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A worker looks on amidst more scaffolding.
Roof renovations begin at George Hail Library
Construction restricting access to the building to its side entrance on Croade Street will persist for about a month. more
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Bonnie Blue and Ed Gifford present ‘Myths of the Sea’ at Herreshoff Marine Museum thought September. Blue is pictured here holding a figurehead she sculpted for Bristol sailor Donna Lange to take on her second circumnavigation in her boat Inspired Insanity. They are standing next to a sculpture “Vigilant’ by Blue’s grandmother Hazel Holloway Rentsch. Giffords photographs adorn the walls, Blue’s sculpture is placed throughout, and vintage Herreshoff dinghies and molds complete the space.
‘Myths Of The Sea’ now on exhibit at Herreshoff
This collection of works by sculptor Bonnie Blue and photographer Ed Gifford is more than the sum of its very impressive parts. more
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Mara Lozier Shore (left) aboard Elisha, adjusts the sail during a race this month. Shore saved the Alden Sakonnets from disappearing in the early nineties and is a big reason why the boats are still racing today. 
Aldens still sailing
Little Compton native Mara Lozier Shore grew up working on and sailing the family boat, Elisha , with her dad, Peter Lozier. He had bought the Alden-made Sakonnet when she was six years old.  … more
Portsmouth Patriots John Colna and Alexander Lopes (right) stop a Rogers opponent from advancing during an Injury Fund game Thursday night in Barrington.
Portsmouth Patriots football season kicks off Friday
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School varsity football team begins its new season with a non-league road game against North Kingstown at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. The Patriots lost an … more
Barrington resident Michael Crane speaks during the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 31. Crane addressed a busing issue that took place on the first day of school.
Bumpy start for school busing in Barrington
Day Two was much better than Day One. The second day of student busing for Barrington Public Schools showed marked improvement over a very bumpy first day that included a bus getting lost and … more
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Running back Tyler Rhynard heads up field during the 14U team's game against Seekonk in week two.
East Bay Warriors football: ‘Four Horsemen’ power 14U team to 2-0 start
The 14U East Bay Warriors football team squashed Seekonk 48-0 in week one, then dominated Dighton-Rehoboth 30-0 in week two, to start their season 2-0.   Running backs Tyler Rhynard, Zach … more
Jennifer Jones, a member of B.E.S.T., said union members are not being paid a living wage. She said most B.E.S.T. members earn about $25,000 per year.
Barrington school union members plead for new contract
More than 100 teachers and teachers assistants, each wearing a red shirt, filled the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday night, Aug. 31.   The sea of red was a show of … more
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Bike enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed the car-free “Farm-to-Farm” ride held in 2018 on Middle Road. A similar event is taking place in Island Park and beyond this Saturday.
In Portsmouth: A wide berth for just walkers and cyclists
PORTSMOUTH — Plan ahead, as most of you won’t be able to drive a car or truck through Island Park or the Hummocks for a good chunk of time this Saturday, Sept. 9. more
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East Providence's Nathan Capelo fires a penalty shot into the net while battling Moses Brown, Friday, Sept. 1, in the Townies' Injury Fund outing at Barrington.
Townies continue prep for 2023 fall regular seasons
Most of the East Providence High School fall sports squads got their first taste of action last weekend as the Townies continued to prep for the respective starts of their upcoming 2023 regular … more
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US House District 1 Special Primary Election — Where to vote in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Primary Election for the vacant Rhode Island United State Congressional District 1 Special Election takes place Tuesday, Sept. 5. In East Providence, voting takes … more
Running back Aiden Champ runs by a Huskies defender during an outside run during the Tigers' loss to Mt. Hope in the annual injury fund game in Barrington on Thursday.
Tigers hopeful despite 21-0 loss to Huskies in injury fund game
The Tiverton football is hopeful for a big season despite their 21-0 loss to Division III Mt. Hope in the annual injury fund game at Barrington on Thursday night.   Tigers’ head coach … more
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Huskies quarterback Ethan Martel brushes off a Tiverton defender while looking to make a pass during Mt. Hope's 21-0 victory over Tiverton during an injury fund game in Barrington on Thursday night.
Huskies dominate Tigers 21-0, in injury fund game
Shane Parker’s Huskies started the season off on the right foot as the dominated Tiverton 21-0 during an abbreviated injury-fund game at Barrington High School on Thursday night.   … more
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Where to vote in Portsmouth in Tuesday’s primary
PORTSMOUTH — The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for the Rhode Island First Congressional District Primary.   more
A motorcyclist was traveling into Barrington on Barneyville Road at about 11:30 p.m. when the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck a boulder and was ejected.
Person killed in late night motorcycle accident in Barrington
One person was killed in a late-night accident in Barrington on Thursday, Aug. 31. Barrington Fire Department Captain Jason Fanion said a motorcyclist was traveling into Barrington on … more
Matt Zimmerman (50), Graham Bennett (52), AJ DiOrio (20) and Ben McClelland (66) smother a Middletown ballcarrier during the first quarter of the Injury Fund game on Thursday night, Aug. 31.
Fast start fuels Eagles’ victory over Islanders
Some of the lights were not working.   The scoreboard was out.   And the concession stand ran out of food, but at least the home team won. The Barrington High School football … more
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Students file in at the Westport Middle High School.
Westport in furor over controversial story told on second day
Already off to a rocky start after a failed pump delayed the opening of school one day this week, Westport Community Schools officials are facing another controversy — a complaint filed … more
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Bill Bartholomew (insert) plays a lick on his guitar during a performance on the Songbird Stage at the 2023 RI Folk Fest August 27 at Crescent Park.
Gallery: 2023 Rhode Island Folk Fest
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Ninth Annual edition of the Rhode Island Folk Music Festival took place Sunday, Aug. 27, at Crescent Park in Riverside. The festival featured three stages on the … more
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The Special Primary is on Tuesday — Where to vote in Warren
Due to expected turnout for the special election, only two polling locations are open in Warren on Election Day, at Kickemuit Village (20 Libby Lane) and Warren Town Hall (514 Main St.). more
The Special Primary is this Tuesday — Where to vote in Bristol
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sept. 5, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Note that polling locations have been combined for this election only. more
Town will not explore grants to preserve monastery property as open space
Annelise Conway walked out of the Barrington Town Council meeting on Wednesday night, Aug. 30, feeling frustrated. A few minutes before the meeting adjourned, Conway made a motion to have the … more
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Barrington Police: Fishermen fight over crab trap
On Thursday, Aug. 24, Barrington Police received a call about two fishermen arguing. Police said a 45-year-old Barrington man was upset because a Riverside man had taken his crab trap and drove … more
Kateri Chappell Buerman, who runs The Four Hearts Foundation, hands a free popsicle to Benny Godek at the Turnpike Avenue Playground. The Foundation is raising funds to build a larger, modern and more-inclusive playground on the site.
'Popsicles for play' in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — There were plenty of sticky fingers at the Turnpike Avenue Playground on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 30. The Four Hearts Foundation hosted a “Popsicles for … more
Sakonnet — where to vote in Tuesday's primary
Tiverton and Little Compton will host a Primary election Tuesday in the race to fill the First Congressional District seat vacated earlier in the summer by David Cicilline. There are 14 … more
Political consultant Peter Fenn, of Westport.
Noted political consultant to address Westport Democrats
The Westport Democratic Town Committee will host Peter Fenn, a long-time consultant to Democratic presidential candidates, at a meeting at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 16. Fenn, … more
Westport to jet skiers — slow down
Saying they’re an accident waiting to happen, Chris Leonard, the head of Westport’s marine services division, wants to impose new regulations to control the speed of personal watercraft … more
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