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Despite game plan, Barrington loses to LaSalle

The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team was mid-way through the second quarter of a game against Lincoln School last Wednesday when rain poured down and lightning flashed across the sky. …

Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds

The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall. … Read More

Bristol condo sells for $2 million

According to Statewide MLS data, this is the fourth-highest condominium sale in the state year to date. Read More

Little Compton Church welcomes interim pastor

A writer, teacher, lecturer and highly regarded religious leader who has led seven churches in 50 years, including four in which she … Read More

Barrington Middle School teams win track divisional titles

Barrington Middle School swept the RIPCOA Middle School Eastern Division Track Championships last week. The BMS girls team finished in … Read More

Short Term Rentals still illegal — and Westport may enforce prohibition

Owners of Short Term Rentals (STRs) could face cease and desist letters from the town following last week’s rejection of a … Read More

U.S. Presidential Scholar has her hands in nearly everything

PORTSMOUTH — Peruse Maggie Lauder’s résumé and you’ll find it full to the brim with awards and recognitions. Read More

Things To Do ...

A celebration of local museums is coming soon to Warren

Historic Warren, a collaborative of Warren’s museum and historical agencies, will celebrate Museum Day on Saturday, May 18, from 12 to 4 p.m. Local museums will open their doors to the public for exhibits, tours, and demonstrations.

A chance to learn more about Bristol's historic Black neighborhood

New Goree began to be developed around 1805, and was populated with a sizable quantity of free Black citizens. More is being uncovered about this area, and a local group wants to share their discoveries.

Bristol Garden Club's Plant Sale is this weekend

The annual Bristol Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at Mount Hope Farm from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

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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

Jeffrey Henrique Jeffrey A. Henrique, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Meribah (Hopkinson) Henrique and the late Albert Henrique, and was the beloved hu

Maria Medeiros Maria C. "Tillie" Medeiros, 92, of Bristol passed away peacefully in Warren on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was the devoted wife of the late Manuel Medeiros for 64 years before his passing in 2017. Bor

Manuel Andrade Manuel F. Andrade, age 60, of Warren, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Faial, Azores the son of the late Jose F. and Maria L. (Pereira) Andrade. He is surviv

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Sports

Strong start for Barrington High School golf team The Barrington High School golf team has enjoyed a strong start to the season. The Eagles opened league matches with a 7-0 record and have placed in the top-10 in a handful of …

Clippers spoil Santerre’s outing, sink Huskies 10-0 Junior Ethan Santerre was pitching a gem against third place, 9-4 Cumberland. The mighty Clippers managed just a single run against the lefty, who had struck out five through the first five innings, keeping them off balance with a nasty, down-and-in, slider, fastball and changeup. Santerre unfortunately tired in the sixth and Cumberland took advantage, exploding for 6 runs to take a 7-0 lead.

Townies again answer a loss with a win streak in Division II baseball After suffering just its third of the season the weekend prior, the East Providence High School baseball team responded with a trio of victories over the next seven days in Division II play as the …

Portsmouth softball team on a tear, wins four straight games PORTSMOUTH — Everything seems to be clicking right now for the Portsmouth High School softball team, which is on a four-game win streak.

Opinion

Letter: Are you interested in participating?

To the editor: The Town Council continues its evaluation and potential implementation of a program to provide tax savings to super-senior long-term taxpayers. Meanwhile they have authorized my …

Letter: Please support the fields bond at the FTM

To the editor: We, the Barrington Boosters, are asking Barrington residents to please support the fields bond at the upcoming financial town meeting. We support the bond as to help the town with …

Letter: Vote to encourage affordable housing in Little Compton

Little Compton residents recently received the Report of the Budget Committee in advance of our upcoming Annual Financial Town Meeting. It includes Article 5, a warrant article from the Little …

Letter: Bathed in lush green, life returns to the Back 40

Well, my world finally turned green as I hoped it would and it brought some things to remember. • One morning I looked out and saw a tiny yellow warbler scavenging for t insects in a bed of …

Letter: Don’t pull up the tracks — reconnect rail line

To the editor: I read with amusement the glee to pull up abandoned rail tracks in Tiverton to be replaced with a bike path to improve access to the Fall River MBTA station. It truly …

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