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Westport officials stump for Route 6 in Washington DC

With less than two weeks to go before a crucial vote on the town's $35 million greater Route 6 water and sewer project, Westport officials visited the nation's capital last week to discuss with …
Westport sewer project gets a boost from the state
Westport’s long-awaited greater Route 6 sewer and water extension project will face the first of two big tests early next month, … Read More
Kids Corner: Kids say synthetic turf fields ‘would be better’ in Barrington
By Avery Blanco Adults should listen to kids more. Sure, we still have lots to learn, but we also have some really good ideas! … Read More
Portsmouth short-term rental owners denounce proposed changes
A proposed change to the town’s zoning ordinance that would ban new short-term rentals (STRs) in R-10-zoned areas was roundly … Read More
Heartbreak: Body of missing Portsmouth teen found
MIDDLETOWN — The body of Portsmouth teen Owen B. Cameron, who was last seen Saturday night after leaving his Middletown job, was … Read More
Barrington school's pillow project helps children at hospital
Students at Sowams School are hoping their recent project will make a big difference in someone else’s life.   The … Read More
Deputy Chief, Captains coming to Bristol Police under restructuring plan
Although the total number of officers in the department isn't changing, proposed changes to its organization promise to save money on … Read More
Things To Do ...

Sea glass jewelry workshop with Audubon

This Saturday, March 30, join the Audubon Society and design and create a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches. Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it using …

Bristol Art Museum and Rogers Free Library present new Moby Dick inspired exhibit

In collaboration with the spring 2024 Bristol Bookfest, The Bristol Art Museum, and Rogers Free Library announce a new juried community exhibit - Hold Fast; Stay True - through which artists visually …

Meet Your Maker winter market series

There are two more winter markets. At the March 28 market, there will be gift shopping and holiday orders. Shop for the latest in locally-produced food and beverages, contribute feedback, share in …
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Obituaries
Myrene Elbert Tiverton|Myrene P. Elbert, age 82 of Tiverton, RI passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born on May 17, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of the l
Robert Banz Jr. East Providence |Robert Donald "Don" Banz Jr., July 29, 1958 - March 19, 2024, affectionately known as Don, passed away on March 19, 2024, at the age of 65. A true devotee of Rhode Island, Don wa
Kevin FitzPatrick Kevin Teaffe FitzPatrick, 88, of Bristol, Rhode Island died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on March 23, 2024. The second of five boys born to John F. and Elizabeth FitzPatrick, he was
Sports
Madagascar crowned PHS International Volleyball champs PORTSMOUTH — Team Madagascar triumphed over Team Canada in the Portsmouth High School 2024 International Volleyball championship match held march 15 in the old gym.
Unified sports inspires inclusivity at East Providence High School EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2024 East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad made its season debut recently at home against visiting Mt. Pleasant, the program now almost a decade old …
Two Eagles earn high school hockey awards Thirty-two high school hockey players from across Rhode Island recently received prestigious Hobey Baker High School Character Awards during a recognition ceremony in the Senate Lounge of the …
RI Hockey Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2024   The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 were unveiled recently between periods of the Providence Bruins-Hershey Bears …
Opinion
Letter: History’s lesson: Our strength lies in diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI): These ideas are anathema to white Christian nationalists who fear losing their “rightful place” and their power and authority in America. DEI …

Letter: Mother Nature is winning along our coastline

After seeing how the winter storms have remodeled South Shore Beach once again, it became apparent to me that nature is taking the beach back. A breakwater of sorts is built every winter season, this …

Letter: There were options

To the editor: It’s very upsetting that the only option left for the Barrington United Veterans Council was to resign. There are so many locations, near town center and beyond, that …

Letter: It’s time to find compromise

To the editor: In December I had the honor to participate in the Wreaths Across America event at the RI Veterans Cemetery. The only flags displayed in official capacity on the 280-acre property …

Letter: Council was right to support roundabout — they work

To the editor: I’d like to commend the Town Council for their affirmative vote on proceeding with RIDOT’s plan for a roundabout at the East Main/Turnpike Avenue intersection. …

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