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Young competitors crawl through the mud en route to the finish line at a previous year’s Tough Tiger.
Barrington school's adventure race is this weekend
The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger adventure race will step off this Sunday, May 21. The race will feature two routes and plenty of fun obstacles. There is a 1.5-mile course that starts at … more
Evelyn Ansel, Curator of the Herreshoff Marine Museum, at the center of the Museum’s new permanent exhibit. To her right are some of the models carved by George I. “Sonny” Hodgdon, a fourth-generation builder of wooden boats. Visible on her left are the binnacle and one of the two original wheels from 1903 Cup Defender Reliance.
The 'Golden Age' of America's Cup, now on display at Herreshoff
The new permanent "Hodgdon Collection" shows the evolution of America’s Cup yachts from 1851 to 1937. more
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Justin Petion calls a ball out during his match at No. 2 doubles with Jaydon Massa for EPHS against Classical Wednesday, May 17.
Classical clips East Providence in boys' tennis regular season finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' tennis team finished its first season back up in the Division II ranks last week with a 5-2 loss at home to Classical on a blustery … more
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Letter: Don’t argue with success on the bike path
To the editor: Thank you for coverage of a bill to legalize all classes of Electric Motorized Bikes (EMBs) on state bike paths (“The battle over e-bikes,” May 11). Your coverage of … more
Letter: The danger of gun violence becoming so common
To the editor: During a recent trip to the grocery store I ran into a friend who was also shopping, and because it was the day after our country's latest mass shooting at a similar venue in … more
The Bandshell at Burr’s Hill Park became the center of some debate during a recent Town Council meeting, where some thought it would be prudent not to place amplifiers within its reverberating shell, while others thought simply turning down the volume of the amplifiers would suffice to address neighbors’ concerns over the volume of the summer concert series.
Warren Town Council on summer concerts: Just turn it down
For those about to rock — please consider your neighbors. more
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Olga Lopez (left) helps Save The Bay’s Wenley Ferguson plant salt tolerant shrubs at Walker Farm earlier this month.
Volunteers help shore up the shoreline in Barrington
Improvements to Walker Farm continued earlier this month when teams of volunteers worked on restoring the natural habitat at the waterfront park.   Save The Bay is partnering with the Town … more
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Nathan Carter led the EPHS golf team to a sweep of Portsmouth and Bay View May 17 at Green Valley Country Club.
East Providence edges Portsmouth, beats Bay View in golf
PORTSMOUTH — The East Providence High School golf team last week completed its most successful season record-wise in two decades when the Townies traveled to Portsmouth Wednesday, May 17, … more
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Hungry dog believed culprit in Westport fire
Westport firefighters believe a hungry dog looking for a kibble sparked a small fire in a home off Route 6 Wednesday. Police were called to the … more
Little Compton school board strikes back in budget row
Members of the Little Compton School Committee and administration lashed out Wednesday evening at a recent recommendation by the town's budget committee to deny a $177,491 spending increase to the … more
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Bayside Family YMCA swim coach Jennifer Baker (second row, middle) was recently named National Swimming Coach of the Year by YMCA USA.
Bayside Family YMCA swim coach earns national award
Bayside Family YMCA swim coach Jennifer Baker has been named National Swimming Coach of the Year by YMCA USA. Each year YMCA USA recognizes a dedicated swim coach who promotes achievement, … more
This map shows the location of the property owned by AP Enterprise as well as the approximate position of the project area.
In Portsmouth: From town dump to sports ‘oasis’?
PORTSMOUTH — A long-rumored plan to build an outdoor sports complex on top of the old town dump in Island Park has finally reached the local review stage. more
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Trash bins lined up on Water Street.
Warren transfer station fees poised for July increase
Although it has not yet been approved by the Council, it seems likely that fees for dumping at Warren's transfer station are set to go up starting in July. more
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Keira Quadros delivers a pitch during the five-inning, perfect game she tossed in East Providence's 13-0 victory over visiting Moses Brown Wednesday afternoon, May 17.
Townies thump Moses Brown in softball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball team had little trouble dispatching visiting Moses Brown on a windy Wednesday afternoon, May 17, as the Townies sent the Quakers away … more
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Ziurel Vargas and the EPHS baseball team saw their recent six-game winning streak in Division II outings come to an end with a loss Westerly.
Westerly ends East Providence's recent baseball win streak
EAST PROVIDENCE — The recent East Providence High School baseball winning streak came to an end early last week after the Townies were held scoreless in a 7-0 loss to host Westerly on Tuesday, … more
Suspect charged with stealing catalytic converter in East Providence
PROVIDENCE — A Pawtucket man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with stealing a catalytic converter following his arrest by the East Providence Police on November 15, 2022. … more
Barrington's Violet Gagliano, shown during the Eagles' game against South Kingstown, had five goals, three assists and nine draw controls in the win over Portsmouth.
Eagles celebrate seniors with win over Portsmouth
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team stretched its win streak to six with a 21-14 victory over Portsmouth on Monday night, May 15.   The Eagles’ record improved to 11-2 with … more
Gabe Tanous, shown in a game earlier this season, had a hit in the Eagles' game against Narragansett on Tuesday.
Win streak snapped — Barrington baseball loses to Narragansett
The Barrington High School baseball team lost to Narragansett 3-2 on Tuesday, May 16. The Eagles had reeled off 12 straight wins and locked up a first round bye in the Division II playoffs, … more
Revaluations raise property rates in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva through the Finance Department announced the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023 following the state-mandated statistical revaluation … more
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United States Army veteran Arthur Medeiros, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, smiles beside his daughter, Ellie Joy, during a celebration of his 103rd birthday on May 10 at Benjamin Church Senior Center in Bristol.
World War II veteran celebrates 103rd birthday
If you were to meet Arthur Medeiros at the grocery store or out on the links, you’d probably never guess he was into his third year as a centenarian or that he saw the kind of action in Europe that led to him earning a Bronze Star, two Silver Stars, and three Purple Hearts. more
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Police investigate report of suspicious person on BHS campus
Barrington Police responded quickly to a report of a suspicious person spotted on the Barrington High School campus Wednesday morning, May 17. At about 10 a.m., school officials received … more
Dakota Rioux, a 19-year-old Warren resident, was arrested on April 19, 2022 following a joint investigation of the Bristol and Warren Police Departments.
Warren teen suspected of selling drugs to students officially charged
A Warren teenager who was arrested last year after an investigation by Bristol and Warren police has been officially charged for selling marijuana and THC vape pens, including to students of Mt. Hope High School. more
Val Lawson addresses NEA Rhode Island delegates at the May annual meeting where she and a slate of officers were elected to a three-year term.
NEARI elects East Providence's Lawson as new president
CRANSTON — Long-time East Providence School District teacher and State Senator Val Lawson was elected as the National Education Association Rhode Island's newest president during the … more
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Tiverton council grills schools over spending
The Tiverton Town Council has approved a preliminary spending plan that, pending final approval, will result in a property tax rate of $14.97 for FY 2023-24, versus $14.63 currently — a 34-cent … more
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Letter: Questions unasked at the CNN Town Hall
The moderator of the recent CNN Trump Town Hall tried valiantly to ask pertinent, newsworthy questions to a declared presidential candidate, now convicted and under other legal duress. He … more
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