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Tiverton budget less than school officials hoped
While emphasizing the numbers are still preliminary, the Tiverton Town Council on Saturday tentatively approved a combined town and school budget of $58.4 million for the coming fiscal year, … more
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James McShane, at first singles, earned one of the two EPHS points in the Townies' recent loss to East Greenwich in a meeting of top sides in Division II boys' tennis.
East Greenwich edges EPHS in Division II boys' tennis showdown
Playing the first of two matches over a week's time that will determined its playoff seeding, the East Providence High School boys' tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to host East Greenwich in a key, … more
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Owen Boudria reacts after mashing a run scoring triple to left field earlier this season. Boudria is a superior athlete who has become our cleanup hitter,” said Coach Charette. “He has been productive in every aspect of the game.”
Finglas mows down Wareham 5-1, Baseball team wins 3 straight
Westport junior Luke Finglas mowed down Wareham hitters in the Westport baseball team’s 5-1 victory in an away game on Thursday afternoon. The win was the Wildcats third straight as they … more
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Speeder Thea Jackson (middle) beat Nazarae Phillip (left) and Kendra Daniel (right) both of East Providence in the 100-meter dash. She also won gold in the 200-meter dash and the triple jump.
Jackson, Silva, Deal win gold at Division Championships
The Mt. Hope girls track team place third and the boys team placed eighth at the Eastern Division track championships at Barrington High School on Saturday. "The boys and girls had a great day … more
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“Souper Bowl” winner Tony Ward (right) receives his trophy from Westport Police Department Deputy Chief Rob Rebello.
Firefighter wins Westport soup showdown
A friendly rivalry that has been brewing for months ended at lunchtime Saturday when judges who sipped, slurped (and god forbid, salted) several iterations of Portuguese Soup handed a trophy, and … more
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Lucas Tanous, shown sliding safely into third base during a previous Barrington game, drove in two runs against Chariho.
BHS baseball team knocks off Chargers and Cougars
Luke Tanous singled, doubled and drove in two runs to help the Barrington High School baseball team edge Chariho, 5-4, in a Division II showdown on Monday afternoon, May 6. The Eagles also got … more
Donovan Park (right), shown during the Eagles' game against Central earlier this season, had five kills, three aces and four digs during Barrington's recent 3-0 victory over the Knights.
Barrington boys volleyball team defeats Central, 3-0
It was a busy week for the BHS boys volleyball team.   Barrington traveled to Central on Tuesday, April 30 and swept the Knights, 3-0. The Eagles won 25-22, 25-9, 25-20. Cam Kelley led the … more
Barrington's Ashley DaCosta, shown here in a game earlier this season, scored the game-winner against Prout on Saturday, May 4.
Eagles grab wins against Prout and South Kingstown
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team pushed its record to 5-5 in Division I standings with wins over Prout on Saturday, May 4, and South Kingstown on Monday, May 6.   Barrington … more
EPCTC Culinary Arts instructor Chef Bill Walker and his students prepare their item at the food truck event on May 4.
EPCTC Culinary Arts contingent competes at food truck event
Students from the East Providence High School Career and Tech Center's Culinary Arts Department joined their peers from around the state in a food truck competition hosted by Lincoln High on … more
The founders of The Wolf School (from left to right) Andy Wallerstein, Maureen Kelly, Rosy Granoff, Lise Faulise and Mary Sloane gathered at the 2024 gala celebrating 25 years of the school.
Wolf School celebrates 25 years with gala event at Rhodes
The Wolf School hosted its annual Discover the Difference fundraising gala on April 26, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, where the Rumford-based school celebrated 25 years of academic service … more
St. Andrew’s School recently honored the White family, which has supported the school for many years.
St. Andrew’s School honors local family
St. Andrew’s School recently honored the White family at the annual Saints Gala: A Night of Shining Stars.   The event took place Thursday, April 25, acknowledging the generosity and … more
Portsmouth High sophomore Emily DeConto won the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 16.66 seconds at the RIIL Eastern Division Track and Field Championships held Saturday at Barrington High School.
PHS boys take 2nd, girls 4th in Division track meet
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High track and field athletes won several events at the RIIL Eastern Division Championships held Saturday at Barrington High School. more
Westport Police: Arrests for DUI, strangulation and burglary
Following is an overview of Westport Police activity from April 29 to May 5. Monday, April 29 Animal complaints came in from Gabriella Drive at 8:47 p.m. Rene Valois, 75, of 1024 … more
Tiverton Police: Officers respond to multiple domestic and casino calls
Following is an overview of Tiverton Police activity from April 29 to May 5. Monday, April 29 An Old Bulgarmarsh Road resident reported a neighbor dispute at 10:41 a.m. A caller … more
A handful of the Warren volunteer gardeners in front of Warren Town Hall, from left, Dave Frerichs, Keith Daniel, Elizabeth O’Connell, Geri Herreid, Jane Swift, Paulette Clemens and Dottie Dylag in 2021 after planting zinnia and verbena in the pot in front of Town Hall. Without some help, there will be far fewer blue pots around downtown.
Warren's downtown flower pots need a cash infusion to bloom this year
Because of the critical budget situation, this year the Warren Volunteer Gardeners (WVG) were not funded by the town and will need your financial support to help the beautification program to continue. more
Barrington’s Ellie Noonan soars over the bar while competing in the pole vault on Saturday. Noonan won the event.
Eagles soar to Eastern Division Track Championship titles
The Barrington High School outdoor track teams swept the number one spots at the girls and boys Eastern Division Championship meets on Saturday, May 4. The BHS girls team scored 211.5 points and … more
Nazarae Phillip competes for EPHS in the girls' high jump at the 2024 Eastern Division Championship Meet Saturday, May 4.
Townies come up shy to Barrington in Eastern girls' outdoor track competitions
For the second time in less than a week, the East Providence High School girls' outdoor track and field team finished second to its neighbors from Barrington as the host Eagles followed up their … more
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Portsmouth Police deal with alleged assaults, DUIs
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, April 29 Mackenzie P. Bowman, 23, of 646 Bristol Ferry Road, Apt. 2, was charged with … more
The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission voted 6-1 to recommend that the weekend and holiday rate for non-resident parking at Barrington Beach be increased to $20.
Should Barrington Town Council increase cost of non-resident beach passes?
The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss, and in some cases vote upon, a wide variety of topics at its meeting tonight, Monday, May 6.   Among the topics included on the meeting … more
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia (right) congratulates Barrington SRO Joel Saccoccio after he received the 2024 Glenford Shibley Leadership Award.
Barrington School Resource Officer honored with leadership award
Barrington School Resource Officer Joel Saccoccio recently received the 2024 Glenford Shibley Leadership Award, which recognizes an SRO that has made a specific and significant contribution to their … more
Barrington Firefighters spray water onto a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday morning, May 2.
Video: Fire department responds to gas leak in Barrington neighborhood
The Barrington Fire Department responded to a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. According to residents in that neighborhood, a contractor was attempting to connect a … more
Mike D’Ambra (left) and his father, Gary, stand in a section of woods that the D’Ambra family recently donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
Land donation expands nature preserve in Barrington
There is a corner of Barrington along Wampanoag Trail where you can look across the highway to Osamequin Nature Preserve, but you can’t find a wilderness trail on your side of the road. … more
Silver Spring Golf Course temporarily opens as lease talks continue
EAST PROVIDENCE — For the moment at least, the Silver Spring Golf Course off Pawtucket Avenue in city has been given the green light to open why the volunteers who operate the six-hole layout … more
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Senate, House back bills requiring regular reporting on Washington Bridge status
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward … more
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Bristol PD: Three arrests and an injured baby seal
Bristol Police made three arrests and also responded to a humorous call at a dock on Thames Street after a resident raised concerns about a "coyote" in the area. more
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