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xBryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on Rhode Island’s three largest bridges.

Activists launch petition drive in support of bridge barriers

Bryan Ganley and Melissa Cotta, co-founders of Bridging the Gap for Safety and Healing, have been working tirelessly for years to have suicide prevention barriers installed on Rhode Island’s … more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/15/21

Mike Proto crosses the 5k finish line celebrating while running the home stretch with a beer.

Nearly 800 'Finish for a Guinness' to fight ALS

The annual 'Finish For a Guinness' 5K took place last week and drew nearly 800 people to downtown Warren more

9/9/21

A tasty recipe as spring arrives...roasted asparagus risotto with baby peas

It’s springtime and everything is turning up green! When the first buds appear and the earth begins to come alive, my tastes shift from hearty winter soups to a lighter, greener, fare. … more

By Joanne Perella | 4/28/22

Aidan Ramaglia (middle) and the Huskies take off their caps during the playing of the National Anthem before their Strike-Out Cancer game with Barrington at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon. The two teams used the game as a fund-raiser for the Jimmy Fund, collecting more than $5,000 in donations.

Baseball rivals raise money for Jimmy Fund

The Huskies and the Eagles are rivals — that much is clear. But on Friday afternoon, under a gray sky at Guiteras Field in Bristol, the baseball teams from both schools met with a … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/10/22

Barrington resident Mark Tracy, pictured with his children Kate and Jonah, is running for the District 66 House seat.

Small business owner vying for District 66 seat

Barrington resident Mark Tracy recently declared his candidacy for State Representative in District 66. “As a father of two children in Barrington public schools, I will fight at the State … more

6/29/22

East Providence Arts Festival is Saturday

The East Providence Arts Festival will present a day of fine artists, makers, authors, music and a special appearance by the Big Nazo on Saturday. Entertainment is nonstop with performers The Eastern … more

8/10/22

Letter: A pattern of problems in the Barrington school committee

First, thank you to our teachers! I speak for many parents when I say we see you, we hear you, we value you, we respect you, and (as ignored stakeholders ourselves) we will fight … more

9/12/22

Pennfield hosts outdoor movie night

Pennfield School is hosting a free, outdoor movie night on Friday, Sept. 23, with a screening of "Sing 2." The event is open to Pennfield families, friends, and neighbors. Doors open at 6 p.m., the … more

9/21/22

Halloween Trick or Treat returns to The Breakers

For the third straight year, The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a spooky evening for costumed visitors as Halloween at The Breakers returns on Friday, Oct. 28. Featuring plenty … more

10/26/22

Road repaving for 2022 season in East Providence draws closer to the finish

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Department of Public Works/Highway Division recently updated the remaining list of roads to be repaved during the rest of the 2022 construction … more

By Mike Rego | 11/2/22

We have not yet reached the limit of crazy

In a recent New York Times column, writer Frank Bruni opined that the country had reached its surfeit of “crazy,” as evidenced by the paltry showing of national Republicans during the … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 11/29/22

Pulitzer-Prize-winning author to speak at Linden Place

Dr. David W Blight, a Sterling Professor of History, Yale University, and director of The Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition, will present a keynote speech at 3 … more

2/22/23

East Providence High School's DJ Lepine sets for a teammate during the Townies' non-league 2023 season opener against visiting Mount St. Charles, Friday night, March 31.

Four East Providence teams open spring sports seasons with wins

EAST PROVIDENCE — Four East Providence High School spring sports teams began up their 2023 seasons over the last week, including three who earned league victories in their initial outings of … more

4/3/23

Derby Day event parties into the night

The annual Derby Day Party will run neck and neck with the celebrations at Churchill Downs. Attend the full event, with a livestream of the Derby on the big screen, sitdown dinner of … more

5/2/23

Gallery: More EPHS Unified Hoops

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad recently took on visiting Hope at Ramos Gymnasiam. Big buckets late by Ben Nascimento and Alex Viera helped … more

By Mike Rego | 5/5/23

11th Hour Racing Team winning Leg 6 in The Hague, June 03 2023.

Enright and crew win Leg 5 of the Ocean Race

Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team won their third leg in a row, finishing Leg 6 of The Ocean Race 2022-23 in first place, arriving into The Hague, The Netherlands on Sunday … more

Ocean Race reports | 6/13/23

Tiverton man wins $1 million in Westport

A Tiverton man is (almost) a million bucks richer, after getting very lucky at a Westport convenience store recently. Jeffrey Berube (shown here with his sister) bought a $50 "Billion Dollar … more

6/22/23

Palmer leads Westport's Independence Day parade

Dave Palmer, who for years worked behind the scenes to organize Westport's Fourth of July parade, will take center stage as Grand Marshal when the procession steps out onto Main Street at 10 a.m. … more

7/3/23

A Barrington DPW worker cuts the grass at Chianese Field last week. Traverse Landscape Architects is taking an in-depth look at athletic fields in Barrington.

Fields consultant: ‘Do you need more fields or is it organizing them?’

Art Eddy knows athletic fields. And soon, he will know a lot more about Barrington’s athletic fields. A principal with Traverse Landscape Architects, Eddy has been conducting a … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/20/23

Sophomore Jacob Duarte debuts as the EPHS starting quarterback when the Townies play Central Falls September 1 in their Injury Fund preseason game.

Townies prep for 2023 fall sports seasons with Injury Fund, non-league outings

EAST PROVIDENCE — Nearly all of the East Providence High School fall sports squads will be in action this weekend as the Townies prep for the start of their upcoming 2023 regular season … more

By Mike Rego | 8/31/23

Bristol PD: New York City resident arrested for stalking

Bristol Police made one arrest and restored the peace during multiple incidents from Sept. 4-11, 2023. more

9/15/23

Members of the Barrington Town Council are asking the state to expedite the Massasoit Avenue sidewalk construction project.

Town Council wants to fast-track sidewalks on Massasoit

Rob Humm is pretty familiar with Massasoit Avenue. The Barrington Town Council member grew up on Paquin Road, which runs off of Massasoit Avenue, and each day when it was time to walk to the bus … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/25/23

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is open all month in Providence

Take a trip around the world at this year’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Pumpkins Around the World, at Roger Williams Park in Providence. Thousands of artistically carved, illuminated … more

10/11/23

Farm Fresh market opens for its winter season

The year-round Farm Fresh Providence Farmers Market switches into high gear for its renowned Winter Season this Saturday, Nov. 4. Now in its 17th year and the largest indoor market of its kind in New … more

11/1/23

Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Raisins, chips, mirrors and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more

11/17/23