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Letter: Brown land would still be a better school site
To the editor: Last week's paper questioned the validity of the BWSC site choice. The consultant's response was that the new building was outside the theoretical limits of the flooded area. As … more
Letter: Kudos to Warren vet
To the editor: Thank you to the unnamed Warren veterinarian who refused to euthanize an abandoned dog brought to them by the Town of Tiverton Animal Control. I read about this story at EastBayRI … more
Meet the candidates Thursday evening
The Little Compton Democratic Town Committee will hold a ‘Meet the Candidates Night’ at the Little Compton Community Center this Thursday, Aug. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. Expected for the event … more
Letter: Can't wait to start as Westport's new athletic director
My name is Shelly Morris, and I am honored and humbled to be named the new Director of Athletics/Student Activities Coordinator . I would first like to thank Superintendent Thomas Aubin, … more
Little Compton considers new agricultural zoning distrcit
The Little Compton Town Council is expected to hold a public hearing next Thursday and will likely vote on a proposed new zoning district that if ultimately approved would currently benefit just one … more
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Letter: Reject ‘spot zoning’ amendment in Little Compton
I strongly oppose the proposed amendment to Chapter XIV of the Little Compton Town Code Zoning Ordinance (14-6.1 Agricultural Overlay District) on the grounds that it unfairly confers on one specific … more
Westport police logs: Two face DUI charges
Monday, July 17 A caller reported an accident on Route 88 at 5:44 a.m. Another, with injuries, was reported on State Road at 12:20 p.m. Animal complaints came in from State Road at 10:20 … more
Paul De Luca, aka “Mr. Paul,” explains his educational chess program for young students in the conference room at the Leonard Brown House at Glen Farm. He’s hoping to revitalize his chess camp for kids ages 4-10 starting next Monday, Aug. 7. He’s also hosting an informational program for parents this Saturday at the Brown House.
He wants young kids to love chess as much as he does
PORTSMOUTH — Paul De Luca loves chess. Known as “Mr. Paul” to his students, he’s been playing the game for “30 to 40 years” and has been teaching it to … more
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Workers install metal sheeting into the western approach of the Warren River bike path bridge. The temporary bulkhead will allow the contractor to utilize a barge at the site.
Bike path bridge demolition to begin mid- to late-August
Workers began installing temporary bulkheads at the Barrington and Warren River bike path bridges last week.   The work, said Rhode Island Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. … more
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Post 10 Juniors will face Connecticut champ in Junior Legion Baseball regionals
Though the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club lost to Cranston Auburn Post 20 by a 7-3 score Sunday, July 30, to decide the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League state title, the … more
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Man charged in would-be Westport phone scam
A Boston man has been charged by Westport police with attempting to scam a local couple. Hector Arias-Guzman, 28, of 20 Mallard St., Boston, faces charges of conspiracy and attempted larceny … more
Letter: A shame that Westport voted against override, and schools
A Greek proverb says "A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they may never sit." I am heartsick that the voters turned down a pretty small investment in Westport … more
The late Richard "Sweet Pea" Hart will be honored this year.
Save your clams — Shellstock is coming
Shellstock is coming in just over two weeks, and organizers hoping to raise funds to keep the town's shellfish stocks healthy are dedicating the event in honor of long-time shore engineer, assistant … more
Letter: Wacky alternative to crop cannons — they could work?
Crop cannons are better than pesticides or bird poisonings, but has any farmer tried using those wacky inflatable tube men to scare off the birds? If you Google them, there are actually scarecrow … more
Grinnell’s Beach is a busy place on hot summer days and evenings.
Grinnell's Beach under the gun
As the summer wears on and reports of unacceptable behavior at area beaches are steadily increasing, the Tiverton Town Council is considering the creation of a new ordinance that would impose fines … more
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City native Jennifer Griffith testifies before a House committee in her role as Rhode Island’s Child Advocate. She was recently named as the Secretary of State's lead legal counsel.
Amore names East Providence's Griffith Department of State legal counsel
PROVIDENCE — Secretary of State Gregg Amore announced fellow East Providence resident Jennifer Griffith has joined the Rhode Island Department of State as lead legal counsel. “We are … more
The 2023 Warren Walkabout Poster Design Contest is now open through Monday, Aug. 28. Winners will be announced via the Discover Warren Instagram, Facebook, and website on Sept. 24.
Entries now open for 2023 Warren Walkabout Poster Design Contest
A $300 prize and widespread visibility awaits the winner of Warren's annual poster design competition. more
The view from behind an end zone at East Providence High School's football field.
Barrington Council planning tour of athletic fields and facilities
Members of the Barrington Town Council will hit the road this month as they tour athletic fields and facilities in the area. The tour is part of the town’s ongoing efforts to improve … more
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The AgInnovation Farm is a student-run program located at Cloverbud Range on Jepson Lane, Portsmouth.
Micro-clover pilot program to be planted in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) recently received a grant award through the Urban and Community Conservation (UAC) Grant Initiative to model a unique … more
Letter: Stand with me in condemning this behavior
Dear Members of the Barrington Community, It is with a heavy heart that I write to you to express my dismay at how the events at Sherwood Park and my reaction to them in last week’s paper, … more
Letter: Racist, antisemitic, anti-Asian, and homophobic slurs are common
To the editor: I am very concerned that Little League president Aguiar downplayed the racist and anti-semitic aspects of the graffiti incident at Sherwood Field, as reported in the Barrington … more
Letter: Nazi swastikas and hate crimes are not trivial matters
To the editor: Beer cans and Gatorade bottles, potential food fights and condiment theft — typical teenage stuff? Is it “typical teenage stuff” to spray paint a NAZI SWASTIKA … more
Letter: Appalled and disappointed by last week’s article
To the editor: I am writing this letter concerning the article in last week's Times concerning the vandalism at Sherwood park. I am appalled and disappointed by the content of the article … more
Letter: It is literally painful to look at your newspaper
To the editor: The cover page of today's newspaper is profoundly insensitive and offensive. You mailed a picture of a swastika to all of your subscribers. It’s the first thing seen, … more
Be very careful with Officers’ Bill of Rights
Another legislative session in Rhode Island has come and gone without any action on a perennial issue, reform of the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights. To be sure, some Constables on Patrol (COPS) have … more
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