One received $50,000 - the other received over $100,000. Both are putting it to immediate use.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/8/22
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Contractors working with the Westport Highway Department have begun re-paving the turnaround at the Westport Point town landing to ease parking and traffic concerns at the tight spot at the end of …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/8/22
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A rebuilt County Road.
Upgraded bike paths and walking trails.
And a town-wide speed limit of 25 miles per hour.
These are a few of the action items included in the …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/8/22
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Christmas came early for Tiverton residents Rebecca Glynn and Vanio Tavares, who welcomed the arrival of their second child, Grace, early Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Newport Hospital.
And though he's …
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12/8/22
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has proposed a set of regulations to address the nitrogen pollution degrading our coastal waters, including the Westport and Slocums …
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12/8/22
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Warren's Central Fire Co. threw a well-attended fundraiser this past weekend.
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12/8/22
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It’s not uncommon for Bristol to zig when other communities zag. While most municipalities shut down and are content with backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July, Bristol shuts down half the …
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By Scott Pickering
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12/8/22
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Among the many unique features of Bristol’s grand new holiday celebration is the branding of the festival itself. While most municipalities in this region host something with non-denominational …
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By Scott Pickering
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12/8/22
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EAST BAY — Local students of the East Bay step up to prevent underage drinking in Bristol, East Providence and Warren.
On December 11, students working with the East Bay Regional Coalition …
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12/8/22
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To the editor: The League of Women Voters of RI would like to thank the candidates who participated and citizens who sent in questions for our forums in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and East …
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12/8/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The time is likely now for the current crop of East Providence High School boys’ basketball players, who enter the 2022-23 season not only a year older, but hopefully a …
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By Mike Rego
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12/8/22
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The Bristol Christmas Festival, described as a "European-style Christmas Market – Through the eyes of a child," will fill the downtown district with vendors, singers, dancers, carolers and more …
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12/8/22
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The Newport County Orchestra's holiday concert will feature seasonal and classical orchestral music. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors, military and non-Salve Regina students, and …
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12/7/22
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You can see the work, submitted by over 37 local artists, beginning Thursday, Dec. 8.
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12/7/22
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It’s a Friday morning at Barrington High School and the class is engaging in a group discussion — several students are working on their Chromebooks, some are speaking with the teacher, …
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By Amirah Woodruff
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12/7/22
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A United States Corps of Engineers internal memo published five months ago, but received by the town only two weeks ago, has raised questions about the future of the Hix Bridge rubble removal …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/7/22
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The annual Grand Illumination lit up the night in downtown Bristol on Sunday, Dec. 4.
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12/7/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: From a marketing standpoint, the idea of enlisting a 96-year-old World War II vet to make the ceremonial first purchase of recreational cannabis at the Slater Compassion Center was …
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By Ian Donnis
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12/7/22
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A group that represents residents at Countryview Estates, a manufactured home community in northeast Tiverton, has asked the town for help in resolving numerous grievances it has with Hometown …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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12/7/22
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The City of East Providence hosts its 12 annual WinterFest this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Held at the Robert Rock Senior Center, it will feature Dave Marchetti’s “Animal …
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12/7/22
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There is no lack of housing being built in Little Compton, but it’s definitely not for affordable housing.
It’s at Warren’s Point and other totally private ocean-front areas, …
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12/7/22
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Let this be the Christmas of Kindness. Let it be filled with family and friends, for sure, but also the season of reaching out. To an ailing sufferer. To someone who just needs a warm meal or a quiet …
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12/7/22
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John Viveiros loves to collect sea glass. And while combing Tiverton-area beaches has been a rewarding hobby for him over the years, it turns out the weathered, colorful material is great for making …
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By Jen Campisi
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12/7/22
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Ocean Cliff in Newport is hosting a fun evening of cocktails and shopping, featuring local boutiques and designers. Shop for jewelry, clothing, home décor and more from 4 to 7 p.m.Admission …
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12/7/22
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To the editor:
Congrats to the teachers, administration, parents and, especially, students on the latest RICAS scores ! The numbers could not be more encouraging. Growth and actual scores are …
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12/7/22
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