Brian C. Rosinha, 53, of Adamsville, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at Newport Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Laurie J. (France) Rosinha.
Born in Fall River, son …
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1/3/18
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To the editor:
I was disappointed to read Mr. Douglas’s deflective letter in last week’s edition. I would have expected a more transparent response regarding his involvement with the …
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1/3/18
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The deep freeze affecting much of the country took its toll locally as several pipes burst at the Myron J. Francis Elementary School in Rumford Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, forcing …
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By Mike Rego
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1/3/18
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Tiverton’s Penguin Plunge was the first to go, shut down by town order on Friday evening.
Westport’s Back Eddy restaurant held out a bit longer — finally opting to halt its annual plunge off …
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By Bruce Burdett
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1/2/18
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A Barrington mom is hoping other parents think twice before allowing their children to put on makeup.
Kristiana Warner recently discovered that some of the makeup in her six-year-old daughter's …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/2/18
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Mr. Ralph F. Formisano, Jr., age 82, of Bristol, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the VA Regional Medical Center, Providence. Born and raised in Bristol and a resident of Warren most of his life, he to …
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1/2/18
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A Bristol man faces multiple drug charges after he allegedly fell asleep in a tanning bed at a Metacom Avenue salon Thursday, Dec. 28, while in possession of a large amount of drugs.
Police got a …
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1/2/18
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There was a polar plunge in Bristol, of sorts, on New Year's Day.
After East Bay Icebreakers organizer Scott Magilton of Bristol showed up at Bristol Town Beach as the sole representative of …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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1/2/18
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PORTSMOUTH — Despite several New Year’s Day polar plunges being either canceled or postponed due to the freezing temperatures on Monday, the show went on as planned at Island …
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By Jim McGaw
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1/1/18
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From Tiverton Fire Chief Robert Lloyd ...
Please be advised that due to the extreme weather conditions anticipated on News Year’s Day, the polar plunge scheduled for 12:00 noon at Grinnell’s …
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1/1/18
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Richard Houldsworth Gaskell, 73, passed away on December 28, 2017. He was the loving husband of Nancy C. (Skrzypiec) Hallman. They were married over 16 years. He was predeceased by his first wife …
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1/1/18
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Harry Clayton Barr, 85, of Westwood, Boston, and Little Compton, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec 25, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
He endured a long battle with cancer and also …
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1/1/18
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Gerard T. Powers, 77 of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. He was the husband of Doris B. (Forcier) Powers.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Helen (Sullivan) …
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1/1/18
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Diane Louise Huftalen, July 22,1947- December 21, 2017.
Daughter of Howard and Dorothy Huftalen. Sister of Susan Braz (Raymond), Howard Huftalen Jr (Lisa), Stephen Huftalen (Kathryn), David …
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1/1/18
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Seven Sakonnet area organizations are among 175 non-profits to share $18.1 million in grants awarded this year by the Champlin Foundation.
Local recipients are:
• Friends of the Little …
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12/31/17
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I was disheartened to see that your Christmas wish list for Bristol included a call for “responsible growth at Roger Williams University,” implying either that we have had …
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12/31/17
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TIVERTON — The state Supreme Court has denied an attempt by Tiger Tree and Landscaping to overturn its 2013 conviction for violating Tiverton zoning by manufacturing compost at its Crandall Road …
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By Bruce Burdett
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12/30/17
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PORTSMOUTH — Mohamad Hajjar says he wants it to happen, but he needs the support of the neighbors.
His Little Corner Store, which has been back in business “on an off” for …
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By Jim McGaw
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12/30/17
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Mr. Angelo “Scotty” Vecchio Jr., age 92 of Franklin Court and formerly of Metacom Avenue, Bristol, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the …
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12/30/17
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The Barrington Harbor Commission is working to identify and mark all public access points to the water.
Members of the commission have, so far, identified 24 access points through extensions of …
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12/30/17
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Angelarosa Cavallaro, 100, of Barrington, passed away on Dec. 28, 2017. She was the beloved daughter of the late Aniello and Angelina (Langella) Cavallaro.
Her hobbies included sewing and spending …
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12/30/17
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Mr. Joseph DaPonte, 87, passed away on Dec. 28, 2017. He was the husband of Cecelia (Nastri) DaPonte.
A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of Jose and Miranda DaPonte. In addition …
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12/29/17
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The owners of Sprout Co-Working, a shared office studio in Providence, have purchased the former Acktiques building at 489 Main St. and plan to convert it into a similar co-working space early next …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/29/17
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Monique J. Paquin, 90, of Warren, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at Saint Elizabeth’s Manor in Bristol.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Victor J. and …
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12/29/17
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PORTSMOUTH — John Vitkevich hasn’t even met Hannah Wertens, but he knows a good cause when he hears one.
Hannah, a 14-year-old freshman at Portsmouth High School who’s …
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By Jim McGaw
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12/29/17
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