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A crowd listens to Town Historian Jim Garman as he shares the history of the Glen Manor House and surrounding farm while sitting just outside the home’s south portico on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the home’s construction.

Glen Manor House celebrates 100 years with open house

PORTSMOUTH — Glen Manor House and the volunteers who cared for it over the years were fêted Wednesday night during a 100th anniversary open house celebration of the town-owned … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/18/23

The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team takes the field before facing Bishop Hendricken in a non-league match at home last Thursday night.

Portsmouth gets walloped by Bishop Hendricken, 55-7

PORTSMOUTH — Bishop Hendricken is in a different league than Portsmouth High, and the Hawks proved it Friday night. In a non-league matchup which served as the home opener for the … more

9/25/23

The old Chase Marina Property on Riverside Drive.

Tiverton Harbor commission awaits Chase Marina movement

More than a year has passed since the state’s Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began soliciting redevelopment ideas for the old Chase Marina property at 169 Riverside Drive in … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 10/11/23

Letter: Stop the defacing of American heroes

Is walking with a dog in a cemetery a new standard, or is Bristol just a special exception? more

2/1/24

Sheep and Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm on Saturday

See the historic process of wool making from farming to finished product. There will be demonstrations, animals that provide fiber for the fiber artist’s craft, artisanal goods for sale, live … more

5/15/24

Eric Chason will read from his book "Breathless" on Friday night, at Barrington Books.

Remembering Lill 10 years later

Eric Chason wants to tell people about his daughter, Lillian. He wants to tell them about how funny she was, and about how smart she was, and about how strong she was. He wants people to know how … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/14/19

South Shore Beach, Little Compton (Buzzards Bay Coalition)

Parking ban hits Little Compton's South Shore Beach, Lloyd's Beach, Town Landing

LITTLE COMPTON — Little Compton took action Friday afternoon to prevent parking at South Shore Beach where some report seeing large numbers of cars and lots of people in recent … more

By Bruce Burdett | 4/10/20

Council member Joy Hearn said she has enjoyed her time serving the town.

Councilors cite different reasons for not running again

Steve Boyajian said he has truly enjoyed his time on the town council. The democrat who is not running for re-election said the experience of serving the town was very rewarding, as was working … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/3/20

Dyer Street residents Tomasz Krawczak and Patty Sylvia and King Philip Ave. resident Jim Lawton (left to right) talk about the challenges of living next to off-campus student homes on King Philip Avenue. The two homes that had a spike in activity and “problems” last spring are shown behind.

Bristol residents hoping to coexist with college kids next door

For the neighbors of two Roger Williams University student rentals on King Philip Avenue, it was a long spring. COVID-19 closed campus, leaving the students living off-campus without much to do. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/3/20

Barrington High School senior Mackenzie Stephens (center) poses for a photo with her parents, Mark and Suzette. Mackenzie recently signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at the University of Delaware next year.

BHS weight thrower signs with University of Delaware

At first glance, Mackenzie Stephens may not look like a typical weight thrower. But don’t let that fool you. The Barrington High School senior standout recently signed her National Letter of … more

2/10/21

Letter: Critical Race Theory — A Dystopian pathology

There is a fierce debate sweeping America and our local communities centered on whether America is a systemically racist country. This view is at odds with history and the past 60 … more

4/29/21

Letter: Missing the trees that were cut down to stumps

I walk my dog from the Bristol Town Beach parking lot to the water every day. About two weeks ago, I was dismayed to see that several mature trees were chopped down to the stumps. After a … more

6/9/21

Column: Remembering three coaches and a team that welcomed everyone

It’s easy to mock the “way things used to be” guy. He’s always got a story about the old days, about things that no longer exist, about people you’ve never heard of. He … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/22/21

Letter: Personal attacks distract from the issues at hand

To the editor: As president of the town council, my charge is not only to protect the openness and transparency of our process, but also to ensure that our citizens can be confident in their … more

2/2/22

The Eagles placed first in the Regional Championship meet, with a total score of 133.775.

Barrington High School gymnasts are regional champs

The Barrington High School gymnastics team won the RI Regional Championship on Sunday. It was a total team effort for the Eagles — 10 girls scored points during the competition. Barrington … more

2/14/22

Bristol property values rise by average of 15 percent across town

The results of the every-third-year statistical revaluation of real estate hit local mailboxes last week, and with a few exceptions, property values went up across town. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/24/22

Barrington awarded $48.9K grant for elections

Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea recently announced $121,539 in grant funding for Barrington, Bristol, Little Compton, Middletown, and Warren to strengthen the cybersecurity of voting … more

5/28/22

Tommy Coutant fires a pitch to an East Providence batter while competing in the 12U All-Star playoffs, Saturday.

Barrington bounced from Majors All-Star bracket

The Barrington Little League Majors Division All-Star baseball team lost to East Providence in the first round of the District 2 tournament on Saturday night, and was eliminated on Sunday night after … more

6/28/22

Letter: How many more will die with lack of bridge barriers?

To the editor: The Portsmouth Times of (Aug. 18) announced the timeline for the study of anti-suicide fences on our island’s bridges. The study will be complete in 18 months. … more

8/22/22

Nellie Peecher, shown during a match last year, is a senior member of the BHS girls volleyball team.

BHS Sports: ‘Scrappy’ volleyball team opens season 2-2

This year’s Barrington High School girls volleyball team is boasting a number of returners from last year. Coach Ron Enos said this year’s team has eight returning players from last … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/21/22

The gubernatorial candidates are getting aggressive

The fight for governor between Republican Ashley Kalus and Democrat Dan McKee has seemingly shifted into a new gear, with both campaigns aggressively going at each other amid an occasional misstep. … more

By Ian Donnis | 10/6/22

Letter: An atrocious history

To the editor: "If a slave says to the master, 'you are not my master,' the master shall cut off the slave's ear." Code of Hammurabi, circa 1,780 B.C. Sadly, an increasing number of … more

10/20/22

Never a day in the U.S. where slavery is not legal

As Rhode Islanders go to the polls to vote, at least the abolition of slavery will not be on the ballot. Elsewhere in five states, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennesee and Vermont, voters will decide … more

By Arlene Violet | 11/2/22

The Axon "3" model body camera East Providence Police officers will soon employ.

East Providence Police get their piece of body camera grant

EAST PROVIDENCE — State officials along with Rhode Island’s United States Congressional delegation recently announced the procurement of $16 million in grants for 42 local law … more

By Mike Rego | 11/9/22

In this map prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MASSDEP), Westport is depicted almost entirely in light green — the state's designation for watersheds that may be designated as Natural Resource Areas following the promulgation of proposed Title V amendments. Towns shown in gray either have not yet been evaluated for nitrogen impacts, or have been evaluated and determined not to be impacted by nitrogen.Half of New Bedford, a small part of Fairhaven and most of Achushnet, shown in teal, have already been designated Natural Resource Areas.

Town — and maybe homeowners — face expensive Title V changes

Thousands of Westport homeowners could be on the hook for expensive septic upgrades under a series of Title V (septic) amendments being rolled out early next year, though Westport officials are … more

12/15/22