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Tiverton Town Administrator Chris Cotta (left) tours the Longplex facility, in this 2022 file photo.
Tiverton administrator search — only one application so far
Tiverton’s search for a new town administrator is progressing but the town council president is not sure if the position will be filled by the time Chris Cotta, the town's current … more
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Police: Man was intoxicated when he drove to police station
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, Nov. 13 Christopher Paul Lagasse, 39, of 12 Statue Way, was arrested at his home at … more
This map shows the location of the upcoming water main work in north Westport.
Route 6 water project starts soon in Westport
Contractors are expected to start soon on a $4 million-plus project to extend water mains in a loop around and along the Route 6 corridor, and will allow both residents and the town to tie the … more
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Barrington Police euthanize nearly a half-dozen sick raccoons
The death count for sick raccoons in Barrington continues to rise.   Barrington Police responded to nearly a half-dozen incidents involving sick raccoons last week, and with each situation … more
Left tackle Tyler Garside lifts receiver Wayne Heilborn into the air after he scored on a Tiverton 50-yard bomb. 
Tiverton tramples Toll Gate 48-0 in Turkey Day tuneup
Quarterback Ben Troia put on an arial display as the Tigers trampled Toll Gate 48-0 during a home D-4 tuneup game on Thursday night. The stealthy senior was 7-7 for 157 yards through the air and … more
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Bristol Sports Club 2024 "Man of the Year" Jose DaPonte couldn't thank those responsible enough for making his special night so memorable.
Huge crowd honors Sports Club's 'Man of the Year'
Photos by Manny Correira Bristol Sports Club 2024 "Man of the Year" Jose DaPonte couldn't thank those responsible enough for making his special night so memorable. At the conclusion of … more
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Delgado has worked for EMCAP Lending in Cranston, Rhode Island Housing, and managed a $100 million line of credit facility with Goldman Sachs.
East Providence announces hiring of new finance director
Mayor Bob DaSilva announced last week that the City of East Providence has hired Glenda Delgado as its new Director of Finance. more
Barrington High School students (from left to right, front row) Sophia Denham, Lena Pilipski, Gianna Vigliotti, Lily Dessel, Morgan Martin, Marco Lopergolo, (back row) Keith Hartman, Connor Foley, Jack Lawson and Miles Fontaine pose for a group photo after signing their Collegiate National Letters of Intent during a special event on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 13.
Barrington High School student-athletes sign their letters of intent
Barrington High School celebrated more than a dozen of its student-athletes.   In a special event on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 13, the high school hosted a Collegiate National Letter of … more
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Maddox Canario (center) is one of four Mt. Hope High School athletes to date who earned All-State honors from their respective coaches' association for the 2024 fall sports season. Canario was chosen second team for boys' soccer.
Four Huskies earn All-State accolades to date for 2024 fall sports exploits
Four Mt. Hope High School athletes to date have earned All-State accolades from their respective coaches' associations while several others were also recognized with various level of awards for their … more
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Dillon Fesmire (right), as Scraggs, gets Addison-Anne Aleicho, as Esther, to re-join the gang in the Portsmouth High School Drama Club’s fall production of “The Tin Can Bros Creation, Solve It Squad.” The comedy, inspired by the Scooby Doo gang, comes to PHS for performances Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 21-23.
‘Solve it Squad’ comes to Portsmouth High Nov. 21-23
PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as Portsmouth High School Drama Club proudly presents the captivating play, “Solve it Squad.” more
Some great books for cozy, indoor autumn reading
Fall is here. No more reading outdoors, which I miss. But, reading with a cat on your lap is a different kind of joy. Enjoy the colorful leaves and cooler days with these great reads. “People … more
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The Barrington Town Council voted 3-2 to award the bid to Ramos Masonry for $55,900 — the work will include the construction of a 460-square-foot concrete plaza near the north side of the Town Hall entrance on County Road.
Town Council OKs new flagpole plaza near Barrington Town Hall
The Barrington Town Council recently approved the construction of a new flagpole plaza near the entrance to the Town Hall property.   The Council voted 3-2 to award the bid to Ramos Masonry … more
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The 2024 election in review
With the 2024 election in the books, we’re on the fast-track to the holidays … and the quiet phase of a statewide election looming in 2026. Welcome back to my weekly column. You can … more
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Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle and K & M Coastal Charters, Warren with a 12 pound tautog caught with a jig off Beavertail.
Decommissioning your gear; reducing whale strikes
It is that time of year when the recreational fishing season is coming to an end. I have a routine for decommissioning my gear and have added in some tips from the experts on putting away your … more
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Barrington Police break up large underage drinking party
Barrington Police broke up a large underage drinking party at a Fales Avenue home on Saturday night, Nov. 9. Police responded to Fales Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. for a parking complaint. Police … more
Michael Reilly poses with the Santa House beside the State House building in Bristol. Santa will arrive at the house on Nov. 23.
Santa House is back on the Town Common
In the wee hours of the night, Bristol residents were reintroduced to the house of an old friend, St. Nick. The James D. Reilly Foundation’s Santa House made its way from the North Pole on … more
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Barrington High School’s Evelyn Lefort (left), shown competing at states, led the BHS girls cross country team at the New England Championship. Lefort finished 73rd overall and first for the Eagles.
Barrington cross country teams place at New England Championships
The Barrington High School cross country teams competed in their respective New England championships earlier this month.   The BHS boys team finished 18th, while the girls team finished … more
Residents question town funding of Christmas party
A senior advocate’s request for Town of Little Compton funding of a Christmas party was held for further review last week after concerns from some residents and council members that it would be … more
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Barrington native Jessica Kaela describes “Heart Stopped” as her most personal and vulnerable work yet.
Former Barrington resident releases her newest single ‘Heart Stopped’
Barrington native Jessica Kaela recently released her new single “Heart Stopped.” The singer-songwriter has already made waves in the music industry — Kaela’s Instagram … more
Brian Hughes, an Independent candidate running for Barrington Town Council, learned late Wednesday night, Nov. 13 that late-arriving ballots — military and overseas ballots — had dropped him into fourth place.
Independent candidate for Barrington Council: ‘I gave it my best shot’
On Thursday morning, Nov. 14, Brian Hughes sat in front of the Rhode Island Board of Elections and asked for a recount.   For more than a week it appeared that Hughes, an Independent … more
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Parents line up their cars recently to pick up students at the Kickemuit Middle School.
Warren Planning Board backs initial plans to alter Kickemuit, Cole school lots
Revised traffic routing and parking plans at both the Kickemuit Middle School and Hugh Cole Elementary School in town were the focus of the Warren Planning Board's October meeting docket. As … more
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The newest vote count — shown on the Board of Elections website on Thursday morning, Nov. 14 — had Democrat Jordan Jancosek winning the third and final Council seat with 4,447 votes. She had previously been in fourth, behind Independent Brian Hughes.
Vote count shifts in Barrington Town Council race, Independent out and Democrat in
More than a week after Election Day, the vote-count in the Barrington Town Council race continued to change. And it appears the vote-count will impact the final outcome. On Thursday morning, … more
Letter: Bristol raising taxes on those who can least afford it
Concerning the article in last week’s Phoenix, “Landlords will pay more in new tax system,” the headline should actually read, “Bristol rents will increase in 2025 due to new … more
Letter: Bristol shifting taxes from one group of residents to another
The Bristol Town Council is considering a new three-tier tax system, which would effectively shift the property tax burden from those that own homes to those that rent homes or apartments. Last … more
Robin Archambault, of the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s, takes inventory and organizes boxes and canned goods on the church’s food pantry shelves. Organizers say community need is on the rise.
Food pantry feels the need – all year long
While the holiday season often triggers a spike in charitable giving, the need for food donations exists throughout the year. The St. Elizabeth Church food pantry is currently serving upwards of 266 … more
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