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At the top left of this site plan is the proposed rotary on Veterans Memorial Parkway, which critics of the development say violates the City’s Comprehensive Plan regarding alterations to Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Metacomet development gets Planning Board nod
The East Providence Planning Board decided unanimously on Monday night that the proposed development at the former Metacomet Golf Course adhered to the requirements within city’s Comprehensive Plan. more
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Barrington High School Alison “Ajax” Holmer created the piece “Acceptance,” which was selected for a national art show sponsored by the AP College Board.
Barrington student’s artwork will be featured in national show
A Barrington High School student’s art work will be entered into a national show sponsored by the AP College Board.   Alison “Ajax” Holmer created a piece titled … more
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Warren Police Log: Officers make domestic violence, assault arrests
The following is a synopsis of Warren Police logs from Monday, Dec. 2-Saturday, Dec. 7: Monday, Dec. 2 Warren Police officers responded to an animal complaint call on Serpentine Road at … more
Joseph DePasquale (right) is congratulated by his predecessor in the position John Hanley after the former was selected as the latest Warren Town Council President at the body's December 10 meeting.
Warren Town Council dubs DePasquale new body president
The first meeting of the new session for the just-constituted Warren Town Council held Tuesday night, Dec. 10, in the Town Hall Chamber as always included a host of ceremonial and administrative tasks, such as … more
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Sold! Westport Point beachfront property — $10,000
Prices like this aren’t common to say the least, but the Town of Westport recently purchased a tiny dunes and beachfront lot, well less than an acre in size, following a unanimous vote of the … more
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Westport police officer Michael Chicca, who last month was honored with the department’s Community Service Award for his work around town, helps Gryffin Moses, 8, pick out a toy.
Weather holds, the season returns in Westport
The weather cooperated and after skipping a year due to rain, dozens of holiday lovers flooded the Westport Land Conservation Trust’s Westport Woods property on Adamsville Road Sunday afternoon … more
Rep. Jay Edwards (back turned) swears in Tiverton Town Council members (from left) John G. Edwards V, Blake Hayden, David Paull, Deborah G. Janick, Denise deMedeiros, ,David Perry and Craig Committo Monday evening.
Tiverton swears in new town council
District 70 Representative Jay Edwards swore in newly-elected Tiverton Town Council members Monday evening, with three newcomers joining three re-elected incumbents for the next term. Incumbents … more
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Santa Claus bumps fists with Kimberly Fiorillo, 10, as he arrives for the ribbon-cutting at the new Glen Park playground on Sunday.
Ribbon cut for new playground at Glen Park, Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Parks and Recreation Department couldn’t have asked for a better day to officially open the new playground at Glen Park, as the mild weather Sunday drew a couple … more
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The price to design a new bike path along the old South Lake Drive increased by nearly $30,000 recently. 
Engineering fees increase by $28,000 for new bike path in Barrington
The price to design a new bike path along the old South Lake Drive increased by nearly $30,000 recently.   At their meeting on Monday night, Dec. 9, members of the Barrington Town Council … more
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DEM: Barrington’s sick raccoon case count ‘higher than normal’
A specialist with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management believes the number of sick raccoons euthanized in Barrington in the last three months is higher than normal.   … more
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Photos from September show the demolition process of the westbound span of the Washington Bridge.
State selects two finalists for Washington Bridge construction
State officials announced two finalists had been chosen to compete for the bid to build a new westbound span of the Washington Bridge, one day prior to the one-year anniversary of the closure of the bridge. more
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Warren native Julie Abbruzzi, a Math teacher at Barrington High School, has recently authored her fifth book, this one inspired by her son, "I See Love Everywhere I Go."
Abbruzzi takes inspiration from family with latest book
With sports and family embedded deep in her soul, it’s little wonder that Warren’s own Julie Abbruzzi would turn to writing to express her deepest and most profound emotions. The … more
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Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli is running an ultra marathon next summer to raise money and awareness in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.
Mt. Hope track coach runs ultra marathon to support those who can’t
Running has been part of Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli's being for the better part of her life. Running with a purpose other than it being about figures and fastness is something … more
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Council members voted to use $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay for most of the Haines Park athletic field renovation project.
Barrington awards $1.37 million bid for Haines Park project
In one of their first votes, members of the new Barrington Town Council approved a $1.37 million bid for Haines Park athletic field renovations.   During a special meeting on Monday night, … more
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Westport police: Drug and DUI arrests
Monday, Dec. 2 A caller reported a suspicious person at Route 88 and Old County Road at 8:24 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious vehicle on Village Way at 10:48 a.m. Animal complaints … more
Tiverton resident Geraldine Perry turns on the lights at Big Blue Bug Solutions late last month.
Tiverton woman lights up the big blue bug
Every time Geraldine Perry finds herself on Route 95 in Providence, she looks off to the side of the highway and gives a wink to her old friend, Nibbles Woodaway. “I always say ‘Hi, … more
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Portsmouth Police busy with DUI arrests
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by The Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Dec. 2 Jarvin Gabriel, 32, of 160 Davis St., Fall River, was charged with forgery and … more
Barrington High School’s Patrick Trainor (left) sets a new school record while jumping 22 feet, 5.25 inches while competing the Injury Fund Relay meet, held Saturday, Dec. 7, at Providence Career and Technical Academy. The Eagles finished second overall at the meet.
Barrington long-jumper sets new school record at opening meet
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team broke away to a quick start.   The Eagles raced to a second place finish at the Injury Fund Relay meet, held Saturday, Dec. 7, at … more
Overall winner Pete Harley reaches the finish line of the 2024 "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k road race to benefit the Mt. Hope indoor track program and held Sunday, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach.
Harley haves his way in winning annual 'I'd Rather Be Indoors' 5k race
Peter Harley, of Bristol, was the overall race winner of the third annual "I'd Rather Be Indoors" 5K race held Sunday, Dec. 8. The event benefits the Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field … more
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Lola Silva, shown during her eighth-place effort in the girls' long jump at the 2024 state meet, is among the top returning performers to the Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team this winter.
Mt. Hope sides start indoor track seasons with sensible expectations
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field teams got their 2024-25 seasons going last weekend when the Huskies participated in their respective Injury Fund preseason meets Saturday, Dec. 7, at … more
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Santa raises his arms as the tree is lit in Riverside Square on Friday night.
Photos: Riverside lights up East Providence for the holidays
Appearances by Santa, the Grinch, and some very merry carolers made for a festive good time in Riverside on Friday. more
Robert Depin (left) receives his Million Mile award from Barrington Postmaster Heidi Travers, while Safety Specialist Keisha McDonald (right) presents Gregory Toumasian with his award.
Barrington letter carriers earn Million Mile awards
Barrington Postmaster Heidi Travers and safety specialist Keisha McDonald recently awarded Robert Depin and Gregory Toumasian with Million Mile awards. The prestigious National Safety Council … more
Excavators clear dirt at the Barrington Middle School construction site in 2018. Officials are now planning to renovate and build additions at Sowams, Primrose Hill and Nayatt elementary schools, and at Barrington High School.
You can learn more about Barrington's upcoming school construction project
Want to learn more about the upcoming $250 million school construction project in Barrington? Residents can participate in a special “community conversation” on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at … more
Cars line up in traffic on the Washington Bridge in March, following the closure of the westbound span on Dec. 11, 2023.
East Providence boosts bridge grants to $10,000
The City of East Providence sent out 92 award letters on Friday to businesses that reported financial losses in the immediate months following the closing of the Washington Bridge. And rather than getting a maximum of $2,500 in support, they will be looking at checks worth up to $10,000. more
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Sakonnet police logs: Deer collisions, drug arrests
TIVERTON POLICE LOGS Monday, Nov. 18 Joana M Apolinario, 35, of 27 W Evans St., Newport, was charged with domestic simple assault and/or battery, after police were called to Pelletier Lane … more
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