A significant property acquisition regarding the large span of land owned for decades by Exxon Mobil that bisects East Providence from the shores of the Providence River to Wampanoag Trail was recently finalized for a sale price of $26.8 million.
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/21/24
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If you’re like me, you care about protecting your family’s personal information. I practice basic personal security tips like not using the same password for everything. But everything …
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11/20/24
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Monday, Nov. 4
A driver on Route 24 called police to report an erratic driver at 9:02 a.m.
A resident reported a sex offense at the Bourne Mill Apartments at 9:58 a.m.
A disturbance …
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11/20/24
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A Westport man faces multiple felony charges for allegedly breaking into a neighbor’s camper and destroying property last week.
On Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, police were dispatched to …
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11/20/24
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The days of huge hauls and oceans of money may be on the decline. But as he and three other long-time Westport lobstermen sat before a packed house at the Westport Grange one recent Saturday, Grant …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/20/24
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On Friday, Nov. 15, Brown University transferred 255 acres of their Mount Hope property to a preservation trust established by the Pokanoket tribe, ensuring that access to the land and waters extends …
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By Christy Nadalin
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11/20/24
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The Bristol Merchants Association invites everyone to the Holiday Preview on Friday, Nov. 22, followed by all-day strolling on Saturday. Follow the luminaries to stores participating in the Holiday …
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11/20/24
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For the first time in more than 20 years, Holidays at the Newport Mansions will feature Chateau-sur-Mer decorated for the season and open for tours along with The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms.
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11/20/24
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To the editor:
I was dismayed to see, on local social media pages, comments that suggested that the recount for the closely contested third seat on the Barrington Town Council was suspicious. …
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11/20/24
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This holiday season, Coggeshall Farm Museum welcomes families and friends to celebrate classic New England traditions with two unique, family-friendly celebrations: A New England Thanksgiving event …
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11/20/24
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To the editor:
Thank you to the Town of Barrington -- and specifically to the producers, participants and the veteran volunteers, for an awesome Veterans Day ceremony this week. Brilliant, all the …
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11/20/24
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This Thursday, Nov. 21, will be the final Third Thursday Gallery Night of 2024, with 6 free guided tours to 20 art spaces throughout Providence. All 20 galleries are free and open to the public that …
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11/20/24
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The annual Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Farmers’ Market features 45 vendors with cranberry-infused treats, fresh produce, artisanal crafts and unique gifts along with seafood and meats to …
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11/20/24
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The Good Trade Makers Market will return to Providence this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, gathering nearly 100 independent makers and small manufacturers of home decor, art, gourmet food …
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11/20/24
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To the editor:
Congratulations to all newly elected Portsmouth Town Council members. If there is one message that is loud and clear in the election, both locally and nationally, is that voters …
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11/20/24
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The Herreshoff Marine Museum Lecture Series presents “The Pirate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd.” Capt. William Kidd was one of the most notorious pirates to prowl …
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11/20/24
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Eve LaPlante, author of “American Jezebel,” is the speaker at this month’s Bosworth Lecture. She will discuss her research for the book, including visits to all the sites of …
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11/20/24
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A little bit of the PPAC could soon be coming to Barrington.
Members of the Barrington School Committee are expected to vote on a special gift from the Providence Performing Arts Center at a …
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11/20/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Cynthia Koniecki said she was moved to tears when she saw the first signs of construction on 54 units of affordable housing and a new senior center.
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By Jim McGaw
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11/20/24
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The East Providence City Council voted unanimously to renew the dancing and entertainment license for Myrtle, following an hour of testimony from musicians and patrons of the establishment.
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/20/24
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The Westport field hockey team was named Mayflower Athletic Conference champs with an undefeated league record of 4-0 earlier this month. Wildcats’ forward Bella Babb was named MAC MVP and …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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11/20/24
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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee received a special tour of the composting program at Hampden Meadows School recently.
On Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, Gov. McKee visited the school cafeteria …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/20/24
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To the editor:
It is interesting that Mr. Levesque’s letter in the Times of Nov. 14 (“There was good reason for my legislation on sewers”) in response to my letter to the …
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11/20/24
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Former Rhode Island governor and current U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19, her office's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.1 million …
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By Mike Rego
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11/20/24
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The Design Review Committee of the East Providence Waterfront Commission voted unanimously to offer a conditional recommendation of approval regarding the proposed Metacomet development.
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/19/24
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