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Suspect in East Providence shooting/chase is arrested in Coventry on more gun charges

Joshua Pavao, the suspect in the shooting/vehicular chase in city December 1, has been arrested on more firearm charges following a separate investigation in Coventry. Coventry Police Department …
More details emerge on large Child Street development in Warren
The East Bay CDC is proposing a 40-unit, 4.5-acre development on Child Street, which would be 100% rental units open to people making … Read More
Barrington decides, Sowams School or Hampden Meadows?
One resident said he preferred expanding and renovating Hampden Meadows School because the site offers more space and greater … Read More
State police: LC clerk admitted embezzlement
A Little Compton Town Hall employee charged last week with embezzlement admitted in an interview with Rhode Island State Police to … Read More
Residents organize over Old Harbor Road plan
More than 100 residents who live near a proposed live-in rehabilitation facility for teens with substance abuse disorders have signed … Read More
Numbers, expectations increase a bit for both EPHS swim squads
EAST PROVIDENCE — Enthusiasm is never a problem for the respective East Providence High School swim teams and numbers, which in the … Read More
Residents voice strong opposition to Portsmouth roundabout
PORTSMOUTH — Several hundred residents crowded the Portsmouth High School auditorium Thursday night, the great majority of them … Read More
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Christmas events kick off this weekend in Bristol with Grand Illumination

The Bristol Christmas Festival Committee will kick off the season’s holiday festivities with the Grand Illumination on Saturday, Dec. 2. In the event of rain, the Grand Illumination will take place on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Newport Film hosts 'A Disturbance in the Force'

In 1977, "Star Wars" became a cultural phenomenon that single-handedly revitalized a stagnant film industry, and forever changed how films were sold, made, and marketed. Movies would never be the …

Annual holiday tree lighting and Holiday Stroll in Jamestown

This Saturday, Dec. 2, stroll through historic Jamestown and take in the beautiful window displays! Many local businesses will be offering discounts and holiday treats throughout the Holiday Stroll, …
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Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Subarus, heated blankets and more

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 …

Obituaries
Emilio Iannuccillo Emilio D. Iannuccillo (Jr.), 91, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023. A lifelong Bristol resident, he was the husband of Vicki (Carlson) Iannuccillo. A Rhode Island lawyer fo
Michael Principe Michael Pasquale Principe, of DelRay Beach Florida lived a beautiful and joyful 87 years. He passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Biancuzzo) Principe fo
Leonora Rogers Leonora "Lee" Rogers, 96, of Cole Street, passed away on December 4, 2023, at The Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Henry Rogers. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Annibal
Sports
Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the …
Tidal Wave swimmers 'Pass It On' while instructing their peers EAST PROVIDENCE — A group of about two dozen middle schoolers from around the city recently completed an introductory swim program held at the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence where …
Barrington High School alum named all-conference in field hockey Barrington’s Zoey Despines earned all-conference recognition for a standout season on the Haverford College field hockey team. Despines, a junior midfielder for the Fords, was recently …
Eight Townies earn postseason football accolades EAST PROVIDENCE — By the numbers, the ones in the end that have the most meaning, the recently completed 2023 campaign for the East Providence High School football team wasn't too great. But …
Opinion
Letter: Exploding deer population is our fault, not theirs

I am writing in response to Sidney Tynan's letter last week , "What's to be done about all the deer?" and to others who have complained about the explosion of the deer breeding populations and the …

Letter: Of trash and travel in Portsmouth

To the editor: It’s difficult to observe the reaction to our government attempts to provide support for basic requirements, such as dealing with trash and roads. First, the ideas that …

Letter: RIDOT is like the black hat villain showing up in town

To the editor: The special Town Council meeting on Nov. 30 was held at the Portsmouth High School and was well attended because the agenda items were the transfer station and the proposed …

Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing

To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps …

Letter: Insanity

Every once in a while, someone writes an opinion piece in The Phoenix that is so outrageous that it has to be challenged.

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