouth’s $70M budget calls for 2.23% increase in tax rate
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to approve a budget for fiscal year 2023 that calls for a tax rate increase of about 2.23 percent. The spending plan carries a … more
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Kate Galop, pastor of the Westport Point United Methodist Church, speaks to the congregation during her last service this past Sunday, June 26.
Westport United Methodist pastor is leaving town
Kate Galop, the pastor of the Westport Point United Methodist Church for the past six years, led her final service Sunday and is headed to a new assignment at Faith United Methodist Church in … more
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Dan and Teresa O'Connor take a photo of their graduate, Finn O'Connor, as he walks back with his diploma
Little Compton students say good-bye to Wilbur & McMahon
Twenty-three eighth graders at the Wilbur & McMahon Schools said goodbye to their hometown school Thursday, when they graduated in an outdoor, evening celebration at the school. The students … more
Sarah Moniz (left) and sisters Lindsey and Gloria during a match between Diman and Westport at Westport High School this spring. 
Moniz siblings growing in confidence through trades and sports
Westport resident Joe Moniz has made learning a trade the law in his household. The last seven of his 10 children have gone to Diman Regional Vocational Technical and his youngest, Gloria, an … more
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The state says visitors to Thurston Gray Pond, aka Upper Melville Pond, should be careful not to ingest water or eat fish from the pond. All recreation, including fishing, boating, and kayaking, should be avoided.
State: Avoid contact with Melville pond, Turner Reservoir
PORTSMOUTH/EAST PROVIDENCE — The R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) and the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Thurston Gray Pond (also … more
Tiverton talks solar, imposes Fogland parking fines
Notes and points from the Tiverton Town Council's most recent meeting, held last Monday: Solar energy A council-appointed group revising an ordinance to regulate the installation of solar … more
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Stingy Alley, operated by Square Peg owners Joel and Amy Cary, will open potentially as soon as this fall or winter (if all goes to plan), at 489 Main St., where Sprout CoWorking used to be.
Stingy Alley gets Warren Council approval
A Main Street vacancy won’t remain vacant for long, as the owners of Water Street’s The Square Peg have received Town Council approval for a business and liquor license to operate another … more
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The 2021 Folks Fest brought lively energy to an eager crowd after the lockdowns of 2020.
Warren Folks Festival will return Aug. 20
The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization, has announced the 6th Annual Warren Folks Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 30 Cutler St., Warren, RI. … more
Warren Town Council Vice President Steve Calenda cried foul at the notion of reverting Council terms back to a structured, two-year term, arguing that it would effectively rob him of a year of elected service he would be entitled to under the current system.
Voters will decide term length, limits for Town Council
A recommendation by the Warren Charter Commission to revert term lengths for Town Council members to two years will be decided upon by voters this November in a referendum — along with a host … more
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Patrolman Lane Ukura receives a commendation from Town Council Vice President Steve Calenda following action he took during a house fire on April 16, 2022.
Warren police officer commended for heroism
The Warren Town Council awarded a commendation to Patrolman Lane Ukura of the Warren Police Department during their meeting on June 14, recognizing him for heroic actions undertaken during a fire … more
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John C. Muth joined the Bristol County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol in October of 1966.
Local airman celebrates over 50 years of service
Warren resident John C. Muth joined the Bristol County Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol in October of 1966 at the age of 13 years. John progressed through the cadet program, attending his first … more
Tom Hanson performs with 7 Day Weekend at last year’s July 4th Concert Series, held at Roger Williams University.
Local talent excited to take the stage
Just about all musicians have big dreams of taking the stage before a cheering crowd. But many who grew up in Bristol celebrating the 4th of July hold on to a big small-town dream of playing the … more
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Finalists withdraw from Barrington High School principal search
Round two.   The Barrington School Department recently began a second search process for the next Barrington High School principal.   The first search, which began shortly after … more
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Providence Grays base runner John Carlevale safely steals second base as Lisbon Tunnelmen second baseman Matt Sponge Reynolds bobbles the throw, during the Bristol Fourth of July Vintage Baseball game on the town common on Saturday afternoon.
Tunnelmen defeat Grays in annual vintage ball game
Throwback baseball from a bygone era took its turn last Saturday on the Bristol Town Common under sunlit skies and windy conditions. In the end, the visiting Lisbon Tunnelmen of Connecticut … more
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Frank Parenti with the rest of the crew of the Polar Star on the ice in Antarctica during a delivery to McMurdo Station.
Renowned Bristol Coast Guardsman announces retirement
Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Frank J. Parenti is set to retire from the United States Coast Guard on Oct. 1, 2022 having served for 27 years. As a native Bristolian, Master Chief Parenti has … more
Bristol’s new marina dock is officially open for guests and the public to enjoy. The 650-foot breakwater and wave attenuator includes a substantial expansion of slips available to Bristol residents, a transient space for visitors, including large luxury yachts. The Seastreak ferry, whose service to Providence and Newport started up last weekend and will run through the summer, will have a space to dock at the southwest corner of the marina. Slips are also being made available to both the Rhode Island State Police and Department of Environmental Management to enhance public safety.
A decade in the making, Bristol’s new marina is open for business
There’s still a couple of mechanical details to complete, but Bristol’s new marina is officially open for guests — and the public — to enjoy. The 650-foot breakwater and … more
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Members of the fifth grade girls' team include (from left) Coach Justin Gendreau, Ella Camara, Maddison Wenson, Lily Veracka, Bailey Hart, Sophia Nickelson, Reese Markovich, Margaret Twomey, Lily Cipollini, Ella Pereira, Isabella Krzyston, Autymn Pereira, Peyton Gendreau, Assistant Coach Keith Nickelson and Assistant Coach Paul Krzyston. Missing from the photo are teammates Mallory Crocker and Vera Rodrigues.
Westport soccer team eyes state championship
A group of Westport girls who have gone farther in youth soccer than anyone here in nearly 25 years will play for a state championship this coming weekend. The Westport United Youth Soccer fifth … more
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PBS producing Little Compton film, and you can be the star
They say the best stories are often the ones that never get told. There's a chance to change that this year, with the help of Rhode Island PBS. The state's public broadcasting station is … more
A photo of an early construction phase for the new Barrington Middle School. Barrington recently completed a two-day visioning session that will create a long-term educational vision for Barrington schools.
Future coming into focus for Barrington schools
Next month, Barrington residents will get a glimpse of what local schools may look like in the future. Last month, the district held two deep dive visioning sessions where a group of 50 people … more
Members of the East Bay Lacrosse Grades 5/6 Division team pose for a photograph after winning the state championship. Pictured are (from left to right, back row) Brad Wilson, Eleanor Lial, Maria Lamb, Charlotte Farrell, Clare Capozza, Ella Martin, Adelaide Crosby, Stella Tisdale, Grace Wilson, Reese Mancini and Cerissa Blaney, (front row) Kendall Blaney, Molly Reagan, Keira Martin, Nina Hansen, Daisy Moscrop and Tessa Lapinski, and (laying in front) Avery Fisher. Not pictured is Julia Alessandro.
East Bay team wins lacrosse state championship
Three East Bay Lacrosse teams made it to the state championship finals games held at URI last weekend.   The East Bay Girls Grades 7/8 Division I team played a hard-fought game and lost to … more
Water authority board approves 4 percent rate hike
The Bristol County Water Authority board of directors approved a 4 percent rate increase for the fiscal year 2023. The rate increase went into effect on March 1, meaning that all water used … more
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