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Barrington awarded $48.9K grant for elections
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea recently announced $121,539 in grant funding for Barrington, Bristol, Little Compton, Middletown, and Warren to strengthen the cybersecurity of voting … more
Tommy Coutant fires a pitch to an East Providence batter while competing in the 12U All-Star playoffs, Saturday.
Barrington bounced from Majors All-Star bracket
The Barrington Little League Majors Division All-Star baseball team lost to East Providence in the first round of the District 2 tournament on Saturday night, and was eliminated on Sunday night after … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, August 17, 2017
Letter: How many more will die with lack of bridge barriers?
To the editor: The Portsmouth Times of (Aug. 18) announced the timeline for the study of anti-suicide fences on our island’s bridges. The study will be complete in 18 months.   … more
Nellie Peecher, shown during a match last year, is a senior member of the BHS girls volleyball team.
BHS Sports: ‘Scrappy’ volleyball team opens season 2-2
This year’s Barrington High School girls volleyball team is boasting a number of returners from last year. Coach Ron Enos said this year’s team has eight returning players from last … more
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The gubernatorial candidates are getting aggressive
The fight for governor between Republican Ashley Kalus and Democrat Dan McKee has seemingly shifted into a new gear, with both campaigns aggressively going at each other amid an occasional misstep. … more
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Letter: An atrocious history
To the editor: "If a slave says to the master, 'you are not my master,' the master shall cut off the slave's ear." Code of Hammurabi, circa 1,780 B.C.   Sadly, an increasing number of … more
Never a day in the U.S. where slavery is not legal
As Rhode Islanders go to the polls to vote, at least the abolition of slavery will not be on the ballot. Elsewhere in five states, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennesee and Vermont, voters will decide … more
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The Axon "3" model body camera East Providence Police officers will soon employ.
East Providence Police get their piece of body camera grant
EAST PROVIDENCE — State officials along with Rhode Island’s United States Congressional delegation recently announced the procurement of $16 million in grants for 42 local law … more
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In this map prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MASSDEP), Westport is depicted almost entirely in light green — the state's designation for watersheds that may be designated as Natural Resource Areas following the promulgation of proposed Title V amendments. Towns shown in gray either have not yet been evaluated for nitrogen impacts, or have been evaluated and determined not to be impacted by nitrogen.Half of New Bedford, a small part of Fairhaven and most of Achushnet, shown in teal, have already been designated Natural Resource Areas.
Town — and maybe homeowners — face expensive Title V changes
Thousands of Westport homeowners could be on the hook for expensive septic upgrades under a series of Title V (septic) amendments being rolled out early next year, though Westport officials are … more
Westport paramedics deliver baby in ambulance
Westport's youngest resident arrived a bit early Saturday afternoon, barreling down the highway somewhere in the vicinity of Old County Road and Route 88. The baby, a healthy boy, was delivered in … more
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Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: February 4 – 10, 2023
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 … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Jeff Sullivan, with a 10-pound tautog he caught off Bristol. The spring tautog bite was good last year.
The spring tautog fishing season can be great
O n April 10 last spring the water temperature at Narragansett Beach was only 45 degrees, but as soon as it warms a little this year, the spring tautog season will begin in earnest. Dave Henault … more
Oyster and Chowder Festival this weekend in Newport
The seventh annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival takes place this weekend, with two days of food, drink and live music under striped festival tents at Bowen’s Wharf. Hours are 11 a.m. … more
Emma Bergeron celebrates her two-run triple for the EPHS softball team in the Townies' 2-1 playoff win over Chariho May 30.
Townies tip Chargers in softball playoff opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — A pitchers' duel for five-plus innings, East Providence High School scored twice in the home half of the sixth as the seventh-seeded Townies edged 10th-seeded Chariho 2-1 in … more
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Lifeguards look out over Cherry And Webb Beach last summer. A new corps of guards will be back this year, allaying fears that Westport might have to do without.
Lifeguards to the rescue in Westport
Summertime, and the living's easy. That was the word Monday night, when Westport Town Administrator James Hartnett told the select board that at least eight hopefuls have signed up to be … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, June 22, 2023
Letter: Let’s keep shoreline access open to everybody
To the editor: It was a bit ironic that the front-page article on the June 22 edition of the Times applauded the expanded shoreline access law recently passed by the State of Rhode Island … more
Westport Shorelines - March 29, 2018
Letter: Of course the Catholic Church is conservative
To the editor: As a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, I wonder why it is thought that we need to defend Fr. Zinno, a holy and sacrificial priest. There is but one holy, … more
The statute of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is carried outside the church to start the 125th annual feast procession.
Weather couldn't quell 125th Mt. Carmel Feast
Despite threatening weather, the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel went off as scheduled, and the Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr., pastor, couldn’t have been more proud or happy. more
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The Post - Thursday, September 14, 2023
Portsmouth Police: Car hit 110 mph during high-speed chase
A 34-year-old Pawtucket man turned himself in last week after previously bolting from officers during a high-speed chase, police said. more
Barrington resident David Onik (right) is shown during his arraignment on Sept. 13. He is facing additional charges.
Barrington residents involved in Newport brawl facing additional charges
Barrington’s Rachel Onik is facing two additional charges stemming from a brawl with police officers in Newport last month.   According to the multiple media outlets, Newport Police … more
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