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A vehicle pushes through the floodwater on Mathewson Road in Jan. 2024.
Barrington leading the way with ‘Ready and Resilient’ climate plan
The Barrington Town Council recently adopted “Ready and Resilient Barrington,” a comprehensive climate action plan to guide the community toward a more sustainable future.   … more
Addison McMillan, Millie Piper and Vivienne Noonan shows the prizes they earned at the Mt. Hope High School Debate Club's first competition of 2024-25 term Saturday, Nov. 16, at Classical High in Providence. Piper won both team and individual awards.
Piper 'irons' out a pair of wins in MHHS Debate Club opener
The Mt. Hope High School Debate Club squad vied in its initial Rhode Island Forensic League tournament of the 2024-25 term on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Classical High in Providence. The MHHS group … more
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Tiverton animal sanctuary wins $30,000 grant
Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary has been awarded a $30,000 grant to support its Animal Nutritional, Medical and Enrichment Program. The organization provides shelter and rehabilitation for a … more
Pictured are the recount results in the Barrington Town Council race between Brian Hughes (left) and Jordan Jancosek.
After recount, Democrats sweep Barrington Town Council seats
In the end, after thousands of Barrington residents turned out to the polls on Election Day, after the overseas mail-in ballots were tallied, and after the Rhode Island Board of Elections completed … more
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Little Compton police logs: Two deer/car collisions
Monday, Nov. 4 A caller from Peckham Road reported larceny, forgery or fraud at 10:27 a.m. Jorge Xante, 35, of 15 Joslin St., Providence, was charged with driving without a license after … more
Christohpher Thrasher, left, speaks at a forum called for 8th Bristol District Representative candidates prior to the election. From left are Thrasher and fellow candidates Jesse St. Gelais, Laura Hadley, Manny Soares and Steve Ouellette.
Recount Wednesday morning in Westport 8th District race
The results of the 8th Bristol representative race could change this week, as election officials were expected to recount ballots from one of Westport’s five voting precincts Wednesday. As … more
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The Guiteras Elementary School will be close at the end of the current 2024-25 term due to dwindling enrollment and maintenance costs.
Bristol Warren School Committee approves early closing of Guiteras building
A year after it was first announced, the decision of the district administration to close the Guiteras Elementary School was officially made official by the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee at … more
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Members of the state champion Barrington High School Unified Volleyball team are (from left to right) Coach Pat Tolento, Isabella Martin, Kenny Berg, Omar Hallab, Pranoy Solomon, Vivian Adamek, Colin Pickering, Cara Oberg, Alyssa Conaty, Charlotte Magendantz, Julia Berg, Natalie Antonio, Isabella Dente, Justin Kelly and Eliana Carter. Missing from the photo is Bella Grace Mubarak.
Eagles celebrate a unified volleyball state championship
Every coach hopes their team gets better as the season goes along. That was certainly the case for the Barrington High School unified volleyball team this fall. The Eagles began their season … more
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Sharing in the joy of the East Bay Printing & Copying Center's 50th anniversary celebration were (clockwise from top left) Nicole Albergaria, wife of the late Alan Albergaria, Steven DaSilva, owner Melissa Carbone Soares, John Carbone and Jane Piccerelli.
East Bay Printing ... Doing fine at 50
The East Bay Printing & Copying Center celebrated its 50th anniversary open house in style last Wednesday, Nov. 13, amongst family and friends at its location at 601 Metacom Ave., in the Ocean … more
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Mt. Hope High School senior Lucy O'Brien (center) was recognized by the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee at its November 18 meeting as being the district's lone National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Bristol Warren School Committee salutes outgoing members, outstanding student O'Brien
The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, was the last for a quartet of members who opted not to seek another term in office at the 2024 Election. All three of the … more
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Tiverton Town Administrator Chris Cotta (left) tours the Longplex facility, in this 2022 file photo.
Tiverton administrator search — only one application so far
Tiverton’s search for a new town administrator is progressing but the town council president is not sure if the position will be filled by the time Chris Cotta, the town's current … more
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Police: Man was intoxicated when he drove to police station
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, Nov. 13 Christopher Paul Lagasse, 39, of 12 Statue Way, was arrested at his home at … more
This map shows the location of the upcoming water main work in north Westport.
Route 6 water project starts soon in Westport
Contractors are expected to start soon on a $4 million-plus project to extend water mains in a loop around and along the Route 6 corridor, and will allow both residents and the town to tie the … more
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Barrington Police euthanize nearly a half-dozen sick raccoons
The death count for sick raccoons in Barrington continues to rise.   Barrington Police responded to nearly a half-dozen incidents involving sick raccoons last week, and with each situation … more
Left tackle Tyler Garside lifts receiver Wayne Heilborn into the air after he scored on a Tiverton 50-yard bomb. 
Tiverton tramples Toll Gate 48-0 in Turkey Day tuneup
Quarterback Ben Troia put on an arial display as the Tigers trampled Toll Gate 48-0 during a home D-4 tuneup game on Thursday night. The stealthy senior was 7-7 for 157 yards through the air and … more
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Bristol Sports Club 2024 "Man of the Year" Jose DaPonte couldn't thank those responsible enough for making his special night so memorable.
Huge crowd honors Sports Club's 'Man of the Year'
Photos by Manny Correira Bristol Sports Club 2024 "Man of the Year" Jose DaPonte couldn't thank those responsible enough for making his special night so memorable. At the conclusion of … more
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Delgado has worked for EMCAP Lending in Cranston, Rhode Island Housing, and managed a $100 million line of credit facility with Goldman Sachs.
East Providence announces hiring of new finance director
Mayor Bob DaSilva announced last week that the City of East Providence has hired Glenda Delgado as its new Director of Finance. more
Barrington High School students (from left to right, front row) Sophia Denham, Lena Pilipski, Gianna Vigliotti, Lily Dessel, Morgan Martin, Marco Lopergolo, (back row) Keith Hartman, Connor Foley, Jack Lawson and Miles Fontaine pose for a group photo after signing their Collegiate National Letters of Intent during a special event on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 13.
Barrington High School student-athletes sign their letters of intent
Barrington High School celebrated more than a dozen of its student-athletes.   In a special event on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 13, the high school hosted a Collegiate National Letter of … more
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Maddox Canario (center) is one of four Mt. Hope High School athletes to date who earned All-State honors from their respective coaches' association for the 2024 fall sports season. Canario was chosen second team for boys' soccer.
Four Huskies earn All-State accolades to date for 2024 fall sports exploits
Four Mt. Hope High School athletes to date have earned All-State accolades from their respective coaches' associations while several others were also recognized with various level of awards for their … more
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Dillon Fesmire (right), as Scraggs, gets Addison-Anne Aleicho, as Esther, to re-join the gang in the Portsmouth High School Drama Club’s fall production of “The Tin Can Bros Creation, Solve It Squad.” The comedy, inspired by the Scooby Doo gang, comes to PHS for performances Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 21-23.
‘Solve it Squad’ comes to Portsmouth High Nov. 21-23
PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as Portsmouth High School Drama Club proudly presents the captivating play, “Solve it Squad.” more
The Barrington Town Council voted 3-2 to award the bid to Ramos Masonry for $55,900 — the work will include the construction of a 460-square-foot concrete plaza near the north side of the Town Hall entrance on County Road.
Town Council OKs new flagpole plaza near Barrington Town Hall
The Barrington Town Council recently approved the construction of a new flagpole plaza near the entrance to the Town Hall property.   The Council voted 3-2 to award the bid to Ramos Masonry … more
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Barrington Police break up large underage drinking party
Barrington Police broke up a large underage drinking party at a Fales Avenue home on Saturday night, Nov. 9. Police responded to Fales Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. for a parking complaint. Police … more
Michael Reilly poses with the Santa House beside the State House building in Bristol. Santa will arrive at the house on Nov. 23.
Santa House is back on the Town Common
In the wee hours of the night, Bristol residents were reintroduced to the house of an old friend, St. Nick. The James D. Reilly Foundation’s Santa House made its way from the North Pole on … more
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Barrington High School’s Evelyn Lefort (left), shown competing at states, led the BHS girls cross country team at the New England Championship. Lefort finished 73rd overall and first for the Eagles.
Barrington cross country teams place at New England Championships
The Barrington High School cross country teams competed in their respective New England championships earlier this month.   The BHS boys team finished 18th, while the girls team finished … more
Residents question town funding of Christmas party
A senior advocate’s request for Town of Little Compton funding of a Christmas party was held for further review last week after concerns from some residents and council members that it would be … more
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