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Mount Hope Farmers' Market is every Saturday inside the barn
The weekly  Mount Hope Farm farmers' market continues in its winter location this Saturday, with vendors set up inside the historic barn. The market brings together dozens of local growers and … more
Vineyard hosts its 27th annual WINEter Festival all weekend
Sip, savor and toast to the new year at the 27th annual WINEter Festival at Newport Vineyards. They are hosting two days full of grape stomping, wine and beer tasting, and eating tasty festive … more
Editorial: SEL screening should be applauded, not feared
Instead of fearing or being suspicious of a new screening procedure for social-emotional learning, parents would be better serving their children by encouraging their participation in a tool which may benefit their mental health, and overall wellbeing. more
Tiverton eyes new public safety complex
Acknowledging that the current police department building is in dire shape, the Tiverton Town Council voted Monday to form a working advisory committee that will look into whether there is a need for … more
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Matt Raffa, shown in a game earlier this season, scored 30 points to lead the Eagles over Smithfield on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Barrington boys lock up third seed for Division 1 basketball playoffs
The Barrington High School boys basketball team defeated Smithfield 62-57 on Tuesday night, Feb. 14, and secured the number three seed heading into the Division 1 playoff tournament. The Eagles … more
Warren resident Matthew Weldon, director of the RI Department of Labor and Training, was bestowed the “Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation’s Chairman’s Award”. Niki Holden, an employee at Chomp Kitchen and Drinks in Warren, was named a “Star of the Industry”.
Warren resident and Chomp employee honored with hospitality awards
A Warren resident and an employee of one of Warren's most beloved restaurants each earned accolades by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association. more
Members of the Portsmouth Middle School girls' basketball team pose for a team photo. They went 15-0 and captured the state title.
Perfection for Portsmouth Middle School basketball teams
PORTSMOUTH — If there’s ever been another instance of two basketball teams from the same middle school going undefeated on their way to winning state titles, Tara McCarthy … more
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Westport dog lover saves 'Radar' from NY breeder
A Westport woman is raising funds to help pay for veterinary care for a dog she helped save from a New York dog breeder arrested earlier this month on animal neglect charges. In the summer of … more
Commentary: No measurable influence on climate change
Officially, offshore wind developers anticipate their projects will “have no measurable influence on climate change.” Knowing this, they offer a different rationale. In the “purpose … more
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Concerts at the Point present the Dover Quartet
This Sunday, Feb 19th, Concerts at the Point present the Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet as part of its 26th annual convert series. BBC named this group "one of the greatest string quartets of … more
To the editor: Housing affordability in Little Compton: A turning point
We are at a turning point in the town of Little Compton. As it becomes increasingly difficult for people to afford to live here, we are facing a crucial moment. What we do, or fail to do, will … more
To the editor: Offshore wind may annihilate threatened whale species
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a draft of their strategy to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic … more
Mardi Gras Cajun concert at Blithewold on Sunday
Let the good times roll as Blithewold transports guests to the sounds of Bourbon Street. The Cajun Hobos, featuring local favorites Alan Bradbury, Michelle Kaminsky, and Mark Wholley, will kick off … more
Selahattin Sep, a Bristol resident and the maker of Tigris Handmade handcrafted shoes, is raising money to help his native homeland, where an earthquake has killed over 40,000 people.
Bristol resident and Kurdish native raising funds for quake victims
Bristol resident and Kurdish artisan Selahattin Şep has started a fundraiser to aid victims of the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria, and his native homeland. more
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Sixth annual Newport Burger Bender contest kicks off this weekend
This weekend, bring your enthusiasm and inner food critic to the sixth annual Newport Burger Bender Contest! Dozens of chefs across Newport and Bristol counties will assemble delicious burgers … more
Newport Classical hosts pianist Gabriela Martinez
Friday, Feb 17th, Newport Classical will present celebrated Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez, performing music by Rachmaninoff and Beethoven along with selections by young composers Caroline … more
AG: Portsmouth Town Council violated Open Meetings Act
The Town Council violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) when it discussed the town’s pension plan in executive session in September 2020 without proper notification to the public, the R.I. … more
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This Tiverton home is a good example of the real estate market in 2022. It listed for $1,950,000 and sold for over-asking at $2 million.
The spring market may look familiar – low inventory, high prices
The housing market in the East Bay has been in a whirlwind for the past few years, and experts don’t expect much of a change when spring comes around. Lowered post-pandemic interest rates are … more
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‘It’s always a good time to buy’
t’s no secret that over the past few years, the housing market has been one of the hottest topics, especially among new buyers. We saw major shifts when the pandemic hit; between heightened … more
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Data from the Rhode Island State Police, which aggregates information from each municipal police department, shows that the total number of arrests among 11-15- and 16-20-year-olds in Warren was rising prior to Covid, and is on the rise again since 2020.
Data shows arrests among youth increasing since 2020
Crime among adolescents and teens has gone up since 2020, with multiple East Bay communities seeing their highest number of arrests in 2021 or 2022. We examine this troubling trend and search for reasons why that might be. more
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After an adult life and professional career that took her out west for many years, Jan Schmidt is back in Rhode Island, living in East Providence, performing and teaching music as much as she possibly can.
Meet Jan Schmidt: A performer who loves the stage
At 5 o’clock on a recent Wednesday evening at the Hometown Tavern in Warren, R.I., singer, performer, pianist and teacher Jan Schmidt took the stage. Not the bandstand, where, in two hours, … more
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EPHS's Samantha Clarke passes the baton to mate Giselle Raphael during a recent 4x200 meter relay. The duo along with Kandace Daniel and Nazarae Phillip broke the school record in the event at last week's Class A meet.
Townies win, set record at indoor track qualifier
EAST PROVIDENCE — Varsity indoor track and field athletes, including those from East Providence High School, were presented with one final opportunity to earn their way into or prep for the … more
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East Providence once again offers residents access to free tree program
EAST PTOVIDENCE —  East Providence is accepting applications to the setback tree planting program for the second year in a row. After a successful pilot program in 2022, the city is … more
Al Lees, of the Fiscal Stability Group, address the Westport Select Board last week.
Override's time has come, Westport citizens' group says
Westporters will likely be asked to do something they've only done twice in more than 30 years when they head to Financial Town Meeting in May — approve a budget override. The select board … more
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Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity Level 2 performs at nationals in December. BPW has sent cheer teams to nationals for four straight years.
National contenders, four years and running
The Barrington Pop Warner cheerleading squads had another successful trip to the National Championships in Orlando, Fla. this past December. The Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity level 1 and … more
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