Did you know that the flower baskets that hang on the lampposts in downtown Barrington are funded by private donations?
Flower Power, Inc. is the non-profit organization behind …
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4/28/25
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Years ago, when Earl’s was still selling fuel, Bruce Elwell hung a sign out front of his Meeting House Lane service station that read: “Cheapest gas in town.”
Chuck Kinnane …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/28/25
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At the recommendation of Danielle Carey, the Director of Finance & Administration, the Bristol Warren Regional District School Committee at its April 21 forum approved a new transportation …
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By Mike Rego
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4/28/25
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Barrington Police will increase patrols at the town’s baseball and softball fields following an incident at Chianese Park on Thursday night, April 24.
Police said there was an altercation …
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By Josh Bickford
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4/28/25
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
Monday, April 14
Katherine Brown, 58, of 103 Canton Ave., was charged with driving under the …
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4/28/25
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Westport basketball star Owen Boudria was named the Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP for the second time and a Dave Cowens Award finalist for his elite play in leading the Wildcats on a magical ride …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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4/28/25
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To the editor:
This year the great irony is that while we watch a pretend reenactment of a 400 year old attack on our town by the British monarchy our very same town is under direct attack by …
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4/28/25
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To the editor: Secondhand smoke (SHS), is killing people. Workers at casinos that still allow indoor smoking are at elevated risk. I have worked at what is now called Ballys in Lincoln, since …
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4/28/25
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To the editor:
Rhode Island was founded by a man who refused to accept the authority of centralized power. Roger Williams broke from the Puritan consensus and built a political vision rooted in …
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4/28/25
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It was a wondrous afternoon for two very charming Franklin Court Assisted Living centenarians, who celebrated their historic birthdays together in front of many friends and relatives last Wednesday.
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By Manny Correira
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4/28/25
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) is loose genetic material shed by organisms in the environment. This can include mucus, feces, and tissue particles. It can be collected from seawater, extracted, and …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/28/25
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PORTSMOUTH — Some strong-armed men and women turned out to the VFW Post 5390 hall in Common Fence Point recently.
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4/25/25
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For those with imaginative souls and a love of tinkering, there are few better role models than Rube Goldberg, a 20th century inventor and cartoonist known for designing incredibly complex and …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/25/25
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After more than 3 years on the market, the property located at 333 Poppasquash Road, most recently known as Point Pleasant Inn, has sold for $7,250,000. With 11 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and over …
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/25/25
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The Barrington High School baseball team swept Moses Brown in back-to-back games this week.
The Eagles defeated the Quakers 3-2 at home on Tuesday, April 22 and won 7-0 in Providence on …
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4/25/25
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The Mt. Hope High School outdoor track and field teams began their 2025 seasons in recent weeks with their athletes attempting to build upon the winter indoor campaign while others are getting …
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By Mike Rego
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4/24/25
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The Westport girls tennis team is yet to win a match, but the young team is gaining experience and that bolds well for the future.
“With the exception of my first singles player, …
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Story and photos by Rich Dionne
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4/24/25
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The Tiverton girls' softball team pounded Paul Cuffee School 15-0 in three innings during a Division 3 home game on Wednesday afternoon. The mighty Tigers have scored 98 runs and are currently 8-0 …
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Story and photos by Rich Dionne
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4/24/25
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It was a busy evening, Monday, April 21, at the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee meeting for those parties advising the construction projects about to become a reality throughout the …
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By Mike Rego
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4/24/25
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If you've ever tried to take and develop quality photos with a black and white film camera, you know just how magical it is when you succeed.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/24/25
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Over 60 years ago, Dorothy Elliott proved that a photo was worth 1,000 words, and at least 2,000 subscribers.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/24/25
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Help build a better community tomorrow by investing your time and talent in Scholarship Foundation of East Providence today.
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4/24/25
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Monday, April 14
Police checked out an Old Harbor Road residence after a caller reported an open window and door at 9:52 a.m.
A 911 caller from Old Bedford Road reported an unwanted person …
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4/24/25
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Little Compton needs to fill two upper-level positions following word this week that town administrator Tony Teixeira and finance director Amy Galinelli are both leaving at the end of the fiscal year …
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By Christian Silvia
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4/24/25
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The Mt. Hope High School softball squad earned its first Division II win of the 2025 season, and it was a resounding one in that as the Huskies beat host Woonsocket, 11-1, Wednesday, April 23.
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By Mike Rego
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4/24/25
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