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The Axon "3" model body camera East Providence Police officers will soon employ.
East Providence Police get their piece of body camera grant
EAST PROVIDENCE — State officials along with Rhode Island’s United States Congressional delegation recently announced the procurement of $16 million in grants for 42 local law … more
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In this map prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MASSDEP), Westport is depicted almost entirely in light green — the state's designation for watersheds that may be designated as Natural Resource Areas following the promulgation of proposed Title V amendments. Towns shown in gray either have not yet been evaluated for nitrogen impacts, or have been evaluated and determined not to be impacted by nitrogen.Half of New Bedford, a small part of Fairhaven and most of Achushnet, shown in teal, have already been designated Natural Resource Areas.
Town — and maybe homeowners — face expensive Title V changes
Thousands of Westport homeowners could be on the hook for expensive septic upgrades under a series of Title V (septic) amendments being rolled out early next year, though Westport officials are … more
Westport paramedics deliver baby in ambulance
Westport's youngest resident arrived a bit early Saturday afternoon, barreling down the highway somewhere in the vicinity of Old County Road and Route 88. The baby, a healthy boy, was delivered in … more
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Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: February 4 – 10, 2023
At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Jeff Sullivan, with a 10-pound tautog he caught off Bristol. The spring tautog bite was good last year.
The spring tautog fishing season can be great
O n April 10 last spring the water temperature at Narragansett Beach was only 45 degrees, but as soon as it warms a little this year, the spring tautog season will begin in earnest. Dave Henault … more
Oyster and Chowder Festival this weekend in Newport
The seventh annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival takes place this weekend, with two days of food, drink and live music under striped festival tents at Bowen’s Wharf. Hours are 11 a.m. … more
Emma Bergeron celebrates her two-run triple for the EPHS softball team in the Townies' 2-1 playoff win over Chariho May 30.
Townies tip Chargers in softball playoff opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — A pitchers' duel for five-plus innings, East Providence High School scored twice in the home half of the sixth as the seventh-seeded Townies edged 10th-seeded Chariho 2-1 in … more
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Lifeguards look out over Cherry And Webb Beach last summer. A new corps of guards will be back this year, allaying fears that Westport might have to do without.
Lifeguards to the rescue in Westport
Summertime, and the living's easy. That was the word Monday night, when Westport Town Administrator James Hartnett told the select board that at least eight hopefuls have signed up to be … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, June 22, 2023
Letter: Let’s keep shoreline access open to everybody
To the editor: It was a bit ironic that the front-page article on the June 22 edition of the Times applauded the expanded shoreline access law recently passed by the State of Rhode Island … more
Westport Shorelines - March 29, 2018
Letter: Of course the Catholic Church is conservative
To the editor: As a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, I wonder why it is thought that we need to defend Fr. Zinno, a holy and sacrificial priest. There is but one holy, … more
The statute of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is carried outside the church to start the 125th annual feast procession.
Weather couldn't quell 125th Mt. Carmel Feast
Despite threatening weather, the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel went off as scheduled, and the Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr., pastor, couldn’t have been more proud or happy. more
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The Post - Thursday, September 14, 2023
Portsmouth Police: Car hit 110 mph during high-speed chase
A 34-year-old Pawtucket man turned himself in last week after previously bolting from officers during a high-speed chase, police said. more
Barrington resident David Onik (right) is shown during his arraignment on Sept. 13. He is facing additional charges.
Barrington residents involved in Newport brawl facing additional charges
Barrington’s Rachel Onik is facing two additional charges stemming from a brawl with police officers in Newport last month.   According to the multiple media outlets, Newport Police … more
Accountability and leadership in the I-195 crisis
STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was … more
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New Year’s Eve Day plungers, including Jen Potter of Gnome Surf at left, run for the ocean just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Westport plungers do the deed a day early
Technically, they were a year earlier than most. But just barely. A few dozen hearty souls decided to buck the New Year’s Day plunge trend Sunday, saying goodbye to 2023 by jumping in Buzzards Bay … more
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Letter: Town has no say on affordable housing developments
I do have empathy for people who find themselves in this situation but it is not the government’s job to impose housing at the detriment of the surrounding area. more
The Tigers celebrate after beating Coventry 41-31 in the Division II preliminaries, Friday.
Deldeo nets 16 as Tigers beat Coventry 41-31 in playoffs
Jenna Deldeo scored 16 points as the Tiverton girls basketball team beat Coventry 41-31 in a D-II home playoff game on Friday night. The Tigers, who ended the regular season with a record of 11-10, … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, April 4, 2024
Cora Powledge of Portsmouth won a gold medal at the Division II/III qualifying fencing tournament held at the Boston Fencing Club earlier this month. She will compete in the Summer Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, from June 29 to July 8.
Portsmouth fencer qualifies for Summer Nationals
PORTSMOUTH — A local fencer is headed to Columbus, Ohio in June to compete in the Summer Nationals. Cora Powledge, from Portsmouth, scored a gold medal victory for the Rhode Island Fencing … more
Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Mike D’Ambra (left) and his father, Gary, stand in a section of woods that the D’Ambra family recently donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
Land donation expands nature preserve in Barrington
There is a corner of Barrington along Wampanoag Trail where you can look across the highway to Osamequin Nature Preserve, but you can’t find a wilderness trail on your side of the road. … more
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