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Warren Police find deceased man in Warren River

The identity of the man, who was described as white and in his 50s, was not immediately released to the public. more

4/8/24

Keegan Grant (left) scored four goals in two games for the EPHS boys' lacrosse team to open the 2024 season, including a hat trick against Cranston West in the Townies' 14-4 victory.

EPHS spring sports teams start 2024 seasons

The East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team managed just one win all of last spring. In 2024, it took the Townies just one week to earn their initial Division IV victory as the Townies … more

By Mike Rego | 4/8/24

Portsmouth woman charged with cruelty to animals

PORTSMOUTH — A 51-year-old Portsmouth woman has been charged with cruelty to animals. At about 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, officers responded to 28 Sprague Court to … more

4/8/24

The west-to-east side crossover on Interstate 195 towards the Washington Bridge will be moved closer to the span in an attempt to alleviate congestion.

RIDOT preps new lane configuration on east side of bridge

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift the location of the crossover from the westbound side of Interstate 195 to the eastbound side and eventually over the Washington Bridge as … more

By Mike Rego | 4/8/24

People use special eclipse-viewing glasses during a special event in 2017 outside the Barrington Town Hall.

View the solar eclipse from Barrington Town Hall lawn today

People are invited to attend the solar eclipse viewing party from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Barrington Town Hall lawn on Monday, April 8. “We will have free eclipse glasses (first come … more

4/8/24

Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted 3-1 to place the synthetic turf fields proposal on the November ballot — the proposal calls for the construction synthetic turf fields at the middle school.

Barrington Town Council advances synthetic turf field proposal

At Monday night’s meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council voted 3-1 to place the synthetic turf fields proposal on the November ballot. Councilor Rob Humm made the motion and … more

4/5/24

Aerial view shows location of farmland that sold for $3.1 million. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church can be seen at right, with St. Mary’s Pond in the background.

$3.1M sale called second highest of vacant land in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Twenty-four acres of pastoral farmland on Paquins Lane has sold for $3.1 million, and now the Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) is working with the property’s new owner in … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/5/24

Bristol PD: Police make five arrests, including three in one day

Police arrested three individuals on March 27 and made a variety of stops for reports of fraud and other concerns by residents between March 25 and April 1, 2024. more

4/5/24

Students Abigail Goblick, Mia He and Emma Pautz (from left to right) have organized a tree sapling sale. They hope to sell 143 saplings.

BHS students hold sapling sale to offset schools’ paper use

Three Barrington students are selling saplings to offset the amount of paper used in Barrington schools. Emma Pautz, Abigail Goblick, and Mia He are working with a non-profit organization … more

4/5/24

Bristol Historical & Preservation Society librarian and historian Rei Battcher with Dan Barnes, who bought the home at 82 Thames St. and discovered the true history of the structure.

Thames Street homeowner learns house is over 320 years old

Dan Barnes bought a house on Thames Street in 2022 and wondered how old it really was. Turns out, he had purchased a property almost as old as the Town of Bristol itself. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/5/24

Balcony, 'maker space' in the plans for Rogers Free Library following $1.75M grant

The Rogers Free Library is about to get a healthy infusion of cash in the form of a $1.75 million grant of federal funds that will be coming through the State more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/4/24

No cheese please — Barrington kids nabbed for tossing slices of cheese at cars

Barrington Police responded to New Meadow Road at about 8 p.m. on. Saturday, March 30, after receiving a report of children throwing cheese at passing vehicles. A motorist told police she was … more

4/4/24

Senate passes Lawson's bill to expand parental, caregiving leave

The Rhode Island State Senate passed a bill sponsored by Majority Whip Valarie Lawson that would expand Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program from six weeks to 12. If … more

4/4/24

Little Compton drafts hazard, flood plan update

Little Compton officials are looking for public comments as they update the town’s Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan, as required by the federal government. The plan, currently … more

4/4/24

Quacky birthday, Erna!

They normally only live eight to 12 years, but volunteers and staff at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton recently helped sanctuary veteran Erna the Crested Pekin duck celebrate her 17th. … more

4/4/24

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

Multiple mistakes published in Warren's preliminary budget announcement

Some readers woke up shocked to see what appeared to be a proposed 33% tax increase when they checked the preliminary budget in the Warren Times-Gazette Wednesday morning. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/4/24

Students in Rebecca Henderson’s STEAM Studio class pose for a photo with Ben Orent, while he sits on a rowing machine. Students in the class designed and built special handles that make it possible for Orent to use the rowing machine.

In Barrington, STEAM assignment impacts student’s life

A class assignment turned into something special at Barrington Middle School. Students in Rebecca Henderson’s STEAM Studio class recently designed and then built a device that helps a … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/4/24

A note written by Dr. Halsey DeWolf, which reads, “Mary Howe wore these glasses and wanted them saved for the next total eclipse, so that she wouldn’t have to buy new ones. They cost 15 [cents].”

He witnessed a total solar eclipse nearly 100 years ago — here's what he saw

At a time when rigid airships still flew over Block Island, one prominent Bristol family went to Westerly to experience an event you're lucky to see more than once in a lifetime. Now you can read their own handwritten account of that day in 1925. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/4/24

McKee, RI Commerce set out bridge closure small biz funding strategy

In their continuing attempt to aid those affected financially by the Washington Bridge closure debacle, Governor Dan McKee and RI Commerce have set out what they're calling a "multi-faceted strategy … more

By Mike Rego | 4/3/24

East Providence High School's Logan Calouro digs a shot from a Pawtucket co-op player in the teams' non-league boys' volleyball 2024 season opener March 28.

EPHS boys' spikers eye deeper playoff run in 2024

The program now back on firm footing after a couple of lean years in the state's top tier, the East Providence High School boys' volleyball team enters the 2024 season seeking to improve upon a … more

By Mike Rego | 4/3/24

Eric Whipple of WhippleTree, points out an exit wound of an affected Ash Tree that had to be taken down in Bristol on Monday.

Another ash tree bites the dust in Bristol

The invasive Emerald Ash Borer claimed another victim this week, this time in a private yard on Woodlawn Avenue. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/3/24

The Meatworks facility at 287 State Road.

Crucial Westport slaughterhouse aims to re-open this month

The owners of Meatworks hope to have the business back open by mid-April, following its temporary closure this Spring in the midst of financial and quality control issues. The 287 State Road … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/3/24

Tiverton residents Ellen Snell, left, and Sarah Trobaugh model solar eclipse glasses outside the Tiverton Public Library in anticipation of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.

What’s that, in the sky? An eclipse! Sakonnet gets ready

While Little Compton and Tiverton are only in the 90 percent viewing range for the partial solar eclipse this coming Monday, April 8, astronomers such as Francine Jackson say this is still a mighty … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/3/24

Barrington High School's Anna Lombardi, shown in a game last spring, helped the Eagles defeat East Greenwich on Monday, April 1. Lombardi finished the game with four goals, two assists, six draw controls and seven caused turnovers.

Barrington girls lacrosse team defeats East Greenwich, 12-11

The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team opened the season on Monday with a 12-11 win over East Greenwich, a team they had lost to three times last year. The Eagles had seven … more

4/3/24