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Question: Do you support the installation of lights at the Barrington Middle School athletic fields? Adam Stearnbourne — Democrat: I'm open to it. Field space is tight, and I want to …

Question: Do you think the town should use the majority of funds from the 2024 Recreation Bond to make significant improvements to the sports fields at Chianese Park? Jessica Martin — …

The Barrington High School girls tennis team had a wake-up call last week. The Eagles narrowly defeated North Kingstown, 4-3, on their home court on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Eagles coach Riley …

Emma Goglia and Sara Nencka accounted for the goals as the Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer team came away with a 2-all draw with host Portsmouth Tuesday night, Oct. 6, in a Division I outing. …

Citing ongoing concern about PFAS contamination in Tiverton, town councilors directed the town solicitor last week to draft a moratorium that would put development in areas not served by public water …

The State of Massachusetts on Thursday announced the granting of more than $500,000 to help further the conservation of 60 acres of Westport land under two separate projects. The awards were …

Work has commended on $2 million in improvements to Pierce Stadium, and those looking forward to lights at Amaral Field got good news too.

The Barrington Pop Warner football teams treated the Victory Field fans to two exciting games recently.   The Eagles’ 13U team led Dighton Rehoboth 26-20 with two minutes remaining, but …

The East Providence High School football team is proving that when executed properly, good, old-fashioned football can lead to dominant performances on the field.

The irony of Medeiros, a builder, being skeptical on the city’s rate of development was not lost on him during the course of this interview.

Fifteen Barrington High School seniors have earned the right to call themselves “National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.” The students are James Burock, Henry Chwalk, Maxwell Colacchio, …

The Westport soccer team broke out for five goals in the second half as they walloped Wareham 6-0 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats are unbeaten in their last eight games with an …

PORTSMOUTH — Owners of short-term rental properties could face new restrictions on how often they rent their homes, how many guests they accommodate and whether they must live on the premises under …

The Barrington High School varsity and JV field hockey teams celebrated wins against North Kingstown on Tuesday night, Oct. 6. The teams also celebrated their teammate Nora Kelly for her resilience …

For people living with dementia or other forms of memory loss and the caregivers walking alongside them, simply having a welcoming place to spend time with others can make a difference. That is …

It may be a big ask, but the reward is bigger. Haley Arruda is a 30 year-old Bristol resident and mother to Lylah, an almost-9-year-old 3rd grade student at Colt Andrews School. When she worked, she …

Blithewold’s rock garden was the favorite of Bessie Pardee Van Wickle Mc Kee, the lady of the manor at the turn of the 19th century. She called it Little Mt. Hope, and had a great deal of influence …

That number could go up or down between now and mid-March of 2027, and depends on $45 million in economic growth being realized throughout the city.

Barrington Police cited two local teenagers with possession of alcoholic beverages by underage person-first offense, following a traffic stop on Saturday, Oct. 3. Barrington Police said a …

Question: What differentiates you from the other candidates and/or general assembly members? Joseph DePasquale — Independent: My 22 years of experience as an Independent public servant …

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Barrington is an important piece of America’s history. A 6.8-acre parcel of land on George Street, often referred to as Lot 3A, is the site of a 17th century …

The Westport golf team clinched a state tournament birth, beating Somerset-Berkley 5.5-3.5 during a home match on Tuesday, 9/29. The Wildcats currently have a 7-3 record and have three matches left …

PORTSMOUTH — From floats and convertibles rolling down East Main Road to cheerleaders soaring above the football field, Portsmouth High School celebrated Homecoming in style Saturday. …

PORTSMOUTH — At 13, Mary Jane “MJ” Milici received the pair of shoes she had been waiting for — light pink satin pointe shoes, a rite of passage for a young ballerina.

The Barrington High School girls volleyball team made the jump back to Division I this year, and has battled its way to a .500 record through the first half of the season. “We are where we …

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