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Plumbing problem surfaces at Barrington High School
Principal Chris Ashley announced that Barrington High School would have a half-day of classes on Tuesday, Dec. 5, due to a plumbing issue at the school.
According to multiple sources, the …
A Little Compton Town Hall employee charged last Thursday with embezzlement allegedly stole an unknown sum through her work as a … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — Two men were arrested on drug charges on Sunday, Dec. 3, after officers responded to South Drive just before 1 p.m. to … Read More
The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss the former Carmelite Monastery property during its meeting on Monday night, Dec. 4, … Read More
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 … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police identified the suspect and announced charges he faces from a harrowing chase he led … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — Officers from the East Providence Police Department endeavored on an epic chase, mid-afternoon Friday, Dec. 1, of … 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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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.
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.