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An Adamsville institution, re-imagined

One year after purchasing the Simmons Café and Market in Adamsville, Pamela Huizenga is overseeing major renovations to its historic building, re-imagining the property’s landscaping, …
Photos: Barrington tennis team wins state championship
Barrington won all three doubles matches and knocked off LaSalle, 4-2, on Saturday, June 1, at Slater Park. At number one … Read More
Westport celebrates its top 10 graduates
Westport graduated 85 high school seniors Saturday. The following are short biographies compiled for the top 10 grads, ranked by … Read More
State approves Barrington school construction project for funding
The Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education recently approved the Barrington school building project for the $250 … Read More
East Providence eeks out win over Westerly, sets up one-off outing for D-II baseball title series spot
WESTERLY — The East Providence High School baseball team will play a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the Division II … Read More
More State Champs! Barrington tennis team defeats LaSalle in finals
The Barrington High School boys tennis team capped an undefeated season with a 4-2 win over LaSalle Academy in the Division I State … Read More
State Champs! BHS boys win outdoor track championship
The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team won the state championship on Saturday, June 1, at Connelly Stadium in Providence. … Read More
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George Washington’s gardener is coming to Bristol

Employed at Mount Vernon for more than 50 years, J. Dean Norton has devoted his career to researching 18th-century gardens and gardening practices. On June 3, he'll bring his nationally recognized expertise to Linden Place.

Fundraiser to be held Sunday for KMS Outdoor Learning Zone

Mount Hope Farm will host a family fun day to raise money to help build the new outdoor learning zone at Kickemuit Middle School.

Newport Classical Music Festival presents 27 concerts in July

The 2024  Newport Classical Music Festival  will present 27 concerts this summer, between  July 4 and 21, bringing music to Newport’s stunning historic mansions and venues, …
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Obituaries
Roger Orefice Mr. Roger S. Orefice, 83, of Milford MA died Friday (May 31, 2024) at Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge MA after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Frances E. (Souza) Orefice; the...
Kelly Duda March 3, 1979 - May 30, 2024|With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Kelly (Hewitt) Duda, a treasured wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, at the age of 45, on May 30,
Richard Coffey Richard "Jr" Coffey, 62, of Anoka Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on May 28, 2024 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband o
Sports
Barrington defeats St. Raphael's in extra innings, 3-2 Fin Thomson scored on a two-out balk in the bottom of the eighth inning and helped the Barrington High School baseball team defeat St. Raphael's 3-2 in a Division II playoff game on Friday evening, …
Townies top Panthers, stay alive in Division II baseball playoffs EAST PROVIDENCE — For the second time in less than a week, the East Providence High School baseball team dispatched a pesky Johnston club to remain viable in the 2024 Division II …
Bayside YMCA coach earns a spot in RI Aquatics Hall of Fame Bob Hassan, Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach for more than a decade, was recently inducted to the Rhode Island Aquatics Hall of Fame. He has worked hard to help swimmers earn …
Westerly holds off East Providence in Division II baseball playoffs WESTERLY — As it did a year ago en route to the league title, the East Providence High School baseball club will have to pursue a second consecutive Division II championship from the losers' …
Opinion
Letter: A cost-effective use of ARPA money

At least some of Warren's remaining ARPA funds could be spent in a way that would permanently bring down the town’s annual expenditures.

Letter: Thank you Colt Andrews School

This old Senior Chief proudly salutes you and your efforts. Stand tall, stand proud.

Letter: Interested in running for office? We want to help

If you are a Democrat in Bristol who is planning to run for office, thinking about running for office, or wondering what it takes to run for office, we are here to help!

Letter: Wishing Len and Jhodi sincere wishes going forward

To the editor: I was a Portsmouth resident for 30 years before moving to nearby Swansea in December. I had the privilege of covering politics for The Newport Daily News for 33 years.   …

Letter: Town may have trouble finding curbside customers

To the editor: Your article “Town awards its first curbside collection contract” on May 16 stated that residents with private services are paying $800 to $900 annually for private …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.