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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017

Barrington team wins summer league championship

The Barrington Youth Basketball Association's Sixth Grade team recently won the Division 1 Championship in the Mass Premier Courts Summer League. Also, the Barrington Youth Basketball …

Bristol Police: Road rage, cannon noise, flag dancer, and more

Yesterday at 7:00 AM

The Bristol Police Department responded to the following calls between Aug. 7 and Aug. 13: Monday, Aug. 7 A Tv was reportedly left in front of a home on Wood Street in violation of a town …

VIDEO: Local kids march to 'Build a Better World'

2 days ago

Dozens of young Bristolians marched threir way down Hope and Thames streets Friday morning as Rogers Free Library hosted its annual kids parade. The "March of the Future Builders" is the …

Barrington land trust connects with young conservationists

2 days ago

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust hosted a group of young people at one of their premiere properties, the Pic-Wil Nature Preserve on Washington Road, as part of the land trust’s Tuesday …

House Hunt: Open houses in East Bay this weekend

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The following open houses are scheduled in towns around the East Bay this weekend: Barrington 4 River Oak Drive — Sunday, Aug. 20, 12-2 p.m. Victorian, 4, 4, $849,000. Mott & Chace …

West Nile Virus confirmed in Warren

2 days ago

State biologists have found West Nile Virus in a mosquito sample collected in Warren last week, the first incidence of the potentially deadly virus in Rhode Island this year. The Rhode Island …

More Local News

Possible arson suspected in Tiverton fire

At 5 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2017, an on duty police officer discovered flames coming from a business located at 2423 Main Road in Tiverton. The fire was quickly extinguished, said Tiverton Fire Chief Robert Lloyd. There were no injuries, and the business is still in operation. The nature of the fire is suspicious, he said.

Barrington All Stars top Cranston, lose to Smithfield

The Barrington Little League All Star team competing in the Christopher Andreozzi tournament came within one game of reaching the finals. Last Tuesday, Barrington defeated Cranston in a …

Barrington children bring 'Wizard of Oz' to life

The Primrose Neighborhood Theater Troupe returned to the stage recently with a joyful distillation of L. Frank Baum's “The Wizard of Oz”. With a script adaptation by Lola Gambino and …

Bristol arrests: Drug fire, domestic assault and More

The Bristol Police Department made the following arrests last week: Kelly Normandin, 22, of 228 State St., Apt. 1, Bristol, was charged on Aug. 7 with manufacturing narcotics, possession of …

Obituaries

Stanley Stanko, 99, Warren

With deep sympathy the family of Stanley J. Stanko announces his passing at age 99. Staff Sergeant Technician Third Grade, Mr. Stanko proudly served in the United States Army during World War II …

E. Howland Bowen, 86, Little Compton

Mary A. DeFusco, 98, Bristol

Edward R. Marshall, 80, formerly of Bristol

Rose M. Conti, 93, Bristol

Zoe E. Woodruff, 86, of Barrington

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Recalls include cakes, beef, cookies and swimsuits

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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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

House explosion reveals alleged hashish lab

Two residents are facing multiple drug charges after an explosion and fire in their State Street home revealed the hashish lab they were running, according to Bristol Police. Kelly Normandin, 22, …

Portsmouth Police Report

Portsmouth Police: Local man pointed gun at girlfriend

PORTSMOUTH — A local man was charged with domestic felony assault Saturday for allegedly pointing a gun at his girlfriend during an argument, police said. Kevin Silvia, 53, of 2859 East …

Warren police logs: Pair pulled over in stolen car

Monday, Aug. 7 A caller from Davis Street reported being harassed by a man from the area. A detail police officer reported seeing “multiple” rats on Water Street. No contemporary …

Man dies after accident on Prudence Island Ferry dock

A man who fell nearly 30 feet while working on the Prudence Island Ferry Dock on Thames Street last Wednesday afternoon has died, Bristol Police have confirmed. The man, a private contractor hired …

Skimming device found inside Barrington bank's ATM

An employee at the TD Bank on County Road in Barrington called police at about 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, after a skimming device was found inside the bank's ATM. A technician had been checking …

Opinion

Will money worries curb PawSox subsidy largesse?

Say you, riding around in your jalopy. You finally got a car tax break for this year. It was quite a ride, though, getting to the passage of this legislation. After more than a month of dawdling the …

Letter: Busy goldfinch takes aim at hummingbird feeder

Letter: Rainkeep will benefit environment, beautify Bristol

Letter: Not enough transparency from Warren Town Manager

Letter: Warren police chief has concerns over regulated marijuana growing

Letter: Time to find better leadership for Warren

Eighth grade appreciates groups’ support

Things to do

An event to eclipse all others

Not making plans to view the solar eclipse next Monday because Rhode Island is not in the path of totality? That's kind of like not buying a lottery ticket unless the jackpot is over $100 million. …

Annual E.P. Neighborhood Day Coalition celebration takes place August 19

Family fair to highlight Wood Street improvement

Adams, ‘Bluz U Can Use’ headline annual RIRBPS festival

First Bold Point concert in East Providence goes off without a hitch