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Some members of the Barrington High School Squash Club pose for a photo prior to a recent match.

BHS Squash Club squares off against St. Andrew's in finale

The Barrington High School Squash Club recently concluded its season with its third friendly match against neighboring St. Andrew’s School. This final team match, which involved girls and … more

3/14/23

The new school resource officer will join current SRO Jacquelie Smaldone, who was recently appointed to the post.

Tiverton eyes second school resource officer

Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones has received town council approval to apply for a federal grant that, if approved, could result in the hiring of a second school resource officer for … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/4/23

Barrington's Violet Gagliano, shown during the Eagles' game against South Kingstown, had five goals, three assists and nine draw controls in the win over Portsmouth.

Eagles celebrate seniors with win over Portsmouth

The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team stretched its win streak to six with a 21-14 victory over Portsmouth on Monday night, May 15. The Eagles’ record improved to 11-2 with … more

5/17/23

(From left to right) Champions of the inaugural East Providence High School/Friends of Townie Athletics Family Doubles Tennis Tournament Laurent and Justin Petion gather with the runners-up Jaydon and Jared Amaral after the competition finished Saturday, June 10.

First EPHS family doubles tennis tourney teems with success

EAST PROVIDENCE — As first attempts go, the inaugural East Providence High School Family Doubles Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Friends of Townies Athletics booster organization, held … more

By Mike Rego | 6/13/23

Fern Lima, treasurer of the Newport County Branch of the NAACP, reads an excerpt from “Black Heroes of the American Revolution” during a Fourth of July observance in front of the memorial to the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park Tuesday morning.

NAACP honors ‘Black Regiment’ soldiers in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A few members of the Newport Branch of the NAACP kicked off the Fourth of July by paying tribute to a brave contingent of soldiers that helped protect Americans’ … more

7/4/23

The Barrington Town Council tour of athletic fields on Saturday will include a stop at Haines Park.

Town Council touring athletic fields this Saturday morning

The Barrington Town Council will tour six athletic venues on Saturday morning, Aug. 12. The tour begins at Barrington High School at 8 a.m. — people should meet at the circle driveway in … more

8/10/23

Ken Read of Portsmouth, with his brother Brad, aboard the Sunfast 3300 Avalon, which took first place in the Doublehanded class in the 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug. 18.

Now that was a distance race

It was as good as it gets for 47 teams sailing in the Ida Lewis Yacht Club’s 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug. 18. more

8/22/23

The backfield tandem of quarterback Jacob Duarte and fullback Steven Clark Jr. are expected to be among the leaders of the 2023 East Providence High School football team.

EPHS football eyes deeper postseason push

EAST PROVIDENCE — With two preseason games under its collective belt, the East Providence High School football team takes to the field for "real" this weekend as the locals begin their 2023 … more

By Mike Rego | 9/14/23

Jayden Silva hurries out of the water during the New Year’s Day Polar Dive at Island Park Beach.

In Portsmouth: ‘02871 is fun!’

PORTSMOUTH — What was perhaps a record number of swimmers celebrated New Year’s Day 2024 by running into the waters off Island Park Beach on Monday. The mild weather and the … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/2/24

Seasons come, seasons go — another month in Tiverton

Community members hoping the Seasons Corner Market proposal would be wrapped up relatively soon got a dose of reality last week, when a three-hour zoning board hearing devoted solely to the project … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 2/1/24

East Providence Pre-Kindergarten Principal Karen Rebello checks out a book with one of her pupils during "Reading Week" at the Oldham Early Learning Center.

Pre-K 'Reading Week' is more than that this year in East Providence

Reading Week is annually one of the highlight periods of each term for the East Providence district-wide Pre-Kindergarten program, now temporarily housed completely at the Oldham Early Learning … more

By Mike Rego | 3/6/24

The town has signed a purchase and sale agreement to buy 4.6 acres of open, undeveloped land off Sowams Road. Voters will need to approve the purchase at the upcoming FTM.

Barrington inks deal to purchase 4.6-acre property

At last year's financial town meeting, residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of purchasing six acres of open space on George Street. The property cost taxpayers $1.125 million. At this year's … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/25/20

Warren resident moderates new podcast on social justice

A new podcast moderated by a Warren resident seeks to highlight social justice and equality issues and hopefully, moderator Kathy Sullivan said, provide strategies for those who wish to help the … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/15/20

Barrington veterans Bill Groves (left), Charlie Peabody, Ken Lass, Joe MacRae, Bart Stanzione, Al Girard, Charles Brule and Paul Dulchinos hold up signs on Monday at the veterans memorial in front of town hall. The veterans group has asked that flags carrying a partisan or political message or those that are divisive not be flown on the flagpole, which stands in the center of the veterans memorial. The Barrington UVC is requesting the veterans memorial be relocated to a new space.

Barrington council planning meeting to deal with flag issues

Barrington Town Council member Carl Kustell recently suggested that the council hold a special meeting each year to discuss flag issues. The suggestion followed a comment by Barrington resident … more

4/15/21

Champion Julia Pisasale, 10, races her big sister, Kara, 12, in the final race of the 71st Orange Crate Derby.

Sisters place first and second, again, in Fourth derby (Video)

Ten-year-old Julia Pisasale won the 71st annual Orange Crate Derby by beating her older sister, Kara, 12, twice, by a nose on Sunday afternoon. The Pisasales have dominated the derby the last four … more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/17/21

E.P. Zoning Board moves marijuana dispensary matter to special session

EAST PROVIDENCE — To the consternation of the dozens of neighbors and concerned residents in the area, the Zoning Board opted not to take up the matter of the proposed marijuana dispensary in … more

By Mike Rego | 8/12/21

Nancy and Bill Wilson are shown on the second floor of their home. The diamond pattern on the wallpaper is a prevalent design theme throughout the property.

The family home – for six generations

When Charlotte Condit Parker arrived at Portsmouth’s Greenvale Farm in 1918, she found the once-proud homestead that had been built by her uncle more than a half century earlier in ruins. … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/21/22

Mt. Hope's Eva White named student athlete of year

Eva White, a Mt. Hope High School multi-sport athlete, will be recognized as student-athlete of the year in May. more

4/28/22

Junior captain Cole Vieira, shown holding the team trophy, fired a 76 to lead the Eagles at the Hendricken Invitational on Monday.

Barrington golfers win Hendricken Invitational

The Barrington High School golf team won the Hendricken Invitational at Warwick Country Club on Monday afternoon, finishing with a 321, four strokes better than Moses Brown and LaSalle. The team … more

5/10/22

Gallery: EPHS Art Department 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser

EAST PROVIDENCE — Students in the East Providence High School Art Department taking instruction in ceramics from teacher Tricia Chapman held their second annual “Empty Bowls” … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 6/1/22

There is a plan to redevelop some of the athletic fields at Haines Park.

Haines Park plan debate: Trees, fields and neighbors

Neighbors to Haines Park voiced concerns about the town’s plan to build a new multi-use athletic field there, during a special workshop Thursday night, June 30, at the Peck Center for Adult … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/7/22

Democratic candidates for the RI Senate District 32 seat Susannah Holloway (left) and Pam Lauria share their thoughts during a recent online forum.

Healthcare, gun laws and environment fill Senate 32 forum

The candidates for the Rhode Island Senate District 32 seat shared their thoughts on the environment, healthcare and other issues during a forum last week. Pam Lauria and Susannah Holloway will … more

8/24/22

Neal Tullson barrels through the North Kingstown defense to gain yardage for the Patriots in the season-opener Friday at home. The Patriots were defeated, 20-0.

Portsmouth downed by Skippers in season-opener, 20-0

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School football team couldn’t manage to put any points on the board as North Kingstown won the season-opener Friday night on the turf field, 20-0. The … more

9/12/22

Lisa Raiola, founder of Hope & Main, will participate alongside Todd Blount of Blount Fine Foods at a ceremony on Thursday to welcome food accelerator Branchfood to Providence.

Is a ‘Massachusetts Miracle’ brewing in Little Rhody?

Hope & Main's Lisa Raiola will be on hand with RI Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Providence, to welcome a likeminded food accelerator group, Branchfood, to Rhode Island. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/21/22

Barrington quarterback Alex McClelland sprints down the sideline for a big gain during the first half of Friday night’s game.

Eagles unable to cap drives, lose to Patriots 21-7

With time running down in the third quarter and the Eagles trailing Portsmouth 14-7, Barrington’s defense made a stand. On a key third down play, Mitchell Ivatts dropped a Patriots … more

10/26/22