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Little Compton letter writer publishes book from the 'Back 40'
Little Compton resident Sidney Tynan, whose letters on nature and life have graced the pages of the Westport Shorelines for years, has published some of them in a new book, "More Country Letters," … more
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Dr. Deb DiBiase speaks during a graduation ceremony at Mt. Hope High School.
Should Dr. Deb DiBiase be given a contract extension?
News has emerged that a 5-4 majority of the Bristol Warren School Committee is not in favor of extending the contract of Mt. Hope High School Principal Deb DiBiase. more
Police Officer Maddie Pirri checks Renesha Duncan for vitals during a mock DUI crash event staged outside Portsmouth High School in front of seniors last week. Duncan, a sophomore, was playing the part of a passenger who was killed after being ejected from a car operated by a drunk driver. Looking on at right is Anastacia Inman, another student who played one of Duncan’s friends. In the middle are Police Officers Amanda Weaver (left) and JeanMarie Stewart.
In Portsmouth: ‘This actually happens in real life’
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth 911 — what’s your emergency? Hi, there’s an accident at the high school. It looks like there’s two cars. I can’t see too well; I was … more
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Barrington cops crack case of coffee cup litterbug
It took weeks of patient police work, but in the end, they got their man. For the last seven weeks, Barrington Police officers noticed empty coffee cups piling up near a turnaround on the … more
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Marcus Bostic of East Providence chips out of the bunker at the fifth green.
Gallery: 2022 East Division golf playoff match
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School was the far-and-away winner of the East Division golf playoff match held over its home layout of Green Valley Country Club Monday afternoon, May 23, as the … more
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Gary Plunkett, of the Tiverton Open Space Commission, talks about native species with Sue Theriault of the Little Compton Tree Committee.
Little Compton's 'Meehan Triangle' to be a model for nature-based land stewardship
The tiny sliver of land tucked between Old Main and West Main roads, near Taylor's Lane, is easy to miss — it's just two and a half acres. But botany lovers in Little Compton and Tiverton … more
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Westport needs more summer lifeguards
The weather is getting warmer and Cherry & Webb Beach will be officially open soon. The only thing missing is hot beach weather, and lifeguards. The Westport Beach Commission is having a … more
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Developer’s rendering shows solar panels on land between Drift Road and Route 88 along Soules’ Way (an additional section is barely visible in the foreground). This is from a proposal before the town two years ago.
Westport reduces solar array farm size
Prospective solar farm operators in Westport will have less room to work with in the future, after voters at Town Meeting earlier this month passed a by-law change that reduces the maximum amount of … more
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Westport rowers in Connecticut included (from left) Blake Stewart, Montgomery "Monty" Jonsson, Andre Jusseaume, Samuel Hall and coxswain Ethan Stewart before the start of a heat at Saturday's competition.
What a gig — Youth Westport rowers head to Connecticut
Five young rowers from Westport took part in a first Saturday — an open water race hosted by the Sound School in New Haven, Ct. It was the first competition for kids involved with Dharma Voyage … more
Aguiar excelled in soccer, from his early days playing around Bristol to becoming a Rhode Island College Hall of Famer and member of its 75th Anniversary All Time Soccer Team.
Accomplished athlete, educator has Bristol roots
From the pitch to the tops of school administration, Joseph Aguiar excelled. more
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Drawing inspiration from the Garden House, artist Jean Raimondi will be displaying her work in the back of the Linden Place property, near the Bosworth Memorial Garden.
Second annual Linden Place art sale this weekend
The event will feature the work of 26 artists and more than dozen floral arrangements, created by members of the Bristol Garden Club. All the artwork will be for sale. more
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Bristol PD: A high school fight ends in two arrests
Bristol Police activity from May 9-16, 2022. more
Warren Fire Department Captain and former Warren Town Council member Chris Stanley was named one of the 54 James Madison Fellows for 2022.
Warren resident Chris Stanley among 2022 James Madison Memorial Fellows
The award is intended to recognize distinguished teachers, to strengthen their knowledge of the origins and development of American constitutional government. more
Warren PD: Many raccoon sightings and a very confused cat
Warren Police activity from May 9-16, 2022 more
Barrington School Committee member Patrick McCrann asks questions during Thursday night's presentation about the BHS honors program.
Barrington High school bringing back dedicated honors courses
Parents shared their thanks with school officials during a meeting Thursday night after learning that Barrington High School is bringing back dedicated honors courses next year and an improved honors … more
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Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time.
Guide dog training – learning as they go
1 Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time. 2 Perky Nellissen teaches … more
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Evan Daniel shows off his winning design.
Mt. Hope student designs official Fourth of July button for 2022
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee recently announced the winners of its annual Button Contest, which includes the official button for the 2022 celebration. more
George, Tula and Greg Gatos celebrated Bristol House of Pizza's 45th anniversary recently. Together, they say it's been a great and most enjoyable experience interacting with the general public.
Bristol House of Pizza celebrates 45 years in business
It’s 45 years and counting for the folks who own and operate Bristol House of Pizza, a local restaurant in the center of Bristol’s downtown business district. more
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Berry Hill Farm is one of the Westport Land Conservation Trust's most recent saves.
Westport Land Conservation Trust turns 50
Few private organizations have had as big an impact on Westport's way of life as the Westport Land Conservation Trust . Now, with 50 years of saving one sliver of open space at a time under its belt, … more
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The proposed Bristol Yarn Mill development, located at the site of the former Robin Rug factory, received Master Plan approval from the Bristol Planning Board by a 3-2 vote.
Bristol Yarn Mill clears first major hurdle by 3-2 Planning Board vote
The proposed Bristol Yarn Mill development, located at the site of the former Robin Rug factory, received Master Plan approval from the Bristol Planning Board by a 3-2 vote. more
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The Kent Heights Playground tennis courts as they looked late in 2021.
East Providence receives DEM grant to renovate Kent Heights Playground
PROVIDENCE — Kent Heights Playground, off Clyde Avenue in the eponymous neighborhood it resides, will soon get long-sought after renovations following an announcement by state officials … more
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Receiving congratulations from Chief Lynch for their Chief’s Letter of Recognition are (l-r) Dispatcher Paula Abbott, Ptlm. Derek Jensen, Sgt. Timothy Gallison, and Ptlm. Alex Booth.
Bristol police honor memory of two officers, award others for service
The ceremony included the badge retirement of Sergeant Michael Jannitto and Patrolman Richard Jean-Georges, both of who died while serving as members of the department. more
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EPHS student Zoey Evora
Gallery: EPHS Art & Fashion Show
The 2022 East Providence High School Art & Fashion Show was held Tuesday night, May 17, in the Elmasian Auditorium. Themes of the evening included “Bucket Hats,” “Night Out … more
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Voters at next week’s FTM will decide whether to allow developers the option to demolish the Carmelite monastery building.
Should it stay or should it go?
Debra Nyser has lived near the Carmelite Monastery for more than 30 years.   She loves the neighborhood, and recently has grown concerned about some of the plans being discussed for the … more
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Rock Singewald, President of the Warren Land Conservation Trust Board of Directors, points to areas of Haile Farm Preserve during a walk through the public trails in April.
Warren Land Conservation Trust at center of efforts to safeguard natural resources
Founded in 1987, the volunteer-run nonprofit organization strives to protect and preserve open space for the enjoyment of all, while advocating for measures to increase resiliency against the wide-reaching implications of manmade climate change and protect native species.
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