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Adam Gorman shoots toward a target during the first-ever J.P. Medeiros Jr. Hockey Competition, Saturday.
Eagles, Huskies skate in memorial hockey competition
Members of the Barrington High School and Mt. Hope High School hockey teams showed off their skills during the first-ever J.P. Medeiros Jr. Hockey Competition. The event, held Saturday night, Feb. … more
Vocalist Tish Adams leads a group of children in yelling “Wilma!” during a jazzed-up version of “Meet the Flintstones” during the annual Jazz for Kids program at Greenvale Vineyards on Thursday. The event was part of the Newport Winter Festival.
Kids get all jazzed up at Greenvale Vineyards, Portsmouth (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Jazz singer Tish Adams asked the dozen or so young children before her if they had ever found a quarter while playing outside. “Sometimes when you get money that you … more
Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: Feb. 18 – 24, 2023
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
The Town of Portsmouth is expected to enter a purchase-and-sales agreement with the R.I. Department of Transportation to buy the Stone Bridge abutment and adjacent Teddi’s Beach. The town has been hoping to make improvements to the area, similar to what Tiverton has done to its abatement and beach seen in the background.
Portsmouth to vote on purchase of Teddi’s Beach, bridge abutment
PORTSMOUTH — The town will be the proud owner of another beach if the Town Council approves a purchase-and-sales agreement with the state for Teddi’s Beach in Island Park at Monday … more
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Kate Benoit was recently hired as the communication specialist for Barrington Public Schools. Benoit came to Barrington from Clark University in Worcester, Mass.
Communications specialist will fill a range of tasks for Barrington Schools
After eight days in her new job, Kate Benoit had already grown an unexpected appreciation for Barrington.  The recently-hired communication specialist for Barrington Public Schools said she … more
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This is an aerial view of Cashman’s Park in Island Park, as it appeared in 1927. Notice how much of it was located on the beach (Park Avenue is to the immediate right of the roller-coaster), most of which has since been washed away.
Island Park was a hopping place before 1938 Hurricane
Editor’s note: Town Historian Jim Garman lectured on the history of North Portsmouth on Jan. 25 at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center in Common Fence Point. We’ve previously … more
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Candidates declare for April Westport election
Two newcomers are among three vying for two seats on the Westport Select Board in the Tuesday, April 11 election. Candidates were required to declare their intent to run by the end of the day … more
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Sean Bonneau reacts after Barrington lost to LaSalle in the Division 1 semifinals, Thursday.
Eagles lose lead in second half, fall to LaSalle in semis
The Barrington High School boys basketball team was 12 minutes away from a trip to the Division I finals.   The Eagles led LaSalle 24-20 at halftime in the D-I tournament semifinals on … more
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Police: Dead swan found at bird sanctuary in Barrington
A person called Barrington Police at about noon on Feb. 14 after finding a dead swan at the Osamequin Bird Sanctuary off the Wampanoag Trail. The caller told police it appeared that the bird had … more
This exposed area, which will be covered by grass when it is completed in the spring, shows how the drainage system works. Special soil with sand under the grass will filter water into the into the ground, leading to a detention basin which will hold back that water and let it out slowly through that concrete weir on the other side.
Bristol PD drainage project nearly complete
Now, and until Pare Construction returns to plant grass and put the finishing touches on this new drainage system in the spring, the inner workings of the drainage mechanism is exposed. more
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Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de Silva)
She’s a student, a tech CEO and a shark researcher
1 Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de … more
The proposed East Providence Community Center exterior as envisioned.
DaSilva’s proposed East Providence Rec Center would cost $45 million to construct
EAST PROVIDENCE — If the long sought after community/recreation center is constructed as proposed by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, it would come with a price tag of some $45 million … more
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East Providence High School's Martin Moniz pins his opponent during a recent Division I regular season match against Hope. Moniz is considered to be one of the favorites in the 120-pound weight class at the 2023 state championship meet February 24 and 25.
Moniz, EPHS mates eye top finishes at state wrestling meet
EAST PROVIDENCE — The resurgent East Providence High School wrestling team has spent the last week plus putting in final preparations for the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s … more
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Dave Hennan of East Bay Comics holds a small selection of the tens of thousands of comic books on offer in his Hope Street shop. The Spider-Man on the left features original, one of a kind artwork; on the right is the first Captain America comic book. The Batman in the middle is more accessibly priced for the fan or casual collector.
Bristol comic book shop deals in high-quality nostalgia
Bristol's East Bay Comics includes about 250,000 individual comic books, many rare, vintage, and unique. About a third of them are available in his shop, with more on their website. more
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Nick Rogers (right) and his dad, Louie, during a recent interview talking about Nick’s conquests in the middle school wrestling world.
KMS wrestler is the best in Rhode Island, but he wants more
13-year-old Nicholas Rogers is a rising star in the wrestling world. He recently came out on top during the Varsity All States tournament in North Kingstown. Now he has his eyes set on a higher prize. more
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Tiverton will allow some donation bins
While donation bins — the large metal bins often brimming to overflow with clothes, shoes and other items — may soon be outlawed in most of Tiverton, members of the Tiverton Town Council … more
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The photography of Corey Wheeler Forrest of Portsmouth, who fishes out of Sakonnet Point, is the subject of a new exhibit that runs through the summer at Mystic Seaport Museum.
The last of a line
PORTSMOUTH — Long before the Wheelers came along, hundreds of fish traps lined these shores, branching west down the coast to Block Island and east to Little Compton, Westport and beyond. … more
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Threatening call forces lockdown of Barrington High School
It is February vacation week, but that did not stop someone from phoning in a school threat.   Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department received a call on Thursday, Feb. … more
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Independence Park will be the site of a new monument commemorating Bristol's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Port Marker location to be unveiled Saturday in Bristol
Though the final design and wording of the marker is still being determined, a temporary sign at the permanent memorial location will be unveiled at Independence Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. more
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Letter: How about worldwide voting in RI?
To the editor: Earlier this month, State Reps. Enrique Sanchez, David Morales, Jennifer Stewart, Joshua Giraldo, Brianna Henries and Karen Alzate introduced a real humdinger of a partisan bill, … more
Letter: Be ashamed, Barrington
To the editor: I have lived in Barrington for over 40 years and have never seen a more blatant example of racism and cultural insensitivity than the Barrington Town Council’s “Land … more
Barrington Middle School Principal Andy Anderson has been nominated for the 2022-23 National LifeChanger of the Year award.
Barrington Middle School Principal nominated for national award
Andy Anderson is in the running for a national award. Last month, the Barrington Middle School Principal learned that he had been nominated for the 2022-23 National LifeChanger of the Year award. … more
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Commentary: This place, East Providence, has long been my professional, personal muse
First time I taught a class, it was shortly after mid-century, at the corner of James Street and Taunton Avenue, high up a steep stairway. And it was a French class. I had studied, at Harvard, under … more
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East Providence High School names '22-23 second quarter honors students
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bill Black, Principal, Shane Messier, Assistant Principal, Lian Furtado, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTC Director and the staff of East Providence High School announce … more
Commentary: Be a steward for Warren’s open space
In order to thrive and complete its mission of protecting Warren’s open spaces for the benefit of the public, it is essential that the Warren Land Conservation Trust have the full support of the community. How can you help provide that support?  more
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