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By JOHN HOWELL Clayton Shackleton's great-grandfather and grandfather didn't always see things eye-to-eye. Both knew how to build houses. Albert Shackleton Sr. saw the future in building single-family homes. He had the right idea at the right time. It
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/11/19
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This Halloween reminiscent game of wearing masks has grown old. Masks now dangle from many rear view mirrors, joining the graduation tassels or the Rosaries. I had plenty of masks, 8 or so, in my car UNTIL my son took my car and decided to play Good
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5/13/20
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The ALS Association Rhode Island Chapter has launched its First Annual CEO Soak-Rhode Island event taking place this summer. The chapter is challenging companies and organizations from across …
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6/17/21
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After a combined 104 years serving customers, two managers at Twin Oaks Restaurant are finally retiring.
Managers Joe Ferro and Mike Regine worked their last shifts in December before both …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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1/11/24
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Cranston woman pleads guilty to preparing false tax returns A Cranston woman has pleaded guilty to preparing false income tax returns for clients and receiving a portion of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fraudulently
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By Daniel Kittredge
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10/1/16
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The Johnston Panthers are already one of the favorites to take home the Division III girls' soccer title, and their star sophomore is the catalyst of those championship odds. Striker Bianca Robbins scored five
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By Jacob Marrocco
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10/6/16
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PORTSMOUTH — The town has decided that two school resource officers are better than one.
After creating the position of school resource officer (SRO) last year at Portsmouth High …
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Jim McGaw
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10/12/16
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To the editor:
This is in regards to Mr. A. Sorrentino's letter regarding women in yoga pants.
First of all, the worst thing to ever happen in women's fashion was shoulder pads, we all know …
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10/21/16
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To the Editor: On May 3, 2016, my adult daughter, who is developmentally delayed, was dumped" at the Newport Hospital Emergency Room by the very agency that was receiving payment to take care of her. She was left there with none of her property and told"
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11/3/16
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On Friday, November 18 the Bristol Merchants Association (BMA) will host its 15th Annual Holiday Preview Weekend, a chance to stroll Bristol in search of unique gifts and cozy conviviality. Kurry …
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By Laura LaTour
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11/14/16
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An East Sider looks at memories of Christmas past
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By Molly Lederer
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11/26/16
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A new leader has taken the helm at Mount Hope Farm, replacing Jennifer Bristol, who resigned recently to pursue other opportunities.
Andrea Rounds, a Bristol resident, has been named interim …
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12/10/16
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The town of Barrington lost one of its most beloved and iconic citizens recently when Dan MacPhee passed away on December 12, at the age of 96.
Dan meant so much to so many people, particularly …
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BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA
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12/28/16
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PORTSMOUTH — Saying it first wants to review a contract between the Prudence Island ferry operator and the Town of Bristol, the Town Council Monday night tabled a request to chip in …
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Jim McGaw
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1/16/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Senator Sheldon Whitehouse planned on visiting the Warwick Public Library Saturday morning to field constituent questions ranging from issues over obtaining a visa to dealing with Medicare coverage. He and other members of the
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By John Howell
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1/31/17
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PROVIDENCE — Regardless of the result, the East Providence High School girls’ basketball team was set to make history Saturday afternoon, March 4, in the Division II title game, as the Townies …
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By Nick Friend
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3/5/17
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Police have arrested a second person in connection with the murder of a Bristol woman in February, Police Chief Josue Canario announced Monday afternoon.
Selena Martinez, age 21,of 34 Sowams Drive …
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4/3/17
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By TESSA ROY The School Committee approved Superintendent Philip Thornton's $167 million budget as is on Wednesday, but it's still unclear how it will fare when the spending package reaches the mayor's desk and followed by the City Council. On Friday,
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By Tessa Roy
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4/18/17
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By TESSA ROY Vinny and Elly Palumbo have always loved veterans, but were inspired to help on a larger scale by their close friend Walter Hall, who was once a prisoner of war in Korea and later received a medal from President Dwight Eisenhower. Hearing
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By Tessa Roy
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5/4/17
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To recognize his academic and athletic prowess, a Mt. Hope High School student has been named a Golden Dozen recipients for the 2016-2017 year.
Joe Rioux, a senior from Warren, is one of just 12 …
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By Patrick Luce
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5/23/17
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Kara Pisasale won the annual Fourth of July Orange Crate Derby on a drizzly Sunday afternoon. Hay bales and spectators lined Bayview Avenue as racers screamed down the hill in their colorful cars. …
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6/8/17
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LARCENY On June 6 at approximately 8:40 a.m., Officer Christian Vargas was dispatched to the Gorton Junior High School at 150 Draper Ave. for the report of a storage shed having been broken into. Several pieces of lawn equipment were allegedly stolen,
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6/29/17
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Movies, munchies and music. That’s what the Johnston Community Center Association (JCCA) will be offering for free this weekend inside War Memorial Park.
For the fourth time in as many summers, …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/14/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Les Ralston used to sit on his porch with his wife on summer evenings, but the yelling, arguments and threats of some of his newest neighbors to kill each other have him fearful. He's since moved inside. Ralston lives across the street
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By John Howell
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7/27/17
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PORTSMOUTH — A 21-year-old Middletown man was arrested on drug charges Saturday after witnesses said he was driving on Route 24 while punching himself in the face, police said.
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8/10/17
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