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Portsmouth council candidates’ forum has new venue
PORTSMOUTH — After a Town Council candidates’ forum in Common Fence Point Sept. 26 was abruptly canceled, the League of Women Voters of Newport County (LWV) has found a new venue: …
The founders of a harvest festival that made its inaugural run last year are hoping for a huge turnout — and blue skies — … Read More
For the first time in at least 200 years, a traditional Wampanoag canoe, or mishoon, is being made in Sakonnet, now more commonly … Read More
It took a few moves and less than a week for the Westport soccer team to right the ship as they shutout Wareham 7-0 during a home game … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department appears on track to receive in full its budget request for the upcoming … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration pushed it to the 11th hour, Mayor Bob DaSilva submitted his draft Fiscal Year 2025 budget … Read More
The Barrington High School girls cross country team remained undefeated following wins over Portsmouth 24-34 and Tolman/Shea 15-50, on … Read More
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NIMFest concert series returns for one more show
Popular New England music educator, performer and recording artist John McKenna brings his jazz quartet to the King Park Gazebo in Newport on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m.
John …
Waterfire has a full lighting, and a salute to educators
Waterfire Providence returns with a full lighting on Saturday, Sept. 21, with a theme to honor teachers and educators. With support from the RI Department of Education (RIDE) and …
Newport Film screens profound survival story Thursday night
Newport Film hosts a screening of “76 Days Adrift,” a profoundly immersive documentary from Executive Producer Ang Lee that plunges viewers into the heart of one man’s extraordinary …
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Letter: Hix Bridge Landing exit? There’s no uncertainty
Your article on the closure of the Hix Bridge exit reports “uncertainty over the land’s ownership.” Uncertainty? There is no indication of any extant ownership documents or riders …
Letter: Impressed with Bristol Golf Park
I am grateful to the Town of Bristol, Northeast Golf Company and Vigilant Brewing for working together over the past few years to restore the 9-Hole Par 3 course.
Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem
The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking.
Letter: There’s still hope for preservation of Bettencourt Farm
Coinciding with that effort, a grant application is being prepared to submit to RIDEM for funds to purchase the development rights of the property. This would potentially enable a farmer to purchase and farm the tillable land.
To the editor: This is a public service announcement to all Barrington homeowners who spend time, effort, and money on the upkeep of their houses and/or lawns … don’t stress …