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Senate, House back bills requiring regular reporting on Washington Bridge status

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward …
Bristol PD: Three arrests and an injured baby seal
Bristol Police made three arrests and also responded to a humorous call at a dock on Thames Street after a resident raised concerns … Read More
Former cop shares secrets on training the body and mind
Danny Savery opened his first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studios in Tiverton and then Somerset after leaving law enforcement about 18 years … Read More
Bristolian is making a booming business out of this long-beloved Sicilian cookie
Traditionally prepared using irons with family crests or regional designs, these cookies are more than just a treat; they are a … Read More
Sports
Huskies’ lacrosse halts skid, buries Burrillville 11-2
Sophomores Charlie Knapman and Ben Browne each scored 4 goals as the Mt. Hope lacrosse team buried Burrillville 11-2 in a home game on … Read More
Mt. Hope freshman tosses no-hitter in first ever start
Trace Dubois wasn't even supposed to play on varsity his freshman year. He wound up accomplishing one of the sport's most coveted … Read More
RIDEM stock ponds in anticipation of 2024 trout season
A rite of spring as much as any other, Opening Day of the 2024 trout season is set for Saturday, April 13, and the Rhode Island … Read More
Obituaries
Patricia Sullivan Tiverton|Patricia Ann Sullivan, 91, of Tiverton passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at St.Clare, Newport. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Mark A. and Hannah M. (Riley) Sullivan. She was the
Melissa Barker Portsmouth|Melissa Anne Barker, 46, of Portsmouth, RI passed away in her home on April 26, 2024. She was born in Newport, RI to parents Clifton H. and Sheila A. (Warren) Barker of Cape Coral FL.
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