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Visitors participate in sanding and prepping a rain barrel for painting at last year’s rain barrel event in Barrington.
Gardeners have the best dirt
The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island … more
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Rosanna Ortiz (left), president of RMO Public Relations and Kristen Adamo (right), president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, share a glass of wine at the Reserve on Dorrance in Providence — one of the many venues hosting their upcoming culinary and wine event in the city. 
Food and wine, more food and more wine … 
Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have … more
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Lisa Raiola, Hope & Main president and founder
Business Expo features two prominent business leaders
One of those “Wouldn’t it be nice if …” moments will soon become a real-life moment when the 2025 East Bay Business Expo arrives at Roger Williams University next week. … more
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Vincent Moretti, the head docent shows off one of the cars in the museum.
The fast and the curious 
Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a … more
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Nora Barre stands in front of POP! — this year’s main feature of the Lumina Winter Festival.
Winter lights up   
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
The Barrington Tree Lighting event, set for Nov. 30, will include a number of live musical performances. Pictured is the Barrington Middle School Chorus singing at last year’s tree lighting.
Barrington Tree Lighting event is Saturday, Nov. 30
The Barrington Tree Lighting is fast-approaching.   The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 5:15 p.m. It will include activities, music, games, performances, a visit from Santa, … more
A Monarch Butterfly rests on a native Joe Pye weed plant in a Barrington backyard.
There’s a growing buzz in Barrington
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, … more
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New to the Bristol tour this year is the spectacular DeWolf-Guiteras House on High Street.
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be … more
This year’s arts festival and community fair will be held outside Barrington Town Hall. In previous years, the event filled some streets downtown.
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.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and … more
Dillion Fesmire (right), playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, clowns around with his future bride Constanze Weber, played by Eli Cabral, during a recent dress rehearsal of the PHS Drama Club’s production of “Amadeus,” which will be staged Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16-18, in the school’s Kate Grana Auditorium.
‘Amadeus’ takes to the stage at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — Before it became a hit movie in 1984, the fictional story of the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the late 18th century was told on the … more
Helen Leffers, of Barrington, is offered a beer after participating in the 14th annual Finish for a Guinness 5K last year.
Don’t miss the 15th (and final) Finish for a Guinness 5K
Lace up your racing shoes and do some calf stretches, because it’s time for the 15th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5K race, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Warren. more
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The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 1 July 2023. Prize giving on stage in the Ocean Live Park in Genova. Overall 1st Place IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing Team.
11th Hour Racing to celebrate Ocean Race victory this Friday
The first American team to ever win Ocean Race will hoist the cup in Newport on Friday, and all are invited. more
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Carnival at the Carousel
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel … more
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The Barrington Farmers Market will take place on Thursday, July 13, at St. John’s Church. The market runs from 4 to 7 p.m.
Nearly three dozen vendors booked for Barrington Farmers Market
The Barrington Farmers Market will offer something for just about everyone this week. The market, set for Thursday, July 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Church, will feature nearly three … more
Barrington hosts combined Arts Festival and Street Fair
Barrington is kicking things up a notch, combining two events into one on Sunday, June 11. The traditional Barrington Arts Festival is joining with the newer Barrington Street Fair, for a double dose … more
The Ming Nie Global Change and Ecosystem Lab in Shanghai invited Mark Bertness (center) to study saltmarsh degradation in their region.
Endangered species: Saltmarshes — and what to do about it
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington … more
Michael Burke (right) cringes as his uncle, Bob Burke, splashes him with water during a polar plunge at Barrington Beach.
Barrington Beach hosting New Year’s Day Dip
People are invited to usher in the new year with an exhilarating swim at Barrington Beach on Jan. 1. The Barrington Business and Community Association’s first-ever “New Year’s … more
A group of Boy Scouts raise the American flag during last year's Veterans Day ceremony outside Barrington High School.
Vietnam veteran will be keynote speaker on Veterans Day
The Barrington United Veterans Council will be holding its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Victory Gate, Barrington High School at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11. Major Bill Groves, US Army Vietnam veteran … more
'Assault on the First Amendment' focus of Thursday event
The struggle to preserve the principles of the First Amendment will be the topic of the opening Bosworth Lecture to be held on Thursday, Sept 8, at 7 p.m. at the Rogers Free Library (Bristol). The … more
NIMFest Free Concerts: Cee Cee & the Riders, the Digg it Band
King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, August 21, … more
Newport Weekend of Coaching
A "Weekend of Coaching" will return to Newport from Friday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 21. Nine 19th-century horse-drawn coaches will fill the streets of Newport. The drives start daily at … more
"Mickey" documentary showing at The Eisenhower House
Newport film outdoors will be showing "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" at The Eisenhower House on Thursday, August 11. There will be food trucks on-site and live music by  Chelsea Ambrose and … more
The farmers’ markets take place at St. John’s Church, across from the Barrington Shopping Center.
Final Barrington farmers market of season is Thursday
The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across … more
The Fabulous Thunderbirds play in Fall River
Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.  The Fabulous Thunderbirds is performing on Saturday, August 13. Songs like "Tuff … more
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