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Boaters have noticed a stronger current in the water near Atlantic Marine following the demolition of the East Bay Bike Path bridge over the Barrington River.
Work stalls on bike path bridges — new design to blame
Work on the East Bay Bike Path bridges came to abrupt stop recently, as CRMC officials voiced questions and concerns about the design of the replacement bridges. During their Oct. 24 meeting, … more
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Portsmouth High School student Penelope Raynaud climbs the National Guard’s rock wall that was brought in during a criminal justice pathway event on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The wall tested students’ strength and agility.
At Portsmouth High: Exploring a pathway in criminal justice
PORTSMOUTH — Officer William Silvia of the Portsmouth Police Department had just received word of a bank robbery in progress, and hopped into his cruiser to head to the scene. more
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Charles P. Meys was aboard the USS Randolph on March 13, 1945, when it was attacked by Japanese kamikaze pilots. Twenty-six were killed and 105 wounded.
Portsmouth veteran of 3 wars honored on his 98th birthday
It’s safe to say that Charles P. Meys has seen a few things. more
Walt Galloway and his fishing partner Walter Berry caught tautog to 21” earlier this week in the General Rock, North Kingstown area.
Public hearings on draft striped bass regulation options
The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped … more
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Letter: Thank you for your support to better our school district
The members of our Bristol and Warren community stated unequivocally that our kids deserve better, and that they share our vision. more
Letter: A Thanksgiving tradition
While tens of thousands flock to Plymouth for a celebration and parade, my daughter Hope and I stand alone over the greatest American from 1620. more
Nathaniel Dempsey, 41, of Warren, plays guitar and totes his Jesus sign on Main Street in Warren.
A conversation with the East Bay 'street preacher'
You've likely seen Nathaniel Dempsey walking miles many days to spread his message; but what exactly is it? more
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A young Leo Contente in 1959 when he graduated from Colt Memorial High School.
A final farewell to Bristol's Leo Contente
The patriarch of the Contente family was determined to be the best he could be, despite a language barrier. The rest is history. more
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The East Bay Warriors 14U team celebrates after beating Edgewood and being awarded the 14U RISMA Championship trophy.
East Bay Warriors win first Pop Warner title since 2012
It was a season for the history books for the East Bay Warriors Pop Warner football team, which included the first Rhode Island Southeastern Massachusetts (RISMA) Super Bowl victory in over a decade. more
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Chronic absentee rates decline at both East Providence middle schools
EAST PROVIDENCE — Absenteeism has been a bane of the East Providence School District in recent years, the percentage increase up to nearly 10 percent of the entire population on a reoccurring … more
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Scenes from the EPHS youth basketball skills clinic held Friday, Nov. 17.
Kids have a ball at inaugural EPHS youth hoops clinic
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first East Providence High School youth basketball skills clinic took place Friday night, Nov. 17, inside Ramos Gymnasium. The event was directed by Townies boys' head … more
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The annual pre-Thanksgiving bonfire at Barrington High School will be held on Monday night, Nov. 20.
Barrington High School bonfire is tonight, following Eagle Bowl
The entire community is invited to the annual pre-Thanksgiving bonfire at Barrington High School on Monday night, Nov. 20. The bonfire will be lit at about 6 p.m., shortly after the end of the … more
White-sided dolphin washes up in Little Compton
Biologists from the Mystic Aquarium will examine a white-sided dolphin that washed ashore in Little Compton Saturday to determine how it died. The dolphin was spotted on the beach at Little Pond … more
The MIAA Division V state soccer champion Westport Wildcats pose for a photo following their victory Saturday afternoon.
Westport wins first-ever state championship
The state champion Westport Wildcats — doesn’t that sound good! — received a hero’s welcome Saturday night when they returned home after knocking off Douglas on the road to … more
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Photo included in CRMC application shows where Mark and Cheryl DeMello are proposing to build a residential floating dock behind 395 Park Ave. Council member Charles Levesque, who said he’s not opposed to the specific application but wanted a wider discussion about “lateral access” along the shoreline, noted it would be the only such dock in the immediate area.
Portsmouth residential dock on hold after town intervenes
PORTSMOUTH — What is normally a routine state review of an application for a new residential dock was delayed by the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Tuesday, Nov. 14, at … more
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Troy Van Ness (left) Marco Lopergolo (55) and Matt Zimmerman bring down a Cumberland ball carrier.
Barrington football team wins state championship
The Barrington High School football team made two goal line stands in the fourth quarter and won the Division II State Championship, 28-21, against Cumberland on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18.   … more
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The Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheer team finished second at regionals and will compete at nationals on Dec. 4.
Barrington Pop Warner cheer team qualifies for nationals
Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheerleaders placed second at the New England Regional competition and will compete at Pop Warner Nationals. The 2023 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance … more
Walter Coelho, seen here in the center with wife, Kathy, and his family, was recently named the 2023 Bristol Elks Lodge Veteran of the Year.
Bristol Elks name Veteran of the Year
Walter Coelho, seen here in the center with wife, Kathy, and his family, was recently named the 2023 Bristol Elks Lodge Veteran of the Year. Coelho is a veteran of the United States Army and is … more
Harbormaster Gregg Marsili presented his proposal for increasing mooring and dockage fees for the 2024 season at the Nov. 1 Town Council meeting.
Marine fees will rise in Bristol for new year
Residential dock fees will go from $60 to $65 dollars a foot; commercial fishermen will just go up $46 a foot (from $44). Some of the big bigger changes would be on commercial moorings. more
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Letter: We need your help to make Bristol Bloom
Bristol Blooms is gearing up for another spectacular Christmas season. more
Letter: Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it
The popular definition of insanity is for a person to continue doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result. more
Letter: Thank you for all of the help this election
My deepest appreciation to all those involved in making our elections a success. more
Letter: I could have been killed the other night
On Monday evening, Nov. 6, I just missed getting killed by a second or less. After an afternoon of raking and mowing my lawn, the final step of cleanup was retrieving … more
Column: Welcome to Career Explorers
For the Career Explorers program be a success, the business community needs to be an active participant. more
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Editorial: Rolling in the right direction
Maybe it will work best in the parking lot behind Barrington Town Hall. Or maybe it would have been better tucked away in a quiet corner of Haines Park. Or maybe, as one resident suggested, Chianese … more
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