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J. William Middendorf II shares a moment with Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro at a keel laying ceremony at the Naval War College in Newport in December.
An extraordinary life on exhibit in Little Compton
If you ask J. William Middendorf II, who turns 100 this year, to recount some of the highlights of his remarkable near-century of life — WWII vet, businessman, political mover-and-shaker, … more
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Evan Anderson pulls down a rebound during the second half of Thursday's game against Portsmouth.
Barrington defeats Cumberland, Portsmouth and Cranston East
Barrington went on the road, jumped out to leads of 20-8 after the first quarter and 33-21 at halftime, before coming away with a 59-42 victory over a talented Cumberland team.     … more
A DPW worker mows the grass at Chianese Park last summer.
Barrington's fields plan faces new foe: Chianese Park neighbors
Residents in one Barrington neighborhood are not happy with a new plan aimed at improving the town’s athletic fields.   A number of people who live near Chianese Park attended the … more
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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority's dehumidification project will cause lane restrictions starting March 11.
Mt. Hope Bridge lane restrictions begin March 11
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Get ready to sit in traffic again while crossing the Mount Hope Bridge. more
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Artist Spencer Evans (middle), alongside Dr. Bernard Freamon, Professor of Law and Director of Race and the Foundations of American Law Program at Roger Williams University School of Law, and Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project co-chair Stephan Brigidi, at the announcement event on Sunday.
Providence artist chosen to build Bristol slave trade memorial
A bronze statue born from the mind of Providence-based artist Spencer Evans has been chosen to forever memorialize Bristol’s connection to the dark history of the slave trade, which will be erected at Independence Park some time within the next 18 months. more
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The EPHS Career and Tech Culinary Arts Department students gather in front of their new food truck upon delivery February 1.
EPCTC students finally take receipt of 'Townie Tailgate' food truck
With a nod to Carly Simon and Heinz ketchup, the anticipation was certainly justifiable for the Culinary Arts Department staff and students from the East Providence High School Career and Tech Center … more
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What will the drive-through lane at the new Starbucks mean to the Barrington Shopping Center? How will it impact traffic?
Drive-through lane is opening soon — what will it mean for traffic in the center?
The new Starbucks drive-through is opening soon, but what will it mean for traffic in the Barrington Shopping Center? The drive-through lane — the first-ever for a restaurant in Barrington … more
The EPHS 4x200 meter relay team of (left to right) Mac Prevete, Gerry Gagnon, Jack Pawlik and Gus Belanger placed third at freshmen state Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Souto, Pawlik pace Townies at respective freshmen state indoor track meets
The championship season for the East Providence High School indoor track and field athletes along with their peers continued earlier this week with the state meets for first-year competitors. … more
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Dena Davis, co-founder and artistic director for Arts Alive!, is giddy about the possibilities for the newly renovated theater space at In Your Ear Records (formerly home to Second Story Theatre) in Warren.
Let the shows begin!
After many years of begging and borrowing for rehearsal and performance spaces for the wildly popular Arts Alive! program she has nurtured since its birth, Dena Davis and team are about to debut new programming in a space they can truly call home. more
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Cathy Keighley (left), Michelle Medeiros, Gina DiSano and Deb Coccio hold up prom dresses.
Stressed about prom costs? The Bristol Elks may be able to help
Prom season should be fun, but for so many students expenses can mount quickly. Students from Bristol, Warren, and Barrington may qualify for a new volunteer-led program that can help. more
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Baker Smith, 9, and her mom, Jen, pose with one of Baker’s favorite pieces of artwork at the Coffee Depot on Monday afternoon.
9-year-old Warren resident gets showcase at The Coffee Depot
They say art won't pay the bills. Nine-year-old Baker Smith, meanwhile, has already sold more of her paintings than she has had birthdays. more
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Map shows proposed route of SouthCoast Wind's transmission cables through Portsmouth.
RIDEM seeks comment on SouthCoast Wind plan
PORTSMOUTH — Have an opinion on SouthCoast Wind’s proposal to run cables under the Sakonnet River and Mount Hope Bay to transfer electricity from an offshore wind facility? more
Route 6 — currently home to sprawl, vacant lots, sparse business and not much excitement — could be transformed under the new zoning district and several projects coming down the pike.
Westport envisions new 'Gateway' in north end
Even as they stump for a $31 million project that would expand sewer and water along the Route 6 corridor, Westport officials are planning a new zoning district that they believe will also help … more
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Kara Pisasale falls into a split while executing her floor routine. She earned a 9.1 on the event and led the team with an all-around score of 35.10. 
Pisasale leads Huskies' gymnasts in loss to Portsmouth
The Mt. Hope gymnastics team fell to Portsmouth in their final regular season meet at Strive Gymnastics on Sunday. Mt. Hope scored a 130.75 and Portsmouth scored a 133.30.  The Huskies … more
Cole Boudria (left) his older brother, Owen and their mom, Susan Boudria, pose for a photo after Owen scored his 1000th point. 
Boudria hits milestone in Wildcats 62-54 loss to Fairhaven
Junior Owen Boudria scored the 1000th point of his career in the fourth quarter of the Westport Basketball team’s 62-54 loss to Fairhaven in a non-league home game on Friday night. The athletic … more
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Barrington’s Charly Potter gets ready to take the baton from his teammate, Gabe Tanous, in the 4x200-meter relay during the Division Championship meet. The BHS relay team set a new meet record at the Class B Championship meet on Saturday.
Eagles set four new records, dominate Class B Championship meet
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won the Class B Championship on Saturday, Feb. 3, and in the process set four new meet records.   Bobby Wind set a new record in the … more
Portsmouth High’s Aidan Chen tied the school record in the high jump with a best effort of 6 feet, 6 inches in winning the event at the Class B Championship meet on Saturday.
Aidan Chen ties Portsmouth High record in high jump
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth High School record was tied on the way to the boys’ indoor track team’s third-place finish at the Class B Championship meet on Saturday at the … more
Members of this year’s BHS boys ice hockey team gather for a photo with Barrington Hockey alumni during a special Alumni Appreciation Night on Friday.
Barrington hockey team awards alumni with win over Clippers
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team celebrated Alumni Appreciation Night with a 5-3 victory over Cumberland on Friday, Feb. 2. Barrington jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first … more
Members of the Barrington School Committee are shown at a recent meeting.
Next superintendent salary ‘in the range of $265,000’
The Barrington School Committee is offering a salary “in the range of $265,000” to candidates interested in becoming the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.   That … more
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It's Adamsville vs. Arkansas in the battle of the tiniest parade
After two years of radio silence, an organizer of the world’s second shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Hot Springs, Arkansas finally conceded this week what folks here have known for … more
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The Patriots’ Rowan Snyder leaps across the beam while competing in Sunday’s meet against Mt. Hope High School. She earned a 9.25 on the event and led her team with an all-around score of 35.0.
Portsmouth beats Mt. Hope in gymnastics meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School gymnastics team notched another win on Sunday, defeating Mt. Hope at Strive Gymnastics in Somerset. The Patriots scored 133.3 points to the … more
Shailen Bhatt, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, speaks to the media after touring the Washington Bridge Monday, Feb. 5.
Top Federal Highway Administration official tours Washington Bridge
Shailen Bhatt, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, visited the area Monday, Feb. 5, as part of the national response to the local Washington Bridge Closure crisis. Bhatt … more
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Shots of the Martin Middle School construction project from Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
Martin Middle School reconstruction project moves along steadily
The Martin Middle School reconstruction project is moving along at steady and, knock on wood, a rather seamless pace, according to East Providence School Department Director of Facilities Chris … more
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Barrington's Assistant Superintendent of Schools stepping down next week
Barrington’s Assistant Superintendent will step down on Feb. 12. Paula Dillon shared a district-wide email last week announcing her upcoming departure.   “With a blend of … more
Samantha Clarke (left) takes the baton from Kendra Daniel for the EPHS girls' indoor track and field squad during a 4x4 relay earlier in the winter.
Thirds are top results for EPHS indoor tracksters at class meets
Third-place results were the best earned by athletes from the East Providence High School girls' and boys' indoor track and field teams in their respective Large Class and Class A Championship Meets … more
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