E-scooters and e-bikes banned from sidewalks and parks in Barrington

It is now illegal to ride electric scooters and electric bikes in parks and on sidewalks in Barrington.   At their meeting on Oct. 5, members of the Barrington Town Council voted …
Developer scales back plan on Westport/Little Compton line

A New Bedford developer plans to scale back an unpopular nine-home development on the Westport/Little Compton line, but the plan comes with a price — less town control and twice the number of …

Mt. Hope Bridge drivers face more delays

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Motorists who have already endured months of lane closures on the Mt. Hope Bridge will have their patience tested again, this time well into the night. Beginning Monday, …

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