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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
Bristol firefighters pose with their trophy after winning the 2nd annual Battle of the Badges last Tuesday.
Bristol firefighters conquer second annual ‘Battle of the Badges’
The Bristol Fire Department got revenge during this year’s “Battle of the Badges” charity softball game, beating the Bristol Police Department by a score of 10-8 in a fiery but friendly competition. more
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Barrington Town Council members Carl Kustell, Rob Humm and Annelise Conway (from left to right) will not be running for re-election this fall.
They are not running for re-election in Barrington
At least half of the Barrington Town Councilors and Barrington School Committee members are not running for re-election.   Council members Carl Kustell, Rob Humm and Annelise Conway each … more
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Miles Russell, the 15-year-old sensation, chips up to the fifth green during the first round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational Wednesday, June 19. The left-hander shot even par 69.
Thomson takes first round leader at 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational
EAST PROVIDENCE — Hunter Thomson carded an impressive 6-under par score to take the first round lead at the 62nd annual Northeast Amateur Invitational played a steamy, windy Wednesday, June 19, … more
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Naval veteran George Shea is pinned by Army National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Frentz Bel.
Veterans pinned at Crestwood Nursing Home in Warren
A Warwick hospice company brought military honors to veterans living at Crestwood Nursing Home on Flag Day. more
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Barrington resident Scott Sloan (center) won the javelin event at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor earlier this month.
Barrington resident is national champion in javelin
Barrington’s Scott Sloan earned the title “National Champion” with a 206-foot, 6-inch throw at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor competition earlier this month in Philadelphia, Pa. … more
Quinn Giarrusso gets a hug from Miss Fourth of July 2nd Runner-Up, Victoria Almeida, after being awarded "Best Looking Car” in this year’s Orange Crate Derby.
Flag Day and Fourth festivities kick off in Bristol
A collection of shots from the various activities occurring in Bristol in anticipation of the 239th July Fourth Celebration. more
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Marketing intern David Ditata and Portsmouth Parks & Recreation Department Assistant Director April Rios stand outside the Leonard Brown House, the department’s headquarters.
Portsmouth Parks & Rec has lots of summer fun on tap
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Parks & Recreation Department has become the beneficiary of its own success — and so have local residents. more
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A pitcher that is said to have been used by none other than George Washington is a treasured artifact found at Washington Lodge No. 3, located on Baker Street in Warren.
Warren's Masonic Lodge to be featured on PBS docuseries
Washington Lodge No. 3 will be featured during the fifth season of the New England Emmy-nominated series, ‘Treasures Inside the Museum’, broadcast on Rhode Island PBS. more
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Tunnelmen shortstop Matt "Guns" Abbott drops a pop fly while a Gray stares him down.
Grays and Tunnelmen split vintage baseball game in Bristol
The Providence Grays hosted the Lisbon Tunnelmen on the Bristol Town Common this past Saturday, part of a storied tradition of vintage baseball as part of the Fourth of July festivities. more
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New Superintendent Rob Wargo is introduced during the Barrington School Committee earlier this month.
Welcome to Barrington Schools, now about that Del’s lemonade...
Members of the Barrington School Committee officially welcomed incoming Superintendent Robert Wargo to town during their meeting earlier this month. They also offered him a quick tip on drinking … more
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Maude Smith-Montross rowed to a fifth-place finish in the Women’s Single competition at the recent US Rowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Fla.
Barrington rowers place at US Rowing Youth Nationals
Barrington was well-represented at the recent US Rowing Youth Nationals. Eight Barrington residents who participate in the Narragansett Boat Club rowing program celebrated strong performances at … more
Superintendent Dr. Sandra Forand talks with members of the audience prior to an item on the School Committee's June 18 meeting docket pertaining to her contract status.
Forand's contract extension as EP super kicks in after motion fails
EAST PROVIDENCE — A special session of the East Providence School Committee, a considerably lengthier one by the body's most regular measures, was held in the high school auditorium Tuesday … more
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Heather Williams works behind the pond, which features a small brook. A local artist donated the metal ladybug artwork in 2008.
Reclaiming a piece of greenery at Portsmouth High School
PORTSMOUTH — It’s an oasis you can’t even see from the school’s parking lot.   But for many Portsmouth High School students — especially seniors … more
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Chomp, given a probationary license to play amplified music outdoors during the March meeting of the Town Council. Had that permission altered during the June meeting following neighbor complaints.
Chomp restricted to acoustic music after neighbors complain
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks was granted approval to allow musicians to play outdoors at their Water Street establishment seven days a week from 2-8 p.m. – but with one big caveat. No amplification allowed. more
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Hathaway students ‘step up’ Jazzlyn Wells is all smiles after receiving her diploma for completing the fourth grade at Hathaway Elementary School on Thursday, June 13. The school hosted a “Stepping Up” ceremony on the blacktop to celebrate fourth-graders who are moving on to Portsmouth Middle School or elsewhere in the fall.
In Portsmouth: Hathaway students ‘step up’ (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Fourth-graders at Hathaway Elementary School are moving on, and they were celebrated in style last week. The school hosted a “Stepping Up” ceremony on the … more
Barrington Police: Man tries to steal fisherman's bicycle
Barrington Police responded to the White Church Bridge on Tuesday, June 11 at about 9 p.m. for a suspicious condition. A boy was fishing off the bridge when he noticed a man get on his bike and … more
The Bay View Class of 2024.
Senior class of 50 graduates from St. Mary Academy-Bay View
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrated its 148th commencement as 50 young women from across Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts received their diplomas as members of the Class of 2024 at the … more
Barrington residents will vote in November whether to install synthetic turf fields at Barrington Middle School. The Council may also pose a second, fields-related question to voters.
Barrington voters may face two field questions this fall
Voters in November will determine whether to install a synthetic turf athletic field at Barrington Middle School. Members of the Barrington Town Council recently approved the specific question … more
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Northeast Amateur Invitational tees off with typical flare
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 62nd Northeast Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament, set for June 19-22 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, has all the makings of being another star-studded affair … more
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Josef Bobola (middle) and his classmates receive congrats after receiving their diplomas.
Little Compton students bid farewell
Twenty-two eighth graders at Wilbur & McMahon Schools graduated last week, cheered on by proud families, friends, and loved ones. Although the class is small, the strong and affectionate bond … more
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Westport couple thrilled at basking shark encounter
Pelagic activity off the New England coast has been off the charts this late Spring, and a Westport couple got a firsthand view of it themselves a week ago Sunday, when they saw no fewer than seven … more
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Westport school brass on the move this summer
CUT-SCHOOL CREDIT Ted Hayes The old Westport High School has served as administrative offices for Westport Community Schools for several years, but that will end this summer.   … more
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