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Left to right: Nicky Piper, Christine Barlow, and Dr. Gena Glickman.
Three candidates declare to represent Warren on school committee
Two of the three candidates will earn a spot on the committee. All three have impressive experience in an educational field, from professional development, to educational law, and higher educational administration. more
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Annual concert by the American Band is July 11
The annual American Band concert at Glen Manor House returns in July. Grounds open at 5:30. Bring chairs. Picnics are welcome, but no pets. Sponsored by Friends of the Glen Manor House. WHAT: … more
The Pick 'N Pay Food Mart on Hope Street recently papered up its windows as it slowly sold out its existing stock. But shoppers can rejoice it will re-open under new ownership.
Hope Street convenience store comes under new ownership
The Bristol Golf Park got their long-sought Class C liquor license following a public hearing at the June 26 meeting of the Bristol Town Council, and a downtown convenient store has new life after recently shuttering. more
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Left to right: Derrik Trombley, Tim White, and Louis Rego, candidates for Warren Town Council.
Introducing Warren's three candidates for Town Council
With two seats up for grabs, three Warren residents with varying levels of experience and local name recognition have put in their bids. more
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Mac McAnally (left) and Scotty Emerick of the Coral Reefer Band play a Jimmy Buffett song during a tribute concert to the late singer-songwriter on the back lawn at Sunset Cove in Island Park Tuesday, July 2. Buffett, who died of a rare skin cancer on Sept. 1, 2023, played his very last gig at the restaurant exactly one year before.
A year after his final show, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett
PORTSMOUTH — Exactly one year after Jimmy Buffett delighted hundreds of “parrot heads” with a surprise appearance at Sunset Cove that turned out to be his last gig, his bandmates … more
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Bristol couple brings the parade to their driveway
These Bristol residents decided to get in on the Fourth festivities by bringing the parade to their own home. more
Carl Zukunft, of Maisano Brothers Paving, removes a basketball hoop at Chianese Park on Tuesday, July 2.
Work starts on new tennis, pickle ball and basketball courts
Do you like to play pickle ball? How about basketball? Maybe tennis? If so, Barrington officials have some great news for you. Work is currently under way to rebuild the court complexes at … more
The Bristol/Warren 11U All Star team celebrates after shutting Barrington out in the District 2 finals, Tuesday.
Bristol/Warren 11U All-Stars win District Finals
They now move onto the State Tournament after a convincing 7-0 victory over Barrington. more
Your guide to the 2024 Bristol Fourth parade
If you want to see what's coming on parade day, follow along ... more
Commentary: 'My Home Town' – Bristol (1948-1970)
Stroll down Hope Street, What do you see? more
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Letter: Why I love this time of year in Bristol
As I drive over the Mt. Hope or Sakonnet bridges, I am grateful that I get to call this quirky peninsula my home. more
Letter: History was 'changed' for a reason
The removal of the word plantation from the official state name follows the removal of multiple offensive professional sports team's names and is another step in honoring those who suffered the horrors of the slave trade. more
Shown here is the center stripe on High Street in downtown Bristol. Opinions will vary, but some say the blue should be more navy and the red should be a deeper red, to accurately represent the U.S. flag.
Critic says the parade stripe still isn’t true blue (or red)
The parade route stripe is better, but it is not right. That is the unofficial assessment from the man who may watch the annual painting of the red, white and blue lines in historic, downtown Bristol … more
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The markets are open this holiday weekend
The region’s farmers’ markets are in full swing at locations from Newport to Providence. Here’s a roundup of the opportunities to get outside and see what local farmers and vendors … more
Mahir Salahuddin, shown in the District 2 opener, struck out 16 Newport batters in Barrington's 6-1 win on Monday, July 1.
Barrington 12U All Stars win again, will play in district finals
Mahir Salahuddin struck out 16 and helped the Barrington Little League 12U Majors Division baseball team defeat Newport 6-1 in a winner’s bracket game on Monday, July 1. Salahuddin allowed … more
Riverside Middle School releases fourth and last honor roll for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dr. Julie Giangiulio, Principal of Riverside Middle School and Mr. Glen Salgueiro, Assistant Principal, are pleased to announce the Honor Roll for Quarter 4 of the 2023-2024 … more
Martin Middle School names final honor roll of students for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — Edward R. Martin Middle School Principal Laurie Marchand, Assistant Principal Greg McCarthy, and Mia Millea, Dean of Students, announces the Fourth Quarter Honor Roll for the … more
Maddison Levesque makes a throw to first base for the combined EP Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Division All-Stars in their District 2 Tourney opener against Middletown on July 1.
City-wide Minor Softball Stars fall out of District 2 Tourney
Monday, July 1, the city-wide East Providence Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Stars played host to Middletown at Pierce Field in an opening round contest, which was won by the visitors … more
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Luke Van Ness, shown during a Barrington High School playoff game, was selected second team All-Division and was also named All-Tournament playoff MVP.
Postseason awards pile up for BHS boys volleyball team
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team, winners of the Division II State Championship, earned a number of postseason awards from the Rhode Island Boys Volleyball Coaches Association. … more
Free Family Day at Audubon – Birds are Natural Architects
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. This Saturday, July 6, there will be nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need … more
Letter: School bond very different than what was sold to voters
To the editor: Portsmouth School Committee Chair Emily Copeland and I agree that a number of the school projects paid for by the recent bond were needed and are valuable. The issue is that the … more
Rowers in a mixed masters boat lean into their stroke during an East Bay Rowing practice session along the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove early on a recent weekday morning. At this time of the year, teams launch their boats at 5:30 a.m. for a 90-minute workout.
Ready, row! – On the water with a local rowing club
It’s 5:15 on a Thursday morning. Down a dusty lane aside the shore of Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington, one car after another crunches and slows to a stop. Each driver steps out, makes … more
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Barrington Summer Concert Series begins Sunday night
The Town of Barrington and BankNewport present the 2024 Summer Concert Series. The free, family event is at Latham Park, Latham Avenue, Barrington, every Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There is free … more
Emily Swintak, shown here as coxswain during an early morning practice session, is an East Bay Rowing alumna who went on to row at Connecticut College before graduating this spring.
Small and mighty – how the coxswain can make or break the boat
Ask any crew of eight rowers — or get thrust unexpectedly into a boat with an empty seat, as this writer experienced while reporting this story — and you understand the critical role of … more
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Saxophonist Jay Wharton, of Topaz, plays a solo as singer Kelly Caton looks on.
A Fourth of July primer for Bristol's biggest day
Here’s a quick July 3-4 primer so you can get the most out of the festivities. more
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