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Westport motorcyclist killed in Tiverton accident
Westport is mourning the loss of a well-known resident killed in a motorcycle accident on Route 24 Sunday evening. Michael Lees, 27, the owner of Lees Landscaping and Excavation LLC, died Sunday … more
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Westport residents discuss a warrant article at last month’s Town Meeting. Ultimately, a plan that would legalize STRs here failed amid what some planning and zoning board members said was a glut of misinformation spread by speakers.
Westport renters in limbo after STR vote failure
One month after voters at Town Meeting rejected zoning amendments that would have legalized Short Term Rentals (STRs), Westport renters have entered their busy season with little word from the town … more
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Barrington Middle School students Gracie Gaines (left) and Eddie Wang raised the most money in the recent “Read to Feed” fund-raiser.
Barrington students give the gift of chickens, cows and more
A group of Barrington Middle School students recently raised more than $10,000 for Heifer International, a nonprofit organization that works to eradicate poverty and hunger by distributing animals to … more
Tiverton senior Katie Richardson placed third in the state in the javelin throw at the state track meet at Conley Stadium on Saturday. Richardson, who has been throwing the javelin since freshman year, made a throw of  114.05 feet. 
Tiverton senior wins bronze at state meet
Tiverton senior Katie Richardson placed third in the state in the javelin throw at the state track meet at Conley Stadium on Saturday. Richardson, who has been throwing the javelin since freshman … more
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Is R.I. healthcare ‘on the precipice of a disaster’?
STORY OF THE WEEK: During a fiery speech last Tuesday in the House of Representatives’ chamber at the Statehouse, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha warned of the growing healthcare … more
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Kara Pisasale vaults over the bar during the pole vault. She tied for 6th in the event with a jump of 9 feet. Pisasale also placed 14th in the 400-meter run with a time of 1:02.30 and 15th in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:25.97.
Jackson places fourth in dash, triple jump at state meet
The Mt. Hope girls track team placed 12 with 24.20 points during the RI state track championships at Conley Stadium on Saturday. Sophomore Thea Jackson had a good day in both the track and field … more
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Portsmouth High’s Gyselle Mairs contains a La Salle opponent along the sideline during last week’s semifinal Division I lacrosse matchup.
Portsmouth edged by Rams, 14-13, in semifinal heartbreaker
PORTSMOUTH — It couldn’t have been any closer. The Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team battled as hard as they could, but La Salle scored just one more goal to win an epic … more
Portsmouth High’s Aiden Chen won the gold in the high jump during the Rhode Island State Track and Field Championships at Conley Stadium in Providence on Saturday. He was the only competitor to clear 6 feet, 4 inches on his first attempt.
Portsmouth's Chen, Gray champions at R.I. track meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island track and field championships at Conley Stadium in Providence Saturday featured some outstanding performances from Portsmouth High School athletes. Aiden … more
Portsmouth High’s Megan Malone connects with the first pitch of the game while battling Ponaganset during the Division II winners’ bracket final on Sunday at Rhode Island College.
Ponaganset cools off red-hot Portsmouth softball team
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High softball team won seven in a row before entering the Division II state championship tournament.   Then they won two more, as the No. 5-seeded Patriots … more
In Melville Elementary School’s recent production of “Beauty and the Beast,” Natalie (center), as Belle, is feted by servants in The Beast’s castle: Ari, Nate, Oonagh, Reese, Harper, and Mae.
Beauty is wooed by ‘The Beast’ at Melville
PORTSMOUTH — The assembly room at Melville Elementary School was filled with life-sized teapots, forks, knives, clocks and more during its recent production of the musical, “Beauty and … more
Bulldogs better East Providence in D-II baseball pod finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team will not get a chance to fully defend its Division II title after the Townies were defeated by visiting Westerly 4-0 Monday … more
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Martha Arbuthnot and her daughter, Tally, 3 (foreground), and Debbie Chappell and her granddaughter, Margaux Rando, almost 2, enjoy the Sway Fun ride. Chappell’s niece is Kateri Chappell Buerman, who heads up the Four Hearts Foundation which raised funds for the playground.
‘This is a great day for Portsmouth!’
PORTSMOUTH — As she looked over at all the young tykes climbing, sliding, swinging and running from station to station at the new Portsmouth Community Playground Saturday, Kateri Chappell … more
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Portsmouth Police deal with reckless driving, drug possession, and more
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, May 27 Angel Manuel Pizarro, 42, of 533 North Main Street., Apt. 2W, Fall River, was … more
Letter: If you don’t trust ballot box, be a poll worker
To the editor: The upcoming election is all about “saving democracy,” either from government overreach by Democrats or authoritarian Republicans. I’ve been thinking a lot about … more
Portsmouth High School student Kiera Daly feels the weight of a British musket at Turkey Hill-Heritage Park, where Seth Chiaro of the Battle of R.I. Association (BoRIA) talked about the Battle of Rhode Island — also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill — between the Hessians and American revolutionists in 1778.
Portsmouth: History is right in our backyard
PORTSMOUTH — It’s one thing to open up a dusty U.S. history book to read a rather dry account of Revolutionary War skirmishes from a classroom desk chair. It’s quite another to be … more
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Jeff Sullivan with a monster fluke caught on light tackle with one of his squid rigs.
Follow these pro tips to find the big fluke
As the spring migration of striped bass starts to slow, anglers begin to focus their attention on catching summer flounder (fluke). This year, like the past three years, has gotten off to a slow … more
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On R.I. healthcare: Keep fiddling while Rome is burning
Legend has it that while a fire destroyed the city of Rome, then Emperor Nero played his violin, thus revealing his total lack of understanding of what was happening during a crisis. If Nero headed … more
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Pamela Huizenga has owned the old Simmons’ Cafe and Market for a year, and has big plans.
An Adamsville institution, re-imagined
One year after purchasing the Simmons Café and Market in Adamsville, Pamela Huizenga is overseeing major renovations to its historic building, re-imagining the property’s landscaping, … more
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Number three doubles player Justin Kuo strikes a forehand during the state championship match on Saturday.
Photos: Barrington tennis team wins state championship
Barrington won all three doubles matches and knocked off LaSalle, 4-2, on Saturday, June 1, at Slater Park. At number one doubles, Gabe Anderson and Bryce Kupperman defeated Yash Choudhary and … more
Salutatorian Avery Carvalho (second from left) smiles as Valedictorian Madison Plourde speaks at commencement Saturday morning.
Westport celebrates its top 10 graduates
Westport graduated 85 high school seniors Saturday. The following are short biographies compiled for the top 10 grads, ranked by academic achievement. Madison Plourde The Class of 2024 … more
This graphic shows a summary of the work planned for Barrington Schools.
State approves Barrington school construction project for funding
The Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education recently approved the Barrington school building project for the $250 million in funding.   On Tuesday, May 28, the Council … more
Election integrity, mail ballot application bills move through Assembly
PROVIDENCE — East Bay members of the General Assembly were among the legislators to sponsor bills in recent days in both chambers regarding ballot access and election integrity issues as the … more
Dylan Annicelli threw a complete game shutout as the EPHS baseball team defeated Westerly 2-0 Sunday, June 2, to set up a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the Division II championship series.
East Providence eeks out win over Westerly, sets up one-off outing for D-II baseball title series spot
WESTERLY — The East Providence High School baseball team will play a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the Division II championship series after the Townies went on the road to Westerly … more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys tennis team celebrate after winning the deciding match against LaSalle on Saturday night, June 1, at Slater Park in Pawtucket.
More State Champs! Barrington tennis team defeats LaSalle in finals
The Barrington High School boys tennis team capped an undefeated season with a 4-2 win over LaSalle Academy in the Division I State Championship finals on Saturday night, June 1, at Slater Park in … more
Members of the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team pose for a group photo shortly after winning the state championship on Saturday, June 1.
State Champs! BHS boys win outdoor track championship
The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team won the state championship on Saturday, June 1, at Connelly Stadium in Providence. Barrington scored 120 team points and finished ahead of … more
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