Rogers Free Library’s favorite storyteller recently launched a new book, Mrs Katz Lost Her Hat!, a follow up to their debut, Mrs. Katz and her Hats! The launch was held at the library’s …
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/6/25
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Sunday’s Barrington Arts Festival had so much going for it — large crowds, diverse food trucks, artists and artisans, live music, good people and great atmosphere. It had one major flaw …
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6/6/25
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The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team was hoping to send Victory Field out a winner, but Hendricken had other plans.
The Eagles, playing in the final game at Victory Field before …
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6/6/25
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For the first time ever, three Barrington High School students earned gold medals in an individual event at the Science Olympiad Nationals.
Barrington High School senior Isabel Chen and …
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6/6/25
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PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School will award diplomas to 181 members of the Class of 2025 at commencement exercises tonight. Of those students, these 10 were named cream of the crop.
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6/6/25
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Governor Dan McKee announced on Friday morning that a new Washington Bridge would be constructed by November of 2028, at a cost of $427 million.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/6/25
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All five members of the Barrington Town Council voted in favor of a resolution supporting the proposed “Bottle Bill” in Rhode Island, but the legislation is not a hit with some local …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/6/25
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The landmark assault weapons ban bill sponsored by East Bay Democrat Jason Knight passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Thursday evening, June 5, by a 43-28 margin.
Bill No. 2025-H …
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By Mike Rego
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6/5/25
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By the time you read this, the problem will have disappeared, at least temporarily.
Wednesday, June 4 was the last day of school for seniors at Barrington High School. And on Thursday, …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/5/25
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Phrases and songs sung out proudly in Portuguese filled the city council chambers and the outer plaza at East Providence City Hall on Monday, as the city set the scene for the upcoming Day of Portugal festivities with a flag raising ceremony.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/5/25
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For the 123rd consecutive year, the Warren Fire Department conducts its annual memorial recognition ceremonies. The 2025 edition takes place Sunday, June 8. Events are free and open to the public.
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Monday, May 19
Ciera M. Omos, 30, of 10 Fish Road, was charged with driving on a suspended license on Fish Road at 6:06 a.m.
Tuesday, May 20
Cynthia A. Manchester Rego, 68, of 1401 …
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6/5/25
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In advance of Friday afternoon's graduation ceremony, Tiverton High School officials named their top 10 students this week, ranked by academic performance. They include:
1. Nolan Page A son of …
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6/5/25
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Westport beaches are expected to open for the season Saturday, June 14, but lifeguards will work reduced hours through the end of the month as the beach commission looks to close a $12,000 funding …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/5/25
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PROVIDENCE — One of the important steps needed to be completed to have a local Vietnam War veteran killed in action forever memorialized was completed late last week.
The Rhode Island …
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6/5/25
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Barrington Troop 46 celebrated the scouting year with a Court of Honor at the Barrington Congregational Church in late May.
The Troop, families and friends honored two scouts who achieved …
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6/5/25
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Gray’s Ice Cream, the beloved Tiverton Four Corners destination, has long maintained a window down at Thames Street Landing. But after the Fischer family of Bristol purchased the brand, they …
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/5/25
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Barrington High School senior Audrey Adams has been selected to receive the Rhode Island Foundation’s largest scholarship. The award is worth up to $80,000 over the next four years.
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6/5/25
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I had a conversation with Jesus the other day. We talked about tattoos, our shared love of books, and other big “life” topics.
That same day, I went to the bookstore (my second …
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6/5/25
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It was business as usual at Mello’s Shoe Repair on Wood Street recently, with customers coming and going, greeted by proprietor Mike Iacovelli. In between, Iacovelli was hard at work on a …
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/5/25
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Other Townies teams also had impressive playoff performances, including baseball, softball, and volleyball.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/4/25
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Dylan Flynn, Brian Rutkowski Jr., and Abigail “Abby” Leddy are the Top Three Townies of the Class of 2025, and they brought real Townie spirit to the new high school.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/4/25
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The Barrington High School golf team finished tied for fifth at the RIIL golf state championship last week, at Cranston Country Club.
The Eagles, who finished atop the East Division in …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/4/25
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It felt like Christmas morning at the Spencer Trust meeting on Monday, June 2.
The Barrington Town Council, in its capacity as Spencer Board trustees, increased funding levels for all …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/4/25
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The Tiverton baseball team ended their season falling to Woonsocket 8-2 in the Division 3 Pod Championship at home on Tuesday afternoon.
“ it was definitely a great season,” said …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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6/4/25
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