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Elderly man saved from burning home in Tiverton

Two Tiverton police officers are being hailed as heroes for rescuing an elderly man from a burning home on Stafford Road Friday evening. Crews were called to the home at 994 Stafford Road just … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/21/23

Santa Claus prepares to welcome guests to his house during last year’s inaugural opening. The house has a new location this year on the Town Common.

The Santa House is back in downtown Bristol

Relocated this year to 240 High St. next to the historic Bristol Statehouse, the Bristol Santa House aims to be even more accessible. more

By Christy Nadalin | 11/16/23

Man in critical condition after New Year's Eve Tiverton crash

A man is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after the car in which he was a passenger rolled over on Stone Church Road in Tiverton just before 6:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve. Police … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/1/24

Orange traffic cones block the entrance and exit for the new Starbucks drive-through lane in the Barrington Shopping Center. Officials said the drive-through lane was expected to open on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

After a short delay, drive-through lane expected to open

Officials say the drive-through lane at the new Starbucks will be open on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The new coffee shop opened earlier this month, on Feb. 9, but the drive-through lane, … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/26/24

Westport finance committee won't support $35M Route 6 project

Six days before voters head to the polls to decide the fate of the $35 million Route 6 sewer and water debt exclusion, members of the Westport Finance Committee said Wednesday night that they will … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/4/24

Barrington Firefighters spray water onto a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday morning, May 2.

Video: Fire department responds to gas leak in Barrington neighborhood

The Barrington Fire Department responded to a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. According to residents in that neighborhood, a contractor was attempting to connect a … more

5/6/24

Jodi and Michael Camelo say they want an apology from the Bristol Warren Regional School District.

Family sues Bristol Warren district over son’s suspension

Jodi and Michael Camelo of Bristol are suing the Bristol Warren Regional School District for what they assert was an egregious mishandling of a disciplinary issue last school year with their son, … more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/21/20

Warren's growing 'Gateway' project moves ahead

With financing worries assuaged, members of the Warren Town Council were expected Tuesday evening to vote to continue the town's relationship with its preferred development partner for the Warren … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/14/21

The Rhode Island Country Club pays about $190,000 per year in local taxes.

The highs and lows of Barrington property taxes

Though Barrington has one of the smallest commercial tax bases anywhere, it does have a few notable taxpayers. Atria Bay Spring, the 100,000-square-foot assisted living facility on Bay Spring Avenue, … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/2/22

The race crew are (from left to right) Olivia Vincent, Sarah Wilme, Gigi Fischer, Sophia Comiskey, Elizabeth Gardner, Milla Clark, and Phoebe Lee. Not pictured: Callie Dawson.

Making history, from Newport to Bermuda

The eight girls making up the yet-to-be-named crew that is set to become the youngest, all-female team to compete in the Newport to Bermuda race hatched their plan at the Bristol House of Pizza. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/12/22

B. L. Green of Barrington with “Paper Weaving #5” a deconstructed watercolor woven with paper thread on a loom. “You’d be amazed how strong it is,” Green said of the paper thread, an apt metaphor for the pandemic, and the show.

Bristol Art Museum display speaks to the challenges of the past two years

Putting the Pieces Back Together, a national, juried exhibition of works by artists from across the country, is only hanging for one more week at the Bristol Art Museum (BAM), closing Friday, April 1. Try to get out to see it — you will be glad you did. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/25/22

Farmer’s markets planned for this summer in Barrington

Barrington residents and non-residents alike can look forward to a new farmer’s market in town this summer. The farmer’s market will be held at St. John’s Church on Thursdays, … more

5/30/22

The large fork at Old Harbor and River in Westport was impossible to miss.

Westport's fork in the road goes missing

Someone stole the fork in the road. Westport police are looking for the unknown thieves who made off with the fork that marked the split at River Road and Old Harbor, they said Wednesday. There … more

7/19/22

Barrington Town Council candidates (clockwise from top left) Kate Berard, Jarrod Ryan, Ray Clark, and Braxton Medlin.

Ask the candidates: 'What should Barrington do with the Monastery?'

Questions: What should the town do with the Carmelite Monastery property? Please be specific Kate Berard (D) — “To review what, if any, portion the town should retain: we have … more

9/21/22

Incumbent school committee member and Democratic Town Committee Chairman Travis Auty serves voters sandwiches from his grill near the Wilbur McMahon School Tuesday morning.

Democratic majority prevails in Little Compton School Committee race

With three vacant school committee seats open this year, voters on Tuesday sent Democratic incumbent Travis Auty back for another term, with fellow Democrat Megan Gonzalez and Republican Susan … more

By Jen Campisi | 11/9/22

East Providence Career & Technical Center students (center from left to right) Haley Duarte, Annabella Camelo and Sade Williams along with their Chef Marie-Claire McKillip were recognized as winners of the “Foodservice Management” category at the 2023 Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation state ProStart competition. They were presented their award by (far left) Dale J. Venturini, President/CEO, RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation, (second from left) Anthony Pellegrino, Head of Hotels, The Dean Hotel/ASH NYC and (far right) Vinny Costable, District Sales Manager, Gordon Food Service.

EPCTC culinary trio wins category at annual state ProStart competition

Following in a long line of successful teams from the program, a trio of East Providence High School Career and Tech Center students were winners at the 2023 Rhode Island Hospitality Education … more

By Mike Rego | 2/10/23

State announces response plans as winter storm looms

PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more

3/13/23

East Providence High School's Dylan Slavick competes in the high jump for the Townies in their Eastern Division outdoor track and field meet Monday, April 24.

Gallery: East Providence, Portsmouth, Bay View outdoor track

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School hosted its third dual meet of the 2023 Eastern Division outdoor track and field regular season Monday afternoon, April 24, at Townies Stadium, … more

Photos by Mike Rego | 4/24/23

Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment — the program is funded with $25,000 in taxpayer money.

Resident aims to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers

George Voutes was looking for an audience. The Barrington resident knew exactly what he was doing when he stood up during the financial town meeting in late May and pitched his idea for a … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/3/23

Bristol PD make multiple arrests on morning of July Fourth

The Bristol Police Department made three arrests prior to the parade kicking off on July Fourth. more

7/14/23

The Council's public hearing Tuesday night, Oct. 10, at City Hall on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget drew a reasonable amount oi interest from residents and employees in the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva. The Council ultimately made few changes to the plan.

Council concedes on most East Providence budget matters

EAST PROVIDENCE — Things got a little heated and, in sports parlance, chippy during a public hearing held by the Council Tuesday night, October 10, on the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 … more

By Mike Rego | 10/11/23

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

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

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

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