WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024

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East Beach cobbles will stay put

Westport come up with a draft interim policy designed to help East Beach property owners as much as possible, while still maintaining the integrity of East Beach Road, when damaging storms hit the …

Portsmouth outslugs, outscores Barrington in softball

The Barrington High School softball team allowed five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth and lost to Portsmouth, … Read More

BMS students cheer on classmates during Unified Basketball game

High-fives, hoops, and happiness. Late last month, Barrington Middle School hosted a Unified Basketball game that featured plenty … Read More

Barrington school will host Tough Tiger adventure race this month

The Tough Tiger adventure race will step off on Sunday, May 19, and this year’s race promises to have something for everyone. … Read More

Portsmouth counting down to opening of new playground

PORTSMOUTH — In less than three weeks, children of all ages and abilities will be swinging, sliding, and scampering at a brand-new … Read More

Gift protects nature in Barrington, promotes leadership

Ronald D. Russo, a prominent designer and inventor of medical devices, recently contributed more than $6,000 to the Barrington Land … Read More

Mother Nature – Local sports’ most formidable rivalry

As the climate worsens, the adverse effects felt by local sports teams will only increase, putting these community-strengthening … Read More

Things To Do ...

A celebration of wine, history, food and fun at the vineyard

Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26 th Annual Restoration Celebration this Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the …

Imago presents Atwater-Donnelly Trio for Mother's Day performance

This Sunday, May 12th, celebrate Mother's Day with a folk and dance performance with the Atwater-Donnelly Trio at Imago Gallery! This group provides a unique and thrilling blend of traditional …

Screening of Girls State film and post-film conversation at Casino Theatre

This Thursday, May 9th, newportFILM presents a screening of "Girls State," an Apple Original Film, which asks the question - What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? A …

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If you can't stand the heat ... Don't renovate the kitchen

After months of shopping, four offers that were rejected, and one inspection that uncovered excessive repairs, my clients won the negotiation on a house they loved. Huzzah! A few weeks …

If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street; If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. I’m the taxman!

Capital Gains. This is a topic I cover in depth with sellers every day. I promise to break it down in a way that’s easy to understand here. Let’s say you’ve owned your home for …

The must be, 50 Ways To Lose Your ... Deposit

After months of shopping, four offers that were rejected, and one inspection that uncovered excessive repairs, my clients won the negotiation on a house they loved. Huzzah! A few weeks …

Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Youth helmets, taco kits and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries

John Schultz Bristol|John E. Schultz, DPCM(SW) of Bristol, RI passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. A son of the late Charles and Thora (French) Schultz and the beloved husband of Carolyn (Lynn Recupero) Schultz, Jo

James Bray 91, husband of Dorothy Jo (Ireland) Bray, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. James was the son of the late James and Gwendolyn (Holden) Bray. James was a lifelong resident of South Attleboro, Massach

Mildred Garceau Saint Cloud FL, April 24, 2024 Mildred F. (Pillsbury) Garceau of Portsmouth RI passed peacefully at the age of 97. Millie was predeceased by her husband Edmond, her brothers Arthur and Warren Pillsbur

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Sports

Townies vex Villa Novans in Division II baseball The East Providence High School baseball team upped its most recent win streak to three after the Townies outlasted host Woonsocket 11-5 in a wild Division II outing played Tuesday, May 7. EP dropped …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Opinion

Letter: Worried about the dangers of child’s jewelry

To the editor: While many in the town were focused on the recent inexcusable beating of a Barrington student by his peers, what caught my eye was the police report of a woman who claimed the …

Letter: Help us ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 11

It's that time of year when you can make a difference for the less fortunate.

Letter: Thoughts on discussing, and preventing, suicide

Asking for help does not mean that you are weak – it is a sign of your strength.

Letter: The Beehive Cafe deserves a lot of buzz

I would like to offer our deep gratitude and appreciation to the BeeHive Café for their generous donation towards our Bristol memorial sculpture.

Letter: Bridge barriers save lives

I applaud the Bristol Town Council for adopting the resolution to the General Assembly that supports this critical and life-saving action for all Rhode Islanders.

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