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Emily Swintak, shown here as coxswain during an early morning practice session, is an East Bay Rowing alumna who went on to row at Connecticut College before graduating this spring.
Small and mighty – how the coxswain can make or break the boat
Ask any crew of eight rowers — or get thrust unexpectedly into a boat with an empty seat, as this writer experienced while reporting this story — and you understand the critical role of … more
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Saxophonist Jay Wharton, of Topaz, plays a solo as singer Kelly Caton looks on.
A Fourth of July primer for Bristol's biggest day
Here’s a quick July 3-4 primer so you can get the most out of the festivities. more
Attorney Seth Handy, representing applicant Bristol Harbor Inn, makes his opening statement to the Bristol Harbor Commission on Monday night, July 1, with a room full of Stone Harbour residents behind him.
Harbor Commission shares concerns over Bristol Harbor Inn 'pool boat'
Although the Bristol Harbor Commission agreed by a 4-1 vote that the proposed pool boat doesn't violate the town's harbor management plan, they did share four concerns about the idea that will now be relayed to the Town Council. more
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Group seeks to hit the brakes on school bond spending
A group of residents is calling for the opportunity to get a second chance at a vote on whether or not to approve up to $200 million in bond funding to build a new high school and perform repairs to schools throughout the Bristol Warren Regional School District. more
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Lexie Fredricks (left) and Abbie Coutu (right) celebrate with Mia Cabral (middle) after she hit an inside the park home run in the fifth inning.
Tiverton blanks Barrington 8-0, wins third straight District title
Lexie Fredricks threw a complete game no-hitter as the Tiverton Majors Division All Star softball team blanked Barrington 8-0 in the District 2 Championship game at Town Farm Field on Monday night. … more
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Reprieve for Tiverton's Fort Barton School
Kids will be heading back to the Fort Barton School in the fall. The Tiverton School Committee approved a budget Saturday that allows the elementary school to remain open, at least for the … more
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Gofundme started for Adamsville farmer, theft victim
A Barrington man has set up a gofundme page to help Nicole Wordell, an Adamsville herb farmer who has lost 300 plants — $1,500 worth — to theft this season. Perez, who lives in the … more
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Barrington catcher Molly O’Connell tags out a Tiverton baserunner at home plate during the District 2 Championship game on Monday, July 1.
Tiverton tops Barrington in District 2 softball final
The Tiverton Majors Division All Star softball team defeated Barrington 8-0 in the District 2 Championship game on Monday, July 1, in Tiverton.   Tiverton scored twice in the first inning, … more
This stock photo of a black bear was provided by the Westport Animal Control Officer.
Black bear spotted in Westport
Summer visitors are arriving to Westport in droves, but the black bear spotted Tuesday on Riverview Drive, just south of Camp Noquochoke, isn’t your typical tourist. Animal control … more
Hawkins intends to step away from roles with ONE Neighborhood Builders
PROVIDENCE — With a decision that will have a direct impact on at least one significant new housing development proposal planned in East Providence, Jennifer Hawkins has announced she is … more
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Jacob Campano attempts to complete a put-out at first base for the EP Central club in its Silva Minor Baseball All-Star Tourney game last week against Warren.
City sides start Silva Minor Baseball All-Star tourney
Over the weekend, the Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division District 2 Little League All-Star tourney, named in honor of the long-time Riverside and district contributor, began with one of the two local … more
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Search underway for new building official in Barrington
Barrington is looking for a new building official. Dennis Begin, who worked as Barrington Building Official for the last five years, parted ways with the town in mid-May.   Barrington … more
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The “Carina” crew poses for a photo after the race.
Warren skipper makes history at Newport Bermuda Race
The St. David’s Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race has been won by “Carina”, skippered by Warren sailor W. Barrett Holby, Jr. more
Crews continued work on the latest improvements as part of the Henderson Bridge reconstruction project.
Henderson Bridge reconstruction effort receives $25 million federal grant
The Henderson Bridge reconstruction project received a huge boost last week when the United States Department of Transportation announced it had provided the state with an additional $25 million … more
Poppasquash home sells for $5.4 million in Bristol
The sale price is the highest on record in 2024 in Bristol and the fourth-highest in the history of the town, according to realty data. more
The combined East Providence Central/Pineview Little League Senior Baseball Division All-Star team captured the District 2 championship with wins over Bristol-Warren last week.
Combined East Providence Central/Pineview squad wins District 2 Senior Baseball title
The combined East Providence Central/Pineview Little League Senior Baseball Division All-Star team captured the District 2 championship by defeating Bristol-Warren in what was a best-of-three series … more
Thief hits Adamsville woman's honor system roadside stand
Nicole Wordell used to look forward to this time of year. By the beginning of July, the long hours and work spent growing and selling fresh herbs out of her Adamsville driveway would start to … more
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New grant will expand prevention programming in the East Bay
A new five-year grant was recently awarded to the East Bay Regional Coalition, through the BAY Team, the organization in Barrington that manages the East Bay regional prevention services.   … more
Barrington Police called for porch-peeing dog
Barrington Police responded to a Barrington residence for an ongoing dispute between two tenants — police said the first floor tenant claims the second floor tenant allows their dog to urinate … more
A player shakes hands with former coach Tom Hancock, (left) with his wife Beverly looking on.
In Westport, Hancock's home run
Back in the 1960s and 70s, there were few tighter Westport Little League teams than the Braves. They didn’t always win, though they took home at least two league championships and … more
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Portsmouth Police make several arrests for assault
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, June 25 Michael A. Bucolo, 61, of 29 Pilgrim Lane, was charged with domestic simple … more
State seeks respondents to housing survey
Survey responses are anonymous and will help The Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing establish a better understanding of the state's housing needs. more
Donations (in the red milk can) toward the fireworks display presented by Escobar Farm on Middle Road are always welcome. This year’s show begins at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, July 5.
Where to see fireworks in and around Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Looking for the rockets’ red glare? Here’s a brief guide to some of the best places to see Independence Day fireworks displays this year. more
Nina McCarthy and Sara Jane Soboleski with the display case for McCarthy’s complete collection of July 4th commemorative buttons. The case, which has space for 11 more buttons, was designed by Soboleski and Patty McCobb of Allerton Framing, a birthday gift to Nina from her husband Pat.
She's collected every Fourth of July Parade button ever made
Nina McCarthy loves the Fourth — and she’s been collecting the commemorative buttons since they first came out in 1989. Now she has a display case worthy of them. more
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Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann recently filed papers to run for re-election. He is undecided whether he will remain in the race for a School Committee seat. "I want to connect with the candidates before making a decision."
Barrington School Committee Chairman jumps back into the race
Two weeks after saying he was not running for re-election, Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann filed papers to run for re-election. McCrann, who has served on the School … more
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