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Thais Jackson of Portsmouth, here playing for her high school team, St. Mark's School, has committed to play lacrosse at West Point, where she will be a member of the Class of 2029.

Portsmouth lacrosse athlete commits to play for West Point

PORTSMOUTH — She’s only 16, but Portsmouth’s Thais Jackson already has a commitment to attend West Point, aka The U.S. Military Academy. more

9/25/23

Donna Amaral shows a photograph taken inside the 81 Benoit St. home last month, following a complaint to the town.

Westport homeowner OK’d to re-enter home, after cleanup

A home deemed uninhabitable last month has been cleared by the Department of Health, but several dogs taken from the residence were still with Westport animal control as of Friday. Board of … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/20/23

Lifeguards and water lovers in the middle of another tough day at Cherry and Webb Beach.

Westport beach pass prices may rise steeply

It will cost significantly more to park at town beaches next year, if a fee hearing planned by the town for next month goes the way members of the beach committee hope it does. Last week, beach … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/31/23

An artist's rendering of the new playground planned for the Central Village, at the Town Hall Annex.

A whale of a playground coming to Westport

After years of waiting for the right time, members of the Westport Recreation Department are nearly ready to install a new playground at the Town Hall Annex, replacing one that provided endless fun … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/16/23

A tree branch sits atop two vehicles parked outside a New Meadow Road home in Barrington on Monday morning, Dec. 18.

Barrington cleans up after hard-hitting storm

A powerful storm left some people in Barrington without power and others without vehicles. The rain and wind started late Sunday night, Dec. 17, and grew stronger as people tried to make … more

12/18/23

Barrington Schools’ AI policy: A step in the right direction

Is it perfect? No. But it’s better than nothing. That was the message shared by Barrington High School Principal Christopher Ashley during a recent discussion about the guidelines … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/29/23

King Philip Motors, located at 331 Metacom Ave., is being sued by the state Attorney General’s Office, which alleges the dealership knowingly sold and advertised vehicles that hadn’t passed state inspection.

Attorney General sues Bristol used car dealer for deceptive sales practices

It is not the first time that King Philip Motors (KPM), located at 331 Metacom Ave., has been in the headlines for legal action associated with their business practices. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/31/24

Body of kayaker found off Barrington coastline

The search for a missing kayaker ended with a grim discovery late Sunday night, Feb. 25. According to Barrington Police, the body of the missing kayaker was located along a section of Barrington … more

2/26/24

Warren PD: Assault on YouTube live stream leads to arrest

Warren Police made seven arrests between March 4-11, 2024. more

3/15/24

Senate, House back bills requiring regular reporting on Washington Bridge status

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward … more

By Mike Rego | 5/3/24

Gov. Gina Raimondo and her husband, Andy Moffit, adopted a casual tone to talk to Rhode Island children on Thursday.

Governor talks to kids, reveals Easter Bunny is an ‘essential worker’

Gov. Gina Raimondo debuted a new look, new format and new co-star in her Thursday coronavirus briefing, and she steered the hour-long session to a new audience — kids. The governor and her … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/2/20

What a difference a year makes. In 2020, Pack Six held an Arrow of Light ceremony (the highest honor for a Cub Scout), complete with proud families and a party. In the next photo, a year later, with diminished participation and social distancing, the Arrow of Light ceremony looked a lot different. Yet despite the obstacles, Pack 6 parents and volunteers are working to keep the organization going in Bristol.

Despite dwindling numbers, the Mighty Mighty Pack Six endures

Last year, Bristol’s Cub Scout program, The Mighty Mighty Pack Six, had more than 80 active scouts. Now, the number of scouts has diminished to 24 due to the pandemic. Despite this, Pack Six … more

By Sam Tavares | 2/11/21

Andre Arsenault (second from left) poses with several of the members of the band which backed him up on the recording of “02809” and who will perform with him in concert at Roger Williams University on June 29 — (from left to right) Bob Tomassone, Scott Grimo and Eric Leffingwell.

When the concerts stopped, he started making music

First performed publicly last Fourth of July, the song “02809” is an homage to the July 4 celebration in Bristol. The first song of Andre Arsenault’s creation that has reached such … more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/10/21

Peter Hewett and David Scarpino talk with police during an impromptu recess after Mr. Scarpino refused to put on a mask as required by the school committee to begin the meeting.

Students will return wearing masks (for now)

Bristol-Warren School Committee to honor mask mandate, re-evaluate if Gov. McKee alters course in September. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/21

Raymond Rodrigues attempts to restart his snowblower while clearing a Main Street sidewalk on Sunday.

Warren tops state in snowfall from nor'easter

Warren was hit with 24.6 inches as recorded by the National Weather Service, the most recorded in Rhode Island, following Saturday's storm. more

2/2/22

Warren PD: ‘Strange bones’ and a loose seal on Market Street

Warren Police activity from March 14-21, 2022. more

3/25/22

E.P. Council backs bidders for Platt-Watters housing lots in Riverside

EAST PROVIDENCE — Bids submitted to build a new cluster of single-family homes were officially approved by the City Council at its May 3 meeting, allowing for construction on eight of the 11 … more

By Mike Rego | 5/9/22

Connor James (left) signals teammate Nick Arruda to stay up as he crosses home plate in the third inning of their game against West Bridgewater on Tuesday. Westport won the home game 7-6.

Wildcats seventh inning rally sinks West Bridgewater 7-6

The Westport baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to overcome a 6-4 deficit and beat West Bridgewater 7-6 during their last regular season home game on Tuesday night. more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 5/27/22

With over an acre of land and sitting overlooking Mt. Hope Bay, this five-bedroom-home is the highest selling home in Warren since 2006. It sold for $1.89 million.

Touisset home sale is highest in Warren in 16 years

Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of 10 Stonegate Road in Warren for $1,895,000. RPL Sales Associate Alicia Reynolds represented the seller as the listing agent in this … more

8/11/22

Tiverton woman charged with exploiting elderly Little Compton client

A Tiverton woman faces charges of exploitation of an elder, and two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, after an investigation into alleged abuse by the Little Compton Police … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/9/22

Barrington Police charge man with indecent exposure

Barrington Police charged Riverside resident George Crandall Packer, Jr. with indecent exposure following a surveillance operation last week. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, a Barrington woman … more

9/21/22

Former Barrington Probate Judge Marvin Homonoff (pictured left) sits on the "Judge's Bench" surrounded by his family.

Former judge gets his own bench in Barrington

Marvin Homonoff now has his own "Judge's Bench," outside of the Barrington Public Library and Community Center. Homonoff was given the bench in recognition of his 33 years as Barrington Probate … more

10/6/22

The BHS field hockey team will play against East Greenwich in the state semifinals on Nov. 1.

Barrington High School teams prep for postseason action

The Barrington High School field hockey team enters the championship bracket as the number three seed and will play against East Greenwich in a semifinals showdown. The Eagles finished … more

10/25/22

Rep. Jason Knight (D) and challenger, Scott Fuller (R).

Knight, Fuller spar on gun laws, abortion rights

Incumbent District 67 Representative Jason Knight (D) recently faced off against Republican challenger Scott Fuller at a candidate forum hosted at the Barrington Public Library. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/2/22

Clerks process voters at the Wilbur McMahon School Tuesday morning.

Little Compton council race is not over

At least 14 ballots remaining to be counted could have a big impact on Tuesday's Little Compton Town Council election, which according to votes counted so far, leaves incumbent Democrat Andrew … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/9/22