A deluge of water during the rainstorm on Saturday, Oct. 21, combined with a sudden power surge that also affected other areas of Bristol, were contributing factors in the failure of a Bristol pumping station that proceeded to overflow and release about 11,250 gallons of untreated wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/25/23
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To the editor:
Contrary to how it is being positioned by some, the vote on the current “not to exceed $250 million” bond is not a binary choice between “for” or …
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10/25/23
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The Barrington High School boys soccer team moved its record to 4-4-6 after tying Lincoln 1-1 on Oct. 18 and losing to LaSalle 2-1 on Sunday night, Oct. 22.
Barrington is ranked ninth in …
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10/25/23
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After getting washed out last weekend, Blithewold is expecting better weather as it invites guests to reserve a fire pit and enjoy the ambience this weekend. There will be two sessions of “ …
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10/25/23
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While conducting a search for a missing teenager on Friday, Oct. 20, Barrington Police located a Newport man wanted on two arrest warrants.
Police said the man had been found in …
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10/25/23
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Residents of Newport County are invited to enjoy free admission to the four open Preservation Society properties on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29.
This offer includes residents of …
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10/25/23
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The size of the build, unavailability of parking, the planned removal of two linden trees, emergency vehicle access and a lack of disclosed financials highlight major hurdles for 25-unit condo development planned for an historic former school in Warren.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/25/23
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Kate Mellen and Chelsea Duncan were crowned the Golden Eagles during the Barrington High School Homecoming celebration at halftime of Barrington's game against Portsmouth on Friday night.
The …
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10/25/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A win over West Warwick at home Tuesday night improved the Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team’s record to 6-3 in Division I-A.
The team, which has …
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10/25/23
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The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are …
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By Douglas Gablinske
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10/25/23
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The communities of Bristol and Warren have almost everything going for them. They are home to beautiful coastlines, world-class sailing, historic downtowns, working farms, booming manufacturers, …
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10/25/23
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This is not a great time to build a new school or rehabilitate an old school. Construction costs are soaring. The Massachusetts School Building Authority tracks data on major school construction …
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10/25/23
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Following Neal Shulman’s retirement, Rex Fowler and his wife, Dodie Petit, are now the heart and soul of Aztec Two-Step 2.0. Together, with their new band, they continue the duo’s musical …
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10/25/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Charlie Masterson said the Beirut Marine Memorial located on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society was borne from a conversation the late Shirley Zdanuk had with a …
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By Jim McGaw
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10/25/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The victim of a stabbing at East Providence High School on Thursday, Oct. 19, is recovering following surgery that same day to mend his wounds.
The assailant has been …
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By Mike Rego
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10/24/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team reached its final match on its 2023 Division II regular season schedule undefeated and having clinched the overall No. 1 …
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By Mike Rego
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10/24/23
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Is there a lack of affordable housing in Barrington or have wages not kept pace?
That debate surfaced during the Barrington Town Council meeting in September. Early in the meeting, Matthew …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/24/23
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This year’s popular Halloween program by the Westport Historical Society offers children and families a chance to make some magical tools to ward off evil spirits. Kids will create their own …
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10/24/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A 51-year-old local woman was arrested Sunday night after police received a report of elder abuse at her home.
The victim was identified as 78-year-old Leonilda Cory, who …
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10/24/23
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At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …
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10/24/23
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To the editor:
Recent census data states that 2,635 seniors live in Barrington (65+). Among this demographic, it's difficult to find anyone who has ever opposed the betterment of our cherished …
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10/24/23
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After fielding numerous complaints from residents who said crop cannons virtually destroyed their quality of life this summer, the Little Compton Town Council is taking steps to address the problem …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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10/24/23
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About eight months after a proposal for a housing development was denied by the planning board, a new proposal from the same developer seeks to turn 119 Water St. into a restaurant, and renovate the building at 113 Water St. into a mixed-use building with a business on the ground floor and one apartment unit above.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/24/23
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Two Westport police officers have been honored with the department’s Life Saving Award in recognition of their actions on a call earlier this month.
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, officers Mike …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/24/23
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Linden Place’s third annual “Night at the Mansion Halloween Haunt” features a mansion and gardens transformed into a haunted wonderland, awards for best costumes, a séance, …
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10/24/23
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