MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024

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Barrington teenagers charged with felony assault

Three Barrington teenagers are facing felony assault charges following a fight on Wednesday, April 24. Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said an 18-year-old Barrington High School student …

Portsmouth: Two charged with assault in domestic disturbance

PORTSMOUTH — Police arrested two people following a report of a domestic disturbance at a Glen Road home on Sunday, April 28. … Read More

Gallery: EPHS boys' lacrosse vs. Tiverton

After a quick start to the season, the East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team has run into a rough patch, including a 15-4 … Read More

Park and Rec. does not support hybrid-stitched turf option in Barrington

Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission recently voted against installing a hybrid-stitched synthetic turf field in … Read More

50-pound statues get the thumbs down from Bristol Town Council

Property rights, nosy cameras, a town-wide cleanup and many other topics got discussed at the April 17 meeting of the Bristol Town … Read More

Weaver Library unveils painting of iconic Copper Beech Tree

The creator of the piece and enthusiasts of the East Providence Public Libraries from around the city gathered Wednesday night, April … Read More

RWU educational wind program has now reached over 1,000 local 4th graders

Now in its fifth year, KidWind has now reached more than 1,000 fourth graders who have learned from RWU engineering and education … Read More

Things To Do ...

Farmers Market is back outdoors

The year-round Mount Hope Farm farmers market is back outsdie, in the South Pasture in southern Bristol, every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, …

Newport String Quartet performs in Newport and Little Compton this weekend

The Newport String Project presents the fourth installment of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, April 27th at Colony House in Newport, and Sunday, April 28th at United Congregational …

Stone Soup Coffeehouse presents a split bill - Sam Robbins and Undercover Cameo

Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer-songwriter." A Nashville-based musician whose music evokes classic 70's singer-songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young, Sam adds a …

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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 …

When your home inspection goes wrong

Imagine you’ve just gone through the nerve-wracking process of a home inspection, hoping it would uncover any hidden issues that might turn your dream home purchase into a nightmare. Happily, …

Obituaries

Robert Caizzi Robert "Bob" Caizzi, 89, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his home in Warren in the loving care of his children. He was the devoted husband of the late Sarah (Tattrie) Caizzi for 61 years before her p

Frances Marshall Frances C. Marshall, 87, of Bristol, RI passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 with her niece, Belynda Sousa, by her side. The daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" and Frances C. (Cavallaro) Marshall,

Nancy Martin In Loving Memory|Nancy Martin, 91, formerly of Barrington and Providence, R.I, passed away April 26 in Holland, MI after a long illness. She was 91 years old and lived happily in Freedom Village, a se

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Sports

East Providence's winning ways end in baseball, boys' volleyball wins a pair After starting out its league slate with six wins in a row, the East Providence High School baseball team dropped both of its Division II outings last week. The Townies headed to Narragansett to face …

East Providence ends early-season softball drought, wins first of 2024 Emma Boisseau's double in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a two-run rally and helped the East Providence High School softball team earn its first win of the 2024 Division I season, a 5-4 …

Portsmouth notches several 1st-place finishes at track meet PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ and boys’ outdoor track teams hosted Barrington and Mt. Hope Tuesday and came away with several first-place finishes. Boys’ …

BHS coach happy to share tips of the game He played college hockey and professional baseball, and now he is busy coaching a variety of sports at Barrington High School. In the fall, Jacob Kapstein helps out as an assistant coach …

Opinion

Letter: Unknowns create big risk for school bond

Affordability – This was the term I heard around town this week. Impact – Warrenites are now realizing they made a very big mistake.

Letter: Many questions on Warren’s financial decisions

Questions come to mind after the Warren Town Council’s March 20 budget meeting.

Letter: Congratulations from a fellow no-no thrower

Please extend my congratulations to MHHS freshman pitcher Trace Dubois for his outstanding performance on the mound.

Letter: Help Rhode Islanders afford the medication they need

Fighting cancer is indeed a battle, and we can’t win it alone. Our lawmakers can help by passing legislation that removes the financial barriers many face to get care and treatment.

Letter: We can bring good things to life

Are we putting jobs, food, commercial and recreational resources at risk?

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