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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Weatherlow latest farm seeking to host weddings

WESTPORT — A farm’s plan to host weddings and other ‘agri-entertainment’ drew plenty of disagreement and no conclusions at the most recent Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting. Instead, …

Monument (again) salutes town worker killed on the job

9 hours ago

WESTPORT — Thomas E. Pettey was the only town employee to lose his life on the job and Westport will honor him once again on Saturday — and this time they hope the memorial lasts longer than its …

Roger Williams says waterfront estate won't become dorms

12 hours ago

Roger Williams University released a statement Wednesday afternoon, clarifying that it does not intend to put students residences, or the president's home, on an exclusive Bristol residence it plans …

Admins fear East Providence waterfront could become “exclusive”

Yesterday at 3:39 PM

EAST PROVIDENCE — Saying they feared residential developments on the waterfront could become “exclusive” properties, administrators urged the city council at its September 19 to express …

Six Barrington students selected as scholarship semifinalists

Yesterday at 1:13 PM

The National Merit Scholarship Program recently released its list of scholarship semifinalists — six Barrington High School students made the list. Ryan P. Brady, Jane O. Freiman, …

Both Portsmouth High cross-country teams sweep in meet

Yesterday at 10:34 AM

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School cross-country program had a very good day at Glen Park on Monday. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams swept the competition, with …

More Local News

Library renovation complete — the upstairs is open!

Eden Beckman's shopping cart was packed with books, but that did not stop her from pulling more and more colorful titles out of the bins inside the children's room at the Barrington Public …

Friends and colleagues give Galinelli a warm sendoff

Warren Fire Chief Al Galinelli touched countless lives in his 52 years of service to the Town of Warren, including 29 spent as Warren’s fire chief. Here are a few thoughts on his retirement …

Local boats shine at Newport International Boat Show

A star of last weekend’s Newport International Boat Show was Hinkley’s (Portsmouth) all-electric-powered 28.5-foot Dasher, billed as the first electric luxury powerboat. Looking little like …

Folks flock to fiddle fest

Young and old made their way to Haines Park on Saturday afternoon for the seventh annual Fiddle n Folk Fest. The fun event featured a number of talented performers, including Golden Bantams, …

Obituaries

Michael J. Del Santo, 87, formerly of Barrington

Michael J. Del Santo, 87, a retired Army Colonel and resident of Crofton, Md., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 peacefully in his sleep. Colonel Del Santo was born in Barrington on May 8, …

Jeannine Christian Mongeon, 89

Horacio Jose DoRego, 75, of Bristol

Michael Andras, 93, Westport

Dennis T. Labao, 73, of Bristol

Claire F. Cardin, 93, of Barrington

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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

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 …

Young father arrested for child abuse on baby

A 19-year-old father has been arrested and charged with first-degree child abuse against his three-week-old baby. Luis R. Ortiz, of 217 Wood St., Apt. 11, was arrested Sept. 14, after the baby was …

Sakonnet area fire chiefs issue storm warnings

SAKONNET AREA — Tiverton and Little Compton fire chiefs as of about 1:30 p.m. Monday issued warnings and advice for residents of the towns they protect in advance of Hurricane Jose, which is projected to arrive in the area sometime Wednesday.

Residents aim to blanket Barrington in signs

Last week a handful of Barrington residents called police after their "Hate Has No Home Here" signs were stolen from their yards. But the local folks did not stop after they filed police reports. …

Barrington teens harassed by older man with dog

Some teenagers were walking on Fountain Avenue in Barrington at about 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, when they were approached by an older man walking his pet Rottweiler. The man reportedly stuck …

Opinion

Letter: Why does vineyard get to sidestep the rules?

To the editor: I was glad to see that the Stone House Club was held accountable for their failure to follow the application requirements for their entertainment license. It was heartening to see …

Editorial: Barrington sidewalk improvements taking too long

Letter: Our legislators voted against the taxpayers

Letter: Putting paved parking lot at East Beach is a fool’s errand

Make reviewing your estate plan one of your new “school year” resolutions

Diocese is using deflection rather than reflection

Letter: No meaningful conversation at school committee meetings

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