WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024

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Barrington High School headed to Science Olympiad Nationals

The Barrington High School Science Olympiad team will compete at the national championship later this month. Barrington earned a spot at nationals by winning the 2024 RI Science Olympiad …

East Providence establishes inaugural Restaurant Week

East Providence is finally jumping on the "foodie" bandwagon with the creation of the city's inaugural "Restaurant Week" to take place … Read More

Video shows violent attack on Barrington High School student

A cell phone video recorded by a Barrington High School student is one piece of evidence that has been used by the Barrington Police … Read More

BHS girls lacrosse team aims to keep improving

On Sunday, the Barrington High School girls lacrosse team exploded for a 23-8 win over South Kingstown. BHS Coach Selina Dacey … Read More

In Portsmouth: Let's play ball!

PORTSMOUTH — It was a fine day to run the bases as Portsmouth Little League Baseball & Softball hosted its Opening Day ceremony … Read More

Investigation supports claim of on-the-job relationship by Little Compton officer

An internal investigation by the Little Compton Police Department has “sustained” a complaint from a former resident who claimed … Read More

Warren receives DEM grant to start new community garden

Warren’s share of the funding, which is financed by a $50 million Green Bond passed by Rhode Island voters during the 2022 election, … Read More

Things To Do ...

Coffee and Cars at Fort Adams on Sunday

The Audrain Auto Museum hosts a “Cars & Coffee” event this Sunday, May 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fort Adams State Park. Learn more about the organization here: …

Volunteers welcome to join Butts Hill cleanup

The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to its Spring Cleanup on Saturday, May 4. (Rain date May 5th). Cleanup starts at 9 a.m. and goes on until 1 p.m. Come anytime. …

Spring Festival promises food and drink, Star Wars and grape-stomping

Newport Vineyards and its guests will raise their glasses to spring with the 21st annual Spring Festival. Guests can enjoy tastings from wine and beer bars, live music, bites from their kitchens, …

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If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street; If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. I’m the taxman!

Capital Gains. This is a topic I cover in depth with sellers every day. I promise to break it down in a way that’s easy to understand here. Let’s say you’ve owned your home for …

The must be, 50 Ways To Lose Your ... Deposit

After months of shopping, four offers that were rejected, and one inspection that uncovered excessive repairs, my clients won the negotiation on a house they loved. Huzzah! A few weeks …

Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Youth helmets, taco kits and more

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 …

When your home inspection goes wrong

Imagine you’ve just gone through the nerve-wracking process of a home inspection, hoping it would uncover any hidden issues that might turn your dream home purchase into a nightmare. Happily, …

Obituaries

Francis DeRiso Francis A. DeRiso, 88, of Warren, RI, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Newport Hospital surrounded by his family. A son of the late Domenic and Rosalie (Lombardi) DeRiso and the loving husband

Earl Wordell Earl Borden Wordell Jr, 55, of Little Compton RI passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on April 24, 2024. Son of the late Earl Wordell Sr and Judith Wordell he leaves behind his beloved fianc&

Paula Vital With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paula Ann (Roach) Vital, 68, a cherished mother, devoted wife, and adoring grandmother. She peacefully departed from this world on April 21 at her vacatio

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Sports

East Providence edges ever closer to top of Division II boys' tennis ranks The East Providence High School boys' tennis team reached what turns out the be the most important portion of its 2024 Division II regular season schedule in position to potentially earn a top …

Photos: A great day to play ball in Warren Opening Day for Warren Little League couldn’t have come at a better time in the midst of what has been a consistently rainy and windy spring.

Wildcats lose to Diman 9-4 Outfielder Bella Babb hit an inside the park home run in the third inning of their first game played on the new field behind the high school as Westport fell to Diman 9-4 in a non-league game on …

Huskies’ lacrosse halts skid, buries Burrillville 11-2 Sophomores Charlie Knapman and Ben Browne each scored 4 goals as the Mt. Hope lacrosse team buried Burrillville 11-2 in a home game on Friday. The win halted a two game skid and evened their record …

Opinion

Letter: Why can’t we stick to the facts and cooperate?

To the editor: If you can’t win the argument, attack your opponent personally. Is this what it’s about? Why can’t we just stick to the facts and cooperate? …

Letter: Town needs to compel voters, lay out budgetary facts

I think that the Westport Select Board has a serious challenge before it. The board needs to publicly address the effect of the failure of the override last year. Both the board and the private …

Letter: Unknowns create big risk for school bond

Affordability – This was the term I heard around town this week. Impact – Warrenites are now realizing they made a very big mistake.

Letter: Many questions on Warren’s financial decisions

Questions come to mind after the Warren Town Council’s March 20 budget meeting.

Letter: Congratulations from a fellow no-no thrower

Please extend my congratulations to MHHS freshman pitcher Trace Dubois for his outstanding performance on the mound.

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