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Many are discovering Zoom’s silver lining

Remember the first time … how awkward it was? The cues that guide the rhythm of normal conversation were missing, the lighting and camera angles were unflattering, and that first view of …

Deciphering the signs within the signs in Bristol

Yesterday at 6:00 PM

It’s the season of signs, which have proliferated on lawns, bushes and buildings across Bristol. Those feeling strongly enough about their choices (and living on major roadways) display the …

Early voters cast their ballots at Barrington Town Hall

Yesterday at 4:11 PM

Election Day is more than a week away, but many residents are not waiting until Nov. 3 to cast their ballots. Early voting has been taking place at Barrington Town Hall since Oct. 14, and …

Bristol's school committee candidates face off in forum

Yesterday at 4:00 PM

They come from a wide range of backgrounds and experience, from education to healthcare and more, but the eight school committee candidates — Brian Bradshaw, Andrew Benn, Karen Cabral, Marjorie …

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No change in Westport’s school status despite town’s ‘red’ COVID situation

WESTPORT — Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin issued the following bulletin Friday regarding the status of the Westport … Read More

The race is on for the District 71 House seat

With election day less than two weeks away on Nov. 3, the race for a seat at the State House is nearing its end for District 71 … Read More

Déjà vu: District 72 showdown is a rematch of 2018

One of the more intriguing contests for statewide office during the midterm elections in 2018 is getting a rerun this Nov. 3. In … Read More

Horses who help with healing

The sun was shining down brightly, but Rachel’s mind had clouded over as she sat alone in the middle of the Silva Spirit Farm … Read More

Warren school committee hopefuls debate the issues

The four Warren candidates for two seats on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee "met" for the only time this election cycle, … Read More

Two-woman team plans a 1970s version of ‘Grease’

It may be starting to feel like fall in Bristol, but Sara Slusarski and Alex Brassard of 2W Productions will have residents dreaming … Read More

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Obituaries

Leo J. Paquin, Jr., 94, Tiverton Leo Joseph Paquin, Jr, 94, of Tiverton, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marie Rose (Grota). He was the son of the late Leo and Edith (Barrow) …

Joyce Pires, 71, Bristol With family by her side, Joyce Lynn (Josephs) Pires, 71, of Bristol, RI passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence. Joyce was the wife of the late …

Doreen L. Jean, 73, Tiverton Doreen L. (Swain) Jean, 73, of Tiverton, wife of Raymond L. Jean, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was a former administrative assistant for Globe Assembly and Fall River Family …

Letter: Of course black lives matter — but that doesn’t mean I have to support Black Lives Matter

Rescued rescue truck is pretty in pink

UPDATED: East Providence cancels in-person classes at high school due to water leak

Sports

BHS Sports Roundup: Eagles too strong for Saints, Townies The Barrington High School girls cross country team ran past St. Raphael's Academy 20-42 and East Providence 15-50 in a multi-team meet in Barrington on Saturday. Barrington placed eight girls in …

Barrington boys soccer team remains unbeaten The Barrington High School boys soccer team battled to a 2-2 tie against East Providence on Saturday afternoon, pushing its overall record to 2-0-2. The tie against the Townies followed a 0-0 tie …

EPHS boys’ soccer draw, girls side wins second EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ soccer team returned to Division I league action last weekend, playing Barrington to a 2-2 draw on the road Saturday afternoon, …

Opinion

Facebook joins fight against flu

As COVID continues to plague our state, doctors and public health officials are sounding the alarm about the importance of getting a flu shot this year. But with flu vaccination rates remaining low, …

Letter: The truth remains essential to our democracy

Two weeks ago, you wrote an editorial on a very important point in the guarantee of citizens maintaining their freedoms. Not only the significance to voting, but of “being informed” …

Some property tax late fees could be eliminated in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its October 20 meeting gave the first of two necessary approvals, revising an ordinance that would remove late fees on taxpayers in good standing if, in a …

E.P. Council backs plan to finally raze old Riverside school buildings

EAST PROVIDENCE — If everyone’s math was near correct, an eyesore that has been lingering for nearly four decades in the heart of a Riverside neighborhood will soon be addressed after the …