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Chasing Mango — Lessons in search and reunion

Late January into February was the coldest snap in what has been an exceptionally frigid (and windy) winter. There could not have been a worse time for a dog (particularly one named after a tropical …
Hundreds 'Stand Up For Science' at State House rally
As many as 500 people — including scores of scientists and supporters of scientific research — descended upon the Rhode Island … Read More
Rhode Island Energy to answer questions at public forum VENUE CHANGE
Wondering why your energy bill is through the roof? You’ll have a chance to find out, next Monday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m., when … Read More
Ruling on Herreshoff house deferred
The former residence of Herreshoff scion, naval architect, sailor, longtime Town Council member and former Town Administrator Halsey … Read More
Warren resident takes her music from pages to stages …
Finding a “following” is often associated with social media these days. However, there are other, more intimate and personal types … Read More
Superb Mt. Hope High boys' hoops season ends
In the words of Mt. Hope High School boys' hoops head coach Jeff Grifka "it wasn't meant to be," but the Huskies' 69-33 loss on the … Read More
Crowd packs Portside for event honoring Andrew McKenna
The 9th annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. beer tasting fundraising event was another huge success this past Thursday night as a … Read More
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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. …

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 …

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 …
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Obituaries
Joseph Pires Joseph R. Pires, Jr., 61, of Rego Avenue, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at home, after a very brave battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kimberly (Michaud) Pires. Born in Fall River
Pauline Marabello Pauline J. (Aguar) Marabello, 98, of Bristol passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025 with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Frank Marabello for 70 years b
Kenneth Cairrao Kenneth J. Cairrao, 69, of Bristol, RI passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Bento and Jean (Baker) Cairrao and the beloved husband of Vicki (Marshall
Sports
Four Huskies garner top league hoops accolades The accolades are in for the Mt. Hope High School basketball teams with the completion of the 2024-25, including the Division III champion boys' squad received a pair of spots on the league's top …
Huskies Pisasale, Piper perform admirably at regional gymnastics meet Two Mt. Hope High School athletes — sophomore Kara Pisasale and freshman Charlotte Piper — represented the Huskies in the 29th annual New England Gymnastics Championships set for …
East Bay Eagles eliminated from playoffs despite ‘amazing effort’ The East Bay Eagles Co-op girls ice hockey team played some of its best hockey of the season in its quarterfinal playoff series against Northern Rhode Island Yeti but lost 1-0 in the first game of …
Seasons end for Mt. Hope hockey co-ops; Silva, Pisasale, Piper rep Huskies at regionals Mt. Hope High School winter sports athletes continued their pursuits of local and regional titles this past week, including  hockey co-ops with skaters representing the Huskies. The …
Opinion
Letter: East Bay Young Republicans will help balance region and state

To the editor: Last week, in President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, he laid out his vision, made a 13-year-old cancer survivor an honorary Secret Service agent, and announced …

Letter: Bristol's 4th of July insurrection

How unfortunate for the Town of Bristol to let our historic 4th of July celebration be held hostage and the volunteers to be disparaged by a select group calling themselves the …

Letter: Most all of us are descendants of immigrants

It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants. My grandparents left Ireland in the …

Letter: Most all of us are descendants of immigrants

To the editor: It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants.   My grandparents left Ireland in …

Letter: Trump’s wrongs are too many to be listed

To the editor: Mr. Trump is right about a few things. First, the long-standing dispute between Israel and the Palestinians can be resolved by asserting that Palestinians don’t matter. …

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