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ACC Allstars team member Brandy Bates unleashes a throw toward the opposing team.
Dodgeballers take aim at substance abuse in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — J. Mark Ryan didn’t heed his own doctorly advice. Last year, the Town Council member felt pretty confident while competing in the Project Purple Dodgeball Tournament … more
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URI team members (that’s Stanford Robinson lying across the foreground) and cheerleaders pose for a group shot and a ‘Let’s Go Rhody’ chant with their Pocasset School fans.
URI Rams make time for Pocasset School pals
TIVERTON — University of Rhode Island basketball players had plenty of excuses to sleep in rather than keep their early morning date with young friends at Tiverton’s Pocasset School on a recent … more
Barrington school principals share budget plans
An additional instructional coach, another school psychologist and one more math interventionist would serve as a real boost to teachers and students at Barrington's elementary schools, but funding … more
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Pictured are members of the East Bay co-op girls hockey team — (from left to right) Emma Hladick of Portsmouth, Grace Flaherty of Barrington, Carrie Rego of Mt. Hope, Sydney Parkhurst of Barrington, Kelly Gerdin of Portsmouth, and Mary Arkins of Portsmouth.
Buy a Super Bowl square, help hockey team
The East Bay Co-op girls hockey team is holding a Super Bowl fund-raiser. The event will help the team pay for transportation to and from practices. The East Bay Co-op team is made up of … more
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A Highway Department front end loader drives up to beached buoy #14, high and dry on the outer beach south of Bridge Street last week. Westport Marine Services photo.
Buoys will be buoys — Ice dumps Westport Harbor buoys all over the lot
The ice is gone for now and with it at least a half dozen of the buoys that are supposed to guide boaters through the tricky Westport Harbor entrance and channel. “We know where they all are, … more
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Allison Ashmore of Portsmouth is a food services worker at Naval Station Newport.
Portsmouth woman with disabilities named employee of the year
PORTSMOUTH — Allison Ashmore was born developmentally delayed and on the autism spectrum, said her mom, Nancy Ashmore. “Those are her disabilities, but her abilities are that she can … more
Bristol Senior Center assistant director Donna Wilson poses for a photo with David and Josephine Alves before lunch.
Bristol senior services – who works for whom?
The first few days on the job were anything but smooth for one of the town’s newest employees, Joanne Mello. Hired as Bristol’s first-ever Coordinator of Senior Services, Ms. Mello found … more
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Jeffrey S. Smith, 68, Swansea
Jeffrey S. Smith, 68 of Swansea, died January 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born in New Bedford and served in the United States Coast Guard. Long-time resident of Swansea. A … more
Warren's Galactic Theatre is moving
Warren’s hardest working man in showbiz is moving. David Podnsap, who turned the tiny Galactic Theatre at 508 Main St. into what’s been called the best live music venue in the East … more
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Warren JFC member Joseph DePasquale (left) warned school officials that even holding the line on school services this year will require a 78-cent tax increase in Warren. “Let it be known, we will have to cut the (municipal) budget in order to meet, if needed, that full funding request. We do not, and I will not, accept it as normal practice to start off at a 4 percent increase.” he said. Warren town councilwoman Keri Cronin is looking on at right.
Photos: School finance committee ponders tough choices
Facing one of the toughest budget years they’ve seen since the towns of Bristol and Warren regionalized 27 years ago, members of the regional school district’s financing board met … more
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Letter: What happened with schools' strategic plan?
To the editor: What happened? Sheesh. Thirty-one people, countless meetings, multiple surveys, a couple of PHD’s, four pages of paper and several thousands of dollars later and this is … more
More buses result in later morning pickup times in Barrington
Just a few years ago, some Barrington students were expected to catch the morning bus before 6:30 a.m. But according to a recent transportation report released by the Barrington School Department, … more
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The owner 63 Chachapacassett Road at first installed a temporary fence around the property that had been used as a right of way. She later installed two permanent fence posts, but an angry neighbor cut down one of the posts last week.
Fence post cut near disputed right-of-way in Barrington
Barrington police were called back to a home on Chachapacassett Road last week, after someone cut a fence post on the property. The owner of a home on Chachapacassett Road told police that she had … more
This photo of Mr. Morris was posted on Facebook about two weeks before police say he murdered East Providence chiropractor Dr. Clive Bridgham.
Warren police called to murder suspect's home multiple times
Warren police were called to the Warren home of murder suspect Owen Morris four times over the past three years as his parents sought help with their son’s emotional problems, … more
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Photo: Now how did that happen?
Here’s a tough one to explain: How this 2008 Hyundai ended up on its driver’s side, wedged against the CVS pharmacy on Metacom Avenue, last Friday afternoon. According to Bristol Police Capt. … more
Officials say black ice was to blame for this accident on Nayatt Road on Wednesday morning.
Black ice to blame for accident in Barrington
Barrington police and fire responded to a single car accident on Nayatt Road on Wednesday morning, Jan. 24. According to the fire department, black ice was to blame for the crash, which resulted … more
Lisa Holley, Esq.
Senior director's attorney says Bristol had no evidence of 'double-dipping'
The attorney for former Bristol Senior Center Director Maria Ursini shared a scathing review of how the Town of Bristol prosecuted, publicized and handled the case against the former director. Lisa … more
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A large Westport crowd voted "by clear two thirds majority," declared Town Moderator Steven Fors, to approve construction of a new $97 million grade 5-12 school at Tuesday night’s special town meeting.
Westport votes overwhelming support for new $97M school at special town meeting
A large Westport crowd voted "by clear two thirds majority," declared Town Moderator Steven Fors, to approve construction of a new $97 million grade 5-12 school at Tuesday night’s special town … more
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Portsmouth Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr.
Portsmouth town manager gets new three-year contract
PORTSMOUTH — In a 4-3 vote Monday night, the Town Council granted a three-year contract extension to Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr., who first came aboard as manager in July … more
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Barrington police are hoping the public can identify this man (left).
Barrington police investigating larceny at the library
The Barrington Police Department is seeking the public's help in a recent larceny case. The department released images of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a theft that occurred at … more
Owen Morris, in a Facebook photo he posted in early January, days before the murder of Dr. Clive Bridgham.
Murder suspect's attorney: 'The family is in shock'
Two days after his arrest in connection with the murder of a prominent Barrington chiropractor, the family of murder suspect Owen Morris, 21, of Warren, is having a hard time dealing with the news of … more
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Pam Lauria addresses the superintendent and the school committee during a meeting last Thursday.
School start times stall — again — in Barrington
The twice-delayed revamp of Barrington public school start times has been delayed once again, with no clarity on when, or if, it will be implemented. Last Thursday night, Barrington Superintendent … more
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Owen Morris, 21, did not enter a plea in District Court on Tuesday.
Police: Warren man committed "brutal" murder
It was a particularly shocking murder, even for police used to dealing with violence. When East Providence Police forced open the door of his Rumford home on Thursday, Jan. 11, they found Dr. … more
Ferdinand “Fred” Bruno
Ferdinand A. Bruno, Esq., 88, of Bristol
Ferdinand “Fred” Bruno, former attorney and judge, long-time Rotarian, and proud family man, died Sunday. He was 88. Graced with personality, humor, and smarts, Fred was a … more
Robert C. Toti, 54, Clearwater Beach, Fla.
Bobby passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2018, from cardiac complications in Clearwater Beach, Florida, at the age of 54. Bobby was born and raised in Warren, RI. Graduate of Warren High … more
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