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A tree branch sits atop two vehicles parked outside a New Meadow Road home in Barrington on Monday morning, Dec. 18.
Barrington cleans up after hard-hitting storm
A powerful storm left some people in Barrington without power and others without vehicles.   The rain and wind started late Sunday night, Dec. 17, and grew stronger as people tried to make … more
Warren Planning Board members read through materials via phone flashlights as members of the public waited in the dark to see if the meeting would be able to resume. It would not.
Sudden power outage delays hearing on two Warren developments
About a minute before the scheduled meeting of the Warren Planning Board on Monday night was set to begin, the lights went off. more
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Flooded Westport Point from the Route 88 bridge.
PHOTOS: Westport awash as storm moves out
Monday morning’s coastal storm did a number on Westport Point, causing widespread beach erosion and cobbling, damage to East Beach Road and floodwaters that inundated the point all the way … more
RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to … more
One of the Seastreak ferry boats spotted in Bristol over the weekend will soon begin transporting people from Providence to Bristol on Wednesday.
Bristol to Providence ferry service launches Wednesday morning
The ferry service, intended to help commuters impacted by the closure of the Washington Bridge westbound, will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. more
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Shots of the new westbound bypass lanes created on the easterly side of the Washington Bridge on Friday, Dec. 15.
Gallery: Washington Bridge bypass lanes, traffic December 15
EAST PROVIDENCE — At least a week before its stated goal, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and its partners completed two bypass lanes headed west on the east side of the … more
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Harmonie McDowell takes a jumper for EPHS in its Division I girls' basketball 2023-24 home opener against Portsmouth December 15.
East Providence drops Division I girls' hoops openers
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team completed the first week of its 2023-24 Division I schedule with a pair of losses, 50-28 on the road in Providence … more
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Poppasquash Road in Bristol was completely inundated with water as the surrounding waters approached high tide.
Storm causes flooding, power outages for thousands in Bristol County
Over 2,000 people in Bristol County have lost power amidst a strong storm surge that swept across the state on Monday, Dec. 18. more
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Members of the Barrington High School basketball team pose for a photo after defeating Bloomfield, Conn., 48-33, in the Jiggs Cecchini RI vs Connecticut Challenge.
Eagles beat Bloomfield, Conn. in cross-state showdown
Barrington High School was the lone team from the Ocean State to win a game in the Jiggs Cecchini RI vs Connecticut Challenge last week.   The Eagles defeated Bloomfield, Conn., 48-33, in … more
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The East Bay Bike Path
East Providence receives state grant for comprehensive bicycle, pedestrian plan
East Providence was recently awarded a six-figure grant to create what is termed a "Citywide Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.” The Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning … more
Gallery: Interstate 195 construction photos
EAST PROVIDENCE — Construction crews in recent days scurried to configure two westerly lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge to help alleviate congestion created by the necessary … more
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Barrington’s Trevor Snow (left) gets ready to battle for the puck during a face-off on Wednesday night, Dec. 13.
Eagles improve to 2-0 after defeating Broncos
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Burrillville 2-1 in a Division I showdown on Wednesday night, Dec. 13.   The Eagles improved to 2-0 and share the top spot in the … more
A pickup truck struck a guardrail on the Barrington River Bridge, flipped onto its side and collided with an oncoming vehicle on Thursday night, Dec. 14.
Barrington Bridge closed after truck strikes guardrail and flips onto its side
A Bristol resident is facing a DUI charge following an accident on the Barrington River Bridge on Thursday night, Dec. 14.   Police charged Evaristo Araujo, 72, of Bristol, with DUI of … more
A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset. (Courtesy Southcoast Wind Energy LLC)
CRMC OKs Sakonnet River transmission line for wind farm
The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and … more
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East Providence teachers can get here, it's leaving that's tough
EAST PROVIDENCE — As anyone who has driven a car around East Providence knows full well as the end of the week approaches since the sudden closure of the westerly side of the Washington Bridge … more
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Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.
RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected
PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more
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Bridge closure forces local EMS to form contingencies
It was the first thought for Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello. “Right away, we looked into what we could do,” he said, when reached for comment on Tuesday. more
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The site location for the proposed hotel on Gooding Avenue has already caused a stir among residents in the area, as it would require a large amount of wetlands area to be filled in.
Neighbors, others object to plan for hotel on Gooding Avenue in Bristol
Citing existing flooding concerns as well as the planned construction of a new $200 million Mt. Hope High School right downstream, the petitioners asked the Council to clarify whether or not they actually supported preliminary plans for the proposed hotel. more
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East Providence Schools remain back in session
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand in consultation with the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced students here will once again attend classes … more
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The Providence-Newport ferry service may soon become a Bristol-to-Providence lifeline for East Bay commuters.
Ferry service from Bristol to Providence to begin as soon as Monday
DOT Director Peter Alviti said on Thursday afternoon that three ferry boats could begin shuttling as many as 500 total passengers at a time between Bristol and Providence as soon as this coming week. more
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Jonathan Keller portrays the Grinch during a performance by the Unlikely Strummers on Hope Street.
Scenes from Bristol's Christmas Festival and Market
With warm temperatures and (mostly) good weather, the Bristol Christmas Festival brought festive fun — and by all accounts, record crowds — to the downtown last weekend. more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti updates the Washington Bridge Crisis during a media avail on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Washington Bridge westbound bypass lanes should open in the next 36 hours
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, at what is for the moment a scheduled daily update on the crisis, said two bypass lanes on the east side of the … more
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Little Compton says no to accessory dwelling units
In a move that will negatively impact — at least temporarily — the creation of more affordable housing in Little Compton, the town council voted last week to remove existing provisions in … more
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Locals clash over Barrington Schools’ ‘Gender Support’ policy
A policy that has been around for about seven years drew renewed interest at a recent Barrington School Committee meeting.   More than a dozen residents attended the Dec. 7 meeting and … more
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Westport considers dozens of fee increases
Fees for everything from new construction to solar panels to mooring and ramp usage will rise this coming year, if members of the select board approve 74 fee adjustments recommended by the town … more
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