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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Flu clinics planned at Barrington schools

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

Yesterday at 11:45 AM

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 …

Another Wiffle ball field of dreams in Portsmouth

Yesterday at 9:01 AM

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'

Yesterday at 8:00 AM

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, …

Benatar concert in East Providence cancelled over wind concerns

2 days ago

EAST PROVIDENCE — Waterfront Productions announced at 4:45 p.m. today the Pat Benatar-Neil Giraldo concert scheduled for this evening, September 22, at Bold Point Park has been cancelled due to …

Portsmouth parents learn where, how teens hide ‘their stuff’

2 days ago

PORTSMOUTH — When teenagers want to hide their drug use from parents, they’ll often put the contraband right on top of a bedroom bureau, said Pam Shayer. “Do you know …

More Local News

'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 …

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.

East Providence Waterfront Commission tables proposed affordable housing change

EAST PROVIDENCE — The waterfront commission, taking up the topic at a meeting held last Thursday evening, Sept. 21, will continue a discussion on a proposed change to an affordable housing element in an existing …

Barrington Booster Day is Saturday, Sept. 23

Barrington High School student-athletes will be going door-to-door on Saturday, Sept. 23 as part of the annual Barrington Booster Day fund-raiser. The event is a membership drive which …

Obituaries

Chester R. Wilkie Jr., 84, Little Compton

Chester R. "Junior" Wilkie Jr., 84, of Little Compton, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 22, 2017, at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the longtime companion of Barbara Wilkie. Born in Fall …

Edward J. Francis, 89, Portsmouth

Donalda Medeiros, 101, Tiverton

Bernard Vincent Scola, of Barrington

Michael Pierce Donovan, 59, of Warwick

Michael J. Del Santo, 87, formerly of Barrington

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

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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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.

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.

Portsmouth Police stay busy with drunk driving arrests

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth Police report from over the past week: Wednesday, Sept. 13 Joseph M. Baptista, 41, of 76 Williams Road, Smithfield, was …

Opinion

Letter: Cherish these last late summer outdoors moments

To the editor: Are your hummingbird feeders still up? Hurray for you and I am sure you know to keep them there until October 15. You might even be rewarded with a rufous! They seem to travel late …

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?

Editorial: Barrington sidewalk improvements taking too long

Letter: Our legislators voted against the taxpayers

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