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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017

East Providence City Council gives final approval to FY17-18 Budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — At a special session of the council held Friday evening, Oct. 20, the body unanimously gave its final approval to the city’s total Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget of just over $180 …

Portsmouth farm to host free conservation program Oct. 26

9 hours ago

PORTSMOUTH — The public is invite to a free program, “Conservation for Livestock Producers,” that will be held at Cloverbud Ranch, Jepson Lane, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. …

Brennan chosen Westport's first director of public health

Today

They liked the candidate, but members of the Board of Selectmen had some concerns last week about the salary for the newly created job of director of public health. The board voted unanimously …

Portsmouth Police charge man with impersonating DCYF official

Yesterday at 4:48 PM

PORTSMOUTH — A Providence man was arrested by Portsmouth Police on Thursday after he had allegedly misidentified himself in an attempt to sign out a female student at Portsmouth High …

Portsmouth High shutterbugs document local landmarks

Yesterday at 8:30 AM

PORTSMOUTH — Since local history isn’t usually taught in the schools, Rose Escobar is bringing her advanced placement photography students out on field trips so they can see some of …

Barrington moms challenge schools over Primrose performance gap (Video)

Yesterday at 7:00 AM

A small group of moms continued their quest for more answers, attention and resources at Primrose Hill Elementary School during Thursday night’s Barrington School Committee meeting. After …

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EPLAC plans next meeting for October 25

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) Welcomes All to the Next Meeting on Wed. October 25th from 6:30- 8:00 pm at the Martin Middle School …

Barrington artist's work set for art club exhibit

Barrington resident Mary Jane Begin has been creating a series of paintings featuring Barrington Beach that will be on exhibition at the Providence Art Club from Oct. 22 through Nov. 8, with an …

Commission approves affordable housing waiver for Kettle Point site

EAST PROVIDENCE — By a slim 4-3 margin, the East Providence Waterfront Commission at its meeting Thursday night, Oct. 19, voted to approve a contentious proposal allowing contractors at the Kettle …

House Hunt: 23 open houses this weekend

Barrington 18 Great Road, Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 am-12:30 pm, Colonial, 4, 3, $799,000, Residential Properties, Tracey Orchard, 401-245-9600 24 Bay Road, Sunday, Oct. 22, 1-2:30 pm, Colonial, 5, …

Obituaries

Peter G. Clements, Sr., 56, of Barrington

Peter G. Clements, Sr., 56, of Preston Drive, lost a very brave fight to pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Meg Clements. Born on Martha's Vineyard to the …

Stephen Butera, 67, Bristol

Harold A. Dennis, 93, of Bristol

Joseph J. Velleca, Jr., 79, of Warwick

John Borges, Jr., 81, of Chesapeake, Va.

Helen M. Wendt, 87, of Barrington

Police

Westport man pleads no contest in Rite Aid stabbing

WESTPORT — Jacob Gallant, 42, of Westport pleaded no contest today before Superior Court Magistrate John McBurney to the March 5, 2017 stabbing at Rite Aid in Warwick that left 18-year-old …

Tiverton Police: Sex trafficking charged

Monday, Oct. 2 After being stopped at 1:28 a.m. in the area of the state line near Fish Road and Judson Street, Daniel Mallette, 29, of 5 Park Place, Tiverton, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. At 1:32 p.m., Claudio D. DeMacedo, 41, of 386 Stone Church Road, Tiverton, was charged with firing a weapon in a compact area.

First manhole covers, now copper pipes are stolen

A house in Barrington that is listed for sale was targeted by thieves who reportedly cut and removed all the copper pipes from the home. The house's owner contacted police on Friday, Oct. 13, …

Barrington police chief calls for additional detective

Barrington Police Chief John LaCross was very pleased with the work of his department during the investigation following the Feb. 2 shooting on Maple Avenue. But, the chief added, the local …

Warren police: Another panhandling arrest

Tuesday, Oct. 10 Items were reported stolen from a business on Market Street. An officer found a disabled drone on Child Street, and contacted the owner. A possibly sick coyote was spotted …

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It’s late at night and you get a call from your distraught grandchild. They’re in trouble, frantic, and tell you they need money, fast. You’re confused and worried, and you send the …

Recalls include Kias, ground beef, car seats and wiggle balls

Each week the Personal Injury Law Offices of d’Oliviera & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that they feel the public …

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The Wolf School offers unique training opportunity on school trauma

The Wolf School, a private K-8 special education school in East Providence, R.I., will host their third annual conference with a focus this year on school trauma. "School Trauma …