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East Providence High School's Dylan Annicelli delivers a pitch during his one-hit, shutout performance against visiting Tiverton Friday night, May 5.
EPHS sophs spin a pair of gems in Division II baseball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team collected a pair of solid Division II wins over the last week, sparked by two superb pitching performances by two emerging … more
Senate passes Lawson bill to make pediatric autoimmune protections permanent
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Senate Tuesday, May 9, passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Valarie Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) to make permanent a pilot program approved last year that … more
Job fair, open to all, is this Thursday at Highlander Charter School
A free job and career fair, open to high school students or anyone in the employment market, is taking place on Thursday, May 11, at Highlander Charter School in Warren. more
Sakonnet Vineyards, on West Main Road, wants to expand its operations to include a full liquor and restaurant license.
Sakonnet Vineyards' expansion plan on hold, again
For the second time in as many years, Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards’ attempt to obtain a Class B retail beverage license has been put on hold. As was the case last April, the … more
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A car uses the narrow access road as it leaves the peninsula at Gull Cove last week. DEM is proposing a plan to install a gate on the road, restricting visitors from driving out the peninsula. Only first responders would have access.
Vehicle access at Portsmouth's Gull Cove debated
PORTSMOUTH — For about 70 years, local residents and out-of-towners have been driving out to the edge of the small peninsula at Gull Cove to drop in a small boat or kayak, lug their fishing … more
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Maureen Gauthier receives her award and plaque from Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa last week during the announcement event at Mt. Hope High School.
Mt. Hope teacher earns state award for financial literacy
Rhode Island Treasurer James A. Diossa came to Mt. Hope High School to surprise Maureen Gauthier with the 2023 Financial Literacy Educator Award. more
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Barrington's Iain DeBoth (middle) powers across the finish line in the 100-meter race.
BHS boys track team sprints to division championship
The Barrington High School boys track team scored nearly double the points of any other team at the Eastern Division Championship meet. The Eagles finished with 265.5 points, while Portsmouth was … more
Barrington High School’s Jordan Roskiewicz clears a hurdle in the 300-meter hurdle event during the Eastern Division Track Championship on Saturday, May 6. Roskiewicz won the 100- and 300-meter hurdles and her team won the division championship.
Barrington girls outscore the competition at Eastern Division Championship
The Barrington High School girls track team scored points in every event and finished in first place at the Eastern Division Championship meet, held Saturday at BHS. The Eagles scored 236.5 … more
Letter: ‘Right to Beat Arms’ contains no qualifiers
To the editor: Clay Commons is perplexed by the Supreme Court’s interpretation or lack thereof for the Second Amendment clause regarding “A well-regulated Militia …” … more
At a meeting on Monday night, members of the School Committee and Town Council agreed to ask the Rhode Island General Assembly for support in a school construction bond that is not to exceed $250 million.
Barrington officials advance $250M school construction bond
Barrington officials took a key step toward improving local schools on Monday night, May 8. After a lengthy discussion, members of the School Committee and Town Council agreed to ask the Rhode … more
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Whitehouse seizes the moment to call for Supreme Court reform
STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is a longstanding critic of efforts to move the U.S. Supreme Court to the right, so he’s remained in the spotlight as SCOTUS faces a wave of … more
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A few good reads for rainy spring days
A lot of rainy weather lately has had me reading instead of gardening. So, enjoy! “Just Last Night” (2021) by Mhairi McFarlane is a story of friendship, love and grief. Eve is in … more
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Fred DeFinis of Middletown caught multiple bass in the East Passage last week to 34”.  Soft plastic lures are working well.
Agency takes emergency action on striped bass
Last Tuesday, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved a new emergency slot size limit to be implemented this year of 28” to less than 31”, one fish/person/day. Presently … more
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Portsmouth High’s Tristan Thomas took first place in the pole vault with a best effort of 11 feet, 6 inches.
Portsmouth notches several 1st places at division track meet
PORTSMOUTH — Both of the Portsmouth High tracked field teams placed second among 11 teams in the Eastern Divisional Championship meet held over the weekend. more
Jaydon Amaral hits an overhead at net while his partner on the EPHS boys' No. 2 doubles team Nathan Thurber looks on during their match against PCD Monday, May 8.
Townies nip next-door neighbor Knights in boys' tennis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual boys' tennis showdown between next-door neighbors East Providence High School and the Providence Country Day School was won this spring by the visiting Townies … more
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New owners Adam and Carissa Davenport with Bob Pierce and Tina Schmid, president of the trust's board.
Westport couple purchases Berry Hill Farm
Westport's long-beloved Berry Hill Farm will live on under new ownership, after the Westport Land Conservation Trust and its new owners finalized a $1.3 million deal earlier this month. Carissa … more
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Letter: How students are teaching us at the Portsmouth Dog Park
To the editor: For the last year, the Portsmouth Dog Park Committee has had the pleasure of working with students from Salve Regina University and the University of Rhode Island. We turned to … more
Margie Brennan, the Portsmouth school district’s K-8 science instruction coach, is one of only nine educators in the country to receive the national Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators.
Portsmouth educator wins presidential teaching award
PORTSMOUTH — Margie Brennan, the Portsmouth school district’s K-8 science instruction coach, is in rare company. more
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Anchor runner Nazarae Phillip crosses the finish line first as the EPHS girls' 4x100 meter relay team won the event at the 2023 Eastern Division Championship Meet Saturday, May 6, in Barrington.
Townies win twice at Eastern outdoor championship meet
BARRINGTON — The East Providence High School boys' and girls' outdoor track and field squads began their 2023 championship competitions last weekend when the Townies took part in their … more
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The KMS Science Olympiad team is going to the National competition for the first time. The team amassed 11 medals during the recent state competition in April.
Kickemuit Middle School wins States, now fundraising for Nationals
Bristol Warren's best-in-show performance in April at the state competition has earned them their first-ever appearance at the massive Nationals Tournament on May 19-20. more
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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Chevy trucks, children's necklaces, flour and 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
Isabella Hurley, Jake Rodrick, Desmond Shattuck perform during the 2023 EPHS Band concert.
East Providence High School 2023 spring band concert...in photos
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Band, under the direction of Marisa Silva and assisted by Olivia Kleyla, held its annual spring concert Thursday evening, May 4, inside the new … more
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Ann Strong, shown at a recent Planning Board meeting, recently filed a motion for the FTM calling for a vote to preserve the monastery property as passive open space. The town solicitor has rejected the motion.
Barrington resident: Let the public vote on monastery property at FTM
Ann Strong believes Barrington residents at this year’s FTM should be allowed to vote on whether to keep the monastery property preserved as open space. The longtime Barrington resident and … more
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Shivani Mehta dribbles the ball towards the North Kingstown goal. She led the Huskies with 2 goals during the game.
Coach Giarrusso earns 100th victory as lacrosse team splits games
The Mt. Hope girls lacrosse team crushed Toll Gate 14-7 on Wednesday and fell to North Kingstown 15-3 on Friday. The Huskies are currently 4-5 as they fight for a playoff spot in Division … more
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Max Morotti, the Wildcats senior ace, was a big part of the Wildcats 3-2 win over West Bridgewater on Thursday. The big righty started the game, striking out 6 and allowing just 4 hits, 2 walks and 2 runs in 7 innings of work. He also hit third and slugged three hits with a double and a stolen base.
Lavoie’s extra inning heroics clinches win for Wildcats
Westport came from behind to beat West Bridgewater 3-2 in extra innings during a league home game on in frigid Spring weather on Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats have won seven straight since losing … more
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