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Former state Rep. Ray Gallison pleaded guilty to nine felony charges Thursday, and now faces the prospect of several years in federal prison. Chief Judge William Smith accepted Mr. gallison's plea … more
When voters approved a $17 million bond referendum last November, it included $2 million to build a new public marina to help curtail the long waiting list of boaters seeking a public place to tie up … more
Abutters of the South Burial Ground want to know more about clear-cutting that has been taking place at the town’s largest burying ground for the past week. So far, they’re getting few … more
Bristol’s 10 highest-paid employees last year earned an average of $110,000, according to numbers from the town finance office. Owing to overtime and detail pay, most of the top earners work in … more
The 911 calls started streaming into the Barrington Police Department at about 8 p.m. on Saturday night, March 4.  Residents on Zephyr Lane and Fairfield Road in the north end of town told … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — A tenured East Providence School District teacher and long-time coach has been relieved of both positions pending the results of an investigation into his personal … more
By Bruce Burdett The state issued yet another harmful algae bloom alert Wednesday. This one forced a shellfishing ban from Gooseberry Neck in Westport clear across southern Rhode Island waters … more
Barrington police believe extreme cold temperatures may have played a role in the deaths of twin elderly sisters early Saturday morning, March 4. In a press release on Sunday, police stated that … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — In response to a claim made by a woman who attended a recent forum held by the state’s Congressional delegation at East Providence High School, the city’s police … more
The Bristol Police Department responded to the following calls between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26: Monday, Feb. 20 A caller reported a reckless driver speeding on Hope Street on the Warren town line … more
The Barrington Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism that was spotted on Wednesday, March 1.  Someone burned a swastika onto the information sign along the East Bay Bike Path … more
With its historic locations, museums and picturesque neighborhoods — and, of course, its patriotic reputation — Bristol has been named one of the 33 most scenic towns in North America by … more
Rescuers from Tiverton and the Coast Guard are searching the water along the shore in north Tiverton, after someone placed a 911 call about a potentially suicidal man. The search began at about 8 … more
PROVIDENCE — An East Providence man multiple charges after being involved in an accident in Warwick Sunday evening, Feb. 26. The Attorney General's office announced Justin Preston, 34, was … more
Warren’s 10 highest paid municipal employees earned an average of $103,486.73 this past year, according to information provided this week by Warren’s finance department. Overtime, road … more
Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as white-out conditions are making driving treacherous all over the state amnd a blizzard warning has been issued. As much as two inches an … more
“There was a horrific accident last month where two teenagers died, and I was there,” said Barbara Carroll Quaranto of Saran Drive during public comments at the Town Council meeting this week. … more
Town officials continue to negotiate with private property owners and plan to begin construction on the Tanyard Brook rehabilitation project in Spring 2018. Engineers have been working for years … more
The Maine State Police have declined to reopen the investigation into the 1993 death of a former Bristol pastor's wife, the police announced Thursday. Anita Randall, former wife of Dan Randall, … more
PORTSMOUTH — About six years ago, the school district made many parents unhappy when it decided to move the fourth grade out of the elementary schools and into Portsmouth Middle … more
PORTSMOUTH — Here some highlights from the Portsmouth Police reports from over the past week. more
Lonnie King used to spend his days at Pilgrim as a wrestler, soccer player and track star, but now the Texas resident’s time is spent in the sky and with loads of four-legged “children.” … more
By JOHN HOWELL Once a school that was renovated as a senior center before its latest role as a community center, Buttonwoods Community Center may be sold, Mayor Scott Avedisian confirmed last week. According to the administration, the center is closing more
By JOHN HOWELL The City Council has called on the General Assembly to enact legislation that would classify multi-family rental developments throughout the state as non-smoking areas. In its first business meeting since inaugural ceremonies the night more
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