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Workers feed the liner through the leaky Cross Bay Pipeline last month.
It's back on! BCWA completes Cross Bay Pipeline repair
Seven months after its Cross Bay Pipeline sprung a leak, Bristol County Water Authority officials flipped a switch at the Port of Providence Friday morning and water once again started flowing through … more
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Warren police logs: Three DUIs to start off the New Year
Monday, Dec. 30 A caller complained about a car parked in front of a fire hydrant at the corner of Baker and Main streets. Police tracked down the owner and advised him to move the car. A … more
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For Portsmouth High's Class of 2020, a senior year interrupted
PORTSMOUTH — No prom.  No traditional graduation.  No senior picnic.  No spring sports.  No final play or concert. For members of the Class of 2020, … more
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Magnus Thorsson shows off the interior of his Tesla. He said the town would save money by switching over the police department cruisers to Teslas.
Barrington resident wants police department to go electric
Barrington resident Magnus Thorsson drives a Tesla, and he believes Barrington Police Officers should as well. Mr. Thorsson has been pitching Barrington officials on the idea of switching over the … more
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St. Andrew’s is one of only two schools in Rhode Island that offer the IB Diploma Program.
St. Andrew’s now offering International Baccalaureate program
After receiving authorization from the International Baccalaureate (IB) governing body, St. Andrew’s School will now offer the IB diploma programme to all students in grades 11 and … more
A Bristol Policeman looks on as a woman waits for a tow truck after getting stuck in the flood on Washington Street.
Remnants of Ida flood streets, blow out road, overwhelm system
The deluge of Wednesday night into Thirsday morning, remnants of Hurricane Ida, which hit the Gulf Coast near New Orleans as a category 4 hurricane, dumped some 6 inches of rain on the region. It … more
Sarah Klein, director of the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department, helps deliver food to homebound individuals during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Sarah Klein stepping down as Bristol Recreation Director
Sarah Klein is stepping down from her director duties to spend more time with her family and dogs after a health scare put life into a new perspective. more
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Budget increases continue to grow for Barrington schools
In 2018, the school department received a budget increase of 2.53 percent. A year later, the increase was 2.96 percent, and in 2020, the Barrington School Department received a 3.59 percent … more
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Audience members look toward a taxpayer speaking during the financial town meeting, held in the high school auditorium last week.
Barrington taxpayers support bigger municipal increase
Taxpayers voted about $85,000 back into the municipal budget increase during last week’s financial town meeting. Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus pre-filed an amendment to add $78,967 — … more
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A pair of firefighters place red and white flowers on a memorial site in remembrance of deceased members of the Warren Fire Department, which included a dedication to former Assistant Fire Chief, Brian Remy, who passed away last year.
Brian Remy honored during Warren's Firefighters Memorial Parade
The 120th annual Firefighters’ Memorial Parade took place on Sunday in Warren. more
Westport police respond to five larceny calls
Monday, Feb. 20 A caller from Route 88 and Drift Road filed an animal complaint just after 6:30 a.m. Police deemed it unfounded. A caller reported a suspicious person on State Road just … more
EPHS softball teammates gather round the plate to celebrate after Ava Mendence (center, jumping) hit the first ever home run during the Townies' first ever game at the new field on campus Monday afternoon, April 3.
East Providence christens new high school softball field with a win
EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day of "firsts" for the East Providence High School softball team as the Townies played their inaugural game on the reconstituted Traverse Park on campus Monday … more
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DeSisto: Conflicts of interest won't be issue in Little Compton
Little Compton's new town solicitor said last Thursday that the recent concern expressed by a resident   over possible conflicts of interest due to his legal practice is misplaced. … more
East Providence High School holds annual Class Awards Night
East Providence High School held its annual Class Night awards banquet for the 2022-23 term Tuesday night, May 30 in the Arthur Elmasian Auditorium. Makena Petsch, President of the Student … more
The 'Broken Bridge', located near Kickemuit Middle School on the Warren Bike Path, is in the midst of a reconstruction effort by RIDOT.
Broken Bridge project is on track for completion by the 'end of summer'
A recent stroll down the bike path towards the “Broken Bridge” that is currently undergoing a reconstruction project from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation showed a lot of work still yet to be done. more
Deb Nyser, shown at an earlier Planning Board meeting, told Town Council members she was feeling scolded for not knowing how to locate the monastery FAQ document online.
Monastery discussion leads to lesson in online navigation
A discussion about the former Carmelite monastery property spun into a lesson on how to access Barrington Town Council documents. Members of the Council had earlier requested town administrators … more
Barrington Middle School runners (from left to right) Kendall Blaney, Molly Reagan, Carley Gill, Abby Glass, Gracie Gaines, Annabelle Meech, and Charlotte Farrell break from the starting line during the Oct. 22 state championship race at Ponaganset High School.
Barrington Middle School perseveres through protests, wins state title
The Barrington Middle School girls cross country team won the state championship last month … twice. The local girls team won the race held at Ponaganset High School on Sunday, Oct. 22, … more
Westport Point homeowner says he'll comply with town
While he said he’s done nothing wrong, followed the letter of the law and isn’t trying to get away with anything, the owner of a Westport Point home called out by the historical … more
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The farm tractor at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm will soon get a shed, thanks for recent grants from The Champlin Foundation and BankNewport.
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm gets grants toward tractor shed
PORTSMOUTH — The students who run the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm have a tractor, and now they’re one step closer to acquiring a shed for it. more
More than 100 people participated in the BBCA's New Year's Day Dip in the Bay.
Hundreds plunge with a purpose in Barrington
More than 100 residents — young and old — braved the chilly water at Barrington Beach while participating in the second annual Barrington Business and Community Association’s New … more
Georgie Gatos and Tula Gatos watch Genevieve Marszalek blow out the candles in honor of the latter's 110th birthday!
Genevieve Marszalek celebrates 110th birthday
Is she or isn’t she the oldest living person in the state of Rhode Island? That question keeps arising every time Genevieve Marszalek celebrates a birthday. more
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David and Diane MacGregor, grand marshals of this year’s parade, thank the crowd during the post-parade concert.
Little Compton grand marshals: “It feels so good”
This year’s Grand Marshals, long-time Little Compton teachers Diane and David MacGregor, drew some of the loudest cheers as the parade worked its way east on Main Road. Later in the day, during … more
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Portsmouth dog owner cited after neighborhood attack
PORTSMOUTH — The owner of three unleashed dogs that attacked a leashed dog on Saturday has been cited by police, and a vicious dog hearing will be convened at some point. On the morning of … more
Speedy driver ticketed twice in Barrington, and other police news
A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue. The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and … more
Barrington resident leaves generous gift to the town
Who was Concetta Marie Masiello, and why did she leave more than $200,000 to the town? Members of the Barrington Town Council may have been asking themselves that question during this … more
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