A walker at Tappen’s Beach in Little Compton made a rare find this week — a deceased sand tiger shark. The species is considered critically endangered, and resident Peter Tirpaeck reached …
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6/10/24
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Under a perfect blue sky Friday night, the members of Tiverton High School’s Class of 2024 were encouraged by commencement speakers to look back with pride on their four years of high school …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/10/24
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The 40 will bring its brand of R&B with a dose of rock ’n’ roll. Veteran players from around Rhode Island and Massachusetts honed their skills playing professionally in Dallas and …
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6/10/24
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The American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School at Roger Williams University presents a series of four concerts, open to the public, free of charge. All four are in The RWU Performing Arts Center, 1 …
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6/10/24
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How to preserve the resilience of our country in polarized times is the topic of the Bosworth Lecture in conjunction with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee. “A Republic If You Can Keep …
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6/10/24
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A new report written for anglers by anglers serves as a call-to-arms to galvanize the angling community to demand action as climate change disrupts fishing experiences coast to coast.
Last …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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6/10/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: After an update of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights recently got close to the finish line, there was 0.0% chance that legislative leaders wouldn’t get it …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/10/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department identified the driver who is alleged to have led area law enforcement on a chase after he and a group of others stole a sports …
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By Mike Rego
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6/10/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Senior Class of 2024 took part in commencement ceremonies Friday evening, June 7, at Pierce Memorial Stadium.
Nathan Tavares was the class …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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6/10/24
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Average home prices in Massachusetts are headed through the roof, costing countless working families the chance to stay in the town they love. But on Saturday, two ecstatic families celebrated their …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/10/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
Wednesday, June 5
Robin Lynn Kimball, 51, of 28 Sprague Court, was arrested on a bench warrant …
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6/10/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Olivia Chaves said she values “cohesion, efficiency, and structure” as a classroom English teacher at Portsmouth High School.
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By Jim McGaw
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6/9/24
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The Barrington High School boys volleyball team defeated Cranston West 3-1 to capture the Division II state championship on Friday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College.
Barrington dropped the …
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6/8/24
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Second- and third-graders from Nayatt, Primrose Hill and Sowams elementary schools will perform “Twisted Tales” on June 15 and 16.
The play is a delightful romp through …
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6/7/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Three state lawmakers from Portsmouth invite local residents to join them and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources for an upcoming local event to learn about a vast array of …
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6/7/24
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Westerly drubbed the Portsmouth softball team 11-1 in 5 innings, during the Division 2 semifinals at Rhode Island College on Thursday night.
The Bulldogs clubbed 11 hits and scored 11 runs off …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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6/7/24
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On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee shared their plan for renovating the Victory Field athletic complex at Barrington High School.
The plan calls for a new track, a new …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/7/24
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Riley, a native and resident of Fall River, wasn't looking for a reason to leave, but couldn't pass up an opportunity to apply for the top job in her home district. But it didn't wind up going her way.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/7/24
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PROVIDENCE — With final votes in the Senate, Thursday night, June 6, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe …
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6/7/24
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PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly voted on Thursday, June 6, to approve legislation from East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer to expand the legal use of electric bicycles in Rhode …
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6/7/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence elementary school students' "Kids Rock Concert," which like many other things took a respite during the COVID-19 pandemic, is back for certain on the …
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By Mike Rego
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6/7/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School, under the auspices of district athletic director Alex Butler, held what has become its annual senior athletes signing day last Tuesday afternoon, …
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By Mike Rego
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6/7/24
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The Barrington High School boys volleyball team will play for the Division II state championship tonight, Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m.
The Eagles punched their ticket to the finals …
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6/7/24
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The House of Representatives has passed legislation that, if passed by the Senate and signed into law by the governor, could spell the end of a plan to develop a small oyster farm at the Sapowet …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/7/24
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Audio engineer, producer, guitarist, singer/songwriter, music teacher Fred DeAngelis is a study in determination, patience and endurance. As a teenager, he fostered a dream to achieve a degree in, …
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By Michael Khouri
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6/7/24
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