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Charles Phillips won two matches representing EPHS at the 2024 New England Championship Meet held March 1 and 2 in Providence.
Phillips, Akdemir vie for East Providence at 2024 New England wrestling championships
The 2023-24 season for a pair of East Providence High School wrestlers concluded last weekend as Charles Phillips and Baha Akdemir competed in the the 59th Annual Council of New England Secondary … more
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Finn Pansa placed 5th in the state in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 56.23 seconds. The sophomore placed 8th in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1 minute 53.91 seconds.
Girls and boys swim teams smash school records at states
The Mt. Hope boys and girls swim teams broke school records as they competed at the state championships at Brown University on Saturday. The boys placed 14th out of 25 teams. The girls placed 18th. … more
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Lisa Raiola opened Hope & Main about 10 years ago after getting public approval from the Town of Warren to purchase a vacant school property at 691 Main St. Since then, hundreds of small food businesses have been born from their entrepreneural incubator.
Lisa Raiola named USA Today's Rhode Island Woman of the Year
Lisa Raiola, who founded Hope & Main in 2014 on Main Street in Warren, was named among the most accomplished and influential women in the country for 2024. more
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Barrington Town Council approves $5 million bond for athletic fields
A member of the Barrington Town Council is hoping to bring synthetic turf athletic fields to Barrington Middle School.   During the meeting on Monday night, March 4, Councilor Rob Humm … more
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The must be, 50 Ways To Lose Your ... Deposit
After months of shopping, four offers that were rejected, and one inspection that uncovered excessive repairs, my clients won the negotiation on a house they loved. Huzzah!  A few weeks … more
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Council members J. Mark Ryan, Charles Levesque, and Leonard Katzman (from left) at a hearing on the East Main Road roundabout proposal in December 2023 at Portsmouth High School. Levesque said at that meetings and several others at PHS, the disconnect between the council and many residents became clear. “Through most of the public hearings, it was apparent to me that there was a real division between what the town felt it was putting out and what the people felt they were hearing,” he said.
Does the Portsmouth Town Council have a PR problem?
PORTSMOUTH — There’s been a growing disconnect between the Town Council and many members of the public lately and something needs to be done about it, one council member says. … more
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The Patriots surround Dan Biello (second from left) after he scores a goal against West Warwick in game two of the Division II quarterfinals on Saturday. Portsmouth won that game, 5-3, to even the series at one game apiece, and then won the deciding game on Monday.
Portsmouth boys advance to Division II hockey semifinals
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ hockey team was down but never out. The No. 4-seeded Patriots dropped the first game of the Division II quarterfinals against West … more
Warren Police Sgt. Jason Canario works the scene after a tractor trailer truck collided into the building at 11 Child St. attempting to make the turn from Main St. around noon on Tuesday.
Tractor trailer smashes into Warren building
A tractor trailer truck struck the buidling at 11 Child Street in Warren a little after noon on Tuesday destroying a new business that was due to open in just a couple of weeks.  more
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Kathryn Beauchamp, co-leader of the Terrapin Conservation Project, holds a mature female Diamondback Terrapin turtle. At a behind-the-scenes look at the project, hear directly from volunteers who greet the nesting turtles, protect their nests, watch the hatchlings emerge, and scientifically track the results of each season.
Behind the scenes: The Terrapin Conservation Project
Every year in late spring, a miraculous thing happens in a remote corner of Barrington. Hundreds of rare Diamondback Terrapin turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, ensuring the survival of their … more
Musical performance accentuates the Bristol BookFest
Aurea Ensemble will perform a musical highlight of the 2024 Bristol BookFest, which focuses on “Moby-Dick.” The eclectic, interdisciplinary ensemble of celebrated musicians and actors … more
Tardi Mardi Gras Party on Saturday in Barrington
Join The Cajun Hobos with old-fashioned Cajun music from southwest Louisiana for a Tardi Mardi Gras Party on Saturday at the Bay Spring Community Center. A potluck kicks things off at 6:30 p.m. with … more
Bridge and stadium will be focal points in the next run for governor
STORY OF THE WEEK: The next race for governor of Rhode Island is more than two years away, so assessing the full political fallout from the Washington Bridge saga will take time. In the near-term, … more
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The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is March 8, 9 and 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence.
The largest saltwater fishing show in the Northeast is this weekend
The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 11, at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence. If you like to fish on the salt, you are in for a big treat. … more
Op-Ed: Barrington – A sports town with a generation of failure
I believe that Barrington’s failure to develop good, or even adequate, outdoor sports fields for an entire generation of youth is one of the most surprising failures you will ever see by a … more
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An aerial map showing the extent of the greater Route 6 sewer and water project.
$35 million Westport ballot question set
Town officials hope a $35 million override question that will be presented to voters in a little over a month will have better luck than one dismissed by voters last July. Members of the Select … more
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Liam Chapman with Tiverton Police Officer Shaun Wilson and Blue the police dog.
Tiverton rallies around boy during a tough patch
In early December, a group of dads whose kids play sports together gathered at the Tiverton home of Stacie and Lincoln Chapman, intent on creating an elaborate holiday display inside and outside the … more
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Freshman Skylar Rezendes scored 18 points to lead Westport over New Mission 74-33 as they embark on their Division-5 playoff run.
Wildcats dominate New Mission 74-33 to kick off tourney run
The Westport girls basketball team began their D-5 tournament run with a dominating 74-33 pasting of 28th seeded New Mission on Friday night. The 5th seeded Wildcats improved their season record to … more
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Portsmouth High’s Thomas Hurd lines up a 3-pointer at the start of Sunday’s Division I semifinal match against La Salle.
Portsmouth’s impressive season ends with semifinal loss
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ varsity basketball team didn’t have another big upset in them on Sunday, falling to La Salle Academy in the Division I semifinals, … more
Letter: R.I. Congressional delegation working to protect animals
To the editor: The Humane Society Legislative Fund, a lobbying affiliate of the Humane Society of the United States, publishes its annual Humane Scorecard of Congress … more
Portsmouth High sophomore Mae Marston competes in the 200-yard individual medley during the RIIL Girls State Swim Meet held Saturday at Roger Williams University. She clocked a time of 2:30.92.
Portsmouth High School swim team competes in state meet
PORTSMOUTH — There were no top-three finishes among either of Portsmouth High’s swim teams at the R.I. Interscholastic League’s State Swim Meet on Saturday, but the Patriots did … more
East Providence High School's Sadie Gagnon reacts as she looks up at the scoreboard after finishing second in the girls' 200 yard freestyle at the 2024 state meet Saturday, March 2, at Brown University..
Gagnon shines for EPHS swimmers at 2024 states
Sadie Gagnon capped her debut season on the East Providence High School swim team in fine fashion by the leading the Townies at the 2024 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Championship Meet … more
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The 8th annual Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Beer Tasting Fundraiser was another huge success last Thursday night. Among those making it happen were left-right Peter McKenna (Andrew's dad), Rob McKenna, Cliff Jorge, Carol McKenna (Andrew's mom), Gina-Marie Jorge, Charlene Ferreira, Jonathan Ferreira, Philica Grimo, and Scott Grimo.
8th Annual Andrew P. McKenna fundraiser draws crowd to Portside Tavern
The 1SG P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund awards four $1,500 scholarships in Andrew’s honor to graduating high school seniors in the state of Rhode Island. more
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Malcolm Moore is stepping aside as the East Providence Director of Finance after 12 years.
Moore retires from East Providence Finance director role
EAST PROVIDENCE — City-side Finance Director Malcolm Moore, the most senior department head remaining on Taunton Avenue, is retiring from the position, the office of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced … more
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Janaya Prince-Baquero goes in for a lay-up with the score tied at 48. She was fouled under the hoop and made both free throws to take the lead with 12 seconds on the clock.
Barrington girls will play for Division I championship
The Barrington High School girls basketball team is going to the AMP. The Eagles defeated LaSalle 50-48 in the Division I tournament semifinals at RIC on Sunday night, March 3, and will play for … more
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Public meeting soon on Hix Bridge Landing
Interested in the future layout of Hix Bridge Landing? Members of the Westport Landing Commission will hold a public meeting later this month to review a plan to renovate the landing and boat ramp. … more
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