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The study found in large part that Gooseberry Island, not the causeway connecting it to the mainland, has a greater impact on many of the issues coastal Westport faces.
Causeway — and effect — in Westport
The Gooseberry Causeway has long been at least partially blamed for many of coastal Westport’s environmental troubles, from nitrogen pollution in the Westport River estuary to erosion at East … more
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People supporting local teachers and teacher assistants wore red shirts to the FTM on Wednesday night.
Barrington voters OK an extra $534,000 for school budget
Barrington’s final FTM had it all — passionate pushback to proposed teacher layoffs, a bitter battle over synthetic turf, and, in the end, a tax rate increase. Wednesday … more
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Warren Police Log: 'Good Samaritans' return lost items, officers process shoplifting suspect
The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs for Monday, May 19-Sunday, May 25: Monday, May 19 Warren Police enjoyed a rather calm beginning to the work week. An officer responded to an … more
Warren Police plan car seat safety event for May 31
In its continuing quest to inform and keep motor vehicle occupants safe on the town's streets, the Warren Police Department is hosting a car seat detail even where the public can come in and have the … more
Designer Aspen Washington displays a dress she made during the "Thrift Flip" portion of the fashion show. 
East Providence fashion design students put on a show
The annual East Providence High School Fashion Show brought style and flair to the high school auditorium. more
Dylan Shaw led the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team with 15 kills as the Huskies swept St. Raphael in the opening round of the 2025 Division III championship tournament Wednesday night, May 28.
Huskies sweep Saints out of Division III boys' volleyball playoffs
The top-seeded Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team wasted little time and energy in dispatching eight-seeded St. Raphael from the 2025 Division III playoffs as the Huskies swept the Saints … more
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Bristol's downtown streetscape looks the way it does in large part due to the vigilance of the Historic District Commission.
In appreciation of the Historic District Commission
Now more than 35 years old, Bristol’s local Historic District Commission has had a major impact on the town’s historic core. Yet even with this lengthy history, its value is not always … more
Kyle Marshall filming a promotional spot with WPRI-TV 12 for the 2025 Special Olympics Summer Games, to be held this weekend.
Special Olympics Summer Games are this weekend
More than 1,000 Special Olympics Rhode Island athletes from across the state will experience the thrill of competition, the joy of inclusion, and the power of community at the 2025 State Summer … more
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Centerfielder Ace McCoy points toward the runner as Anna Aguiar (left) fields a hit.
Barrington’s comeback bid falls just short in extra innings
The Barrington High School softball team rallied for three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to tie Johnston in a first round playoff game on Tuesday, but the comeback bid fell just short as the … more
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Barrington residents attend the Financial Town Meeting inside the high school gym last year. This year's FTM will be held tonight, Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at Barrington High School.
Some Barrington residents threaten to vote against school budget tonight
A group of Barrington residents are planning to vote against the school department budget at tonight’s FTM unless the Barrington School Committee reverses its plans to install an artificial … more
Dozens of players and volunteers celebrated the conclusion of the East Bay Lacrosse adaptive program earlier this month. Nearly two dozen players participated in the first-year program.
Adaptive lacrosse in Barrington offers the ‘best sporting experience’
East Bay Lacrosse recently celebrated its new adaptive lacrosse program — it offered a modified version of lacrosse designed to be accessible and inclusive for individuals with a wide range of … more
The top 10 students in the Class of 2025 at Mt. Hope High School were honored during the annual Senior Breakfast Thursday morning, May 22. The soon-to-be grads are: (front row, left to right) Emma Alice Caetano, Lucienne O’Brien, Eliza White, Madeleine St. Pierre and Savannah Murray; (back row) Elena Oliveira, Luke Daniel, Nathan Calouro, Emma Coelho and Cohen Ferreira.
O'Brien, Oliveira lead top 10 students in Mt. Hope High Class of 2025
Mt. Hope High School held its traditional Senior Breakfast Thursday morning, May 22, in the cafeteria where the top 10 students academically in the Class of 2025 were recognized for their outstanding … more
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Millie Piper sings Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice It's Alright" at the Mt. Hope High School Senior Musicafé show May 22.
Mt. Hope seniors are right in tune at final Musicafé
Students from Mt. Hope held their Senior Musicafé on Thursday evening, May 22, in the cafeteria, going out swinging and styling in their final high school show. According to MHHS Music … more
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Members of the Portsmouth Abbey School’s Class of 2025 pose for a photo.
‘Face thyself,’ Ford CEO tells Portsmouth Abbey grads
PORTSMOUTH — The sun broke through the clouds Sunday, just as the Portsmouth Abbey School faculty and members of the Class of 2025 descended from the steps of the Church of St. Gregory the … more
Portsmouth Building Official Matthew Kent, here reviewing plans for a new construction project, says there’s still plenty of confusion over what home improvement or construction projects require building permits. “There are a lot of people working without permits. And, it’s basically because they don’t know,” he said.
‘Hey! You got a permit for that?’
PORTSMOUTH — Did you recently replace a board on your outside deck but didn’t bother applying for a building permit? more
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East Bay Democrats kick off the season with a community social at The Guild
The Democratic Town Committees of Bristol, Warren, and Barrington are coming together to host a laid-back, community-focused event to welcome the summer season on Sunday, June 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at … more
Westport couple killed in Dartmouth accident
A Westport couple were killed Sunday morning when the car they were driving was struck head-on in Dartmouth Sunday morning. Jeffrey and Diane Moniz, both 76, were pronounced dead shortly after … more
The USS Thresher was launched in July 1960.
Tiverton man hopes for closure on USS Thresher wreck
Tiverton resident Nick Wolfe never got a chance to meet his grandfather, United States Navy Quartermaster Seaman Ronald Wolfe. And Nick’s mother, Barbara, likewise never got to meet her father … more
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The keynote speaker for the day was Brigadier General (Ret.) Greg Ebner.
On Memorial Day, Bristol honors those who served
With a welcome break from the weekend rain, a crowd came out for Bristol’s annual Memorial Day observances, beginning with a solemn wreath-laying at the North Burial Ground and a keynote … more
Scarlett Tucker reacts to her name being called as this year's Little Miss Fourth of July.
A crowning achievement
The 2025 Little Miss and Miss Fourth of July Pageant truly embodied the spirit and camaraderie of what the Fourth of July means to residents of Bristol when the community crowned its Miss Fourth, … more
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Blaise Rein, landscape designer and project manager of Water Way Lavender Farm in Barrington, demonstrates how to plant the lavender plants at Mount Hope Farm. 
Stop and smell the … lavender at Mount Hope Farm
There is such a thing as white lavender — and it’s exceptional, both literally and figuratively. Lavender is well known as a flower that provides a calming scent, often used in tea, … more
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A modular steel panel bridge weighing 316,000 will be erected on land and progressively rolled out over the river.
New East Bay Bike Path bridge will roll across the river
For the last few weeks, the view looking north from the Warren River Bridge has been partially obstructed by an enormous steel structure.   The cage-like creation is, in fact, a modular … more
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Portsmouth High’s Mary Rainey smacks the ball into play during the Patriots’ 12-1 preliminary game win against South Kingstown at home on Sunday.
Patriots win one, lose one in softball playoffs
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High softball team had an easy time with South Kingstown in a Division II preliminary game at home on Sunday, winning 12-1. The No. 7-seeded Patriots ended the … more
Train track trespassing, failed car theft top police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, May 19 Danilson Alves Moniz, 20, of 73 Dunbar St., New Bedford, was charged with operating … more
Keynote speaker Richard James Norton shares his thoughts during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point.
Portsmouth honors veterans who died in service (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The VFW Post 5390 welcomed community members Monday as it honored veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice.   more
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