Salary ranges for non-union employees on the rise in Barrington
The Barrington Town Council recently approved an ordinance that updates the pay scales for non-union town employees. According to … Read More
Mary Sorice appointed new assistant principal of East Providence High School
Sorice, a long-time classroom teacher active within multiple school-wide initiatives, was recently honored as the EPHS 2025 Teacher of … Read More
Volunteer Fair offers chance for civic engagement in Warren
Looking to be more engaged with your neighbors? Or have recent changes to receive government aid made it a necessity to get involved? … Read More
Barrington Police: Online shopper's car covered in coffee
A woman called Barrington Police at about 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, after she noticed someone had poured coffee all over her car … Read More
East Providence Police K9 achieves a first in Rhode Island
Last week East Providence Police K9 Nick earned an unprecedented accolade for the city, receiving a certification in explosive odor … Read More
District 67 hopefuls offer ideas to help area businesses
Question: List two ways East Bay legislators can help local businesses. Joseph DePasquale — Independent: (1) By supporting … Read More
Things To Do ...

Celebrate Halloween on the Farm!

Good Witch Emma Connors from Bedford, New Hampshire, a Youth Education Coordinator with TerraCorps, does a little tidying up at the almost-300 year old Coggeshell homestead in preparation for this …

Bristol's Halloween Walkabout is Sunday

The Halloween Walkabout in downtown Bristol takes place on the Sunday afternoon before Halloween, which is this Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Local businesses who are members of the Bristol …

Vineyard's annual Harvest Festival is Sunday

Newport Vineyards is hosting its ninth annual Harvest Festival this Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. Expect live music, time-honored harvest traditions, friendly competitions, and plenty of fall …
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Obituaries
Elizabeth Stephens

Elizabeth Stephens

Elizabeth "B.J." (Milford) Stephens, 85, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, succumbing to the effects of advancing dementia. She had been receiving marvelous, lo
Kristen Bertenshaw

Kristen Bertenshaw

Kristen L. Bertenshaw, 50, of Dewolf Avenue, passed away on October 13, 2026. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Denise A. (Ribeiro) Lopes. In addition to her mother, she is su
Gordon Peckham

Gordon Peckham

Gordon "Pete" Peckham, 91, affectionately known as "Poose" to his family, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2026. Born January 14, 1935, to Raymond and Clara Peckham, Pete grew up in Little Compt
Sports
Barrington rowers medal at Head of the Charles regatta Three Barrington girls — Avery Collins, Claire Kao and Anna Friel — took home medals for a fourth place finish at the Head of the Charles regatta on Sunday, Oct. 18. Avery, Claire and Anna …
Wildcats edge Tigers 1-0 in first-ever game The Westport field hockey team edged Tiverton 1-0 during a physical defensive battle of two playoff teams in their first-ever meeting at Westport on Tuesday afternoon. Both teams came away with bumps …
Gallery: KMS soccer playoffs 2026 The Kickemuit Middle School girls' and boys' soccer clubs both began their 2026 state championship tournaments in recent days. KMS is undefeated and the reigning state champs on the girls' side. …
RWU women’s rugby crushes URI On a beautiful Saturday morning with crisp fall conditions and a light easterly wind blowing off of Mount Hope Bay the Roger Williams University’s women’s rugby team defeated The University of …
Opinion
Letter: She has demonstrated a willingness to do the work

To the editor: I’m writing in support of Neile Hartman for Barrington Town Council. Effective local government requires thoughtful decision making, careful consideration of the facts, and …

Letter: Rhode Island’s next governor: Where is your vision?

To the editor: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” —Proverbs 29:18 Rhode Island needs a vision. Helena Foulkes, Ken Block and Aaron Guckian: which of you will share one …

Letter: Putting students first: A commitment to better outcomes

To the editor: As a parent of two children and a school psychologist with more than a decade of experience in public education, I am running for School Committee because I believe every child …

Letter: Refusing to debate is not acceptable

Personally, by declining to debate, it made it very easy for me to see who is worth voting for.

Letter: Barrington Town Council needs to rethink how it provides services

To the editor: For years, Barrington DPW would pick up any type of waste (so long as it wasn’t dangerous). This included so-called “construction material” resulting from the homeowners own …

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