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Seven East Providence non-profits gain access to latest Champlin Foundation grants
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven non-profit organizations with direct city ties and a few others close by were among the recipients of the some $10 million total in grants distributed recently by the … more
Barrington Council pushes back on DEI's 'no-tolerance condemnations'
Members of the Barrington Town Council voiced some concerns over a request made the town’s DEI Committee at the Jan. 8 meeting. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee was … more
An updated rendering of the proposed new Mt. Hope High School presented at last week’s School Committee and School Building Committee meetings.
RIDE approves $157M in reimbursement for Bristol Warren school bond
That number came as bad news to some on the school committee, but the district's consultants say this outcome was to be expected, and will simply mean prioritizing a list of projects they will be able to achieve. more
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Bristol resident Kenneth Madsen takes the helm while Captain Anders Lehmann enjoys a sunny and breezy day crossing the Atlantic.
Bristol man and paralyzed friend sail across the Atlantic
After his friend got into an accident that rendered him paralyzed, Kenneth Madsen asked him what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He wanted to sail, and so they did. more
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Wyatt Zani, 16, poses next to his 1977 Volkswagen van, which he and his dad transformed into an electric vehicle after many months of work in their home garage. He gets about 120 miles on a full charge. “This works for me because I never leave more than 40 miles away from Portsmouth. All I do is cruise around the island and go to beaches,” Wyatt said.
‘eVan’ is the ‘coolest car in Portsmouth’
PORTSMOUTH — Maybe you’ve seen it cruising around town, this blast-from-the-past, blue-and-white van sporting antique plates and the iconic “VW” logo on its front end. more
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Olivia Middleton squares up for a free throw during a recent Rhode Island College basketball game. The former BHS standout, who played four years at St. Lawrence University, is finishing her college basketball career as a fifth-year player for the Anchorwomen.
Former Barrington hoops standout jumps onto RIC team
Years ago, Olivia Middleton wore a Barrington High School basketball jersey as she raced up and down the court at The Murray Center. This year she’s driving for layups on the same court, … more
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A rendering shows what the new gatehouse will look like as it greets people to the Town Beach.
Bristol Town Beach to get new gatehouse courtesy of RWU club
Roger Williams University’s student architects are reviving a once-popular program left dormant during the pandemic, and the Town Beach will be the first recipient of their time and talent. more
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The Council approved an expenditure that will pay for an implementation action plan for the town’s Complete Streets Plan, which “serves as a policy framework for identifying pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure needs.”
Barrington Council approves $98,500 for sidewalk and bike path consultant
The Barrington Town Council gave the green light to spending nearly $100,000 on a consultant who will help the town create an implementation plan for sidewalk and bike path improvements.   … more
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Controversial Tiverton convenience store plan gets hearing Monday
The Tiverton Zoning Board will consider three special use permit applications from Seasons Corner Market on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at Tiverton High School. The meeting is a continuance of a … more
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A sitdown with Westport's new police chief
It’s just after lunchtime Thursday, three days after his swearing in as Westport’s new police chief. Christopher Dunn wants to get one thing down before he begins: “When we’re … more
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The Barrington High School wrestling team finished second at the Griswold (Conn.) Wrestling Tournament last weekend.
BHS wrestling team grabs second place in Connecticut tournament
The Barrington High School wrestling team battled to a second place finish at the Griswold Wrestling Tournament in Griswold, Conn. last weekend.   A total of 17 teams from across two states … more
East Providence High School's Kandace Daniel runs a leg of the 4x200 meter relay for the Townies in their girls' indoor track and field Suillivan Division dual meet held last Thursday night, Jan. 11, at Providence Career and Tech Academy Fieldhouse.
EPHS girls stay in Sullivan Division dual meet chase
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' indoor track and field team kept pace with the other top sides in the 2023-24 Sullivan Division standings with a sweep of its meet … more
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Health Occupations Instructor Nicole Lakin (middle) describes the curriculum at the EPHS Open House January 11.
Large crowds gather for annual EPHS Open House event
EAST PROVIDENCE — One of the most well received and well attended open houses in recent memory took place last Thursday night, Jan. 11, at East Providence High School, where several students … more
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A 22-year veteran of the Army, Burlingame finished his military career working in financial roles at the Pentagon.
Meet Dave Burlingame, Warren’s new Finance Director
It could be seen from the outside looking in as a less than desirable position to take on, considering Warren’s ongoing financial crisis. more
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Carol Mello of Portsmouth (left) and Constance Gee of Westport (third from left), who oppose SouthCoast Wind’s proposal, hand out work sheets while one of the wind energy supporters, Jill Gabrielsen (right), shows how she feels outside the Portsmouth High School auditorium before Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.
Portsmouth enters host community agreement with SouthCoast Wind
PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement … more
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DEI requests Barrington Council share ‘Respectful’ pledge
Should the Barrington Town Council read a pledge before the start of every meeting, calling for people to speak respectfully and honestly? That was the request made by members of the … more
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Former Town Manager warns Warren faces 7-10% tax increase
Former Town Manager Michael Abbruzzi warned members of the Warren Town Council that unless swift action was taken, residents could expect a catastrophically large tax increase this budget year. more
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Colleen Newcomb spends a moment with Westport Point United Methodist Church pastor Seth Fortier, following Sunday’s services.
Westporter on a mission to improve clean water access in Costa Rica
The Westport Point United Methodist Church will hold a fund-raiser this Saturday for a college freshman who will soon travel to Costa Rica, spreading clean water access and the gospel. The 3 … more
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Nursing students Eilish Condon (left) and Sarah Souza perform a modified bed pan maneuver during class. 
Tiverton CTE programs give students a leg up on skills
On a recent Wednesday morning, six Tiverton High School seniors, dressed in medical scrubs, gathered around a table in the school’s media center to talk about their expectations after … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu had 15 points and 17 rebounds to led the EPHS boys' basketball team past Portsmouth for the Townies' fifth win in a row.
East Providence rallies past Portsmouth in boys' basketball
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team continued its impressive run of results over the last week as the Townies upped their recent win streak to five after beating Portsmouth 53-48 in … more
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Kristina Keddie (left) attends to Mt. Hope High School senior Kendra Soares, one of the school's senior cheerleading captains.
Former RWU athletic trainer grateful to be back at Mt. Hope
Mt. Hope High School hit the proverbial jackpot when it hired Kristina Keddie as its athletic department trainer. more
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Portsmouth High’s Honorah Dougherty took first place in the 500 freestyle at last Friday’s meet against Westerly with a time of 6:27.92. She also won the 100 backstroke in a time of 1:11.39.
Portsmouth swimmers split in swim meet against Westerly
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity swim team beat Westerly at Roger Williams University on Friday, improving its record to 2-1 in Division II. The 53-27 victory … more
Jan, Mary, and Melissa Malik are wrapping things up at Malik's Fine Wine & Spirits after a successful 40-year run.
Malik’s Liquors changing ownership after 40 years
One of the town of Warren’s most well-known businesses will be changing hands come Feb. 1. more
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Portsmouth High’s Landon Rodrigues (center) took sixth place in the 55-meter hurdles at the Yale High School Classic on Saturday. His time of 7.88 seconds qualified him for the New Balance Indoor National Championship meet in Boston from March 7-10.
Portsmouth High boys compete at Yale Classic meet
PORTSMOUTH — Several members of the Portsmouth High School boys’ indoor track team competed Saturday at the highly competitive Yale High School Classic, a track invitational held … more
Barrington High School’s Adam Gorman looks for a scoring opportunity against Smithfield last week. Gorman scored in the second period, and Barrington won in an overtime shoot-out.
Eagles win thriller in overtime shoot-out
Last week, the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Smithfield 2-1 after an overtime shoot-out.   The Eagles and Sentinels were locked in a scoreless tie through the first … more
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