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CALAMARI COMEBACK
BY CARMEN RUSSO | November 12, 2020
During roll call at the Democratic National Convention in August, Rhode Island Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden for president through a 30-second video that featured Joseph McNamara, chairman of the...
Election results still not certified
BY TIM RIEL | November 12, 2020
Although ballots in Rhode Island continue to be tallied, the unofficial results indicate a Democratic sweep for the town council. The top candidate as of Wednesday morning was Nancy Beye...
Raimondo puts statewide overnight curfew in place
| November 12, 2020
Restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus continue to expand as the number of positive COVID-19 cases reaches record highs in Rhode Island. The 630 new residents who tested...
GETTING THOSE GOODIES
| November 5, 2020
Jack O’Brien, 5, Jaxson Kocun, 6, Addison Kocun, 4, and Morgan O’Brien, 2, take a break from trick-or-treating Saturday to check out their haul of candy on Beacon Avenue. The...
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Buzzards Bay earthquake felt on island
| November 12, 2020
About 15 seconds of shockwaves were felt from New York to New Hampshire when a 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattled the region at 9:10 a.m. Sunday. The epicenter in Buzzards Bay was...
Local bird photographer on display at Bristol Audubon
BY RYAN GIBBS | November 12, 2020
A famous New York City duck photographed by a local expert in ornithology has become the focal point of an exposition showcasing birds from around the world. Jamestown resident Chris...
School district applies for COVID-related grant
| November 12, 2020
The school district has applied for a grant that will subsidize the costs associated with reopening amid the pandemic. The deadline was Oct. 30 to apply for money through the...
Restaurants, bars impacted by early closing time eligible for state money
| November 12, 2020
Because Gov. Gina Raimondo has ordered restaurants and bars to close earlier than usual, grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 have been made available to those affected businesses. The relief...
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Obituaries
Richard Conrick Gallagher
| November 5, 2020
On Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, Richard Conrick Gallagher passed away...
Barbara Smith Wilcox
| November 5, 2020
Barbara Smith Wilcox, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 27,...