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In past years, Luigi Carusi has been a mainstay in the kitchen during special events at Holy Angels Church. After a four-year hiatus, a sit-down "Fall Pasta Dinner" in the church hall will take place on Nov. 9.
Holy Angels Church prepares for Fall Pasta Dinner
It’s been awhile since Holy Angels Church has hosted a macaroni dinner in its spacious downstairs church hall area, but that’s all about to change on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. … more
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Joseph Brito Jr., CEO, Unity Park, Edward Cox, Jr., CFO, Unity Park, Fred Stachura, Preservation Consultant, Unity Park, John Lusk, JHL Techture, and Jereme Beller, Superintendent, Unity Park, outside of Pivotal Brewing Company during a tour on Tuesday.
How Bristol's Unity Park became an award-winning redevelopment story
From mostly abandoned, dangerous, and blighted, this large former industrial hub of downtown Bristol has become a heralded example of successful historic preservation and commercial redevelopment. more
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Letter: In response to a Speakout call
On bond skepticism, one reader ponders, should only people who have cars pay for the building and upkeep of roads and bridges? more
Letter: We must remain vigilant on development
If recent building project proposals have shown us anything, it is that financial gain often outweighs common sense. more
Annual free Trunk or Treat is this Sunday at Burr’s Hill
Stop by Burr’s Hill Park this weekend, Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for the annual Trunk or Treat event. more
"Street Survivors RI," a band with city residents formed in tribute to the legendary Southern Rock pioneers Lynyrd Skynyrd, were selected as the winners of the inaugural East Providence Heritage Arts organization's "Battle Of The Bands" contest held for the first time Saturday night, Oct. 21, at East Providence High School.
Street Survivors RI takes top prize at Heritage group's 'Battle of the Bands'
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Heritage Arts organization, the remnants of the former Heritage Days festival held in city, conducted its first "Battle Of The Bands" contest Saturday … more
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Teachers and teacher assistants wore red shirts while attending the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 31. The red shirts were a show of solidarity for members of the B.E.S.T. That union, which had started the year without a contract, recently reached a new agreement with the district.
Barrington Educational Support Team union reaches agreement with district
The Barrington School Committee and the Barrington Educational Support Team (B.E.S.T.) reached an agreement on a new contract.   The two sides had been negotiating off and on for nearly a … more
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Superintendent Ana Riley and School Committee Chairperson Nicky Piper sat down with East Bay Media Group’s general manager, Scott Pickering, and Ethan Hartley, editor of the Warren Times-Gazette and Bristol Phoenix, to discuss the impending vote on the $200 million school bond.
Q&A with Bristol Warren's Superintendent and School Committee Chair
Bristol Warren Superintendent Ana Riley and Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Chairperson Nicky Piper sat down with East Bay Media Group’s general manager, Scott Pickering, and Bristol/Warren editor Ethan Hartley to discuss some of the most crucial elements of the proposed $200M bond. more
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EPHS boys' soccer seniors (from left to right) Alexis Fortes-Silva, Nathan Capelo, James McShane, Dorian DaSilva and Edilson Vieira were honored prior to their final regular season home game October 25 against Barrington.
East Providence edges Barrington in D-I boys' soccer finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — A William Rodrigues tally in the 55th minute proved the lone goal of the game as the East Providence High School boys' soccer team closed out its 2023 Division I regular … more
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Mia Shaw (left) and Gianna Lunney team up to block a Westerly spike. With Abby Allen look on at right.
Volleyball team battles back to thwart Westerly 3-2, beats Juanita Sanchez 3-0
The Mt. Hope volleyball team came from battled back from two sets to beat Westerly 3-2 ( 22-25, 25-27, 25-13, 25-16, 15-8) in a marathon home match on Wednesday, then buried Juanita Sanchez 3-0 … more
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Garrett Skov (left) and Max Gallant vie for a Westport corner kick during their win over Holbrook.
Wildcats clinch Mayflower championship, look towards playoffs
The undefeated Westport soccer team clinched the Mayflower Athletic Conference championship after crushing Holbrook 7-0 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. Then they overpowered Atlantis Charter … more
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Annual Taste of Newport is this Sunday
This Sunday, October 29th, Child & Family will host their 40th annual Taste of Newport at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown.  Established in 1866, Child & Family is a private, … more
'Phantom of the Opera' with live music at Jane Pickens Theatre
Just in time for Halloween, classic silent horror flick starring Lon Chaney will hit the big screen accompanied by live music this Thursday, October 26th at Jane Pickens Theatre. The screening, … more
Halloween trick-or-treat is back at The Breakers
This Friday, Oct. 27, for the fourth consecutive year, The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a spooky but fun evening for costumed visitors as Trick or Treat at The … more
Newport Vineyards hosts its annual Harvest Festival
This Saturday and Sunday, Oct 28 and 29, head over to Newport Vineyards for their 6th annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy a tasting of a vast array of wines, beers, and festive treats as you take in the … more
Orange barriers currently close off this section of Bradford Street during school hours. The school district is looking into ways to create a safer environment for students at Colt Andrews.
Plan to join Colt, Andrews school campuses goes back to drawing board
Plans drafted initially called for the elimination of public vehicular access down Bradford Street between the schools. That plan was met with resistance, and is now being revised. more
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Tiverton purchases menorah for town holiday display
Is it legal to use taxpayer funds to purchase what some consider a religious symbol to be included in a December holiday display outside of town hall? The Tiverton Town … more
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Sowams School saw an impressive jump on its RICAS scores.
Barrington outperforms other districts on RICAS tests
Barrington students continue to outperform their peers across the state when it comes to standardized testing.   The recent round of RICAS test results showed Barrington students were tops … more
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Letter: Community center is a gem, and so was Fall Fest
Kudos and many thanks to everyone who pitched in to make the Little Compton Community Center Fall Fest dinners such a humongous success this past Saturday night. First of all Diane MacGregor, … more
Westport Health Notes: Tax relief for homeowners who upgrade septics
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
The entrance into the Westport River, from the Knubble. At rear is boat beach and Cherry and Webb.
Feds earmark $1 million for Westport channel dredging
The fate of Westport’s ever-shoaling federal channel recently got good news from the federal government, when marine services director Chris Leonard learned that the United States Army Corps of … more
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Barrington Police charge woman following report of wrong-way driver
Barrington Police charged Johanna L. Kilroy, 38, of Newport, with DUI of liquor-.15 or greater-first offense, and domestic violence-criminal violation of a no contact order, following an incident on … more
Letter: Make the investment in Bristol-Warren’s future
It would be disastrously short sighted for Bristol-Warren students to get left behind in outdated and inadequate facilities.I encourage every voter to do their research and make an informed decision to support this investment in our future. more
During Monday’s Town Council meeting in the Portsmouth High School auditorium, East Main Road resident Lynne Kushner argued to keep the transfer station open, rather than go with a town-wide curbside collection program. “I love the transfer station. I never thought I’d say that,” she said.
Transfer station fans trash-talk Portsmouth council at meeting
Town Council members want it made clear that they have made no decision to close the transfer station, which will remain open until at least June 30, 2025 when the current operators’ contract with the town expires. more
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A busy October 28 schedule of events on tap in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Saturday, Oct. 28, is a very busy one on the city's community calendar with events spanning the spectrum of outlets around East Providence. Drug Take-Back Day The 25th … more
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