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Dr. Virginia Raguin talks in front of the stained glass window depicting Jesus and women Biblical figures with Black skin tones, as a documentary crew films for an upcoming feature on the window and it’s journey to a Memphis museum.
Warren's nationally famous window headed to Memphis museum
The story of a large stained glass window, commissioned in 1877 that depicts Jesus and Biblical figures Martha, Mary, and the Samaritan Woman as people of color, is beginning the newest chapter in its long and fascinating life. more
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Patriots freshman defenseman Rafe Dionne looks to make a pass in the defensive zone against Mt. Hope-East Providence on Saturday.
Portsmouth crushes Mt. Hope/EP in home opener, 9-0
PORTSMOUTH — Eight different Patriots scored as the Portsmouth High varsity boys’ hockey team blanked the Mt. Hope-East Providence co-op squad, 9-0 in the home opener at Portsmouth Abbey … more
Capt. Chris Willi, Block Island; Capt. Jamie Boyle, Martha’s Vineyard; and Peter Jenkins, the Saltwater Edge, Middletown met with NOAA Fisheries and legislators last week.
Better recreational fishing data may be on the way
Sometimes there is a silver lining and good things come out of a bad situation. Last week anglers met with Janet Coit, assistant administrator and chief of NOAA Fisheries and her staff, to talk about … more
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A book on every bed for Christmas
Books make excellent and well-appreciated gifts for Christmas. For one thing, they are beneficial in multiple ways: enjoyment, enrichment, broadening knowledge, and expanding cultural awareness. … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti (left) and Gov. Dan McKee address the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 12.
McKee calls closure of westbound Washington Bridge an unavoidable event
PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary … more
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A glimpse at traffic Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at around 9 a.m. in East Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue near City Hall.
Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the … more
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RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Local drum and bugle corps fan and participant Steve Skuba realized a lifelong dream recently when he marched in the America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade in Plymouth, Mass. with the renowned Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps.
Warren resident realizes lifelong drum and bugle corps dream
The 74-year-old Warren native who has lived in Bristol most of his life, realized a lifelong goal when he suited up recently to march with the world-renowned Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps in the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade in Plymouth, Mass. more
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KMS Science Olympiad team has great showing at Brown invitational
The Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad team finished with 14 medals on the day, and placed fourth overall among all Rhode Island schools. more
Dr. Lisa Cowley and Victor Westgate have spent years and traveled many thousands of miles learning how to achieve a happy retirement, and how to navigate the process no matter where you are on the journey.
Warren couple to share secrets of happy retirement in series of talks
Dr. Lisa Cowley and her husband, Victor Westgate, have spent about 15 years researching, self-exploring, traveling, and interviewing hundreds of people to be able to answer one question insightfully: What to do after retiring? more
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Barrington resident and East Bay Rep. Jason Knight has been considering the idea of running for RI Attorney General for a few months.
East Bay legislator considers running for Rhode Island Attorney General
Jason Knight is considering running for Rhode Island Attorney General.   Knight, a Barrington resident, is in his fourth term as Representative for District 67, which includes sections of … more
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This bench at Burr's Hill commemorates Massasoit Ousamequin, who assisted early American settlers during their grueling first winters in the New World. It was dedicated in August of 2022.
100 Years Ago: Grave on Burr’s Hill accepted as Massasoit’s burial ground
The talk of the town 100 years ago involved the discovery of what would become known as the grave of Chief Massasoit in a burial site on Burr's Hill. more
14-year-old arrested in Warren after being found with replica gun, drugs
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 29 after police were tipped off that the teenager allegedly made threats and was perhaps in possession of a firearm. more
Letter: Something to consider regarding the new school
I am not against investing in sustainable and well-built schools that will last for many generations...I am against is the lack of adequate planning and maintenance that will eventually result in costly building repairs or eventual building replacement. more
Mich Myette has mostly recovered from the injury that resulted in his jaw being wired shut for two months last summer, but he is still awaiting justice, and suspects the incident was more nefarious than initially reported.
Victim of bike path collision alleges incident was targeted
Mich Myette is still searching for justice 18 months after being struck on the bike path in Warren last summer. more
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Letter: Rhode Island desperately needs a bottle bill
In September, the Sogkonate Garden Club of Little Compton collected over 87 pounds of trash from our beaches in one day and over the past year, Friends of the Saugatucket in Wakefield collected over … more
An overhead rendering of the proposed Penny Lane development shows the mix of townhouses with a green space in the middle. Each property would have multiple units and its own parking spaces.
More details emerge on large Child Street development in Warren
The East Bay CDC is proposing a 40-unit, 4.5-acre development on Child Street, which would be 100% rental units open to people making 60% of the area median income. more
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Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the … more
The story of two feisty women who broke barriers
“First Ladies” By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray A highly skilled writer of historical fiction, Marie Benedict usually chooses as her subjects women of substance who … more
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The Israeli-Hamas war is a loss all-around
It’s almost crass to write about the Israeli-Hamas war in the abstract. Whether it is a father searching for his children under rubble that had been his home in Gaza or a parent and child bound … more
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Jonathan Stone, former executive director of Save the Bay, was presented this year’s person of the year award by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at the 14th Annual Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day.
Hats off to Senator Whitehouse for another great Leaders Day
Hats off to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year the … more
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Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing
To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more
Warren PD: Police make three arrests, two for DUI
Warren Police made three arrests between Nov. 20-27, 2023. more
Letter: Insanity
Every once in a while, someone writes an opinion piece in The Phoenix that is so outrageous that it has to be challenged. more
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