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The EPHS top pair of Madison Luu (left) and Isabella Hurley won the Division III doubles tournament title with a straight sets win over West Warwick Sunday, Oct. 22, in city at the Townie Tennis Center.

East Providence's Hurley, Luu win Division III doubles championship

EAST PROVIDENCE — As they've done for the entirety of the 2023 season to date, the East Providence High School top pairing of Isabella Hurley and Madison Luu cruised to a resounding victory, … more

By Mike Rego | 10/22/23

Winter Wonderland lights up Slater Park

The Pawtucket Winter Wonderland is Rhode Island's largest holiday festival and display. Set up on 30 acres within Slater Park, it is made up of 650 decorated Christmas trees, more than 100 light … more

12/6/23

Audubon hosting school vacation week fun

Nature crafts are each day, a nature story is at 10 a.m., and animal interviews are at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Special programs for children are at 1 p.m. for children 6 and older. Space is limited. … more

12/19/23

Caps fly into the air following a recent graduation ceremony at Barrington High School.

BHS track standouts forced to decide: Graduation or regional championships

The decision to move Barrington High School’s graduation ceremony from Sunday afternoon to Saturday has left a group of parents and students feeling frustrated. Sara DeBoth said the … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/1/24

Newport Classical presents pianist Eric Lu

Continuing its commitment to ongoing year-round programming, Newport Classical presents its next Chamber Series concert featuring pianist Eric Lu. Described by the Guardian as “a veritable poet … more

1/24/24

Letter: The Town’s right to govern itself has not been infringed

Recent experience in Warren has shown that the Planning Board has performed this task in a thorough and professional manner. The ability of the town to “govern itself” has not been compromised. more

1/31/24

Paul Rodrigues, deputy director of the Department of Public Works, operates a roller last Friday at the Turnpike Avenue playground site. DPW dismantled the old playground, built in 1988, to make room for a new one being financed by the Four Hearts Foundation.

Out with the old at Portsmouth playground site

PORTSMOUTH — The Four Hearts Foundation’s dream of an inclusive and adaptive playground for Portsmouth children has started to come to a reality. On Thursday, Feb. 1, the Department … more

2/13/24

The busted bridge continues to invite both follies and frustration

STORY OF THE WEEK: Last week, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti offered a glimmer of hope for frustrated drivers. A plan developed with the Federal Highway Administration … more

By Ian Donnis | 2/26/24

Joining Rep. McGaw (second from right) as special guests during Thursday’s House session were parade organizer Chuck Kinnane (right), this year's parade grand marshals David and Diane MacGregor, and John Sperduti, treasurer (not pictured).

Kinnanes honored as world's shortest St. Paddy's Day parade nears

State Representative Michelle McGaw (District 71, Tiverton, Little Compton and Portsmouth) had special guests when the House celebrated St. Patrick's Day Thursday: Organizers of the world's … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/16/24

‘Tragedy of the Commons’ being acted out in Portsmouth

To the editor: “The Tragedy of the Commons.” This is the economic and public policy situation when an individual’s actions taken in their best interest and using entirely legal … more

4/15/24

Farmers Market is back outdoors

The year-round Mount Hope Farm farmers market is back outsdie, in the South Pasture in southern Bristol, every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, … more

4/24/24

Letter: Texting and driving is illegal, but who knows the law?

To the editor: I am writing you with the hope you can answer a question for me in your weekly paper. I am a resident of Bristol, but my business is located in Portsmouth. Our so-called … more

11/6/19

Letter: Senior Center staff keep rising to the occasion

We would like to express our extreme appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the Bristol Senior Center staff. The past eight months have been hard on everyone, but trying to keep our … more

12/3/20

Letter: DOT needs to repair bike path bridges immediately

Experienced and inexperienced bicyclists are all welcome on the East Bay Bike Path. It is one of Rhode Island’s popular calling cards for tourism. The two bicycle bridges in Warren and … more

4/29/21

Letter: It’s time to restore music, plus more

More than 600 Rhode Island students from grades 7 to 12 were featured in the 2021 RIMEA (Rhode Island Music Education Association) All-State Music Festival Concert, premiering on YouTube on May 2, … more

5/26/21

The Seaflex anchors, shown here waiting to be installed and attached to a float, should allow Bristol’s new marina to handle hurricane-strength conditions.

Harbormaster presents progress report on marina

Bristol Harbormaster Gregg Marsili offered a progress report on the state of the marina expansion , receiving authorization from the council to set rates on everything from the 200 amp power that … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/12/22

Townies trounce Knights in Division III boys' tennis showdown

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ tennis team, itself in the midst of a superb run of results, handed next-door neighbor Providence Country Day its first loss of the … more

By Mike Rego | 5/9/22

This Purple Heart sign can be found on the base of the Mt. Hope Bridge.

New signs honor Purple Heart recipients in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth is a Purple Heart town, and has the signs to prove it. The Department of Public Works recently installed four signs around town that proclaim “Purple Heart Town … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/28/22

Hunter Music Series presents Becky Bass

Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and the family for this year's Hunter Music Series on the grounds on the Lippitt House Museum. Two-time New England Urban Music Award winner Becky Bass will … more

8/17/22

Former Colt Memorial High School basketball star Richard "Stick" Medeiros is always at the top his game, including painting the exterior of the school he once represented.

Former student spending weeks sprucing up Colt and Andrews

“I’m back!” That was the battle cry of Richard Medeiros, who felt right at home on the ground that became his sports domain during the early 1960s. This time, however, it was a … more

By Manny Correira | 8/11/22

EPFD earns national notice for efforts to improve severe heart attack treatment

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS GOLD achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, … more

9/21/22

Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.

Ask the candidates: How can we better prepare BHS students for college/career?

Question: What steps, if any, could Barrington High School take to better prepare students for college and/or career? Rudy Seber (D) — “As a grateful BHS alumnus, I would work with … more

10/6/22

Letter: Trust and faith in our elected officials is important

To the editor: My son recently told me about a multiple choice question on an American Government test. The question was (paraphrased): Elected officials are supposed to serve in the … more

10/21/22

Cozy autumn fires and tasty treats at Blithewold

Enjoy fireside afternoons at Blithewold mansion. on Cuddle up by the fire and roast marshmallows overlooking the Great Lawn. They provide chairs, s’mores kits and a well-stocked, low-smoke fire … more

11/2/22

The Portsmouth Middle School "Little Theater" has been awarded a $56,502 Champlin Foundation grant for a sound system. (File photo)

Four Portsmouth organizations win Champlin grants

PORTSMOUTH — The Champlin Foundation has awarded more than $170,000 in capital funding to four nonprofit organizations in Portsmouth. more

11/28/22