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A Bristol Police officer surveys the intersection of Hope Street (Rt. 114) and Washington Street near the Sip N’ Dip earlier this year, where flooding regularly occurs and requires traffic diversion. This spot is one of the areas targeted by the state resiliency project targeting Route 114.
Bristol, Barrington, Warren team up with State to address Rt. 114 flooding
Multiple state entities and three local municipalities on the front lines of rising tides are teaming up to address a common problem that isn't going away any time soon: the flooding of Route 114. more
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Sue Anderson tells stories of those interred at one of the town’s 90 historic cemeteries during a tour last Saturday.
Tiverton cemeteries are windows to the past
Sue Anderson of the Tiverton Historical Cemeteries Commission was leading a walking tour last Saturday at the old Congregational Church Cemetery #11 on Lake Road when she paused to tell the story of … more
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Freshman Aidan Martins, off to a tremendous start to his EPHS career, was one of the offensive standouts for the Townies in their recent Division II road victory over Woonsocket.
Townies vex Villa Novans in Division II baseball
The East Providence High School baseball team upped its most recent win streak to three after the Townies outlasted host Woonsocket 11-5 in a wild Division II outing played Tuesday, May 7. EP dropped … more
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Tyson Cleaves, in a booking photo.
Westport man ordered held without bail on felonies
A Westport man was ordered held without bail after police said he broke into a Reed Road home and assaulted a woman early Sunday morning. Tyson C. Cleaves, 48, of 123 Reed Road, faces charges of … more
A highway department truck removes cobble from East Beach Road after one of the winter’s strong storms.
East Beach cobbles will stay put
Westport come up with a draft interim policy designed to help East Beach property owners as much as possible, while still maintaining the integrity of East Beach Road, when damaging storms hit the … more
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Ariana Renzi is out at the plate during the Eagles' game against Portsmouth on Tuesday.
Portsmouth outslugs, outscores Barrington in softball
The Barrington High School softball team allowed five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth and lost to Portsmouth, 11-1, on Tuesday, May 7.   The Eagles took a 1-0 lead … more
Barrington’s Kenny Berg lofts a shot toward the basket during a recent game against Gaudet Middle School.
BMS students cheer on classmates during Unified Basketball game
High-fives, hoops, and happiness. Late last month, Barrington Middle School hosted a Unified Basketball game that featured plenty of excitement and lots of reasons to celebrate.   … more
The 2024 City of East Providence "Remarkable Women" honorees included (from left to right: Carole Washington Brown, Stacey Messier, Diana Fairfax, Izilda Fernandes, Laura Jones, Laurie Marchand, Kathy Holahan, Rebecca Warr, Esq. and Angie Lovegrove.
East Providence recognizes most recent cast of 'Remarkable Women'
The City of East Providence conducted its fifth edition of its "Remarkable Women" program, which recognizes female residents who have positively impacted the community by various means. The program … more
The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger adventure race will again feature a mud pit car wash near the finish line. The race will be held Sunday, May 19.
Barrington school will host Tough Tiger adventure race this month
The Tough Tiger adventure race will step off on Sunday, May 19, and this year’s race promises to have something for everyone. The popular Hampden Meadows School PTO fund-raiser will offer … more
The new playground along Turnpike Avenue is making speedy progress and expected to open in grand fashion on Saturday, June 1
Portsmouth counting down to opening of new playground
PORTSMOUTH — In less than three weeks, children of all ages and abilities will be swinging, sliding, and scampering at a brand-new playground on Turnpike Avenue. The Four Hearts … more
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A recent gift from Barrington resident Ronald Russo will pay for new trail motion cameras for the Terrapin Conservation Project and cover the cost of the project’s summer interns.
Gift protects nature in Barrington, promotes leadership
Ronald D. Russo, a prominent designer and inventor of medical devices, recently contributed more than $6,000 to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust to support a variety of initiatives relating to … more
A puddle at the outskirts of the field at Kickemuit Middle School as observed on Monday.
Mother Nature – Local sports’ most formidable rivalry
As the climate worsens, the adverse effects felt by local sports teams will only increase, putting these community-strengthening programs at risk. more
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Tiverton budget less than school officials hoped
While emphasizing the numbers are still preliminary, the Tiverton Town Council on Saturday tentatively approved a combined town and school budget of $58.4 million for the coming fiscal year, … more
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James McShane, at first singles, earned one of the two EPHS points in the Townies' recent loss to East Greenwich in a meeting of top sides in Division II boys' tennis.
East Greenwich edges EPHS in Division II boys' tennis showdown
Playing the first of two matches over a week's time that will determined its playoff seeding, the East Providence High School boys' tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to host East Greenwich in a key, … more
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Owen Boudria reacts after mashing a run scoring triple to left field earlier this season. Boudria is a superior athlete who has become our cleanup hitter,” said Coach Charette. “He has been productive in every aspect of the game.”
Finglas mows down Wareham 5-1, Baseball team wins 3 straight
Westport junior Luke Finglas mowed down Wareham hitters in the Westport baseball team’s 5-1 victory in an away game on Thursday afternoon. The win was the Wildcats third straight as they … more
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Speeder Thea Jackson (middle) beat Nazarae Phillip (left) and Kendra Daniel (right) both of East Providence in the 100-meter dash. She also won gold in the 200-meter dash and the triple jump.
Jackson, Silva, Deal win gold at Division Championships
The Mt. Hope girls track team place third and the boys team placed eighth at the Eastern Division track championships at Barrington High School on Saturday. "The boys and girls had a great day … more
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“Souper Bowl” winner Tony Ward (right) receives his trophy from Westport Police Department Deputy Chief Rob Rebello.
Firefighter wins Westport soup showdown
A friendly rivalry that has been brewing for months ended at lunchtime Saturday when judges who sipped, slurped (and god forbid, salted) several iterations of Portuguese Soup handed a trophy, and … more
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Lucas Tanous, shown sliding safely into third base during a previous Barrington game, drove in two runs against Chariho.
BHS baseball team knocks off Chargers and Cougars
Luke Tanous singled, doubled and drove in two runs to help the Barrington High School baseball team edge Chariho, 5-4, in a Division II showdown on Monday afternoon, May 6. The Eagles also got … more
Donovan Park (right), shown during the Eagles' game against Central earlier this season, had five kills, three aces and four digs during Barrington's recent 3-0 victory over the Knights.
Barrington boys volleyball team defeats Central, 3-0
It was a busy week for the BHS boys volleyball team.   Barrington traveled to Central on Tuesday, April 30 and swept the Knights, 3-0. The Eagles won 25-22, 25-9, 25-20. Cam Kelley led the … more
Barrington's Ashley DaCosta, shown here in a game earlier this season, scored the game-winner against Prout on Saturday, May 4.
Eagles grab wins against Prout and South Kingstown
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team pushed its record to 5-5 in Division I standings with wins over Prout on Saturday, May 4, and South Kingstown on Monday, May 6.   Barrington … more
EPCTC Culinary Arts instructor Chef Bill Walker and his students prepare their item at the food truck event on May 4.
EPCTC Culinary Arts contingent competes at food truck event
Students from the East Providence High School Career and Tech Center's Culinary Arts Department joined their peers from around the state in a food truck competition hosted by Lincoln High on … more
The founders of The Wolf School (from left to right) Andy Wallerstein, Maureen Kelly, Rosy Granoff, Lise Faulise and Mary Sloane gathered at the 2024 gala celebrating 25 years of the school.
Wolf School celebrates 25 years with gala event at Rhodes
The Wolf School hosted its annual Discover the Difference fundraising gala on April 26, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, where the Rumford-based school celebrated 25 years of academic service … more
St. Andrew’s School recently honored the White family, which has supported the school for many years.
St. Andrew’s School honors local family
St. Andrew’s School recently honored the White family at the annual Saints Gala: A Night of Shining Stars.   The event took place Thursday, April 25, acknowledging the generosity and … more
Portsmouth High sophomore Emily DeConto won the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 16.66 seconds at the RIIL Eastern Division Track and Field Championships held Saturday at Barrington High School.
PHS boys take 2nd, girls 4th in Division track meet
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High track and field athletes won several events at the RIIL Eastern Division Championships held Saturday at Barrington High School. more
Westport Police: Arrests for DUI, strangulation and burglary
Following is an overview of Westport Police activity from April 29 to May 5. Monday, April 29 Animal complaints came in from Gabriella Drive at 8:47 p.m. Rene Valois, 75, of 1024 … more
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