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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017

East Providence earns much needed boys' soccer victory

EAST PROVIDENCE — Its playoff hopes on the line to start the final week of the regular season, the East Providence High School boys’ soccer team earned a hard fought and much needed victory over …

Effort underway to 'Save the Farm'

4 hours ago

Time is running out to save Barrington’s last farm. The Barrington Land Conservation Trust is asking all citizens, from near and far, to consider donating to this incredibly important …

Somber Portsmouth observance memorializes ‘Rhode Island Nine’

9 hours ago

PORTSMOUTH — On every Oct. 23 for more than three decades, they’ve been filling the pews in the upstairs meeting room of the Portsmouth Historical Society to honor soldiers who made …

And they’re off! Volvo ocean racers sail for Portugal

Yesterday at 8:15 AM

Twenty-four hours into the start of the 1027-’18 Volvo Ocean Race, Team Vestas 11th Hour Racing skippered by Bristol’s Charlie Enright held a slight lead of about five miles as the tight …

East Providence, New Agawam reach settlement over club’s outstanding debts

Yesterday at 6:00 AM

EAST PROVIDENCE — The city and New Agawam LLC reached an agreement late last week over the historic club’s municipal debts, ending a months long process to settle the dispute. New Agawam, …

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

2 days ago

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 …

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More Local News

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 …

Brennan chosen Westport's first director of public health

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 …

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 …

Portsmouth High shutterbugs document local landmarks

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 …

Obituaries

Alphonse C. Salvaggio, 91, of Bristol

Mr. Alphonse C. Salvaggio, age 91, of Bliven Avenue, Bristol, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at the Jane Brown Unit of Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Carolyn …

Jane A. Drew, 82, Riverside

Deborah Lynn Sanford, 55, Portsmouth

Muriel E. Medeiros, 87, Little Compton

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

Stephen Butera, 67, Bristol

Police

Portsmouth Police charge man with impersonating DCYF official

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 …

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 …

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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 …