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When voters head to Little Compton's annual Financial Town Meeting next Wednesday, they'll have a budget plan that includes a slight tax rate increase, and a fiscal showdown between supporters of the … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — Ask and you shall receive? Following up on a request made by the respective organizations for assistance from the state, two local legislators have submitted bills in … more
Beth Barron, accompanied by Button Byron on banjo and James Cappelletti on acoustic bass, will perform original songs on Friday. John McDaid will open the evening with his unique genre of music, … more
The move signifies their intent to try and borrow up to $200 million to make repairs and potentially build a new high school. But there are a lot of steps between now and that future. more
Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted unanimously to give themselves raises.   Four Council members currently receive $1,000 annual stipends, while the Council President … more
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra’s season finale concert features the romantic “Romeo and Juliet Fantasty Overture” by Tchaikovsky, “Saxophone Concerto, Op. … more
Sowams Woods has come alive with the chattering of birds and new spring growth. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust invites all ages to two go-at-your-own-pace walks with land trust Executive … more
Currently, the striped bass regulations from last year are still in effect, meaning Rhode Island and Massachusetts anglers can retain one fish between 28” and 35” until the new … more
In “Fly Girl,” the most recent book by local author Ann Hood, she chronicles her eight years spent as a flight attendant for TWA (Trans World Airways). Escaping her “small, depressed mill town” of Warwick, R.I.” to see the world was her primary goal. She just knew that whatever exciting was happening, it was “far from West Warwick.” more
STORY OF THE WEEK: Now that the May Revenue Estimating Conference is complete, the General Assembly session is expected to race to a mid-June conclusion, with a few contentious issues still hanging … more
A team of five students from Barrington High School recently captured third place at the LifeSmarts National Championship.   Barrington’s Aidan Hurlock, Stella Densley, Shaswat … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School golf team may not make the revamped 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship tournament at the end of the month, but that … more
Young boat builders are recreating another piece of Westport's maritime past, and plan to launch her this coming Saturday afternoon at the Head of Westport. The students, enrolled in the … more
A Tiverton man was found guilty last week of two counts of sexual assault against female victims in 2006 and 2018. Following the conclusion of a four-day trial before Newport County Superior … more
The Warren Town Council approved a $4,000 stipend to be paid for the completion of a mural on the bathroom vestibule located at the Warren Town Wharf during their meeting on May 9. more
Barrington High School’s Bryce Kupperman and Gabe Anderson won the state doubles championship on Saturday, May 13. Kupperman, a sophomore, and Anderson, a freshman, knocked off the team … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — They'll have some of the same elements as their predecessor, but not the main ingredient...no pun intended. The East Providence Public Libraries have announced the weekly … more
WARWICK — The third time was indeed the charm for the East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad as the locals captured the 2023 Division II championship Saturday morning, May … more
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
Barrington High School recently recognized members of the senior class who have made a commitment to play sports at the collegiate level.   More than two dozen student-athletes plan to … more
Barrington Public Schools announced Friday, May 12, that Sowams Elementary School has been recognized as the newest Lighthouse School in the nation by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.   … more
The legend of Bristol's Jim Dollins was brought to light last Saturday evening during his enshrinement in the Rhode Island Aquatic Hall of Fame at its 39th annual dinner inside the Quonset O Club in North Kingstown. more
The Barrington Town Council has approved a bid to hire a Pawtucket company to repave nine roads in town and a parking lot at the Peck Center. At its May 1 meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to award … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside Middle School's Kristyn-Anne Pinheiro was chosen not only as her building's instructor of the year but as the 2023 East Providence School District Teacher of the … more
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team improved its record to 9-2 after defeating South Kingstown 19-7 on Tuesday night, May 9. The victory pushed Barrington’s win streak to four games. … more
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