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The Warren Planning Board holding forth during its November 25 meeting.
Settlers Green project in Warren continues to be a bit unsettled
It was an unexpectedly rather light agenda for the Warren Planning Board during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting held Monday night, Nov. 25. The members, as well as many interested … more
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Dr. Patrick T. Conley, chairman of the U.S. Constitution Council, delivers an address to dignitaries at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Dec. 15, 1991, to mark the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights. U.S. Chief Justice Warren Burger delivered a similar address on that day in Richmond, Virginia.
In praise and recognition of America’s Bill of Rights
December 15 is the anniversary of our Bill of Rights. On that date in 1791, Virginia’s ratification of Articles I through X of our Constitution incorporated them permanently into our … more
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Bristol’s Grand Illumination is Saturday night
The Town of Bristol kicks off the holiday season each year with a Grand Illumination (the lighting of the downtown area and a huge Christmas tree and snowflake) and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. … more
Luminarias, shopping and holiday trees at Four Corners
The annual Holiday Bright Night offers shops aglow with luminaria, shops open for later shopping along with carolers at 6 p.m. at the Four Corners Gallery and Santa at The Cheese Wheel. And, the … more
A screenshot from The Bow Bar’s listing on the town’s new website, https://buylocal02871.com. The business leases out a vintage mobile bar that was originally a three-wheeled light commercial vehicle called a VespaCar or TriVespa.
Portsmouth: Local businesses just a few keystrokes away
PORTSMOUTH — With the holiday shopping season now upon us, the town has produced a new tool to help Portsmouth residents spend more locally. more
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Shamik Steele, in a 2022 Newport Police Department booking photo.
Tiverton man to serve life for 2022 murder
A Tiverton man will serve life behind bars for shooting a man to death following an argument in a Newport social club two years ago. At a hearing Monday before Superior Court Justice Stephen P. … more
Editorial: Too many boards or too few volunteers?
What is happening with town boards and commissions? Are there fewer people volunteering these days or has the town created too many commissions? On Tuesday morning, the Town Clerk’s office … more
Editorial: State needs to iron out recount wrinkle
The recent Barrington Town Council race exposed a flaw in the state’s election system. Election law states that only a candidate who is trailing in a race can request a recount. Most times that … more
More than a dozen Barrington boards need volunteers
More than a dozen boards and commissions in Barrington are looking for volunteers. There are openings on the Autism Advisory Council, the Board of Assessment Review, the Board of Library … more
Letter: Listen, Rocha and Kinnane: Little Compton voters have spoken
It’s the same old story from Little Compton Republicans, and frankly, it’s a disservice to our town. Once again, we’re seeing behavior that undermines the voices of Little … more
Message of Hope: Westport forms Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee
Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health alerts, … more
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Representative-elect Steve Ouellette will stay on the select board until Spring 2025.
Ouellette looks ahead as swearing in looms
Fresh off his win in the polls early last month, incoming 8th Bristol District Representative Steven Ouellette is winding down some of his many board memberships as he prepares to take the Oath of … more
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Recent tests conducted as part of the district’s school construction project revealed elevated levels of certain contaminants in the soil at the Primrose Hill School playground.
Soil testing expanded at Barrington elementary school playground
More testing is taking place at Primrose Hill School, but not inside the classrooms.   The testing is focused on the soil in the elementary school’s playground. Recent tests … more
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Finding your water service line is also pretty straightforward. It usually enters your home through the basement, and is attached to a water meter. Testing of the line should occur where the arrow is pointing.
Letter sent to 8,000 East Providence residents to check for lead water lines
But there is no reason for concern outside of a very small fraction of those notices, according to city officials. more
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Nearly two dozen sick raccoons killed in last three months in Barrington
The number of sick raccoons spotted around Barrington spiked last month.   According to Barrington Police, the department responded to 12 calls involving raccoons that appeared to be sick … more
The chairman of the Westport board of assessors said instituting a different tax rate for commercial and business properties would hurt mom and pops. Lee's Market, he said, is likely the town's largest employer.
Westport won’t split tax rate, among state’s lowest
Westport will stick with its single tax rate, among the state’s lowest, after the chairman of the board of assessors said this week that introducing a split rate for businesses, commercial and … more
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Historical society president Jenny O’Neill examines the Henry Smith journal Monday morning.
An unexpected treasure returns to Westport
There’s no telling how it ended up in New York, 151 years after the author who filled its 360 pages died here. But a journal owned by a mid-19th century sailor, ship’s agent and farmer … more
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BCA students Weston Fisher, Isaac Montag and Moses Stany (from left to right) carry Thanksgiving meals to people in need.
Barrington students spend three days serving others
Students at Barrington Christian Academy delivered nearly 75 Thanksgiving meals to people in need late last month.   For the last decade, BCA has been volunteering with My Brother’s … more
Warren Police Log: Officers answer several complaint calls, make DUI arrests around Thanksgiving
The following is a synopsis of Warren Police logs from Monday, Nov. 25-Saturday, Nov. 30: Monday, Nov. 25 Warren Police officers responded to a handful of complaints beginning at around 9:30 in … more
The former Flounders restaurant on Pottersville Road is expected to re-open under a different name, after one of its former co-owners bought it back with new ownership group.
Closed Little Compton restaurant sells — to former owner
The former Flounders restaurant at 90 Pottersville Road is expected to open again, albeit under a new name, two years after it closed. Roger Wilkie Jr., one of the property's previous owners … more
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The respective East Bay Warriors teams enjoyed another successful Rhode Island Southeastern Massachusetts Pop Warner Football and Cheer League season in 2024 including the 12U Black group which earned a postseason berth, then dropped its opener.
East Bay Warriors enjoy another successful Pop Warner season
The respective East Bay Warriors teams enjoyed another successful Rhode Island Southeastern Massachusetts Pop Warner Football and Cheer League season in 2024. The East Bay Varsity spirit squad … more
Republican Town Committee chairman Michael Rocha, who lost his seat in November election, will serve two years after a fellow committee member's exit last week.
Rocha returns to Little Compton school board following Kinnane exit
One month after he lost his seat on the Little Compton School Committee, Republican Michael W. Rocha II is expected to reclaim it this month, following the resignation last week of Republican … more
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New Barrington Town Council members Liana Cassar, Jordan Jancosek and Kerry O’Neill (from left to right) are sworn in during a special meeting on Monday night, Dec. 2.
New Barrington Town Council and School Committee take shape
The newest members of the Barrington Town Council and Barrington School Committee were sworn in on Monday night, Dec. 2, during a special ceremony at Barrington Town Hall. Officially called an … more
Playground designer Conor Hammond chats with Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Bulk at the new playground at Glen Park.
Yet another reason to visit Glen Park in Portsmouth
It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Portsmouth Community Playground that opened in June on Turnpike Avenue, but the new play area at Glen Park is a welcome addition to the nearby … more
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Letter: RIDOT’s undeserved victory lap on road projects
To the editor: A recent press release regarding the completion of the Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown reconstruction found RIDOT taking a self-awarded victory lap.   Most of us remember … more
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