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Though they have always been technically illegal in Westport, the only Short Term Rental (STR) properties that have been called out by the town to date are those that have been problematic — like this home on Spinnaker Way, whose owners were served cease and desist orders last year after neighbors complained.
Short Term Rentals a "quagmire" for Westport, select board says
Two weeks after voters at Town Meeting rejected a warrant article that would have legalized and regulated Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Westport, members of the Select Board warned Monday night that … more
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Text-based mental health counseling now available to Bristol Warren teachers
Students will also have access to the mental health services starting during the 2024/25 school year. more
Partner Noah Amaral (left) looks on as Austin Carter heaves the javelin during the Special Olympic Games in Dartmouth on Monday.
Westport Special Olympians give it their all
For a few hours Monday, 15 Special Olympians from Westport got to leave everything behind and just focus on competing. Sophia Siddal was as competitive and driven as ever. Ethan Cabral and Ethan … more
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Aquidneck Island towns hosting hazard mitigation workshops
PORTSMOUTH — The towns of Portsmouth and Middletown, and the City of Newport, are developing the first ever multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Aquidneck Island.   The … more
Corporal Peter Fletcher, who served in an anti-aircraft missile battalion for the USMC, died on Jan. 20, 1968, in Quang Tri, South Vietnam.
Warren native who perished in Vietnam to be honored Sunday
Peter Fletcher was a direct descendant of Commodore Abbot, a hero of the War of 1812, a one-time commander of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet. He was 21 when he died during military service in Vietnam. more
No. 1 singles player James McShane serves for the Townies during a recent EPHS boys' tennis match.
EPHS boys' tennis seniors hopefully leave a lasting legacy
Three matches is all that potentially remains in the noteworthy careers of the seniors on the East Providence High School boys' tennis team as the Townies begin their pursuit of the 2024 Division II … more
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Letter: PAYT bags shouldn’t be part of curbside collection
To the editor: I’ve resided in Portsmouth since 1991. I loved using the transfer station and enjoyed the convenience of trashing on my schedule and in my way. Throw it in a bag, a box, or … more
Portsmouth Police deal with domestic assault, DUIs
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, May 14 Freddie Valentin DeJesus, 41, of 93 Mason Ave., was charged with domestic violence … more
Finn Madden slides head first into the mud pit while participating in the Hampden Meadows Tough Tiger event, Sunday.
Hundreds try to tame Tough Tiger course at Hampden Meadows School
The cold wet weather on Sunday, May 19, could not dampen the spirits of those who participated in this year’s HMS Tough Tiger adventure race.   As usual, a very large crowd turned out … more
Barrington Town Council member Braxton Cloutier (right), shown during a previous FTM, serves as liaison to the DEI Committee. During the May 6 Council meeting, Cloutier said the Westerly Town Council offers a respectful speech statement prior to its public comment period. At left is Barrington Council member Kate Berard.
Barrington Council still hesitant to adopt ‘respectful speech’ statement
One member of the Barrington Town Council pushed pause on a request by the DEI Committee to include a “respectful speech” statement during Council meetings.   Another Council … more
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Tiverton FD staffing crisis reaches tipping point
TIVERTON — One day after a staffing shortage forced the temporary closure of one of Tiverton’s three fire stations, town administrator Chris Cotta announced at an emergency town council … more
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Stock photo of a Cane Corso, the same breed that was subject to a vicious dog hearing in Portsmouth on Thursday, May 16.
Three dogs deemed vicious following attack in Portsmouth
Three dogs owned by a Grain Terrace woman have been deemed vicious just over a month after they escaped from their yard and attacked a leashed dog that was being walked in the neighborhood. more
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Jake Ignall fires a shot into the net during the first half of Thursday's game against Portsmouth.
Eagles open early lead and roll to 18-7 win over Portsmouth
Colin Hope scored six goals and Jake Ignall tallied five as the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated Portsmouth 18-7 on Thursday, May 16.   Barrington took a 6-1 lead in the … more
Letter: Fishing is a problem at Nanaquaket Bridge, too
Regarding t he article on fishing restrictions from April 9 (Anglers balk at fishing restrictions proposed in Tiverton), the Town of Tiverton definitely needs to take action and start imposing and … more
The town is using $208,680 of ARPA funding and $66,071 from a streets and drainage bond to pay for the Kent Street tennis court improvements.
Barrington spending $250,000 to renovate Kent Street tennis courts
The Barrington Town Council recently signed off on a bid to renovate the Kent Street tennis courts.   At their May 6 meeting, Council members voted 3-0 to reallocate money from different … more
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Tiverton plans new three-acre residential zoning district
The Tiverton Planning Board is proposing a major re-write of the town’s residential zoning map, including the elimination of the R-80 zoning district and addition of a new R-120 district that … more
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Aspen Washington models a dress by Danaly Vargas-Garcia during the 2024 East Providence High School Career and Tech Center Fashion Show Wednesday night, May 15.
Gallery: East Providence Career and Tech Fashion Show 2024
Students in the East Providence High School Career and Tech Center's Fashion Design program held their annual show on Wednesday night, May 15, in the Elmasian Auditorium. East Providence Post … more
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Barrington Middle School eighth-graders Maggie Searles (left) and Georgia Gorfinkle will hold a fund-raiser at Barrington Beach on Saturday, May 18 to support children who have lost a parent. The money raised will go to Fleur de Lis camp, which offers a free week of camp to girls who have lost a parent.
Barrington friends raising money for a good cause
People are encouraged to bring the entire family to Barrington Town Beach this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of family fun, all while raising money for a great cause. Two … more
South Coast deer problem — 'We're not making a dent'
After more than a year looking for solutions to Westport and Dartmouth’s deer overpopulation problem, one of the founders of a group formed to address the issue said this week that while there … more
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The view from Barrington Beach looking west toward Watson Avenue.
RISPCA: Dead dog found on Barrington beach had been shot
The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who killed a dog that washed up on a Barrington … more
St. Andrew’s School’s commencement speaker will Barbara Papitto. “I am pleased to be able to share my perspective about these ideals to the Class of 2024 so that they can continue to impact the world around them,” she said.
St. Andrew’s School names its commencement speaker
Barbara Papitto, a generous philanthropist and an advocate for education, will be the speaker at the St. Andrew’s School commencement on Saturday, June 1.   Over the last 40-years, … more
MetLinks will tee off soon in East Providence following full Commission vote
"MetLinks," the reimagined nine-hole layout on the site of the former Metacomet Country Club, will soon tee off for real after the full East Providence Waterfront Commission, at its May 16 meeting, … more
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A crew from Waste Management makes the rounds Tuesday morning collecting trash left curbside in Portsmouth. The night before, the Town Council voted to award a curbside collection contract To MTG Disposal, LLC. The deal doesn’t affect the transfer station on Hedly Street. The council will issue a separate request for proposals for that operation and release it to bidders in December.
Portsmouth awards its first curbside collection contract
PORTSMOUTH — Taking another step toward establishing the town’s first municipal curbside trash collection program, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to award a contract … more
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Bristol PD: Police make six arrests, including multiple DUIs
Bristol PD made six arrests between May 6-13, 2024 more
Warren PD: Dog bites, a stolen car and four arrests
Warren police made four arrests between May 6-13, 2024. more
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