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Sandra Dugan of Atria Aquidneck Place and the East Bay Chamber, (left) looks on as Savannah Murray (middle) and Margherita Dellolio react to winning a prize on the Chamber's wheel.
Chamber's 'Reality Fair' provides a helpful glimpse at financial futures
Each student got 45 minutes to choose a career and work out what expenses they could afford, putting into perspective questions about the cost of living, which has become an issue at the center of society. more
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Luke Tanous slides safely into home during the Eagles' 5-0 win over Narragansett on Tuesday.
Barrington shuts out Narragansett and advances in playoffs
Luke Tanous went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs scored and one stolen base as the Barrington High School baseball team (18-3) defeated Narragansett 5-0 in a Division II playoff game on Tuesday … more
Dawn August has been with Barrington Public Schools since 1990 and was recently selected as the new principal at Primrose Hill School.
Longtime district employee impresses principal screening committee
Primrose Hill School has a new principal.   On Wednesday morning, May 29, the district announced that Dawn August has been selected as the new Primrose Hill School Principal. Barrington … more
A concert of seven chamber ensembles
The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s (COBSJ) will present a program of duets, trios and quartets featuring woodwinds, voice, strings, brass and percussion. Composers include … more
Skyla Silvia smiles with fellow contestants after being crowned Bristol’s 2024 Miss Fourth of July Saturday night.
Joyful is the face who wears the crown
Smiles of shock, joy and pride permeated the Mt. Hope High School auditorium Saturday night, when the Bristol Fourth of July community crowned its Miss Fourth, Little Miss Fourth and their respective … more
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The 20-unit development would house 8 units in the rehabilitated school building and 12 units in a 4,000 square foot building to the rear. The new building has been the root of many grievances over the development, which has been appealed by an abutter following Master Plan approval granted by the Planning Board earlier this year.
Fate of Liberty Street School development remains undecided in Warren
The development is currently undergoing an appeal in Superior Court brought forth by an abutter, and the Planning Board recently punted any final decision to their next meeting on June 24. more
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Leonard Katzman’s last meeting as a member of the Portsmouth Town Council was Tuesday night.
Citing wife’s illness, Katzman resigns Town Council seat
PORTSMOUTH — In a brief but emotional address Tuesday night, Leonard Katzman resigned his seat on the Town Council in order to provide “care and support and love” to his wife of … more
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Stephen Farrea as he appeared in his police booking photo.
Portsmouth man charged with possession of child porn
PORTSMOUTH — A 34-year-old local man who was arrested two years ago after posting white nationalist recruiting flyers in East Providence is in trouble again. more
Kyler Lorenz helped the Townies score both of their runs as East Providence defeated Johnston 2-0 in the main draw of the 2024 Division II baseball playoffs Tuesday, May 28.
EPHS playoff update: Baseball wins again, boys' tennis falls in semis
The 2024 playoff season for a couple of East Providence High School entries started well enough with the baseball and boys' tennis teams winning. However, while the former continued its pursuit of a … more
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Polo series kicks off on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series XXXIII will present a schedule of polo matches, including its most popular rivalries against England, Ireland, Jamaica and Italy. Arrive early to enjoy pre-game … more
Police booking photo of Heather Marie Joseph.
Police: Portsmouth woman charged with DUI had kids in car
PORTSMOUTH — A 44-year-old Portsmouth woman who was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Saturday had children ages 6 and 9 as passengers, according to police. more
Joshua Chiarini, a veteran of three combat tours as a Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman with USMC infantryman in one of the deadliest areas of Iraq, provided a meaningful keynote address on the meaning of Memorial Day.
Veteran who lost friends in Iraq knows all too well the meaning of Memorial Day
"As we ducked our heads inside that aircraft, it would be the last time for some of those marines to see home.” more
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The musicians in the “Tunes-day” jam in Warren change instruments frequently. Here, Elwood Donnelly (left) plays guitar, Aubrey Atwater plays banjo and Ben Gagliardi plays an English accordion.
'Tunes-Day' is a day for song, a day to play
Voices singing traditional Irish folk music resonated throughout the small, two-room café known as the Archive Book and Snackery on Market Street in Warren during the bar’s … more
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William Donohue asks town officials if they had considered selling the entire seven-acre property.
Town sells land for $1; developer expects to make $660,000 profit
A stack of printouts near the entrance to the Barrington High School gymnasium offered taxpayers a list of FAQs (frequently asked questions) pertaining to the Watson Avenue development.   … more
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Barrington hosts Arts Festival and Community Fair on Sunday
The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will feature dozens of artists and their original works, a wide variety of vendors, food trucks and tents from food vendors, live entertainment and … more
Barrington High School students Jane Fahey, Sadie Spector, Morgan Silva, Jackson Kelley, Mia Biagetti and Sam Weiser (from left to right) earned honors at the state meet for National History Day.
BHS students qualify for History Day Nationals
A group of Barrington High School students recently received honors at the state meet for National History Day held at CCRI.   Six BHS students from the History Club presented their … more
It’s a new season of Art Night Bristol Warren
The 2024 season kicks off with visits to galleries, artists’ studios and art-friendly businesses, live music, theatre, dance and artists’ talks and demonstrations. Walk, drive or bike … more
A masterful depiction of a wartime heroine
‘The Women’ By Kristin Hannah Kristen Hannah has done it again with “The Women,” which has been #1 on Best-seller lists for weeks. Author of “The … more
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Sites from the 2024 Riverside Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day parade in East Providence.
Gallery: 2024 Riverside Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day Parade
The annual Riverside Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day Parade for 2024 took place Monday, May 27, on and around the streets of the hall on Willett Avenue. Among the featured participants was … more
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Letter: Town may have trouble finding curbside customers
To the editor: Your article “Town awards its first curbside collection contract” on May 16 stated that residents with private services are paying $800 to $900 annually for private … more
The Westport Police color guard lead the police in marching in the parade.
In Westport, a soldier's compassion remembered
Hundreds of veterans and their families converged on the Beech Grove Cemetery Monday morning to mark Memorial Day, honoring the fallen in Westport and beyond. Though nearly 80 years have passed … more
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Cricket Wireless on Warren Avenue in East Providence
East Providence police arrest two for attempted robbery
East Providence Police arrested two Pawtucket men stemming from an attempted theft at a city business Monday, May 27. Isaiah Dalomba, 22, and Temilolluwa Akano, 20, are facing charges of Assault … more
The new osprey platform is in a prime location just off from Sakonnet Point.
New osprey nest at Sakonnet Point
They had to delay the work after thunder and lightning moved through the area Thursday, but a Little Compton man and a group of friends finally got decent weather Friday and managed to attach a new … more
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A locator map shows the location of electric cables’ landfall in Westport. The farm itself is located out of frame to right, south of Nantucket.
Wind farm plan may include Horseneck landing
Is a wind energy company planning to bring electric transmission cables from a large offshore wind project ashore at Horseneck Beach, and run transmission cables up the Route 88 corridor? It depends … more
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Letter: Transparency is crucial as wind farm plan moves forward
Note: This letter was sent to members of the Westport Select Board, and other officials in Westport, by the newly-formed Protect Our Westport Waters (POWW) group: "Openness and transparency" are … more
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