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Brenda (Levy) Hoffman, 91, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at the Grand Islander in Middletown, R.I. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Allen (Jerry) Hoffman.
Brenda was the …
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12/29/17
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The Barrington High School boys basketball team built a commanding halftime lead over Holy Name in a non league Barrington Boosters Holiday Tournament game on Wednesday night, Dec. 27, and finished …
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12/29/17
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A smoky fire caused substantial damage to a Poppasquash Road cottage Thursday morning as firefighters from Bristol, Warren, Portsmouth and Providence fought against bitter cold to bring it under …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/28/17
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The water temperature was a reasonable 48 degrees when Back Eddy restaurant owner Sal Liotte checked the thermometer on his dock Friday.
But relentless arctic cold and wind this week give the …
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By Bruce Burdett
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12/28/17
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To the editor:
‘Tis the season for reflection, so I’ll start by saying I am grateful to live in a town where a “story about how something was thought to be a story but actually …
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12/28/17
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Tuesday, Dec. 19
At approximately 2:05 p.m., a resident on West Main Road reported a raccoon in the garage that showed signs of being sick. The animal was removed from the garage and …
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12/28/17
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A group of residents is trying to honor the late Kevin Robinson by having the skate park on Legion Way renamed for him.
Barrington resident Dena Davis has helped lead the charge. Ms. Davis, a …
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12/27/17
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Edwin "Hank" Griffin, 82, of Barrington, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. Hank was born to Edwin Griffin Sr. and Rosanne (Gore) Griffin on Sept. 23, 1935 …
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12/27/17
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Barrington legend Frank Murgo sits quietly in his wheelchair inside the spacious confines of the newly renovated Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, a place he has called home for the past 2 and a …
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BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA
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12/27/17
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Barrington school officials learned recently that student enrollment is projected to increase slightly over the next 10 years.
According to information provided by the New England School …
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12/27/17
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Monday, Dec. 18
Alfred J. Grundy, 51, of Child Street, was picked up on a Rhode Island Superior Court warrant.
A caller from Water Street reported hearing a woman yelling. Police spoke to the …
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12/26/17
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Rodney Scott Santos, 52, of Prudence Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence surrounded by the warmth of his family and loved …
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12/26/17
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Report from Volvo Ocean Race …
Close racing from beginning to end of Leg 3 challenged the crew of Vestas 11th Hour Racing since departing December 10th from Cape Town, South Africa and …
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12/26/17
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Senior forward Grace Flaherty scored 47 seconds into overtime to give the East Bay hockey team a 3-2 victory over a collaborative team of Burrillville, Bay View and Ponaganset.
East Bay defenseman …
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Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr
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12/25/17
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Warren H. “BIZ” Aubin, 77, of Warren, died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital.
He was the husband of Suzanne “Sue” (Pelletier) Aubin. Biz and Sue were …
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12/25/17
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TIVERTON — A bid to ban single-use recyclable bags in town met with mixed Town Council enthusiasm recently.
Bill Gerlach of Sustainable Sakonnet, a coalition of local environmental groups, and …
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By Bruce Burdett
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12/25/17
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Vincent J. “Jim” Gasparro, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was the husband of Jane (Gianfrancesco) Gasparro.
Born and raised in Warren, a …
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12/25/17
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When Steven Contente became Bristol town administrator a year ago, he had never been elected to anything, never been in “politics,” and never led an organization as varied and diverse as …
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By Scott Pickering
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12/24/17
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Westport police have arrested a Dartmouth man on charges that he stole around $9,000 in cash and checks from a Westport Christmas tree seller.
Guy Cleaves, 50, of 20 Emerald Drive was charged …
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12/24/17
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To the editor:
Now is the time of year when the pretty field mice come in for warmth and stray crumbs. City ladies, newly removed from their snug apartments, are apt to scream at the sight and, in …
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12/24/17
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Eleanor Clemente (Cariglia) 97 of Warren, died peacefully on Wed. Dec. 20, 2017 at Grace Barker Nursing Center. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Clemente for 60 years.
Born in Lynn, …
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12/23/17
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Like his legendary grandfather before him, Bristol’s Michael J. Rielly has embodied the role of Santa Claus with as much gusto and enthusiasm as the late James D. Rielly. And, because of his …
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By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira
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12/23/17
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Kickemuit inducts 54 into honor society
Fifty-four Kickemuit Middle School students were recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. According to KMS teacher Melissa Labonte, the …
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12/23/17
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PORTSMOUTH — Before they left for winter break on Friday, students at Portsmouth Middle School were treated to a holiday concert presented by the seventh- and eighth-grade bands in the …
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12/23/17
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EAST PROVIDENCE — In a document dated Nov. 29, 2017, the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust, which includes East Providence among its insurance collaborative, entered into an …
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By Mike Rego
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12/22/17
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