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Barrington FTM: Monastery property, $5M bond, budgets and more
At the FTM on Wednesday night, May 22, Barrington taxpayers will vote on the future of the Monastery property, a $5 million bond to improve athletic fields, and nearly $100 million in school …
PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth High School seniors enjoy the fun and safety of their “Post Prom” on June 5, they’ll have some … Read More
Barrington Police are investigating a crash that occurred on the Wampanoag Trail on Sunday morning, May 19.
Police said a … Read More
It was a busy night for bids. The Barrington Town Council approved a number of bid requests during the May 6 meeting.
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A local Knights of Columbus council marked the end of an era last week when members distributed more than $1 million — proceeds from … Read More
Two weeks after voters at Town Meeting rejected a warrant article that would have legalized and regulated Short Term Rentals (STRs) in … Read More
Students will also have access to the mental health services starting during the 2024/25 school year. Read More
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‘Tiverton Celebrates’ on Saturday
The annual townwide celebration includes a parade, block party and fireworks show. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from 180 Main Road and ends at 983 Main Road. The block party begins at 5:30 p.m. at …
Revolutionary mayhem in Bristol
May 25, 1778, dawned much like any other early spring day, but this tranquil scene was about to be interrupted by invading British and Hessian soldiers intending to burn Bristol to the ground. Join …
Annual Blossoms & Sweets Sale in Little Compton
Purchase member-grown perennials, small shrubs, vegetable seedlings, green elephant, garden tools and baked goods at the Sogkonate Garden Club’s annual sale. The Little Compton Tree Committee …
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Letter: This is not a personal squabble; it’s a wake-up call
To the editor: It’s rare to witness such hypocrisy as is displayed in Shoshana Landow’s LTE published May 8. In the name of inclusive love, she condemns the efforts of our Christian …
Letter: What does Brave Books mean by Culture and the enemy?
To the editor: I thank the Ryans and Fullers, in their recent letter “DEI’s Godless Agenda,” and Daft and Ryan’s prior letter, for making me aware that our library had …
Letter: Please evaluate life cycle of artificial turf fields
To the editor: We are writing to express our concern about the proposed plan to install artificial turf playing fields. As members of the Barrington Conservation Commission, we are focused on …
Letter: PAYT bags shouldn’t be part of curbside collection
To the editor: I’ve resided in Portsmouth since 1991. I loved using the transfer station and enjoyed the convenience of trashing on my schedule and in my way. Throw it in a bag, a box, or …
Letter: Fishing is a problem at Nanaquaket Bridge, too
Regarding t he article on fishing restrictions from April 9 (Anglers balk at fishing restrictions proposed in Tiverton), the Town of Tiverton definitely needs to take action and start imposing and …