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Silver Creek is seen in the foreground with a wing of Mt. Hope High School behind it. Visible water damage can be seen along the lower exterior of the building going all the way to the left, and it visible throughout various parts of the building.
Is building a new Mt. Hope High School in the same location a bad idea?
District officials and their chosen school building consultant team answer questions and critiques levied from some members of the community. more
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Council increases fund supporting new business in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its July 18 meeting voted to increase the city’s Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Revolving Loan Fund by $500,000 to support new businesses … more
James Lynch delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad during a recent Rhode Island American Legion Baseball game.
Post 10 takes top spot in Junior Legion Baseball standings
EAST PROVIDENCE — The ATC-sponsored Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club, on the cusp of finishing first in the Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League standings at the start of play … more
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Rick Clarkson, center, gathers for a photo with members and staff of the Corliss Institute within the activity space of their 290 Main St. building in Warren.
New executive director excited about changes coming to Corliss Institute
Rick Clarkson is hopeful that a new focus on bringing members, who are deaf and have various developmental disabilities, into the surrounding community, will be beneficial for all. more
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Patty the dog, nearly euthanized, had surgery and is ready for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown
Brighter days ahead for dog abandoned in Tiverton
An abandoned dog spared from euthanasia earlier this month has a new lease on life, and is waiting for her forever home, at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. Patty, a mixed breed … more
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Results due in Tuesday's $3 million override vote
Westport voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of a $3 million override. Results came in after our deadline, but check us out online — results will be posted as soon as they are … more
Real estate values resume their upward trend
After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more
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Good Energy's Jamie Rhodes answers residents' questions during an earlier energy aggregation meeting in Barrington. Rhodes was back in front of the Barrington Town Council on Monday night, requesting a change to the contract.
Questions surface about energy aggregation contract change
Barrington’s electricity aggregation program is less than a year old, but already the contract signed with the provider is going to be amended.   On Monday night, members of the … more
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Will the Matos campaign stumbles scramble the CD1 race?
STORY OF THE WEEK: With a bit more than six weeks until the Sept. 5 primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, the race took a dramatic turn last week. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, … more
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Tiverton Summer Concert Series on Fridays
The summer concert series is under way on the Raposa Softball Field. Food truck lineups change each week. Bands include Sentimental Fools on July 28, Tayla Davis with country/rock on Aug. 4, They … more
Acclaimed dance company performing in Bristol
This month’s Bristol Warren Art Night program is an event that combines visual arts, music, story and performance. See The Haus of Glitter, fresh from audiences at the Smithsonian Museum of … more
Graffiti covers the back wall of the concession stand building at Sherwood Field. The park has been plagued by vandalism, officials said.
Vandals spray hate at Barrington ball field
Vandals struck Sherwood Field last week. Again. They left behind broken pipes and water spigots, smashed door knobs, ugly spray-painted graffiti, and more. Inside the concession stand at … more
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Architectural rendering of what the new-and-improved, adaptive and inclusive playground off Turnpike Avenue will look like.
Group makes final push for Portsmouth playground funds
It was just a little over a year ago when the nonprofit Four Hearts Foundation started fund-raising for a new-and-improved playground to be built on Turnpike Avenue. more
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Council approval creates tax amnesty program in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence's offering of amnesty for delinquent tax payments became law last week when the City Council approved ordinances related to the matter at its Tuesday, July 18, … more
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Mt. Hope High School Choral Director, David Lauria, with (l-r) Kylie Rolando, Casey Ruth Little, Nick Perry, and Hannah de Jesus, spoke about the new album “Staring at the Milky Way,” which includes 11 original songs written, performed, and produced entirely by students.
Mt. Hope musicians set to release new original album
A new album comprised nearly exclusively of wholly original songs, written, recorded, performed, and produced entirely by student musicians, is hitting the airwaves soon. more
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Post 2 sweeps Post 10 from Senior Legion Baseball playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League season came to an abrupt end for the Riverside Post 10 Seniors with a doubleheader loss to visiting Warwick/West Warwick … more
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Best Team Photo in Block Island Tournament was awarded to team ‘Defiant’ for this photo taken in the Block Island Wind Farm. Some nice fluke caught by youth anglers.
Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament big success
The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament ended Sunday, July 23, with a winning striped bass measuring 48”, caught by team ‘Frayed Knot,’ led by Capt. Richard Lipsitz of North … more
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Old Main Road resident Kate Almy said she's not against farming, but thinks the use of corn cannons in at least one field near her home is excessive.
Neighbor blasts farmer's crop cannons
Drivers cruising toward the fork in the road that splits West and Old Main roads at the Tiverton/Little Compton line may notice a percussive accompaniment to their ride. Flanked on either side of the fork lay an assortment of green fields mostly populated by corn and owned by various farmers, some of whom employ crop cannons to keep their produce safe from birds. more
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Preparations began last week for the upcoming bike path bridges replacement project.
Crews begin early work for bike path bridges project
Preparations are underway for the upcoming bike path bridge replacement work.   Vanessa Gonzalez, a spokesperson with the RI Department of Transportation, confirmed that the work taking … more
The current home on the site is a drafty uninsulated summer cottage build in 1937.
Couple goes high tech in Pettey Heights
A drafty old summer cottage overlooking the lower East Branch will soon yield to what could be one of the the most energy-efficient, highest tech homes in Westport, following a vote on the matter … more
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Barrington resident Quincy Burke stands beside the accessible path he built at Barrington Beach as part of his Eagle Scout Project.
Eagle Scout Project brings accessible path to beach
An Eagle Scout Project has made Barrington Beach more accessible for people.   The project, completed by Barrington resident Quincy Burke, involved constructing an accessible path at the … more
This barn on the East Branch of the Westport River is available for $1,284 per five-night stay.
Westport looks to regulate short term rentals
Vacationers looking to get away to Westport for a day or a week have no shortage of options for lodging — an entire inn at Westport Point available for $13,580 per week, a converted blacksmith … more
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The Portsmouth Dog Park Committee is seeking volunteer members to support the maintenance of and improvements to the park.
Volunteers sought for various Portsmouth town committees
PORTSMOUTH — Have a special area of expertise and some extra time on your hands? If so, you may want to consider volunteering to serve as a member of a town committee. The Town Council is … more
Meet the residents who want to serve on Barrington Charter Review
The Barrington Town Council will interview candidates for the Charter Review Commission during Monday night’s meeting. Council President Carl Kustell said he is looking forward to the process … more
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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Cars, cribs and frozen fruits
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 … more
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