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Westbound bridge span must be completely replaced

PROVIDENCE — Confirming the worst and what many anticipated, state officials made the public formally aware the closed westbound span of the Washington Bridge is structurally deficient and … more

By Mike Rego | 3/14/24

In Barrington, residents will soon receive revaluation notices

Barrington property owners will soon receive mail from the town notifying them of the new property values resulting from the latest revaluation. Property owners who have questions or … more

3/14/24

Five young men in the buff dash by the Portsmouth High School tennis courts in March 1974. Students had been tipped off about the incident in advance, with many witnessing the streakers from windows on the west side of the school.

50 years ago: PHS streakers turned their other cheeks

PORTSMOUTH — There was a lot going on around the world in March 1974. A grand jury concluded that President Richard Nixon was involved in the Watergate coverup. Most Arab … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/14/24

Jake Zimmerman (left) applies a patch to his brother Hayden’s uniform during a special ceremony when Hayden was promoted to sergeant.

Barrington brothers serve together, half a world away

Hayden Zimmerman and his brother Jake have not always shared a room. During their high school years, Hayden and Jake had their separate rooms in the family house in Barrington. But that … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/14/24

Front row (l-r): Kaitlin Hilario, Brooke Sousa, Lucy O'Brien, Vic Bullard, Elena Oliveira, AlexZander Ferris; Middle row: Jack Sobreiro, Maddie Botelho, Nate Calouro, Millie Piper, Hazel Bradley, Bridget Courtney, Logan Sartrys; Back row: Charlotte Arsenault, Libby Fennessey, James Faulkner, Zak Suman, Joe Ricci, Lucien Chidester, and Edda Petrillo.

Mt. Hope High School sending 24 musicians to All State performances

According to David Lauria, the MHHS Choral and Guitar Director, Mt. Hope’s contingent is the third largest in the state this year. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/13/24

Gallery: EPHS Unified Basketball makes 2024 season debut

The 2024 East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad made its season debut Wednesday afternoon, March 12, at home against visiting Mt. Pleasant. The Townies' roster is as follows … more

By Mike Rego | 3/13/24

Budget issues may force Tiverton school's closure

Tiverton school officials say they may have to close the Fort Barton School, or lay off staff members and teachers at every grade level, if they can’t balance a proposed 2024-25 budget pushed … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/13/24

Barrington resident and data specialist Ken Block will discuss his book, “Disproven,” at two special events this month.

Book events planned for this month in Barrington

Later this month, Barrington resident and data specialist Ken Block will discuss his book, “Disproven,” which details his experience searching for voter fraud after the 2020 election. … more

3/13/24

The winners of the 2023 Nip Bottle Litter Challenge. (Left to right): 3rd place winners Jodi, Eamon and Finn Lawless with 1,047; 2nd place winner Jan Moniz with 1,321; and 1st place winner Byron Kee with 3,040 nip containers.

The great annual nip bottle cleanup competition begins in Warren

The Warren Conservation Commission announced that between now and April 20, people should collect as many nip bottles throughout Warren as possible for a chance to win a prize. more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/13/24

Mike Topazio (left), shown here coaching the Barrington Middle School girls basketball team a few years ago, will be inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Guess who made this year’s Hall of Fame class?

Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club recently announced that tickets are now on sale for an awards dinner to honor the ninth class of the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of … more

3/13/24

Presidential Preference early voting begins in East Providence

Early voting began in 2024 Presidential Primary in East Providence on Wednesday, March 13, and ends on Monday, April 1, at 4 p.m. and can only be done at City Hall, 145 Taunton Ave, in the first … more

3/13/24

Westport police: Stolen car recovered in Pawtucket

Monday, March 4 A caller from Howland Road lodged animal complaints at 6:39 a.m. A similar call was investigated on Drift Road at 10:20 a.m. Police responded to Old Bedford Road for a … more

3/13/24

The East Providence High School competitive cheerleading team finished second in the Division I portion of the RIIL championship meet held Saturday, March 9, in Providence.

EPHS earns second place in Division I cheerleading championship meet

PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School competitive cheerleading squad finished second to the Tolman/Shea (Pawtucket) co-op in the Division I portion of the 2024 Rhode Island … more

3/13/24

Evan Anderson and Matt Raffa vie for possession of the ball as their North Providence opponent looks for the ref’s call.

Eagles scratch out overtime win against Cougars

The Barrington High School boys basketball team survived a scare and knocked off North Providence in overtime, 64-61, during a quarterfinal showdown in the State Open Tournament, on Tuesday night, … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/13/24

Joseph Walkden (left) shakes hands with Town Council member David Gleason after he and Christopher Blake (right) were honored with a commendation for their life-saving efforts in Common Fence Point last month.

Two men 'in the right place at the right time’ in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Christopher Blake and Joseph Walkden were just minding their own business at Safe Harbor’s South Marina in Common Fence Point on Friday, Feb. 9, when they heard a commotion. … more

3/13/24

A native of Lincoln, RI, Brian Sullivan rose from a dispatcher for the Lincoln Police Department to the Chief of Police in that town. After retiring last March, he took most of a year off before applying to become Town Manager in Warren.

Former Lincoln Chief of Police hired as Warren's new Town Manager

Brian Sullivan, a native of Lincoln, RI, spent around 15 years as the Chief of Police in Lincoln. He begins his new role as Warren's Town Manager today. more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/13/24

The Warren Wastewater Treatment Plant is in line to receive $2.24 million from the federal government to make crucial repairs and maintain efficient operations.

Warren to get $2.24M in federal funds to maintain wastewater treatment plant

The ability to fund the entirety of the project is not a given, however, given Warren's current financial uncertainty. more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/12/24

Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr. speaks during a December hearing on the proposed East Main Road roundabout.

Portsmouth manager’s salary increased by nearly 30 percent

PORTSMOUTH — Richard Rainer, Jr. will soon be the highest-paid municipal employee in Portsmouth, thanks to a nearly 30-percent salary raise the Town Council bestowed upon him Monday night. … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/12/24

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed a 458-acre section of the western side of Bristol Harbor to shellfishing.

Sewage overflow forces closure of Bristol Harbor to shellfishing

Last week’s heavy rainfall triggered an overflow of roughly 180,000 gallons of untreated wastewater, all of which ended up in Bristol Harbor. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/12/24

Korynne Holden drives to the basket in the second half of the Wildcats’ 50-31 win over Franklin County Tech on Wednesday night. Westport lost to the Renaissance School 71-56 in the Elite 8 on Friday night.

Westport girls fall 71-56 to Renaissance School in Elite 8

For the second year in a row, the Westport girls basketball team's Division 5 tournament run stalled at the Elite 8. This season, the 5th seeded Widcats fell to 4th seeded Renaissance School … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 3/12/24

Isys Dunphy, shown playing in the Division I finals, scored 20 points to lead Barrington to a win over Chariho in the quarterfinals of the State Open Tournament.

Barrington girls advance to State Tournament semifinals

The Barrington High School girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the State Open Tournament with a 62-41 win over Chariho on Monday night, March 11. Barrington’s Isys … more

3/12/24

The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches" included (top row, left to right) Jillian Escobar, Yishan Brady, Theodora Minca, Emelia Zabbo, Elizabeth Dunlop, Maggie Peterson, Sophia Delara, Julie DaSilva, Lily Tremble, Cassandra Bonilla; (front row) Zara Jean, Yiling Brady, Mrs. Nancy Peters, Olivia Dufresne, Ava Sousa, Selah Ethier.

Bay View Players take top prize at Rhode Island Drama Festival

The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe was crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches,” a play about the … more

3/12/24

Barrington Police charge Coventry man with child molestation

A lengthy Barrington Police investigation has led to the arrest of Coventry resident Richard C. Antonio, Jr. The investigation began in Dec. 2022. On Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, Barrington … more

3/12/24

Little Compton eyes tiny harbor plot

It’s just a tiny piece of property — less than 4,000 square feet — but an unkempt lot and rundown shack at 5 Bluff Head Ave. could play a critical role in the town’s future at … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/12/24

East Providence's Kenaz Ochgwu puts in two of his team-best 25 points for the Townies in their Boys' Open State Basketball Tournament loss to top-seeded Classical Monday night, March 11, at Rhode Island College.

Classical fends off East Providence's upset bid in boys' hoops state quarters

PROVIDENCE — Too many, too much, too good. Unbeaten Division I champion Classical did and was all of those things Monday night, March 11, as the top-seeded Purple held off a hearty East … more

By Mike Rego | 3/11/24