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Bristol’s annual Kickoff to Christmas Community Aid Drive came as advertised … a chilly late November evening, highlighted by the much-anticipate arrival of Santa with wide-eyed …
Hundreds of people turned out for the annual bonfire and Eagle Bowl at Barrington High School.
Held two days before Thanksgiving, … Read More
The Tiverton High School football season came to an end after suffering a 40-0 loss to D-3 Rogers in a Thanksgiving Day match up at … Read More
The 36th edition of the Warren Holiday Festival, held on and around Main Street November 29 and 30, was nothing short of a resounding … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
Monday, Nov. 25
Robert Christopher … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — Without most of their fans and the Portsmouth High School Marching Band to support them, the Patriots’ varsity … Read More
The respective Mt. Hope High School girls' and boys' basketball teams began their preparations for the upcoming 2024-25 season with a … Read More
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Navy Choristers performing Christmas concert on Sunday
The Newport Navy Choristers are holding their 47th annual Christmas concert at First Baptist Church of Fall River at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $10 each, and will be available at the door.
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Blithewold has a special ‘Sparkle’ throughout the holidays
Christmas at Blithewold is a celebration both inside the mansion and throughout the grounds.
Outside, visitors can explore Blithewold’s illuminated gardens and grounds as they collect …
Annual Memorial Tree Spree, tree lighting
The annual Memorial Tree Spree is on Sunday with dozens of theme-decorated trees and other items available to win, along with food and a visit from Santa at 6 p.m. The town’s tree lighting is …
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Letter: RIDOT’s undeserved victory lap on road projects
To the editor: A recent press release regarding the completion of the Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown reconstruction found RIDOT taking a self-awarded victory lap. Most of us remember …
Letter: Young students shouldn’t be distracted by smartphones
To the editor: Warning! Device renders you an unwitting participant in one of the largest uncontrolled experiments ever performed. Highly addictive algorithms can result in an endless …
Letter: CDBG program a great deal for Quaker Manor, Estates
To the editor: I write today in support of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal for Quaker Manor and Quaker Estates heating systems that the new Town Council will consider at …
Letter: Support heating improvements at housing complex
To the editor: I am writing to urge Town Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for improving the heating systems at Quaker Manor and Quaker Estates. The …
Letter: You’re invited to DEI film screening and discussion
To the editor: Barrington DEI Committee invites you to the Barrington Public Library for our December film screening and discussion of the 2002 documentary film, “Two Towns of …