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Supporters of the transfer station say they like the convenience it offers, with several different bins for glass and plastics, yard waste, construction debris, bulky waste, and more.
Portsmouth will also issue RFP to keep transfer station as is
PORTSMOUTH — Fans of the transfer station finally got what they wanted at Monday night’s Town Council meeting. Before a crowd of about 200 in the Portsmouth High School auditorium, … more
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Skylar Rezendes drives to the hoop during the game. She led Westport with 20 points.
Girls' and boys' hoops teams win
The Westport girls' and boys' basketball teams beat Holbrook on Thursday night. Freshman forward Skylar Rezendes scored 20 points as the girls thrashed Holbrook 48-14 in a league home game. The … more
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Tiverton schools face $1.2M cut — largest in state
State education aid to the Town of Tiverton is projected to drop by 18.1 percent — $1.2 million — for fiscal year 2025, representing the largest cut of any municipality in the state. If … more
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Westport CPC recommends funding for Bell School, affordable housing trust fund, more
Affordable housing, recreation, town cemeteries and the imagining of the historical society’s Bell School would get a boost if voters approve some $790,000 in community preservation projects at … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu
Cumberland clips Townies in Division I boys' hoops
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' basketball team saw its recent five-game winning streak come to a halt over the last week, the Townie, in fact, dropping their latest two … more
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Andrew McCarthy and James Thibaudeau chat while waiting for their turn on the mat on Wednesday night. The two drilling partners both achieved 100 wins for their careers.
Thibaudeau and McCarthy recognized for achieving 100 wins
Mt. Hope wrestlers James Thibaudeau and Andrew McCarthy are best of friends off the mat. But on the mat, they have become highly-competitive drilling partners as Thibaudeau wrestles at 150 pounds and … more
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Barrington Town Council member Kate Berard said Chianese Field, shown this past summer, may be the best option for a new synthetic turf field.
Barrington's fields report is final, now what?
Victory Field? St. Andrew’s Farm? Chianese Field? Members of the Barrington Town Council recently discussed potential locations for new synthetic turf fields in town, but … more
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Letter: Barrington's interest policy is unfair and unlawful
I am writing to share my experience in resisting an interest charge assessed by the Town against my property tax account. I believe my experience may be useful to others. … more
Letter: A better you, for a better world
It is no secret that we have a major health crisis in this world, specifically in this country.   This crisis is because our diets are too high in sodium, saturated fat, … more
Letter: Where were the Committee member’s posts?
To the editor: Very disappointed that when I read your article “ Crowd debates whether official ‘s posts were anti-semitic ” that no where in the article was there a quote of … more
Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Spinach, yogurts and more
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
Matt Raffa swings the ball to the opposite side of the court while guarded closely by a Woonsocket defender.
Eagles extend home winning streak to 15 games
On Monday night, Jan. 22, Barrington hosted Westerly and rolled to a 61-54 win.   The victory extended Barrington’s home winning streak to 15 games. Matt Raffa led the Eagles with 22 … more
Barrington Police identify victims in fatal car crash
The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington … more
Principal Bill Black discusses the new class offerings being readied for the 2024-25 term at the January 9 School Committee meeting.
Newest course offerings at EPHS will be compelling, comprehensive
East Providence High School will have an ever-expanding number of offerings for students upon the start of the 2024-25 later this summer. Principal Bill Black was on hand at the January 9 … more
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Rebello pegged for Deputy Westport Police Chief
Robert Rebello, who applied for but was passed over for the vacant Westport Police Chief’s position last month, could be Westport’s next Deputy Chief of Police, following Monday’s … more
Westport police: Woman charged with DUI
A caller from Old Bedford Road complained at 7:33 a.m. that someone had broken into a motor vehicle. Police investigated suspicious activity on D Drive after a 911 call at … more
The intersection of East Main Road and Turnpike Avenue (looking south) where the roundabout is being proposed. The main entrance to Clements’ Marketplace is at left.
Roundabout update: Portsmouth roadwork delayed a year
PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) says it’s still committed to major roadway improvements to East Main Road, but due to controversy over a proposed roundabout the … more
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Harmonie McDowell
Townies tumble thrice in Division I girls' basketball
One thing or another, at least, has cost the East Providence High School girls' basketball team in just about every game they've played to date in 2023-24 The Townies returned to action … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks during a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jan. 22.
RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement
Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, … more
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Firefighters exit a North Lake Drive home on Monday morning, Jan. 22 — a fire broke out in a laundry room at the house. No one was injured.
Road closed while crews battle house fire in Barrington
A section of North Lake Drive was closed down on Monday morning, Jan. 22, due to a house fire.   Firefighters from Barrington and surrounding departments responded to the western end of … more
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Letter: Please explain how the economy is so ‘bad’
How bad is reality right now? Unemployment down, under 4 percent for two years. Employment up, with hundreds of thousands of jobs added every month. Wages up, if only … more
Barrington Police: Two people killed in Saturday morning car accident
Barrington Police are investigating a Saturday morning car accident that left two people dead. Police said the accident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the Wampanoag Trail just south of the … more
Mary Beth Ryder, Michael St. Angelo and screen legend Barbara Eden, now 92 years old, pose inside Spaghetti Lane after the actress visited for dinner.
An ‘old school’ eatery, and a Hollywood legend
In the late 1800’s, Italy suffered a deep economic depression, ravaging the country, prompting thousands of Italian citizens and their families to migrate to America in search of employment, … more
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File photo of temporary LNG vaporization facility on Old Mill Lane.
Jan. 24 hearing in Portsmouth on LNG facility is canceled
PORTSMOUTH — Citing improper notification of abutters, the R.I. Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) has canceled next week’s hearing on the proposed permanent installation of Rhode … more
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Mt. Hope student leaders gave some insight into some questions of interest heading into the New Year.
Mt. Hope student leaders share thoughts on the year ahead
Ever wonder what the next generation of leaders think about the school bond, voting in their first election, and the future? more
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