THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024

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Weaver Library unveils painting of iconic Copper Beech Tree

mrego@eastbaymediagroup.com The creator and enthusiasts of the East Providence Public Libraries from around the city gathered Wednesday night, April 24, at the Weaver Branch for the highly …

RWU educational wind program has now reached over 1,000 local 4th graders

Now in its fifth year, KidWind has now reached more than 1,000 fourth graders who have learned from RWU engineering and education … Read More

Westport police logs: Animal complaints, no arrests

Monday, April 15 A 911 caller from John Reed Road lodged an animal complaint at 3:10 p.m. A 911 caller reported a … Read More

New committee focused on historic homes and sites

Little Compton has no shortage of historic early buildngs. Now, the council has formed a new committee to help preserve the town’s … Read More

Barrington High School earns strong national ranking by US News

Barrington High School made a triumphant return to the US News and World Report “Best High Schools” rankings this year. … Read More

St. Andrew’s School renovates academic center

St. Andrew’s School celebrated the completion of the renovation of the Owing Stone Academic Center with a recent special ribbon … Read More

Portsmouth notches several 1st-place finishes at track meet

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ and boys’ outdoor track teams hosted Barrington and Mt. Hope Tuesday and came away with … Read More

Things To Do ...

Farmers Market is back outdoors

The year-round Mount Hope Farm farmers market is back outsdie, in the South Pasture in southern Bristol, every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, …

Newport String Quartet performs in Newport and Little Compton this weekend

The Newport String Project presents the fourth installment of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, April 27th at Colony House in Newport, and Sunday, April 28th at United Congregational …

Stone Soup Coffeehouse presents a split bill - Sam Robbins and Undercover Cameo

Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer-songwriter." A Nashville-based musician whose music evokes classic 70's singer-songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young, Sam adds a …

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If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street; If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. I’m the taxman!

Capital Gains. This is a topic I cover in depth with sellers every day. I promise to break it down in a way that’s easy to understand here. Let’s say you’ve owned your home for …

The must be, 50 Ways To Lose Your ... Deposit

After months of shopping, four offers that were rejected, and one inspection that uncovered excessive repairs, my clients won the negotiation on a house they loved. Huzzah! A few weeks …

Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Youth helmets, taco kits and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

When your home inspection goes wrong

Imagine you’ve just gone through the nerve-wracking process of a home inspection, hoping it would uncover any hidden issues that might turn your dream home purchase into a nightmare. Happily, …

Obituaries

Andre Ajemian It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andre Vahan Ajemian, who was born on March 17, 1928, in Roslindale, MA. A devoted Navy veteran who served his country with honor and reached the

Nelson Martins Nelson D. Martins, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass. Nelson was a graduate of Brown University and received his PhD in...

Barbara McGrath Barbara E. (Turner) McGrath, 97, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John McGrath. Barbara was the daughter of the late Joshua and Sarah (Cl

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Sports

East Providence ends early-season softball drought, wins first of 2024 Emma Boisseau's double in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a two-run rally and helped the East Providence High School softball team earn its first win of the 2024 Division I season, a 5-4 …

BHS coach happy to share tips of the game He played college hockey and professional baseball, and now he is busy coaching a variety of sports at Barrington High School. In the fall, Jacob Kapstein helps out as an assistant coach …

EPHS golf team opens with impressive total, baseball nine loses first league game The East Providence High School golf team opened up its 2024 Eastern Division regular season with an impressive sweep of host Tiverton along with Portsmouth at Montaup Country Club Tuesday, April 23. …

Undefeated Eagles cruise past Portsmouth and Mt. Hope The Barrington High School boys track team remained undefeated with a pair of wins on Tuesday afternoon, April 23. The 8-0 Eagles defeated Portsmouth, 108.5-45.5, and Mt. Hope, 149.5-4.5 during …

Opinion

Letter: Unknowns create big risk for school bond

Affordability – This was the term I heard around town this week. Impact – Warrenites are now realizing they made a very big mistake.

Letter: Many questions on Warren’s financial decisions

Questions come to mind after the Warren Town Council’s March 20 budget meeting.

Letter: Congratulations from a fellow no-no thrower

Please extend my congratulations to MHHS freshman pitcher Trace Dubois for his outstanding performance on the mound.

Letter: Help Rhode Islanders afford the medication they need

Fighting cancer is indeed a battle, and we can’t win it alone. Our lawmakers can help by passing legislation that removes the financial barriers many face to get care and treatment.

Letter: We can bring good things to life

Are we putting jobs, food, commercial and recreational resources at risk?

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