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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Brown promises to give up some land; Pokanokets end encampment

More than a month after it began, the Pokanoket encampment on Brown University land is over. This afternoon, the university and the Native Americans announced an agreement that ends the …

Portsmouth to break ground on new police station Oct. 4

5 hours ago

PORTSMOUTH — The Town of Portsmouth will break ground on its new police station at a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. The groundbreaking will take place at the …

Barrington police release video of lawn sign larceny suspects

9 hours ago

The Barrington Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects involved in the theft of a "Hate Has No Home Here" lawn sign earlier this month. The police …

Youngster wins 15th In Step for Autism Road Race

Yesterday at 2:39 PM

BRISTOL — Steamy conditions on an early Fall morning greeted the some 75 entrants into the 15th Annual In Step for Autism 5K Road Race and Walk held Sunday, Sept. 24, at Colt State Park. The race …

Flu clinics planned at Barrington schools

Yesterday at 6:00 AM

There will be two flu clinics held at local schools for students, staff and family members from Barrington public schools. The first clinic will be held at Sowams Elementary School on Tuesday, …

Late rally helps Townies upend Saints in Division I football

3 days ago

EAST PROVIDENCE — Sophomore quarterback Justin Pena scored the tying touchdown senior kicker Nick Oliveira kicked what proved the game-winning and with under a minute to go on the clock as the East Providence High School football team captured its first win …

More Local News

Ready-to-eat food, delivered to your door

September is possibly one of the busiest months of the year for people, especially those with families. With juggling school, work, and after school activities, finding time to make balanced, healthy …

'Mr. Terupt’ author visits Westport sixth graders

Westport Elementary School sixth graders experienced a personal connection to their summer reading when author Rob Buyea paid a visit on Friday, Sept. 15. The author of the “Mr. Terupt” book …

Another Wiffle ball field of dreams in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — If you’re driving down East Main Road, you may have noticed a small shop called Patriot Upholstery across the street from Clements’ Marketplace and thought nothing …

Director says Barrington library is 'nirvana'

Debbie Barchi is a planner. The director of the Barrington Public Library said she likes building plans for work and for life at home, so it was no surprise that when she neared retirement age, …

Obituaries

Andrea L. Kasprzyk of Warren

Andrea L. Kasprzyk passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, after a three-year illness. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late Raymond and Natalie (Stack) Jamrog, Andrea lived in Warren most of …

Sumner Bigelow MacDonald, Jr., 82, of Bristol

Anna M. DiSalvo, 94, of Barrington

John K. Fitzgerald, 53, Little Compton

Chester R. Wilkie Jr., 84, Little Compton

Edward J. Francis, 89, Portsmouth

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Recalls: Muffins, meatballs, helmets, baby formula and more

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Recalls: Soap and sausage, pacemakers and Passats

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 …

Police

Little Compton Police: Snakeskins, barking dogs

Monday, Sept. 11 At 9:21 a.m., an 18-wheeler carrying construction materials became stuck when turning into a driveway. It was eventually freed by a tow truck. At 1:02 p.m., a Highland Avenue resident reported receiving an IRS scam call. At 8:21 p.m., an Indian Road resident reported receiving an IRS scam call. Tuesday, Sept. 12 A motorist on West Main Road struck a deer at 6:28 a.m. and was able to drive his car from the scene. He was not injured, but the car sustained heavy front-end damage. At 2:12 p.m., officers responded to Wilbur & McMahon School following a report of a snake on school property. Officers observed snake skins, but no snakes.

Tiverton Police: Possible bear sighting; noisy goats

Monday, Sept. 11 At 11:55 a.m., a Little Compton resident driving in the area of South Lake Road called to report he may have seen a bear at the Little Compton line. At 6:36 p.m., a John Duggan Road caller complained about "goats making a lot of noise" at a nearby house.

Video and photos: Training for a tragedy in Barrington

Fire trucks, ambulances and police cruisers crowded the parking lot outside Barrington Middle School on Saturday morning, and students splattered in fake blood covered the sidewalk near the rear …

Police trying to find cat's owner

Barrington police are trying to reunite a lost cat with its owner. A Stanley Avenue resident contacted police on Wednesday, Sept. 13, and said there was a black and white cat hanging …

Tiverton Council okays hire of five new officers

TIVERTON — By a vote of 6-1 the Town Council at its meeting Monday night voted to hire five new police officers. Councilor Christine Ryan cast the lone vote against. The five have just completed their 12-week field training and before that, on May 26, the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy's 26-week program.

Opinion

Police log vs big police hiring: Something amiss here

To the editor: In the lead story of the September 21 edition, "Council okays hire of five new officers," the police chief justifies the expenditure because of "increases in police activity in many …

Governor Raimondo is in for a tough reelection

Letter: Cherish these last late summer outdoors moments

Editorial: Wedding wars

Editorial: Bristol uneasy about university's plans for private estate

Letter: Who says life and choice are mutually exclusive?

Letter: Why does vineyard get to sidestep the rules?

Things to do

Tickets on sale for Portsmouth High Athletics Hall of Fame dinner

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School’s sports “pioneers” will be honored in a special ceremony Oct. 14, and advance tickets are now on sale. The Portsmouth Athletic …

Like fire trucks? They'll all be in Warren Sunday

Paul Cuffe: Following His Footsteps, 200 years later

Fiddle n Folk Festival set for Sept. 16

Let them eat zucchini bread