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Spruced up one last time in Westport

Every Christmas season, year in and out, Ray Elias climbed the large spruce in the front yard of his Holly Lane home, decorated it and otherwise made it look perfect for the holiday season, much to …
Florida man named as suspect in East Providence shooting, chase
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police identified the suspect and announced charges he faces from a harrowing chase he led … Read More
Chase in East Providence ends with shooting suspect caught, accidents in its wake
EAST PROVIDENCE — Officers from the East Providence Police Department endeavored on an epic chase, mid-afternoon Friday, Dec. 1, of … Read More
Little Compton woman charged with embezzlement
Rhode Island State Police have charged a Little Compton tax clerk with felony embezzlement, though it was unknown Friday afternoon … Read More
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. … Read More
Westport gets closer to regulating Air BnBs
Once a lengthy document that contained a dizzying array of rules, steps, fees, inspections and prohibitions, an updated version of the … Read More
Bristol Port Marker models ready for public input
For the month of December, models of each artist’s proposal will be on display at Rogers Free Library. 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: Raisins, chips, mirrors 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
Russell Burchard Russell Church Burchard, 79, of Little Compton and Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Cheri(Fitzgerald)Burchar
Mary Genetti 101, Barrington |Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Genetti of Barrington, RI, passed away Nov 26, 2023 at the age of 101. A native of Lewiston, Maine, and graduate of Bates College, she was, for 60 years, the de
Jacinto Almeida Jacinto De Almeida, 92, of Villa Avenue, passed away on December 2, 2023, at home. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Cordeiro) Almeida. Born in Feiteiras, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the la
Sports
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 …
Barrington sailing team earns bid to nationals The Barrington High School sailing team made history recently. For the first time ever, the BHS sailing team will compete in the Keelboat Nationals. The event will be held at St. Petersburg …
Hundreds trot off their turkey in Barrington More than 600 people, including one dressed as a turkey, competed in the 24th annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1.5-mile races on Saturday, Nov. 25.   The event, which serves as a …
Eagles overpower Huskies in rivalry showdown The Barrington High School football team capped its championship season with a commanding 36-7 win over Mt. Hope in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. The Eagles, who won the Division II …
Opinion
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.

Letter: Recognize a loved one with memorial tree

The commissioners are discussing the opportunity for a family to have a tree or trees in North Burial Ground memorialize a family member.

Letter: A response to today’s antisemitism

To the editor: It’s personal for me. Let’s just call it “top of heart” (and mind). After seven decades I’ve become more reflective even as the events of October 7, …

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