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Governor Raimondo's orders are probably constitutional
Despite the herculean job that Governor Gina Raimondo has done, she has been criticized for alleged violations of the Constitution for some Executive Orders. Ed Achorn of The Providence Journal, the … more
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Gov. Gina Raymond announces Thursday that traditional schooling won't resume this school year.
Governor: Home learning the rule in RI for rest of this school year
Distance learning — “How long will it last?“ is the question Governor Gina Raimondo said she has heard more than any other. And Thursday came her answer … more
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Rockwell Elementary School Principal Tara McAuliffe talks about the transition to distance learning during a Zoom interview inside her house.
Rockwell report: Through screens, hard work and creativity, the learning continues
Every Rhode Island educator is swimming in the deep end of the pool these days, learning how to teach children from their kitchens while students are home in their bedrooms, all of them surrounded by … more
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Letter: Federal budget is a debt sinkhole
Well, it was a good laugh. The closing sentence in the letter titled " Thankfully our Presidential Leadership gives us hope ” states that we should all have a little love, compassion and … more
Letter: Farewell, Goglia’s! We won’t be the same without you
When Goglia’s market closes its doors, Bristol won’t lose just a great neighborhood market, it will lose an institution. No other place shares its one-of-a-kind character. Built by … more
Editorial: It’s just common sense — even in a pandemic
Emotions run high these days, with most people quarantining at home, many worrying about loved ones, far too many wondering how they will pay their bills, and no one knowing when and how there will … more
Barrington High School earns top-200 ranking
U.S. News and World Report has again ranked Barrington High School near the top of its list of the best high schools in America . Barrington High School ranked number 199 out of more than 17,000 … more
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Dr. Deborah DiBiase, at home in her new “office,” talks about the challenges and triumphs of distance learning during a “Zoom” interview.
Dr. D says: ‘I miss the kids!’
Dr. D, as she’s commonly known, gets an unexpected kiss from one of her dogs during a “Zoom” interview. Mt. Hope High School Principal Deb DiBiase has an office familiar to most … more
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A drone shot of the Mt. Hope High School stadium Monday night shows the football field engulfed in light, plus a string of vehicles traveling up Chestnut Street.
School, town and students honor the Mt. Hope Class of 2020
Deborah DiBiase stood alone on the field of the Mt. Hope High School football stadium, engulfed in light. It was just before 8:20 p.m. on Monday, April 20, and the high school principal was live and … more
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Coming into her first year ever of teaching, Tiverton Middle School science teacher Cortney Kingsley was already fairly comfortable incorporating technology into her classroom. It’s been “amazing,” she said, how much information has been shared amongst staff since the beginning of distance learning.
Going the distance in Tiverton
Cortney Kingsley is sitting on her couch, laptop propped up in front of her. Eight months into her education career, and the Tiverton Middle School science teacher is conducting class from her living … more
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Warren Fire Chief James Sousa loads donated CPAP and BiPAP machines at the fire department Monday morning.
Warren Fire Department collecting CPAPS for re-use as ventilators
The apparatus bay at the Warren Fire Department is slowly filling with used CPAP and BiPAP machines donated by Warren residents, and could soon see frontline use in the fight against the Covid-19 … more
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The Portsmouth Town Council meets virtually via the Zoom application Monday night, April 21. The top row (from left) shows Town Clerk Jennifer West, Council President Kevin Aguiar and Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr. together at Town Hall, and council members Daniela Abbott and J. Mark Ryan videoconferencing from home. In the middle row (from left) are council members Andrew Kelly, Keith Hamilton and Linda Ujifusa. Council member Len Katzman, Human Resources Director Lisa Puglia and Town Solicitor Kevin Gavin (from left) are in the bottom row.
Pandemic may spawn Portsmouth school surplus of $500K to $1M
PORTSMOUTH — The School Department is expected to finish the fiscal year with a surplus between $500,000 and $1 million due to cost savings in services not being provided during the … more
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Grand gesture will light the lights for the Class of 2020
The Bristol Warren school community is planning a symbolic show of support for the Class of 2020 — Mt. Hope High School seniors whose final, should-be triumphant days in school are being wiped … more
Bristol Police: Residents tattle on neighbors for gatherings, soccer, beer pong
The most frequent call for Bristol law enforcement these days is from residents reporting the groups, gatherings and activities of neighbors who might be violating social distancing standards. … more
Letter: Face facts, we are living under martial law
It bothers me that the noose constricting our freedoms has been so continually tightened of late that our rights have been all but dissolved in the name of protecting us from ourselves and others … more
Bristol raccoon's high-wire act is back
This extremely large and agile resident of an unclear downtown address achieved regional notoriety when a video of his high-wire-walking antics ended up on sports and pop culture blog Barstool, … more
Letter: For a nation in uncharted waters, we need some perspective
We can all agree that our nation has entered uncharted waters over this Covid 19 virus, and Congress is already planning to go even deeper into those waters. Last week our federal government … more
East Providence COVID-19 'hotspot' likely lacked employees, equipment to contend with outbreak
EAST PROVIDENCE — Nursing homes around the state, including one here in city, comprise the bulk of the COVID-19 "hotspots" resulting in a majority of those who have died due to the outbreak... more
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The newly released model shows a “blue line” scenario where the state’s healthcare system has enough hospital beds, and a “red line” scenario where it does not.
State releases modeling, with virus peak coming sooner, or later
Gov. Gina Raimondo added two new terms to the growing lexicon of Covid-19 terminology. Along with “social distancing” and “Knock it off,” Rhode Islanders can add “Blue … more
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Bristol Fire Marshal Robert Ferguson (left) and Fire Chief Michael DeMello demonstrate the full package of protective gear they use if responding to a call with a known or suspected Covid-19 patient.
Business as usual at the fire department (not really)
Everything is normal at the Bristol Fire Department — understanding, of course, that absolutely nothing in life is normal these days. Firefighters and paramedics are still responding to … more
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Letter: Thankfully, our Presidential leadership gives us hope
Why do so many intelligent, successful people support our president? In the face of never-ending, wacky, and unsubstantiated claims as illustrated in Thomas Browns’s letter (“ These days, … more
Virtual meeting in Barrington interrupted by hacker
Barrington police are investigating an incident that occurred during a town board's online meeting last week. Town officials contacted police on Thursday, April 9, and reported that someone had … more
Warren Town Solicitor Anthony DeSistor (center) speaks with Warren Town Council member Steve Calenda (right) at a recent council meeting. At left rear is councilor Brandt C. Heckert.
Warren gives residents extra 25 days to pay taxes
The Warren Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to extend the grace period for quarterly tax payments an additional 25 days — the long-standing policy prior allowed for five days. As a … more
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Barrington council approves three new car-charging stations
The Barrington Town Council has approved the installation of three electric vehicle charging stations. The council voted to approve the new charging stations during its teleconference meeting on … more
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A window on Roosevelt Drive in Bristol offers bears for the hunters — and hope for the future.
Bear hunters take to the streets in Bristol and Warren
Inspired by the Michael Rosen book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” and motivated by the need for something — anything — to do with restless little ones who do not understand why their playdates and playground visits have been cancelled, bears (and other creatures) have been popping up in windows across America and beyond. more
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