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Dorene Phillips, a music teacher at Portsmouth High School, stands inside the newly refurbished Little Theater. Phillips spearheaded efforts to acquire new seating, sound, lighting, curtains, carpeting and a paint job for the 53-year-old auditorium.
In Portsmouth: The Little Theater gets a big makeover
Nearly five years after the Portsmouth High School auditorium was completed upgraded, its little sister to the south is also new and improved. The “Little Theater” at Portsmouth … more
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Barrington Education Foundation continues to make a difference
Barrington Education Foundation’s annual Giving Drive is underway.   Since its inception in 1992, Barrington Education Foundation, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization, has … more
Supporters regroup as Westport voters reject Route 6 plan
Members of the Infrastructure Oversight Committee were expected to meet Wednesday to figure out their next move after voters last Tuesday rejected a proposed $35 million debt exclusion that would … more
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Westport's Meatworks set to re-open
Financial and quality control issues that forced the temporary closure of a crucial Westport slaughterhouse have apparently been resolved, and Meatworks is expected to re-open next Monday, April 15. … more
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Gail Burmeister, president of the Bristol Garden Club, decorates a display in a storefront at Hope and State Streets in anticipation of ‘Daffodils Downtown’, a celebration of the 30,000 daffodils planted to date since the launch of the Daffodil Project in 2020.
‘Daffodils Downtown’ kicks off soon throughout Bristol
The Bristol Garden Club will present ‘Daffodils Downtown’ from April 15 through the 29th. Bristol merchants will be showcasing daffodil-themed paintings by local artists in their windows, and several restaurants will be offering daffodil themed delights. more
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A group of eighth-graders helped with the recent Pasta Night fund-raiser at Barrington Middle School. The event raised more than $2,000 for the D.C. trip.
D.C. trip gets a boost from Pasta Night at middle school
Barrington Middle School recently held Pasta Night — an event that raised money for the upcoming eighth grade overnight trip to Washington D.C. The primary goal of Barrington Middle School … more
Bristol PD: Multiple people arrested on warrants
Police made three arrests between April 1-8, 2024. more
Consultant Nancy Morgan begins a Community Conversation with more than 60 people who gathered at Mount Hope Farm on March 27 to discuss the future of a proposed Sowams National Heritage Area.
Sowams Heritage Area talks generate significant interest
More than 130 people attended the Community Conversations presented by the Sowams Heritage Area Project in Bristol and Seekonk recently. more
Warren PD: Five arrests and a Market Street streaker
Police made five arrests and tried to help a naked man on Market Street between April 1-8, 2024. more
EPHS pitcher Cassie Dulude makes a throw to first base on a LaSalle bunt attempt during the teams' game April 11.
Rams race past EPHS in Division I softball
The East Providence High School softball team hosted LaSalle in an early season Division I outing Thursday afternoon, April 11, the visiting Rams keeping the Townies winless with a 15-0 victory. … more
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Barrington High School's Siena Leland clears the bar while competing in the pole vault at a recent track meet.
Barrington girls track team remains undefeated
The Barrington High School girls track team pushed its record to 7-0 following lopsided wins over Middletown (127-27), Rogers (132-22), Bay View (136-17) and St. Patrick’s (152-0) on Tuesday, … more
The Coyote Brass of the 88th Army Band jams on the Bristol Fourth of July Concert stage during the opening concert of the 2023 series. The 88th Army Band, a perennial favorite, is scheduled to perform on Monday, June 24.
Bristol's 2024 4th of July Concert Series lineup announced
Here it is, folks, your 2024 July 4th Concert Series lineup! more
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Protective materials have been placed where the new and old Martin Middle School structures will meet as the renovation project there continues.
East Providence School Committee receives detailed updates on construction projects
The Martin Middle School renovation project, while still well under way and on time, has hit a bit of a bump in the road after recent exterior excavation at the Brown Street site revealed some … more
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Westport police: Many animal complaints, no arrests
Monday, April 1 Animal complaints came in from American Legion Highway, at Tickle Road, at 8:21 a.m., and from Sanford Road at 1:10 p.m. Police served a restraining order on Jason Drive at … more
The five-bedroom home sits on the former site of a 67-acre saltwater farm.
Portsmouth home fetches $3.91 million
PORTSMOUTH — A five-bedroom home at 110 Farmlands Drive has sold for $3.91 million. According to statewide multiple listing service data, this is one of the top five home sales in … more
Tiverton police: Six arrests, man cited for junk cars
Monday, April 1 A caller from Linda Road complained of the sound of blasting just after 12:30 p.m. Manuel Calvao, 71, of 228 Irvington St., New Bedford, was charged with vandalism after … more
Maxwell Magilton, 5th grader at Guiteras Elementary, won the 2023-24 Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest for the Town of Bristol.
Guiteras student wins Elks Essay contest
Maxwell Magilton, a student at Guiteras Elementary School, was selected as the 5th grade winner of the 2023-2024 Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest for the Town of Bristol. more
Barrington’s Quinn Murphy blasts a triple during the Eagles’ 12-1 win over Tiverton on Wednesday, April 10.
Barrington High School baseball team outscores Tiverton 12-1
Barrington improved to 4-0 in the division after defeating Tiverton 12-1 on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, at Tiverton.   For Barrington’s offense, Grant Culton blasted a single, a … more
Police identify deceased man found in Warren River
A man who was found deceased in the Warren River on Monday, April 8 was identified by Warren Police on Thursday. more
You can always count on seeing some adorable baby animals at Coggeshall, like these little piglets.
Coggeshall Farm opens for season on Saturday
On April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Coggeshall Farm will be offering a fun and educational outdoor experience for all ages. more
Letter: We want new representation, not a new state
Democrat voters, kick the habit. You have nothing to lose, and a new life for you, your children, and your neighbors to gain. more
Letter: Walking in my grandfather’s footsteps
This late-life adventure to witness “Nature showeth Thy handiwork” is now one to reflect on, come together on and pass on to grandchildren of our own. more
Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell is pictured at a recent FTM.
A cup of coffee and some healthy conversation
They stand on different sides of the political aisle, but on Friday they met for coffee.   Lisa Daft, a former member of the Committee on Appropriations and a Republican, and Carl Kustell, … more
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Spring into play at Providence Children's Museum during April break
Prepare to spring into a week filled to the brim with giggles, play, and memories that will last a lifetime at Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) during the April school vacation! PCM is … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, April 11, 2024
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