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The front page of the Aug. 29, 1891 edition of The Portsmouth Weekly News, complete with an advertisement that ran sideways.
In Portsmouth: All the news that’s fit to print — or not
PORTSMOUTH — The United States is continuing to lose local newspapers at a rate of more than two per week. That sobering statistic came from a report released last year by the Medill … more
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Barrington players hoist the Pierce Donovan Memorial Trophy after winning the Thanksgiving Day game.
Eagles overpower Huskies in rivalry showdown
The Barrington High School football team capped its championship season with a commanding 36-7 win over Mt. Hope in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. The Eagles, who won the Division II … more
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Ryan Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick leaving Portsmouth finance post, department earns kudos
PORTSMOUTH — Ryan Kilpatrick is moving on from his post as finance director for the Town of Portsmouth, but not before being honored by a prominent professional association. more
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Portsmouth High’s Adam Conheeny dives over the Middletown defense for a first down in Thursday’s annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Islanders at Gaudet School.
Portsmouth loses to Middletown in Thanksgiving game, 20-6 (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots played hard, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a strong Middletown squad during the annual Thanksgiving Day football game   The … more
East Providence receiver Isaac Fox breaks through a would-be LaSalle tackler during the teams' annual Thanksgiving Day football game November 23.
LaSalle outlasts latest EP Thanksgiving Day upset bid
PROVIDENCE — For the second year in a row the East Providence High School football team came oh-so-close to upending LaSalle in their annual Thanksgiving Day clash, but once again the Townies … more
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The vessels were tested in the hyperbaric testing system at Woods Hole, where descents to 6,000 meters were simulated.
This Bristol company is creating deep-diving composite vessels
Composite Energy Technologies (CET), a Bristol-based firm that engineers and manufactures complex composite vehicles, underwater pressure vessels. more
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Westport deputy police chief calls it a career
There are more personnel changes coming at the Westport Police Department, following the selection last week of Detective Sgt. Christopher Dunn as the department’s next chief. Several days … more
Jonathan, Maeve, Sally, and Liam Borges enjoy breakfast together during Central Fire Company's "Breakfast with Santa" event in 2022.
Central Fire Company's Holiday Breakfast is Dec. 3 in Warren
All are invited to an upcoming holiday breakfast to benefit members of the Central Fire Company in Warren on Sunday, Dec. 3, between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. more
Council considers 'show-cause' hearing for troubled Rumford Motor Inn
EAST PROVIDENCE — On the heels of public pronouncements by members of the administration, including Mayor Bob DaSilva, the East Providence City Council gave strong indication it was readying to … more
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Rockwell Elementary School.
Rockwell student growth measures among top 170 schools in nation
According to this most recent data, 65% of Rockwell students attained so-called “stretch growth”. more
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Hakim Coggins of the Newport County Prevention Coalition has been instrumental in creating a program for the unhoused community to obtain free memberships to a local gym.
Island program provides a ‘Fresh Fit’ for the unhoused
While it may seem like just another part of the daily routine to most, to some, showers are a luxury. When No Wrong Door, a division of Strategic Prevention Partnerships and Newport County Prevention … more
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Steven Clark Jr. is one of the seniors playing their final game for the East Providence High School football team on Thanksgiving Day 2023.
As luster keeps fading, Townies, Rams ready for annual holiday football game
Through no fault or intention of their own doing, there's still no denying as time moves on the luster has lessened from what was once the very consequential holiday football rivalry between East … more
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Aiden Duval, 3, thanks Sgt. Michael Vieira for his new BPD police badge sticker.
Bristol family gives 3-year-old the gift of a home for the holidays
On Friday, Nov. 17, Aiden Duval's adoption was finalized. He got quite the ride to his new home in Bristol. more
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Barrington High School quarterback Alex McClelland scores a touchdown in the Division II State Championship game.
Bragging rights on the line in Barrington on Thanksgiving
Two familiar foes will square off on Thanksgiving Day in Barrington.   The Barrington High School football team, just days off its Division II State Championship victory, will host Mt. Hope … more
Westport patrolmen Jarrod Levesque (left) and Michael Chicca received the lifesaving award at the station on Thursday. 
Westport officers honored for saving a life
Friday was a big day for two Westport officers who just weeks earlier saved a man’s life while responding to a call. At noon Friday, Nov. 17, officers Michael Chicca and Jarrod Levesque … more
Beach pass fees rise in Westport
They’re still the best views anywhere, but it will cost a bit more to park at town beaches starting next season. The Board of Selectmen Monday evening approved a beach commission request … more
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Left to right: Spencer Evans with his sculpture “Pride of the East Side,” the centerpiece of G.W. Jackson Legacy Park in Corsicana, Texas. (photo courtesy of Kyle Hobratschk); Deborah Spears Moorehead; and Deborah Baronas and Greg Spiess at Fallingwater.
Three artists chosen as finalists for Bristol Port Marker memorial
Each artist will create a model which will be on display at Rogers Free Library for the month of December. The public will have the opportunity to weigh in on the final choice. more
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EP Council denies proposed changes to Wampanoag Trail residential complex
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Council, at its November 21 meeting, voted to unanimously deny a proposed amendment to the city's existing, and severely out-dated, Comprehensive Plan, which would have … more
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An early draft of the plan for the BHS addition and renovation work. School officials are still working on the plans.
What’s next for the Barrington school construction project?
The $250 million school construction bond passed. Now what? On Nov. 8, Barrington voters approved the largest school construction bond in the town’s history. Clearing that hurdle was no … more
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Charlie Cavalconte, Chair of the Commissioners of the Cemeteries (left), and Enzly Ramsay, Superintendent of Cemeteries, discuss the past, present and future of some of Bristol’s most sacred spaces.
Do Bristol's cemeteries have enough room for the future?
No matter what side of the turf you are talking about, real estate in Bristol is at a premium. more
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About 40 people came on Friday night to see the portrait get unveiled.
George Hail Library receives donated painting of 18th century captain
Records of Captain Charles Thompson Loughead show he lived a short, strife-filled life. His portrait is now on display in Warren's library, thanks to a donation. more
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The Bears finished the season undefeated and won the 8U Division Championship.
Barrington flag football teams celebrate titles on Championship Sunday
Barrington Pop Warner and Barrington Flag Football hosted “Championship Sunday” earlier this month at Chianese Field.   Seventeen teams competed for the four division … more
Police drive a big win for Westport Food Pantry
Coffers are overflowing at the Westport Food Bank, after police dropped off hundreds of pounds of donated food Thursday morning (above, Sgt. Robert Rebello and Detective Michelle Donovan load up an … more
The East Providence City Council sponsored its inaugural "Harvest Festival" at Pierce Field on November 12.
Gallery: Inaugural East Providence 'Harvest Fest'
The East Providence City Council hosted a new event, a "Harvest Festival," featuring the city-based musical act "Kate and the Mongrels," on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Pierce Memorial Field. T he … more
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Tammy Drape is the new EPHS girls' basketball head coach. The city resident is coming off long and successful stints at Pawtucket schools Tolman and St. Raphael.
Townies turn to Drape to help stabilize girls' hoops program
EAST PROVIDENCE — This time three seasons ago, the East Providence High School girls' basketball team was about to embark on one of the program's best-ever winters, the then-youthful Townies … more
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