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TOWN OF TIVERTON SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR POLICE OFFICER

The Town of Tiverton is currently accepting applications for the posi- tion of POLICE OFFICER.

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Westport — Bluebird box training hike offered

WESTPORT — Staff from Mass Audubon’s Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary will lead a bluebird nesting box information and training session on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 3:00 p.m.

Ban butts at the beach

For the sake of fresh air, clean sand and tender toes, beach operators need to draw a line in the sand against smoking. A bill before the Rhode Island legislature would accomplish just that ...

Portsmouth teachers given notice

PORTSMOUTH - Twenty-nine teachers in the Portsmouth School District have been given notices of non-renewal or termination. State law requires that any teacher whose contract may not be renewed be notified by March 1.

Bit by bit, Little Compton dismantling its school

To the editor: This letter is being written from the perspective of a 51-year resident of Little Compton and the parent of five children who have passed through the school system, all of whom graduated from the high schools provided for them.

Food news from around our area

Beer/cheese pairing, "Surf & Turf" fund-raiser among highlights

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State Indoor Track: Bay View's Johnson defends again, paces locals

Barry, Teixeira, Moura, Briggs, Estrada, Mahoney place individually

Highlights abound for area athletes at championship meet

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Warriors Notebook: Seekonk High relieves Whalen as football coach

Recent driving transgressions doom affable mentor

His contract will not be renewed

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Boys’ hoops: Tiverton takes care of business, tops Pilgrim

Tigers dominate Patriots, climb above .500 in league play

Tigers win again

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A simple recipe for fish, in time for Lent

John Dory fillets resemble sole, but sturdier

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Do more for your metabolism

Don't overload your body with processed foods

Nonquit School: Well worth saving, recycling

To the editor: Although historic preservation has generally been advocated from a cultural perspective, now there are compelling reasons to save and recycle existing buildings based on science, technology, and the need to preserve our environment.

How to live more with less

Learning to "de-clutter" or "de-own"

Who are these people?

They screw up, and you pay for it

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Keep the kids busy over the break

Plenty of fun activities to keep your children occupied during school vacation week

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Medflight called for accident victim

Tiverton and Portsmouth rescuers called in a medflight helicopter to transport an accident victim to the hospital Friday afternoon at about 1:45 p.m.

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Make a leisurely winter weekend breakfast

A french toast and bacon breakfast

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Westport River report expected to target nitrogen damage

A report that is expected to focus on nitrogen overloading in the Westport River and its tributaries is due to be released shortly.

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Bill aims to dissolve Turnpike and Bridge Authority

Rep. Richard P. Morrison (D-Dist. 68, Bristol, Warren) says the time has come to dissolve the quasi-public Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, moving all its functions to the RI Department of Transportation in a new Turnpike and Bridge Division.

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