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Gonzalez, Kinnane aren't first to resign Little Compton seats this fall
A familiar face will soon be back on the Little Compton Budget Committee, six months after he finished just out of the running in the two-seat race. Corey Soderlund, a Republican, was appointed … more
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There will be a special public workshop at the Bay Spring Community Center on Wednesday night, Dec. 18.
Share your ideas about Bay Spring Community Center re-design
What does the future hold for the Bay Spring Community Center? There will be a special public workshop on Wednesday night, Dec. 18 to help decide. The workshop — it will be held on the … more
This map, from the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management website, shows the proposed landing at Horseneck Beach.
Westport could be Ground Zero for offshore wind power landfall
If Vineyard Northeast’s plan to build 160 wind turbines south of Nantucket comes to pass as currently proposed , Westport would likely be the first stop, literally and figuratively, for the … more
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The crew from Amaral's Fish & Chips in Warren gathers during the restaurant's 12th Annual Holiday Dinner event Sunday, Dec. 15.
Feasting at 40, Amaral's celebrates four decades of operations
"40, 12, 17 and 1" isn't a recent winning lottery combination, but the significance of those numbers, especially this year, is kind of like hitting the jackpot for members of the Amaral family of … more
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The Eagles' Riley Graveline goes in for a layup during the first half of Friday's game against Chariho.
Eagles open season with double-digit victory over Chargers
Riley Graveline finished with a double-double in points and rebounds and led the Barrington High School girls basketball team past Chariho 53-33 in the season-opener on Friday night, Dec. 13.   … more
The Town Council accepted a federal grant to make crucial repairs to the Warren wastewater plant.
Warren Town Council approves wastewater plant grant, use of last ARPA funds
The first meeting of the newly constituted Warren Town Council held Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, in the Town Hall Chamber was a rather involved gathering at which the body took a number of actions, … more
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A view of the "Broken" Bridge as of Friday, Dec. 13.
Warren Town Council ponders what to do when bridge is no longer 'broken'
At its December 10 forum, the Warren Town Council took up a handful of items submitted by Town Planning Board Chairman Fred Massie pertaining to the need to connect the new "Broken Bridge" extension … more
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Victory Field at Barrington High School
Synthetic turf and start times surface during school board meeting
Two Barrington residents recently spoke out against the school district’s plan to renovate the Barrington High School athletic complex with a synthetic turf field.   Jessica Allen and … more
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One year ago this Wednesday, a powerful unnamed storm left much of coastal Westport, including the town dock, underwater.
Westport's town dock is showing its age
Westport’s commercial dock has seen better days, and the town’s marine services director is contracting with engineers to determine what kind of repairs the aging structure needs, and … more
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Portsmouth High’s Adam Conheeny drives for a layup while guarded closely by a Middletown opponent Thursday night in the PHS field house. The Patriots dominated in their home opener, 70-37.
Portsmouth dribbles by Middletown in home opener, 70-37
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team made easy work of Middletown in its home opener Thursday in the PHS field house, cruising to a 70-37 victory. more
A Cooper's hawk surveys the area from a tree branch.
Portsmouth man who shot hawks sentenced to probation
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth man has been sentenced to six months of federal probation after admitting to a federal magistrate judge that he violated the Migratory Bird Treaty Act when he … more
Coreen St. Jean of Project Hand Up recently posted this photo of an empty pallet in hopes of receiving more food donations.
Pantries facing food insecurity
Food pantry usage has intensified, and the volunteers running them are reaching out for year round help as they expect the need will continue to rise. Some have been able to gain a helping hand by … more
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Little Compton swears in new town council
Freshly elected Little Compton Town Council members Robert Mushen, Gary Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Victoria Talbot were sworn in for their upcoming terms this past Thursday, joining Andrew … more
Westport police arrest wrong way Route 6 driver
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
Incoming Rep. Ouellette steps down from Westport Select Board
It’s official — incoming 8th Bristol Representative Steven Ouellette is leaving the Westport Select Board. Ouellette, vice chairman of the town’s chief governing board, submitted … more
Head of Westport landmark hits the market
The owners of the Head Town Landing Country Store at 488 Old County Road have put their landmark riverside spot up for sale. The asking price: $1.25 million. Kathy and Rory Couturier have owned the … more
Maxx Mosher, 8, delivers a wreath to Kathleen Medina and husband, John. Kathleen hung the wreath on her door and then gave Maxx a big hug. 
East Providence family spreads cheer, and a young man’s legacy
It’s been over 17 years since Nathan D. Crowell passed away — but nothing has stopped his family from turning that loss into a positive impact on the East Providence community, and beyond. more
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Paisley Loras picks a candy cane from Santa Claus while both were the Warren Fire Department's annual holiday breakfast held Sunday, Dec. 8, at department headquarters
Gallery: Warren Firefighters Holiday Breakfast
The Warren Fire Department's annual holiday breakfast took place Sunday, Dec. 8, at headquarters on Joyce Street. Patrons were able to choose from a bevy of items like scrambled eggs, pancakes, … more
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Bristol caught up in ‘phishing’ fraud scheme
On Thursday, Dec. 12, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced the indictment of Alec Tahir Baker, 60, of Corona, Calif., charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud, and … more
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A crew from Waste Management makes the rounds in May collecting trash left curbside in Portsmouth.
More trash talk next month at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council’s next meeting won’t happen until after the new year, when the panel will gather at Portsmouth High School at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. … more
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Sophomore Aidan Squatrito (right) has earned the starting position at 132 pounds in the Mt. Hope High School wrestling lineup to begin the 2024-25 season.
Mt. Hope expects to compete with the elite in wrestling
The Mt. Hope High School wrestling team continued taking steps towards regaining its once-held spot among the state's elite a year ago and the Huskies have some pretty lofty expectations for the … more
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In the spring of 2023, some people walking in Veterans Park in Barrington found a well-established campsite. Police said there were tents, storage bins, empty propane tanks and a variety of other items inside the campsite.
Police continue to deal with illegal camping in Veterans Park
A person called police on Sunday morning, Dec. 8 to report that while she was walking her dog through Veterans Park she spotted a tent set up in the woods.   The woman was concerned that … more
Heavy rain closes shellfishing beds in Narragansett Bay
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed several shellfish areas in Narragansett Bay and the coastal salt ponds due to excessive rain received Wednesday. more
Mt. Hope High School names 2024-25 first quarter honors students
Mt. Hope High School recently announced its honor roll of students for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 term. Students earn the distinction of High Honors for a cumulative A- average or above with … more
Officials from the YMCA asked the Barrington Town Council for $300,000 in ARPA funding to help renovate the outdoor swimming pool.
Bayside YMCA receives ARPA funding for outdoor pool repairs
The Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to give $106,375 in ARPA money to the Bayside YMCA for renovations to the outdoor pool.   In one of its final votes, the previous Town Council … more
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