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Rhode Island shutting down schools for one week
Rhode Island public school students will be staying home next week as the state government steps up measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Shortly after a conference call with school … more
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East Bay's Kat Barker moves past a Burrillville defender during Game 1 of the playoff series.
Eagles win Game 3 thriller, advance to hockey finals
The East Bay Co-op girls hockey team is headed to the Division I finals. After losing the first game in a best-of-three series against Burrillville, the Eagles played clutch hockey and … more
Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.
Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more
Question over AP exam fees sparks debate in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A conversation about the future of Portsmouth High School’s AP exam policy at a recent School Committee meeting spiraled into a debate over who’s responsible to pay … more
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Fishermen have been capturing images of what they find while out on the water.
Fishermen come out in support of balloon-release bill
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday, Jan. 28, on legislation, introduced by Rep. Susan Donovan (D-69), which attempts to protect the environment and wildlife by banning the … more
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Brian Ganley (left) and Melissa Cotta both spoke to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority board of directors recently, urging them to investigate how to install suicide prevention barriers on the state's tall bridges.
Advocates celebrate bill to put suicide barriers on bridge
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr., a Warwick Democrat, has introduced legislation that would require safety barriers or netting on the three tallest bridges in the state. The bill (2020-H 7366) would … more
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Rep. Susan Donovan is proposing a bill that would ban the intentional release of balloons, such as these during a fund-raiser in Colt State Park in Bristol in October 2015.
Donovan bill would ban intentional release of balloons
PROVIDENCE — The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing tomorrow, Jan. 28, on legislation introduced by Rep. Susan Donovan (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth) to protect the … more
A recent photo of Jake, an 80-pound Labrador retriever who suffered severe injuries when he was mauled by a coyote Tuesday night on Windstone Drive.
Coyote attacks, severely injures 80-pound dog in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A Windstone Drive resident, whose 80-pound Labrador retriever was brutally mauled by a coyote Tuesday night, is warning others to take extra precautions to keep their pets … more
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With the launch of a new legislative session, East Bay lawmakers discuss priorities
The Rhode Island General Assembly got back to work last week, and with it, your elected representatives. East Bay Life spoke to several local senators and representatives to hear what issues are at … more
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Breezy Grenier clowns around near an icebreaker at the North Pole during her trip in 2016.
Portsmouth woman aims to inspire future adventurers
PORTSMOUTH — Just one glance at Capt. Breezy Grenier’s extensive résumé and it becomes clear that she has never been one to follow the status quo. As a mariner, … more
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Brian Ganley (left) and Melissa Cotta both spoke to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority board of directors on Wednesday morning, urging them to investigate how to install suicide prevention barriers on the state's tall bridges.
To prevent suicides, citizens ask bridge board for a safety study
The Rhode Island Bridge and Turnpike Authority Board opened its final meeting under Director Buddy Croft’s tenure on Wednesday morning with public comments from citizens concerned with stopping … more
This photo of the Mt. Hope Bridge was taken Sunday morning, Dec. 1, at Mt. Hope Park in Portsmouth.
Suicidal juvenile thwarted from attempted Mt. Hope Bridge jump
PORTSMOUTH — A juvenile was prevented from jumping from the Mt. Hope Bridge by police and several citizens Sunday night, Dec. 1. According to Detective Lt. John Cahoon, Portsmouth … more
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Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the 90-year-old span.
Can bridge barriers save lives?
Bristol resident Bryan Ganley was about 21 years old when he got a late night call from his best friend, who said he wanted to end his life. Mr. Ganley was unable to change his friend’s … more
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Lynn and Larry Walsh stand on the beach behind their Bayview Avenue home in Portsmouth. They took their inflatable dinghy out after realizing a woman had jumped from the Mt. Hope Bridge Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 29. The woman was rescued near the large bridge abutment in the background at left. Before reaching their destination, Mrs. Walsh jumped off the dinghy to make room for a Rhode Island State Police trooper, who was swimming toward the victim. Mrs. Walsh swam safely back to shore.
Portsmouth couple, Trooper credited with saving jumper’s life
PORTSMOUTH — From their waterfront home at 2 Bayview Ave., Larry and Lynn Walsh enjoy one of the most spectacular views of Mt. Hope Bridge and the surrounding bay one could … more
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Lady Patriots best Skippers, 42-35 [Photo gallery]
The Portsmouth girls basketball team held on to beat North Kingstown, 42-35, at Portsmouth High School on Friday night. Senior captain Haley Alves led the way scoring 17 points for the Patriots. … more
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