Full Rhode Island Senate passes amended assault weapons ban bill

PROVIDENCE — By a vote of 26-11 and after some two hours of debate Friday afternoon, June 20, the Rhode Island Senate passed an amended version of an assault weapons ban bill. The bill, …
Crowell, Lewis tie for final seat in Little Compton Budget Committee race
Members of the Little Compton Town Council will decide who fills the last of three budget committee seats, after incumbent George … Read More
Haskins named new Tiverton superintendent
After months of searching, the Tiverton School Committee appointed Christopher J. Haskins as the new superintendent of the Tiverton … Read More
Senate Judiciary Committee passes DiPalma's amended assault weapons ban bill
PROVIDENCE — By an 8-6 vote Wednesday, June 18, the Judiciary Committee of the State Senate passed an amended bill, 2025-S359, … Read More
Film crews headed to Little Compton Friday
Lights, cameras, action! Hollywood is coming to Little Compton. Crews filming M. Night Shyamalan’s new film, “Remain,” are … Read More
Second round of grants for East Providence businesses exceeds $500,000
The City of East Providence is launching a second round of grant funding for those businesses that did not have the opportunity to … Read More
Little Compton voters OK 12 percent levy hike
The tax levy will rise 12 percent in Little Compton after voters at Tuesday's annual Financial Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved an … Read More
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First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21 Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and …
Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …

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