Police: Driver clocked at 83 mph in left turn lane
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by The Portsmouth Police Department: Saturday, Oct. 3 John G. Genga … Read More
Girl killed in Little Compton UTV accident
A 16-year-old is being held on felony charges after the UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) he was operating flipped Sunday afternoon, killing … Read More
Common Fence Point cleanup set for Oct. 10
PORTSMOUTH — Common Fence Point will team up with Save The Bay for a neighborhood and shoreline cleanup from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. … Read More
Huskies snap short grid skid with win over Coventry
The Mt. Hope High School football team got the win it needed to stem an early-season downturn as the Huskies traveled to Coventry … Read More
Should town beach be resident-only? Barrington candidates speak out
Question: Should Barrington Beach parking be returned to resident-only for the summer season? Jessica Martin — Democrat: … Read More
'Living fossil’ lands in boat moored off Herreshoff
A local man got a smelly surprise when he paddled out to his boat for a late season sail on Friday. David Borton of Pawtucket, who … Read More
Things To Do ...

Weather looks mostly good for harvest festival

The South Coast Harvest Festival runs Friday through Sunday at the Westport Fairgrounds, after organizers cancelled it as the nor’easter approached last week. “We can’t wait to …

'Oktoberfest' with a 'twist' inspires Warren Heritage Foundation's 2026 gala

The Warren Heritage Foundation’s 12th Annual Gala gathering takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, at Parker Mills off Metacom Avenue, this year's event titled "Harvest to Heritage" with an …

Reenactment Weekend at Coggeshall Farm

Coggeshall Farm Museum is hosting Bristol Expedition Reenactment Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors can step back in time to see what life …
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Obituaries
Elizabeth Martini

Elizabeth Martini

Elizabeth "Betty" (Tronni) Martini, age 93, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Coventry. She was the devoted wife of t
Karen Munroe

Karen Munroe

Karen Jayne Munroe, 62, of East Providence, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Beverly (Leasor) Munroe
Edward Stropp Jr.

Edward Stropp Jr.

Edward Stropp Jr. ("Sandy") passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 86. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His family finds comfort in
Sports
Mt. Hope Sports Notes: Boys' soccer squad suffers first loss of 2026 season The superb unbeaten start to the 2026 season for the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer club came to a close last Tuesday night, Sept. 29, as the Huskies suffered their first defeat to date, a 2-0 …
Warren Athletic Hall of Fame inducts 19 in Class of 2026 The Warren Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced its Class of 2026 inductees, honoring the exploits and achievements of those from recent years to decades gone by.  The annual …
Gallery: Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer The Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer team played visiting Smithfield to a 2-2 draw in a Division I contest Tuesday night, Sept. 29, at Roger Williams University in Bristol. Sarah Nencka netted …
Eagles outpace Rams and Townies in opener The Barrington High School boys cross country team opened the dual meet season on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22, with wins over LaSalle Academy and East Providence. Barrington captured a narrow …
Opinion
Letter: The ABCs of midterm elections

To the editor: A is for allowing time to vote on Election Day. B is for the ballot on which we record our choices. C is for our Constitution granting our right to vote. D is for …

Letter: Questions still linger from 2019 gas outage

To the editor: The recent article on the Old Mill Lane gas facility reminds some of us that the 2019 outage was caused by a valve failure in Weymouth and a failure to release more supply in …

Letter: Renovating schools saves money, preserves what we have

To the editor: Portsmouth voters keep asking why the bond on this year’s ballot calls for renovating our schools instead of building new, as several neighboring districts have done. Here is …

Letter: Thank you for helping make Rotary gala a success

To the editor: There are some evenings that remind you just how special our community really is. “A Night at the Vineyard,” Bristol Rotary’s recent Gala, was one of those evenings. As President …

Letter: Thank you, RWU men’s soccer team

To the editor: On Saturday, Sept. 19 the BYSA under-10 boys competitive soccer team attended the RWU men’s soccer game and accompanied the players on the field for pregame introductions. That in …

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