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Serena Moseman-Valtierra sits next to her husband Robert, discussing the fire that tore through their Alfred Drown Road home on Dec. 4. The Valtierras said their neighbors have been very supportive during the aftermath, providing food, clothing and housing.
Burned out, Barrington family wants to stay in town
It has been a difficult past few years for Barrington’s Valtierra family.  In Oct. 2018, Robert Valtierra suffered a stroke after a dental procedure. It left him physically challenged … more
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Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier
Councilor says Barrington town manager withheld information from him
The meeting was just minutes from starting when council member Jacob Brier received some surprising news. Mr. Brier said it was just prior to the start of the Dec. 6 council meeting when … more
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This image of a message written inside a girls' bathroom at Barrington High School on Monday, Dec. 13, was being circulated among students at the school.
Police investigating threatening message found at Barrington High School
Barrington Police had a heavy presence at Barrington High School on Monday afternoon, Dec. 13, after a student there found a threatening message written in a girls’ bathroom.  The … more
Firefighters battle back flames from a boat at Hickley Yachts in Portsmouth late Friday morning, Dec. 10.
Massive boat fire at Hinckley Yachts in Portsmouth
A large boat caught fire at Hinckley Yachts Friday morning, sending up a huge plume of black smoke that could be seen from miles away. more
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Parent questions Barrington’s mandate, says vaccinated teachers are testing positive
A Barrington resident recently asked school committee members how many fully-vaccinated teachers in Barrington were currently out of school after testing positive for Covid-19. The resident, Kiela … more
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Christmas on the Common to benefit Hope & Main
Sunday, Dec. 12 will feature carol singing, clam chowder and money raised for a great cause. more
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Council tables talk on license plate detection system in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, at its December 7 forum, eventually decided to table a proposal by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, and supported by the East Providence Police … more
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ACLU targets prejudicial disciplinary practices at Mt. Hope High School
The Rhode Island ACLU sent a letter recently to Bristol Warren district administrators and Mt. Hope High School indicating a troubling trend of disparate suspension numbers between white and non-white students. more
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A tree structure at the new playground on Baker Street.
Pirate Playground now complete on Baker Street
A sampling of news from the Parks and Recreation Department for December, 2021 in Warren. more
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Police found a large amount of marijuana, cocaine and other illicit drugs, in addition to loose cash, following response to a fire call on Kickemuit Road on Thursday, Dec. 2.
Warren PD seize large drug haul following fire call
Warren Police responded to a call for a fire and found much more than that. more
The site map for the proposed hotel, submitted by developer D&M Boca Development, LLC, shows the section of Gooding Ave. where the hotel is proposed to be constructed.
Hotel proposal fuels questions, with no firm answers
A proposed hotel on a large swath of land off Gooding Avenue is continuing to cause a stir among neighbors. more
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A 39-year-old woman entered the water from the Prudence Island Ferry Monday night and has not been seen since.
Witnesses: Prudence woman intentionally entered water from ferry
PORTSMOUTH — Several witnesses have told Portsmouth Police that a 39-year-old woman who is now missing intentionally climbed over the deck railing of the Prudence Island Ferry Monday night … more
Lou Perry hauls out a Christmas tree from his family's Hidden Spruce Farm this past Sunday. Perry worked the farm as a teenager, and purchased it with his family this past June.
Christmas comes early for new Westport tree farmers
Christmas won't be here for another 16 days, but it came early this year for Lou Perry, his wife Marta and son Travis. more
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Firefighters battle a blaze at a large historic home in Barrington late Saturday afternoon.
Fire ran up the walls and into the roof
Crews from Barrington, East Providence, Seekonk, Warren, Bristol, Swansea and Providence joined forces to attack a fire in a large historic home on Alfred Drown Road on Saturday … more
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School Committee Vice Chairperson Tara Thibaudeau, unmasked, shakes the hands of members of the Kickemuit Middle School girls’ soccer team during the committee’s recognition ceremony for their second-place finish during the season.
Unmasked school committee members face criticism
Multiple school committee members in Bristol Warren are taking heat for their decision to not wear masks during meetings, despite an ongoing state mandate to do so. more
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A rendering from NOF shows what the crew transfer vehicles (CTVs) may look like once constructed by Blount.
Blount to build four ships for offshore wind industry
Blount is expected to deliver the four vessels to AOS for three different wind energy companies — Vineyard Wind, Ørsted, and Siemens — between 2023 and 2024. more
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Maximus "Max" Julian (right) fishing off Little Compton, in a photo provided by his family.
Alleged murderer of Little Compton man indicted
The man accused of murdering a Little Compton resident in Newport six months ago has been indicted by the statewide grand jury on a charge of murder. Tyrese Poulsen, 18, of Newport, is scheduled … more
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Darya Blout, founder and owner of Canapitsit Customs in Bristol, brushes shavings away from a mold as it is crafted by a CNC machine. The mold was ordered by a local kiteboarding manufacturer.
Bristol company on cutting edge of ‘Blue Tech’
Canapitsit Customs of Bristol was recognized for crafting and streamlining the availability and application of advanced materials in UUVs, specifically waterproof, carbon fiber housings that contain critical electronic components for underwater robots. more
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K9 Brody is featured on the front cover of the department’s new coloring book, which includes puzzles and uplifting messages for children encouraging them to be on the lookout for themselves and others.
K-9 Brody featured in new police coloring book
A new coloring book featuring Bristol's most famous, furry friend will circulate through schools soon. more
Steel Martin, Hunter Roman, David Costa-Rado, Brandon Doherty, Isaiah Costa-Rado, Bethany Rado (East Providence Prevention Coalition Youth and Media Coordinator), and Caroline Roman hold up “Rhode Rules” signs advocating for the adherence to social host laws in the state.
'Project Sticker Shock' targets underage drinking
This program educates the public and changes attitudes about selling and providing alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. more
Volunteer Elizabeth Peters helps client Joe Barreiro with selecting produce during a visit to the East Bay Food Pantry in Bristol last week.
Food prices are rising, and so are trips to local food banks
Everything is getting more expensive, and that includes food. According to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual rate of inflation in the United States was 6.2 … more
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A crew from the Barrington Department of Public Works plants a tree as part of a service project for Kelly Gorman and her organization, Change for the Better.
Student activist spearheads tree-planting project in Barrington
On a beautiful fall morning, Kelly Gorman and a group of other residents did their part to help the planet. Gorma, a freshman at Northeastern University in Boston and the founder of the … more
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Bristol man arrested after firing gun during domestic dispute
Bristol police officers surrounded a house on Sunnyside Avenue Monday afternoon and peacefully took into custody a man accused of firing a gun while confronting his wife and another man inside their … more
These two undernourished dogs were found abandoned at Glen Farm Thanksgiving morning. The dark-colored one later had to be euthanized due to her poor health, according to police.
Emaciated dogs found abandoned in Portsmouth on Thanksgiving
PORTSMOUTH — Two underfed, sick dogs were found abandoned Thanksgiving morning at Glen Farm, and one of them later was euthanized due to poor health, according to … more
The town is planning to make improvements at the Opechee Drive right of way (shown) and another on Bowden Avenue.
Barrington formally acquires two rights of way
The Barrington Town Council recently held a public hearing on the proposed acquisition of two undeveloped rights of way. One right of way is located on Opechee Drive — between numbers 7 and … more
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