PORTSMOUTH — The Champlin Foundation has awarded more than $170,000 in capital funding to four nonprofit organizations in Portsmouth.
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11/28/22
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Will it be developed for housing?
Will it be turned into a school?
Or will the former Carmelite Monastery property continue to sit vacant?
The future of the town-owned property …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/13/23
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The Tiverton Town Council has approved a preliminary spending plan that, pending final approval, will result in a property tax rate of $14.97 for FY 2023-24, versus $14.63 currently — a 34-cent …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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5/17/23
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On Wednesday, June 7, Barrington Police investigated some graffiti written in blue chalk on a section of curb outside Barrington Middle School. The graffiti said “No Blacks!”
Police …
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6/13/23
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Paige Barbour was hoping the town’s FAQ (frequently asked questions) about the former Carmelite monastery property would clear up some of the uncertainty about the seven-acre parcel located on …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/22/23
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The Warren PD had a full plate from July 3-10, 2023, as they made seven arrests and investigated four car thefts within two days.
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7/14/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rumford Little League Minor Division All Stars earned a spot in the Ron Silva District 2 Tournament championship round with a thrilling 11-10, extra-inning victory over …
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By Mike Rego
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7/20/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Paul De Luca loves chess.
Known as “Mr. Paul” to his students, he’s been playing the game for “30 to 40 years” and has been teaching it to …
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By Jim McGaw
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8/2/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — One man died and another remains in serious condition as a result of a two-car collision Friday evening, Aug. 18, in city on Pawtucket Avenue near both Catlin Avenue and …
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By Mike Rego
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8/21/23
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Developers John Lannan and Ron Louro want to make one thing perfectly clear — they aren’t here to strong-arm anyone.
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/1/23
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The final paving has not been completed, despite the fact that it began before the Fourth of July. Currently, the new drains and sewer covers project above the level of the street, as they have for months. The issue can be traced back to the Cardi Corporation.
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By Christy Nadalin
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11/16/23
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Can the Eagles make it 10 in a row?
Barrington High School girls swim coach Sandy Gorham said it is possible.
“I think we have the potential to do it again. That would be …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/24/24
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The Barrington High School girls basketball team is headed to the State Tournament finals.
The Eagles opened a 10-point lead early in the state semifinals at URI on Saturday, March 16, against …
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3/16/24
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PORTSMOUTH — The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust (HFCT) has awarded the student-run Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm a $20,000 grant to support ongoing programming at the farm.
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4/15/24
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Quinn Murphy and Miles Fontaine each blasted three hits as the Barrington High School baseball team blanked Narragansett, 6-0, in a Division II game on Tuesday, May 14.
Murphy was 3-for-4 at the …
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5/15/24
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A Barrington police officer was locking up the gate at the town beach on Saturday night, Jan. 11, when he looked to the west and spotted a strange green light shining into the sky.
The officer …
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1/13/20
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Homeowners who are appealing their recent property values because of the town's altered approach to assessments received some good news last week.
The Barrington Board of Assessment Review, …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/29/20
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The Bristol Warren school community is planning a symbolic show of support for the Class of 2020 — Mt. Hope High School seniors whose final, should-be triumphant days in school are being wiped …
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4/17/20
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After listening to a few Bristol residents concerned about how a new bike route would pass by their homes, the Bristol Town Council decided it needs more time to study that route and hear from …
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By Scott Pickering
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12/3/20
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Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members were left with more questions than answers when they met via Zoom Monday evening to review the spending cuts Supt. Dr. Jonathan Brice recommends to …
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By Ted Hayes
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4/28/21
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PORTSMOUTH — Despite pleas from local residents who live near approved — or once-proposed — commercial solar arrays, the Town Council Monday night declined to enforce …
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By Jim McGaw
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6/28/22
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A portrait that hung in the Bristol Town Clerk’s office for years in hopes of restoration is back in great form and ready for its close up. “He was kind of my roommate for 16 …
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By Christy Nadalin
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8/12/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of …
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Photos by Rich Dionne
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9/10/22
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Research suggests the average person thinks about food 15% of their day. That’s of course their own food, or their family’s food, and those thoughts are typically connected to the rumble …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/6/22
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The Mt. Hope volleyball team fell to East Providence 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 25-10, 25-16, 15-17) in a five set marathon on Tuesday night. “It was a back and forth battle,” said Huskies head …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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10/26/22
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