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A deeper look into the Senate's nine-bill healthcare package
East Providence legislators had a hand in two of the bills, which strive to increase access to vaccinations, lessen the severity of medical debt, and create more primary care physicians in the state.
A large, bright green bucket sitting in the center of a crowded event room may not seem very exciting at first glance. People casually … Read More
Little Compton officials are studying an ordinance proposed by the Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) … Read More
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team is on a roll, having won three games in a row in … Read More
One of the New England Patriots’ most beloved and clutch players will march alongside the leprechauns, rogues and banshees when the … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — Washington, D.C. is shaping up to be Ashley Murphy’s home away from home. Read More
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Little Compton celebrates 350th with icy plunge Wednesday
Though there hasn’t been an organized New Year’s Day swim at Sakonnet Harbor in many years, if ever, hardy souls including members of the ‘Mermazons’ daily swim group shown …
Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m.
Organizers …
‘Solve it Squad’ comes to Portsmouth High Nov. 21-23
PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as Portsmouth High School Drama Club proudly presents the captivating play, “Solve it Squad.”
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Letter: Don’t switch to large bins in Tiverton
I recently read an article in the Sakonnet Times regarding town councilor John Edwards’ proposal to transition Tiverton to an automated trash pickup system. I have several concerns …
Letter: ‘Pay as you throw’ is the way to go in Tiverton
Tiverton should think twice before it replaces its existing ‘Pay As You Throw’ (PAYT) trash collection with huge and expensive and wasteful plastic bins. The …
Letter: Our democracy is worthy of a champion
Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can …
This is a bit of a follow up to the Town Crier's article of last week. It was the summer of 1968. I had just graduated from high school and took a job working on the greens crew at the Sakonnet …
Letter: An assault rifle ban will make you less safe
To the editor: This is the most dangerous time of year for Rhode Islanders. It is when the legislature is back in session and the politicians gather to play their games. Every year, our …