This train car may not move, but its chef certainly does.
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1/16/24
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When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their …
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By Julia Stearly
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1/12/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Clean Ocean Access (COA), one of strongest environmental advocates for the local area and known by many for its countless number of volunteer-led shoreline cleanups, has made the …
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By Jim McGaw
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1/11/24
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Monday’s Town Council meeting flew by in 18 minutes, but that certainly won’t be the case for its next two gatherings.
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By Jim McGaw
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1/10/24
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With only a few exceptions, single family, 2-4 family and condominium prices in the East Bay real estate market continued to climb in 2023 vs. 2022, a continuation of a multiyear trend.
Bristol …
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By Douglas Gablinske
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1/10/24
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PORTSMOUTH — If you use the transfer station and you haven’t purchased your new 18-month sticker yet, you can get them at the Tax Collector’s office at Portsmouth Town Hall.
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1/9/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Looking Upwards and Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice (VNH&H) are swapping places.
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By Jim McGaw
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1/9/24
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PORTSMOUTH — The town’s four public schools all received a rating of four stars out of a possible five under the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) latest school …
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1/8/24
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Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on...
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1/5/24
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Clements’ Marketplace has filed suit against the Town of Portsmouth and the R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) over a planned roundabout in front of the store.
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By Jim McGaw
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1/3/24
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PORTSMOUTH — What was perhaps a record number of swimmers celebrated New Year’s Day 2024 by running into the waters off Island Park Beach on Monday.
The mild weather and the …
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By Jim McGaw
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1/2/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Cindy Silvia of Portsmouth was recently named the “Rhode Island Golf Association Women’s Golfer of the Year” at the RIGA Banquet at Kirkbrae Country Club in …
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1/2/24
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The Portsmouth basketball team trounced Mt. Hope 85-48 in the annual holiday tournament at Barrington High School on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosts the Patriots record to 2-3 in Division I, …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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12/29/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The annual Polar Dive set for noon sharp on New Year’s Day will once again benefit the Island Park Preservation Society.
The lighting of the bonfire will be at 11:18 …
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12/28/23
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PORTSMOUTH — They wore no hardhats or tool belts, but a group of third-graders at Hathaway School constructed a brick skyscraper last week before the winter break.
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By Jim McGaw
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12/27/23
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Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, was in Warren last week to plug resources available to businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the closure of the Washington Bridge.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/26/23
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He’s got it all –— twinkly eyes, a perfect white beard, and an elegant old-world-style St. Nicholas outfit. Combine that with his big heart and some genuine love for his fellow …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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12/24/23
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PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort.
The Rhode Island Pay for Success program …
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12/22/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Four Hearts Foundation got closer to its goal of building a new playground on Turnpike Avenue thanks to Saturday’s second annual “Santa Claus for a Cause” …
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12/21/23
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The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the …
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By Mike Rego
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12/21/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Reinstating general revenue sharing to cities and towns, free meals for all public school students and incentive pay to recruit and retain police officers and firefighters are some …
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By Jim McGaw
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12/20/23
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A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21.
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12/19/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The students who run the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm have a tractor, and now they’re one step closer to acquiring a shed for it.
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12/19/23
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The East Bay Eagles co-op girls ice hockey team opened the season with a 5-2 victory over Warwick.
Arden Wilkes scored two goals for the Eagles and added an assist for three points. Sydney Olson …
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12/19/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team beat East Providence on the road last week for its first win of the season.
The Division I Patriots made easy work of …
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12/18/23
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