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Raquel Goulart, a chemistry teacher who has spent around 20 years at Mt. Hope High School, talks with Superintendent Ana Riley in the background. In the foreground, colorful tape marks the lone gas hookup that functions for the use of Bunsen burners at a table in Goulart’s classroom.
Flooded halls and sewage smells highlight calls for new Mt. Hope High
Flooded hallways, leaky roofs, a persistent smell of sewage in the science wing, outdated and unwelcoming spaces, and continuously out of order bathrooms are just some of the issues students and teachers have with the current building. more
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Barrington man injured during car vs. scooter crash
A 27-year-old Barrington man suffered injuries when the electric scooter he was riding collided with a vehicle turning onto County Road from New Meadow Road last Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 26. … more
Geese wandered the Dziedzic family’s property on Sowams Road.
Editorial: Following the Dziedzics’ lead
The Dziedzic family understands the value of preserving open space in a community like Barrington, where houses and sheds feel like they are beginning to outnumber trees. We only wish our town … more
Little Compton’s Sweet and Salty Farm, known for its cheese and yogurt, was a must see on the tour.
Chefs get a mouthful in Farm Coast tour
Oysters grown in the clean waters of Buzzards Bay. Meat and cheese produced by small outfits. Produce, and beer, and honey. The cornucopia ran over when 10 chefs from across the region converged on … more
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Commentary: Are you age 70 or older and not yet receiving benefits?
Retirement is not one-size-fits-all.   It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you're still … more
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Barrington High School’s Chloe Moscrop (right), shown in a game earlier this season, helped the Eagles defeat Cumberland, LaSalle and The Lincoln School recently.
BHS field hockey wins third straight game
The Barrington High School field hockey team recently reeled off shutout wins over Cumberland, LaSalle and The Lincoln School.   The Eagles blasted Cumberland on 14-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 26. … more
Council proposes change to alcohol server training program
Is it an important safeguard or is it an unnecessary regulation? Town officials are proposing a change to the Barrington Liquor Training ordinance, which requires people serving alcohol in town … more
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The Sowams Drive home where the murder took place, photographed in February of 2017.
Bristol man gets 40 years for 2017 murder of grandmother
Superior Court Justice Stephen P. Nugent sentenced Raymond Paiva IV (age 30) to 60 years, with 40 years to serve at the ACI, and a 20-year suspended sentence with 60 years of probation. more
The ‘father of the atomic bomb’ was a complex and tragic figure
‘American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer’ By Kai Bird Given the popularity of this summer’s blockbuster film, this biography of J. Robert … more
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Our impotent Congress is a disgrace
By now you know whether the Republican House got its act together and continued the funding to run the government. To think that these do-nothings continue to receive a whopping salary while our … more
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Angler Dave Hanuschak caught multiple striped bass to 29” that were feeding Sunday on the surface in Greenwich Bay.
Rhode Island waterways are stocked with trout
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting fall trout stocking, in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend, in selected areas in Rhode Island from Thursday, … more
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Lauren Cratty, with daughter Skylar and husband, Jason, are thankful to the community for the support they have received since Skylar was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma on Sept. 1.
Community rallies in support of 3-year-old battling cancer
The Warren community is rallying around a local couple facing every parent's worst nightmare. A fundraising dinner is planned for Oct. 22 at Market Street Pub. more
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Portsmouth man charged with shooting hawks
A Portsmouth man has been charged with shooting several hawks in and around his property, in violation of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Robert J. Ferreira, 64, allegedly shot at, … more
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Council signals first likely changes to East Providence's FY2023-24 budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — Residents got their first semi-official glimpse of how members of the City Council viewed the draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget submitted by the administration of Mayor Bob … more
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Ellie Vest and her EPHS girls' volleyball teammates stayed unbeaten in Division II action to date with a victory over visiting Lincoln High October 2.
Townies stay unbeaten in girls' volleyball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team, the pace-setters to date in the Division II ranks, returned to league action earlier this week following a six-day … more
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Letter: Biased and defamatory reporting on wind issues
Biased and defamatory. These two words describe EcoRI writer Mary Lhowes’ portrayal of Green Oceans President Lisa Quattrocki Knight’s September 19th presentation on wind industry … more
Westport middle and high school staff recently participated in training to get more comfortable with the district’s new zSpace computers, which would also play a crucial role in the district’s ACE initiative.  Purchased earlier this year with funding secured by Senator Michael Rodrigues, the computers allow students to see three-dimensional renderings of concepts in science and health sciences, math, technology, engineering, the arts, architecture and construction, HVAC, automotive repair and more. Administrators say the technology and associated curricula will support the district as it personalizes learning for students.
Schools plan new adult learning initiative
They say you are never too old to learn. While the adage will always apply, some educators believe it’s now crucial in the changing, complex job market. Now, Westport Community Schools is … more
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Holding a doggy treat to keep his attention, Tiverton Town Council president Denise DeMedeiros (left, out of frame) administers the Oath of Office to Blue, the Tiverton Police Department’s new comfort dog, last Tuesday.
Officer Blue gets the job in Tiverton
After a successful first month on the job as Tiverton’s first comfort-therapy dog, three-month-old Blue, an English Labrador retriever, reached an important career milestone last week when he … more
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Barbara Passmore rings the dinner bell at this year's Little Compton Community Dinner, held last month.
Letter: Volunteers pulled off a great community dinner
Volunteerism was the key to a very successful turn-out to the recent Little Community Dinner . Thank you to everyone for their help and for coming to enjoy our fourth annual community dinner … more
Editorial: Does anyone care about the biggest spending decision in Barrington history?
The Barrington School District is doing a great job attempting to inform residents of the largest spending decision in the history of the town. It happens a month from now. Hopefully people are … more
The Feds take a swipe at discriminatory lending, including here in R.I.
STORY OF THE WEEK: Redlining is widely thought of as the practice that prevailed in a lot of American cities in the mid-20 th century, imposing racial segregation and depriving worthy borrowers of … more
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Outside hitter Sophia Denham spikes the ball over the net during the Eagles’ match against North Smithfield on Sept. 28.
Eagles improve to 5-2 after pair of wins
Sophia Denham tallied nine kills, eight assists and five aces while helping the Barrington High School girls volleyball team defeat North Smithfield, 3-0.   The Eagles won 25-21, 25-22, … more
Cranston West opponents break up a pass to East Providence's Cameron Evora in their Division II football game Friday night, Sept. 29.
Falcons foil Townies late in Division II football
EAST PROVIDENCE — At home, in front of a fired up crowd on homecoming and under the bright lights of local television cameras, the East Providence High School football team couldn't quite close … more
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Westport police charge man with DUI
Monday, Sept. 25 A caller reported an accident at Sodom Road and Narrow Avenue at 7:50 a.m. Another, with injuries, was called in via 911 from State Road at 9:59 p.m. Police reported … more
Randi Walsh, in an August booking photo out of Florida on fugitive from justice charges.
Police say Tiverton nurse bilked patient out of nearly $30,000
A former Tiverton resident who worked as a private nurse here before moving to Florida has been charged with bilking an elderly Tiverton resident out of more than $27,000, using his debit card … more
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