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Barrington Middle School was named the top-ranked middle school in the state, according to the US News and World Report. 
Barrington Schools earn top spots in recent rankings
Barrington School officials received some good news recently.   more
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The Grinch, with his trusty “reindeer” Max, hauls off a load of gifts from in front of 67 Fox Hill Ave. in Bristol.
The Grinch arrives in style in a 1939 Dodge on Foxhill Ave in Bristol
The delightful display was set up by Foxhill Avenue resident Bob Desmarais, an 81-year-old Westport, Mass. native. more
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SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence
The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the … more
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Joseph Earley, 18, gathers donated toys on Saturday before delivering them to the Cardi's in Seekonk for their Toys for Tots drive.
Bristol teen's toy drive going strong since 2020
Joseph Earley started a toy drive when he was 15 years old during the Covid winter of 2020, and it has been going strong now for four years. more
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Amaral's staff line trays with holiday meals as a steady flow of customers fills the dining area.
Amaral’s 11th Annual Holiday Dinner said to be biggest yet
Amaral’s Fish & Chips held their 11th Annual Holiday Dinner on Sunday, bringing in a crowd of people throughout the day to enjoy a hearty, home cooked meal at no cost. more
Scandura, Barrington batter East Providence in boys' hoops
EAST PROVIDENCE — Nick Scandura put on a one-man clinic while the rest of his Barrington High School mates were also on point as the visiting Eagles pulled away from East Providence in the … more
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Napolean Gonsalves has departed his position as the Director of Administration for Mayor Bob DaSilva. His left the position early last week.
Gonsalves goes as DaSilva's top aide in East Providence
Napoleon Gonsalves, who served as the Director of Administration for Mayor Bob DaSilva since January of 2020, left the position in the last two weeks. No immediate successor to the position has … more
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Jodi Leffingwell, a Bristol-based author, poses with her newest book, “When Christmas Came to Town”.
Local author's book explores when Christmas was (almost) canceled
“When Christmas Came to Town,” crafts a fictional, heartwarming story out of events inspired by real life that happened right here in Bristol. more
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Two new CTE programs approved at Mt. Hope High School
Beginning in the Fall of 2024, students will be able to begin an educational track in Audio & Video Production and Graphic Communication Design. more
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Barrington's Sarah Henderson performs the dance portion of her floor routine.
Photos: Barrington High School gymnasts compete in Injury Fund meet
The Barrington High School gymnastics team kicked off its season at Sunday’s Injury Fund meet, which was held at Newport YMCA.   more
Current composting coverage in Little Compton (left) and Tiverton (right) are shown in green.
Composting coming to Sakonnet area
Sakonnet-area environmental and garden groups are excited for the New Year — for the first time, residents in Little Compton and Tiverton will be able to divert some of their household waste as … more
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Westport raises fees for permits, review
It will soon cost more to pull permits and apply for town review of building projects under an updated fee structure approved by the Westport Select Board Monday evening. Prior to the meeting, … more
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Barrington's Matt Raffa gets ready to drive to the basket during Monday night's game against Central. The Eagles won, 88-56.
Barrington builds early lead and cruises to victory
The Barrington High School boys basketball team hit six three-pointers in the first quarter, jumped out to a 22-7 lead and never looked back on its way to an 88-56 victory over Central High School in … more
The Town Council and School Committee met jointly to discuss legislative priorities for 2024 at Portsmouth High School on Dec. 11.
Portsmouth presents 2024 wish list to state legislators
PORTSMOUTH — Reinstating general revenue sharing to cities and towns, free meals for all public school students and incentive pay to recruit and retain police officers and firefighters are some … more
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BMS Wrestling Coach David DeSisto gets ready to present a special wrestler of the week award during a recent practice. “We don’t cut anyone,” he said. “Every kid can accomplish something every day.”
He shares the gift of wrestling
It was his life, and then it was gone.   David DeSisto grew up with a passion for wrestling, and carried that love through all four years in high school and into the college ranks. But his … more
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John Hanley was voted to resume his role as Town Council President by his colleagues during the Dec. 12 Town Council Meeting; the same evening where the announcement of an $8 million settlement was made.
Warren faces fiscal crisis in wake of $8 million lawsuit settlement
In settling a case involving the serious injury of an infant, the Town of Warren agreed to pay $8 million; broken up into one initial lump sum of $5 million, and three, one-time payments of $1 million over each of the next three years. more
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East Providence nonprofit wins grant to help pet owners with vet costs
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Potter Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic  is among nearly two dozen animal welfare programs across the state that is sharing $530,000 in grants from the Rhode Island … more
East Providence's Carter Bessette performs her floor routine during the 2023 Injury Fund gymnastics meet Sunday, Dec. 17.
Townie tumblers ready for third season in Rogers co-operative
The Rogers/East Providence High School gymnastics co-operative begins its third season this winter with its coaches swapping roles, former assistant Vickie Lombardi taking over the top spot and … more
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Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
Hampden Meadows School students will bring Spongebob to life in the production of “The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition.” Pictured are (from left to right) Hope Adams as Mr. Krabs, Zarah Perez as Pearl, Claire Egal as Patrick, Annika Vieira as Spongebob, Grace Gavigan as Sandy, and Brendan Philppe as Squidward.
The Spongebob Musical is coming to a stage near you
Arts Alive! is inviting audiences to kick off the new year by taking in the Hampden Meadows School production of “The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition.” Dena Davis, the co-founder of … more
The farm tractor at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm will soon get a shed, thanks for recent grants from The Champlin Foundation and BankNewport.
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm gets grants toward tractor shed
PORTSMOUTH — The students who run the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm have a tractor, and now they’re one step closer to acquiring a shed for it. more
Little Compton will reconsider in-law apartment vote Thursday
The Little Compton Town Council on Thursday will revisit its Dec. 7 decision to eliminate provisions in the zoning ordinance that reference Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as in-law … more
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Video: Damage to Westport's East Beach Road "almost unbelievable"
One day after a fierce late autumn storm pummeled low-lying areas of Westport, it would be hard to describe the scene on East Beach Road Tuesday afternoon as anything other than a disaster. Even … more
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East Bay’s Clara Bucher vies for a puck in the corner of the defensive zone during last week’s game against Mount St. Charles.
East Bay Eagles open season with victory over Warwick
The East Bay Eagles co-op girls ice hockey team opened the season with a 5-2 victory over Warwick. Arden Wilkes scored two goals for the Eagles and added an assist for three points. Sydney Olson … more
Portsmouth High’s Annie Hurd steals the ball from an East Providence opponent last Friday as teammate Olivia Durant applies pressure from behind.
Portsmouth cagers down E. Providence for first win, 50-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team beat East Providence on the road last week for its first win of the season. The Division I Patriots made easy work of … more
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