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PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven non-profit organizations either anchored in East Providence or with ties to the city were among those groups to share in $84 million in grants from the Rhode Island … more
O n April 10 last spring the water temperature at Narragansett Beach was only 45 degrees, but as soon as it warms a little this year, the spring tautog season will begin in earnest. Dave Henault … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: With Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos having announced a run in CD1, the race to succeed U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is approaching a more active phase. All eyes are on House Speaker Joe … more
To the editor: The well-scripted and choreographed Kabuki theater at the House Judiciary Committee hearing March 6 for House Bills 5006, 5047, and 5228 was disheartening. Repetitious, … more
PORTSMOUTH — It will be a local matchup made in heaven on Saturday, when the Division II boys’ hockey championship will be played at Schneider Arena at Providence College. The … more
Barrington resident and state Rep. Jennifer Boylan recently introduced four bills that she believes will improve gun safety in Rhode Island.   “All of us are concerned about the … 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
To the editor: This article (“Municipal electricity aggregation launches in May,” The Portsmouth Times, March 9) is profoundly misleading and NextEra Energy is a complete con … more
Newport Contemporary Ballet (formerly known as Island Moving Co.) is staging two weekends of  performances inside the Keats Theatre on the campus of St. Andrew’s School in Barrington this … more
Members of the Barrington Economic Development Commission have offered the Town Council a blueprint on how to bring more athletic fields and a recreation center to Barrington. According to a memo … more
Barrington officials say it is a chance to save money and use more renewable energy.  Barrington’s electricity aggregation program, called Barrington Community Electricity (BEC), is … more
The Tiverton police officer charged earlier this week on assault and disorderly conduct charges pulled out and activated his department-issued taser at least twice during school events over the past … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — Two wins over the last seven days, including an impressive road victory against Classical and another against a hard-scrabble Smithfield side that beat the locals in the … more
The kids at Barrington Middle School are ready to wow audiences with their performance of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical.    Performances will be held on Friday, March 10, … more
The 7th annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna, Jr. Beer Tasting fundraiser, held last Thursday night at the Portside Tavern, was another great success. more
With construction to the library's roof complete, the path between the Library’s Thames Street parking lot and Hope Street is accessible to foot traffic again. more
The Rhode Island Heart Gallery, established in 2005, features professional portraits of children who patiently wait in Rhode Island foster care hope of finding loving families or other permanent connections. You can see them at Bristol's Quinta Gamelin Center. more
To the editor: The reason I researched the definition of adult entertainment was I recently read an article on the rapid growth of the adult entertainment during the pandemic, with growth trends … more
To the editor: Last week's Bristol Town Council meeting featured a rare standing room only crowd, who were there in large numbers to hear a town resident request that the council change the … more
To the editor: When I took orders to Newport back in 2010, I was excited. I’m from New England, and I couldn’t wait to get back to my roots. I was in the Gulf of Oman on an aircraft … more
Bywater announced on Monday the launch of a Mainvest crowdfunding campaign to support the expansion of the restaurant's current space and the re-launch of The Bakeshop. more
One reader mourns the impending loss of one of Bristol's favorite eateries. more
There is a new committee in Barrington and it has a lot of members. The Barrington Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee has 11 full voting members and four alternate non-voting members. The … more
To the editor: David O’Connell (letters, "Many residents oppose proposed Assembly abortion bill," The Post, March 2, edition) seems to be lumping in all those who have had abortions with … more
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