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Fall cleaning along Island Park seawall in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A stretch of Park Avenue’s sidewalk is looking spiffier thanks to the efforts of volunteers who came out Saturday morning armed with trash bags, brooms and pruners. …
Barrington says good-bye to its annual Financial Town Meeting
So long, FTM.   Barrington residents voted overwhelmingly to try something new with the annual budget process. During the … Read More
Barrington Town Council appoints three residents to new veterans committee
The Barrington Town Council appointed three members to the newly-formed Veterans Advisory Committee, during a meeting on Monday night, … Read More
Two ceremonies honor veterans in Bristol
Two separate ceremonies were held in Bristol to honor the United States Armed Services veterans in town and beyond. The first … Read More
Rumford family buys Gray's, a Tiverton institution
Gray’s Ice Cream, a Tiverton institution for more than 100 years, has new owners. The ice cream shop, a busy place on hot … Read More
Westport offshore wind advisory group up and running
Though no offshore wind projects are currently up for review before any local board, the Westport Select Board has named nine … Read More
‘Basically, we learned everything from our veterans’
Edward “Ted” Simonetti never served in the military, but his family members who did have always stayed with him because of their … Read More
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Concert of ‘Masterworks and Hidden Gems’

“An Afternoon of Masterworks and Hidden Gems for the Chamber Orchestra” is by the Chamber Orchestra of Barrington with works by Haydn, Fauré and Mayer. Guest conductor is Luis …

Audubon center hosts exhibit of colorful quilts

“A Walk in the Garden,” an exhibit of quilts by Allison Wilbur of Barrington, is at the Audubon center. Her art quilts depict birds, bugs and flowers. Vibrant colors and stitched textures …

Newport Restaurant Week continues through the weekend

The 18th annual Newport Restaurant Week continues through Nov. 10. It is the culmination of ten days of culinary experiences, from 65 restaurants, including 10 new restaurants, throughout Newport and …
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Obituaries
Joseph DeMelo Joseph S. DeMelo, Jr., 61, of Roosevelt Drive, passed away Saturday, November 9, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 21,1963, to Mary Jose Rego (Pinheiro) DeMelo and the late Jose Soares D
Wilfred Joncas Wilfred "Bob" Joncas, 88, of Fall River and Westport, MA, passed away on November 8, 2024 at The Oaks. He was the beloved companion of Diane (Pettey) Finucci, with whom he shared 21 years of togethern
Mark Carroll Bristol|Mark A. Carroll, 59, of Bristol, RI, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. A son of Joan (Mello) and the late Arnold Carroll, Mark was a lifelong resident of Bristol. Mark was a very t
Sports
Pushing the pile penalty stalls key Eagles’ drive The Barrington High School football team looked poised to take a 21-14 second-half lead against Burrillville on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9. The Eagles opened the game with 14 straight points, …
Townies run over Lincoln 19-6 in D-2 quarterfinals The East Providence football team rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns as they ran over Lincoln 19-6 in the Division 2 quarterfinals in a home game on Friday night. The fourth-seeded Townies …
Westport soccer teams fall in round of 16   Somber seniors wept and hugged teammates and coaches after the Wildcats lost to Brighton 1-0 in …
State champions! BHS girls volleyball team wins title The Barrington High School girls volleyball team battled through a bumpy start, including some unexpected service errors, to win the Division II State Championship on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10. …
Opinion
Letter: I feel sorry for your insecurity and sophomoric anger

To the editor: To the thieves who stole dozens of Harris/Walz signs over the course of this election period in the dead of night, including mine on the night of the election while I was working …

Letter: Your support was empowering and appreciated

To the editor: For the past few months, while campaigning with Liana Cassar and Jordan Jancosek, I knocked on doors all over Barrington and connected with residents about our local priorities …

Letter: Voters made it clear that they wanted change

To the editor: To the voters of Portsmouth: Portsmouth was the real winner in the Nov. 5 election. The voters made it clear that they wanted change. I am so grateful to the citizens of …

Letter: I’m excited to serve another term as R.I. senator

To the editor: Thank you District 11 constituents! I am excited to serve a second term as your state senator. I so appreciate your sharing your questions, concerns and suggestions. Hearing your …

Letter: I’m grateful for Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice

To the editor: For 45 years I have had the pleasure and honor of being associated with Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice. I have been a consultant, a referring physician, a hospice medical …

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