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Pride Fest organizers Jessie and Keith Dias, pose for a photo during their busy day.
Westport celebrates first Pride festival
Keith Dias was raised in Westport and has spent most of his life here. Though he’s always loved his home town, he was still overwhelmed by the love and support he and partner Jessie Dias felt … more
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Identify fraud, illegal gun storage top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department. Tuesday, June 18 Fabricio Vargas Valle, 40, of 156 McCorrie Lane, was charged with identify … more
Anthony Delisanti missed his birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole at the 2024 Northeast Amateur, but made it on the sixth to win the 62nd playing of the prestigious event.
Delisanti defeats Lee in playoff for 2024 Northeast Amateur title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Some rain...well a deluge...and some extra holes...this time only five...would not deter Anthony Delisanti in pursuit of his biggest title to date as the New York State native … more
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Sidney Tynan takes in the sun in her 'Back 40,' a two-acre tract of land on Tompkins Lane now well-known to the many fans of her letters and books. This photo was taken on the publication of her most previous book, "More Country Letters," published in 2022.
Little Compton's "Back 40" writer lays down her pen
Sidney Tynan answered the phone Monday morning with the joy and enthusiasm typical of her many letters to the Sakonnet Times brimming in her voice — “I’m doing just fine,” she … more
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East Providence seeks artists for its ‘Beautility Box Mural Program’ program similar to ones done in the likes of Providence.
East Providence seeks artists for ‘Beautility Box' Mural Program
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design … more
Barrington’s Andrew Knychalski delivers a pitch to a Portsmouth batter.
Barrington 11U All Stars blast Portsmouth, 11-1
The Barrington Little League Majors 11U All Star baseball team opened the District 2 tournament with an 11-1 victory over Portsmouth at Sherwood Field on Sunday, June 23.   Andrew … more
Twelve Barrington athletes from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club will compete at the upcoming national championships. Among those headed to nationals are (from left to right, back row) Gareth Stafford, Justin Tibbetts, Joseph Ripa, Hayden Kelley, Anika Breker, Alex Smuk, Dasha Smuk, Emma Mueller, (front row) Griffin Roper and Lily Tibbetts.
Barrington athletes qualify for fencing nationals
The Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club will send 12 Barrington fencers to the National Fencing Championships in Columbus, Ohio from June 28 to July 8.   The local athletes are:   … more
Portsmouth: 40-cent tax hike provisionally approved at hearing
Only two residents commented during last week’s annual budget hearing, but at 63 minutes it was still one of the longest in recent memory. more
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Members of the Barrington Police Department are honored during a recent Barrington School Committee meeting.
Town officials praise Barrington Police for response to BHS incident
Members of the Barrington Town Council and Barrington School Committee praised the work of the Barrington Police Department for its response to a tense incident outside the high school last month. … more
Warren man arrested for possession of child pornography
The 20-year-old Wheaton Street resident was transported to the custody of the Middletown Police Department following their arrest. more
Christian Tacuva, 2, enjoys a strawberry at Four Town Farm on Wednesday, June 19.
Photos: Sweet treats ripe for the picking at local farm
Sunshine, warm temperatures and a light breeze greeted people as they filled their baskets with ripe, red strawberries at Four Town Farm this week. The local farm offers pick-your-own … more
Barrington Youth Basketball Association is offering skills clinics and organized pick-up basketball games this summer.
Barrington basketball league offering clinics and pick-up games
The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is offering skills clinics and organized pick-up games this summer at the Barrington Middle School basketball courts. The skills clinics will take … more
Warren PD: Four DUIs, a car fire, and illegal shellfishing
Between June 10-17, 2024, Warren police made four arrests and responded with multiple other agencies to address a serious car accident. more
Bristol PD: One arrested for DUI, vulgar sign holder dispersed
Police made one arrest and managed a variety of civil issues between June 10-17, 2024. more
Gordon Sargent hits his approach shot to the ninth hole at Wannamoisett Country Club during the second round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational. Sargent stuck his wedge to within inches of the cup for a birdie en route to a 3-under par score of 66 on the day.
Thomson maintains lead at mid-way mark of Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — University of Michigan junior Hunter Thomson followed up his Round 1-best 6-under par 63 with another terrific 4-under score on Day 2 to hold the lead at the midway point of … more
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Ian Ruml, in a booking photo.
Westport: NC man charged with OUI, carrying loaded handgun
A North Carolina man faces weapons and other charges after Westport police pulled him over early Wednesday morning. Ian Ruml, no age given, of Newport, NC was pulled over at about 2 a.m. by … more
The 77-year-old John St. Angelo at the start of this year’s journey, left, compared with his photo from 10 years ago (right) when he first took the 1,750 journey from Kansas City to Bristol for the 50th reunion of the Bristol High School Class of 1964 (along with his senior yearbook portrait).
77-year-old cycles from Kansas City to Bristol — for the second time
A native Bristolian, John St. Angelo isn't letting 1,750 miles get between him and his 60th high school reunion. more
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Katia Corsi, 4, enjoys the strawberries while picking them with her mom, Liubov, and brother, Michael 6, on Wednesday afternoon, June 19.
Sticky fingers at Portsmouth strawberry farm (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Get your fingers red at Quonset View Farm, where you can go to pick your own strawberries. The farm’s opening day was June 5, and it’s opening daily from 8 … more
Tiverton school superintendet Peter Sanchioni has warned that the district may have to close the Fort Barton School, or lay off dozens of positions, as it navigates a fiscal crisis. Though the town council approved a tentative budget earlier this month, there is no clarity yet on the school's future. That could come next Tuesday when the school board meets to discuss the budget.
Tiverton taxes set to rise just over 3 percent
Tiverton property taxes are expected to rise just over three percent under a $58.6 million budget tentatively approved Saturday. Though it must be approved by the state before being formally … more
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Players on the championship team include Ella Camara, Maddison Wenson, Alivia Wenson, Lily Veracka, Bailey Hart, Sophia Nickelson, Margaret Twomey, Lily Cipollini, Ella Pereira, Isabella Krzyston, Autymn Pereira, Peyton Gendreau, Mallory Crocker, Kim Mello, Sofia Babb, Harper Thibodeau, Harper Thibodeau, Ella Camara, Lily Veracka, Sophia Nickelson, Bailey Hart, Lily Cipollini, Alivia Wenson, Isabella Krzyston, Mallory Crocker, Maddison Wenson, Sofia Babb, Margaret Twomey,  Peyton Gendreau, Autymn Pereira, Kim Mello and Ella Pereira. Coaching staff includes Justin Gendreau and assistant coaches Keith Nickelson and Paul Krzyston Jr.
Westport United is league champion — again
The Westport United Girls’ Soccer U13 Division 1 team has won its fourth South Coast Soccer League championship, and will compete in the Tournament of Champions this weekend — its third … more
East Bay Lacrosse’s Girls 7/8 Division 1 team recently won the state championship. Pictured are (from left to right, back row) Assistant Coach Brad Wilson, Emma Pearse, Grace Wilson, Charlotte Farrell, Clare Capozza, Ella Martin, Stella Tisdale (D2), Head Coach Cerissa Blaney, (middle row) Assistant Coach Leslie Saylor, Kendall Blaney, Daisy Moscrop, Nina Hansen, Maria Lamb, Marissa Sao Bento (D2), (front row) Surry-Jane Manville, Molly Reagan, Julia Alessandro, Mila Aguirre, and Tessa Lapinski. Not pictured are Adelaide Crosby, Eleanor Lial and Bridget Nolan.
Five East Bay Lacrosse teams win state championships
It was a great spring season for the East Bay Lacrosse program. Five teams recently won state championships: the Girls 5/6 Division 1 team, Boys 5/6 Division 1 team, Boys 5/6 Division 2 team, … more
Kataleya Esquilin, Alexandre Costa, Liliana Cioe, and Cora Atwood hold up their certificates of achievement.
Hugh Cole graduates 67 fifth-graders at sunny ceremony
Under brilliant blue skies, punctuated by a soft breeze, 67 Hugh Cole Elementary School students received their hard-earned certificates during outdoor graduation exercises Monday morning. more
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The Class of 2024 graduates from the Providence Country Day School in East Providence.
Providence Country Day School celebrates Class of 2024
EAST PROVIDENCE — The weather was perfect Wednesday, June 12, during commencement for the graduates in the Senior Class of 2024 at Providence Country Day, who were recognized for their … more
The original location of the King Philip Station shortly after being built in 1885.
Bristol's Ever-Ready fire station to hold celebration for 100th anniversary
Founded on May 24, 1924, this particular company is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but in actuality; the birth of this dedicated group of firefighters began in the mid-1800s. more
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New MetLinks officially opens for play on June 27
EAST PROVIDENCE — MetLinks, the nine-hole re-envisioned former front side of the defunct Metacomet Country Club, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 27. The first tee time … more
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