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Kyler Lorenz helped the Townies score both of their runs as East Providence defeated Johnston 2-0 in the main draw of the 2024 Division II baseball playoffs Tuesday, May 28.
EPHS playoff update: Baseball wins again, boys' tennis falls in semis
The 2024 playoff season for a couple of East Providence High School entries started well enough with the baseball and boys' tennis teams winning. However, while the former continued its pursuit of a … more
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Polo series kicks off on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series XXXIII will present a schedule of polo matches, including its most popular rivalries against England, Ireland, Jamaica and Italy. Arrive early to enjoy pre-game … more
Police booking photo of Heather Marie Joseph.
Police: Portsmouth woman charged with DUI had kids in car
PORTSMOUTH — A 44-year-old Portsmouth woman who was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Saturday had children ages 6 and 9 as passengers, according to police. more
Joshua Chiarini, a veteran of three combat tours as a Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman with USMC infantryman in one of the deadliest areas of Iraq, provided a meaningful keynote address on the meaning of Memorial Day.
Veteran who lost friends in Iraq knows all too well the meaning of Memorial Day
"As we ducked our heads inside that aircraft, it would be the last time for some of those marines to see home.” more
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The musicians in the “Tunes-day” jam in Warren change instruments frequently. Here, Elwood Donnelly (left) plays guitar, Aubrey Atwater plays banjo and Ben Gagliardi plays an English accordion.
'Tunes-Day' is a day for song, a day to play
Voices singing traditional Irish folk music resonated throughout the small, two-room café known as the Archive Book and Snackery on Market Street in Warren during the bar’s … more
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William Donohue asks town officials if they had considered selling the entire seven-acre property.
Town sells land for $1; developer expects to make $660,000 profit
A stack of printouts near the entrance to the Barrington High School gymnasium offered taxpayers a list of FAQs (frequently asked questions) pertaining to the Watson Avenue development.   … more
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Barrington hosts Arts Festival and Community Fair on Sunday
The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will feature dozens of artists and their original works, a wide variety of vendors, food trucks and tents from food vendors, live entertainment and … more
Barrington High School students Jane Fahey, Sadie Spector, Morgan Silva, Jackson Kelley, Mia Biagetti and Sam Weiser (from left to right) earned honors at the state meet for National History Day.
BHS students qualify for History Day Nationals
A group of Barrington High School students recently received honors at the state meet for National History Day held at CCRI.   Six BHS students from the History Club presented their … more
It’s a new season of Art Night Bristol Warren
The 2024 season kicks off with visits to galleries, artists’ studios and art-friendly businesses, live music, theatre, dance and artists’ talks and demonstrations. Walk, drive or bike … more
A masterful depiction of a wartime heroine
‘The Women’ By Kristin Hannah Kristen Hannah has done it again with “The Women,” which has been #1 on Best-seller lists for weeks. Author of “The … more
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Sites from the 2024 Riverside Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day parade in East Providence.
Gallery: 2024 Riverside Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day Parade
The annual Riverside Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day Parade for 2024 took place Monday, May 27, on and around the streets of the hall on Willett Avenue. Among the featured participants was … more
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Letter: Town may have trouble finding curbside customers
To the editor: Your article “Town awards its first curbside collection contract” on May 16 stated that residents with private services are paying $800 to $900 annually for private … more
The Westport Police color guard lead the police in marching in the parade.
In Westport, a soldier's compassion remembered
Hundreds of veterans and their families converged on the Beech Grove Cemetery Monday morning to mark Memorial Day, honoring the fallen in Westport and beyond. Though nearly 80 years have passed … more
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Cricket Wireless on Warren Avenue in East Providence
East Providence police arrest two for attempted robbery
East Providence Police arrested two Pawtucket men stemming from an attempted theft at a city business Monday, May 27. Isaiah Dalomba, 22, and Temilolluwa Akano, 20, are facing charges of Assault … more
The new osprey platform is in a prime location just off from Sakonnet Point.
New osprey nest at Sakonnet Point
They had to delay the work after thunder and lightning moved through the area Thursday, but a Little Compton man and a group of friends finally got decent weather Friday and managed to attach a new … more
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A locator map shows the location of electric cables’ landfall in Westport. The farm itself is located out of frame to right, south of Nantucket.
Wind farm plan may include Horseneck landing
Is a wind energy company planning to bring electric transmission cables from a large offshore wind project ashore at Horseneck Beach, and run transmission cables up the Route 88 corridor? It depends … more
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Letter: Transparency is crucial as wind farm plan moves forward
Note: This letter was sent to members of the Westport Select Board, and other officials in Westport, by the newly-formed Protect Our Westport Waters (POWW) group: "Openness and transparency" are … more
Barrington’s Nolan Leonard, a senior member of the team, blasts out of a bunker of the 15th hole during a recent league match. The Eagles are competing in the state championship this week.
Playoffs in full swing for BHS spring sports teams
Tuesday, May 28 is shaping up to be a busy day for Barrington High School spring sports teams.   Four playoff games or matches are scheduled for Tuesday, including the boys tennis semifinal … more
James Thibaudeau splits a pair of Toll Gate defenders to advance the ball toward the goal.
Knapman, Browne power Huskies past Toll Gate 12-5, head to semis
Charlie Knapman and Ben Browne each scored 3 goals as the Mt. Hope lacrosse team pounded Toll Gate 12-5 in the Division 3 quarterfinals at home on Thursday night. Goalkeeper Ethan Labolita made 15 … more
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Jesse Oliveira (right) celebrates after scoring earlier this season. The The 12-5 Wildcats with a power ranking of 12 in Division 5, are a shoe-in to make the playoffs when the brackets come out on Wednesday.
Baseball, tennis teams make playoffs, softball awaits fate
The Westport baseball and softball teams finished up their regular seasons and now wait for to learn their tournament fates.  The baseball team beat South Shore 3-2 on Friday and … more
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Dr. Wayne C. Christiansen, who served as a Navy corpsman during the Vietnam War, was the guest speaker during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the VFW Post 5390 on Anthony Road.
Didn’t ‘feel’ Memorial Day — until he served in Vietnam
PORTSMOUTH — Growing up in Iowa, Dr. Wayne C. Christiansen said he remembered Memorial Day as a day of parades, cutting flowers, picnics, the end of school in his farming community, and … more
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Brigadier General (Ret.) Richard Valente presents a bouquet to Willow Suplido after her reading of “Freedom Isn’t Free”.
Photos: Warren honors nation's fallen soldiers
The rain held off to the relief of those who gathered to commemorate Memorial Day in Warren on Monday morning. more
Zoe Peckham is pressured by a Scituate defender while running around the back of the goal. She scored 6 goals in the victory.
Tiverton girls lacrosse and softball teams win, move on in playoffs
Girls lacrosse beats Scituate 13-6, moves on to semis Peckham and Polofsky combine for 11 goals Zoe Peckham and Julia Polofsky combined for 11 goals as the Tiverton girls lacrosse team beat … more
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Colin Hope spins his stick away from a North Kingstown defender while advancing the ball.
Eagles sink Skippers in quarterfinals, 16-4
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated North Kingstown, 16-4, in a Division I playoff quarterfinal game on Friday, May 24. Barrington was scheduled to play against LaSalle in the … more
Lily O'Neil attacks the goal while battling Portsmouth, Thursday.
BHS girls lacrosse eliminated from playoffs
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team lost to Portsmouth 17-12 in the Division I quarterfinal playoff matchup on Thursday, May 23. Captain Anna Lombardi led the Eagles (6-9 in the … more
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