Categories - Main | EastBayRI.com - News, Opinion, Things to Do in the East Bay

Among those planning the Bristol Council Knights of Columbus 125th anniversary are left-right Edward P. Stuart Jr., Philip Beaulieu, Chairman Warren Rensehausen, and Walter Smith.

Bristol Knights of Columbus to celebrate 125th anniversary

On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Bristol Council Knights of Columbus will get together at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel John W. Lolio Parish Center to celebrate its 125th anniversary. more

By Manny Correira | 11/9/23

Joe Delfino, an Air Force veteran of over 36 years and a member of the Combat Veterans Association, salutes after placing a flag in honor of those who died in wars throughout America’s history, during the ceremony at the South Burial Ground during the 2023 Memorial Day observance ceremony.

Warren to observe two Veterans' Day events this weekend

An event on Saturday, Nov. 11 will honor a late WWII veteran and a Medal of Honor recipient. An event on Sunday, Nov. 12 will honor four Warren veterans. more

11/9/23

Letter: Hunting will not solve Bristol’s deer problem

Ask the non-hunters from Prudence Island, Block Island, S. Kingstown, Burrillville, etc., if it solved the problem of overpopulation of deer. The answer is a resounding no. more

11/9/23

Letter: It will take more than a new school to achieve excellence in education

If voters decide to approve the bond, it remains to be seen how a new school alone will improve the quality of educational achievement by Bristol and Warren students. more

11/9/23

The Liberty Street School as illustrated by Thomas Tefft in Henry Barnard’s “School Architecture” (1850 edition).

Commentary: The history of the Liberty Street School is worth knowing

It is worthwhile to consider the history of the school, a remarkable survival and a rare example of the combined efforts of renowned educator Henry Barnard (1809-1900) and Rhode Island architect Thomas A. Tefft (1826-1859). more

11/9/23

Letter: On the Bike Path bridges

Why take six years to do the job wrong? more

11/9/23

Letter: In response to criticism of bond advocacy

While I remain opposed to the construction of the new high school at its present location, I was disappointed to read of the criticism by certain residents leveled at school committee members regarding their advocacy for approval of the bond. more

11/9/23

KMS students pose with donated socks from the fundraiser, which raised over $5,000.

KMS students raise $5,000 through the sale of funky socks

The 8th graders ended up raising $4,072 from the fundraiser, with an additional $945 being directly donated to the grade by parents and teachers. Additionally, there were nearly 300 pairs of socks donated through the fundraiser. more

11/9/23

Alex McClelland and the Barrington High School football team will host a D-II semifinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 10.

Eagles will play against Saints in semifinal matchup

The Barrington High School football team will host St. Raphael’s in a D-II semifinal playoff game on Friday night, Nov. 10, at 6:15 p.m. BHS Coach Sandy Gorham said the Saints are a … more

11/9/23

To the editor: Guns, politics and manufactured fear — let’s change this

Let’s be true. When IRS investigators and agents try to collect back taxes from wealthy cheaters and scofflaws, the government is not the enemy. When the BLM tries to collect rent payments … more

11/9/23

Police chief candidates Christopher Dunn (left) and Robert Rebello.

Westport close to hiring new police chief

Two of Westport’s finest — a career police officer and a colleague who joined the force later in life — are the top two candidates for the Westport Police Chief position, and … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/9/23

The Patriots’ Mollyana McGuire jumps in front of a Lincoln defender to settle a pass during Portsmouth’s Division II semifinal win over Lincoln Wednesday night, Nov. 8.

Portsmouth girls to play for D-2 state title on Saturday

PORTSMOUTH — This is the way it should be — the No. 1 and 2 seeds playing for all the marbles in the state championship game. The Patriots girls’ varsity soccer team (No. … more

11/9/23

Letter: To the next generation, it’s time you stepped up

The voters of Barrington have spoken, and the $250 million school bond issue passed. Some 3,420 voters cast a ballot on this issue. more

11/9/23

Letter: Barrington needs to show its appreciation to seniors

To the editor: After reading the article on affordable housing...here are my thoughts: I would have to say I like the idea that Mr. Heffner presented with using tax credits to encourage the … more

11/9/23

Gwen Green (left) battles an opponent for a loose ball during a game between Barrington’s U10 Argentina team and Lenox, Mass. FC at Barrington High School on Sunday.

Soccer teams turn out for Barrington's BIT tournament

More than 100 youth soccer teams from across three states rolled into Barrington last weekend for the Barrington Invitational Tournament. Barrington Youth Soccer Association hosted the … more

11/9/23

Fresh and local, farmers' markets move indoors

The air has turned colder and the days are shorter, but popular farmers' markets continue throughout the region. Here is a quick recap of opportunities for fresh food and goods: more

11/9/23

School administrators and teachers revealed to students on Thursday, Nov. 2 that the Mt. Hope Class of 2024 had managed the highest proficiency in school history and the highest growth numbers of any school in the state of Rhode Island for the English Language Arts (ELA) portion of the SATs, leading to raucous applause.

Mt. Hope students set highest marks in school history for ELA SATs

The Mt. Hope Class of 2024 had plenty of reasons to celebrate during the announcement of their recent scores from their SAT exams taken last year, but there's also room for improvement. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/9/23

Imago welcomes Jake Blount on Sunday

Imago Foundation for the Arts welcomes Jake Blount, an award-winning interpreter of Black folk music. In his hands, the banjo, fiddle, electric guitar and synthesizer become ceremonial … more

11/8/23

Trick-or-treaters call police about intoxicated Bigfoot

Halloween became a little too scary for a group of trick-or-treaters in Barrington. A Barrington resident called police at about 6:30 p.m. on Halloween night, after an intoxicated man … more

11/8/23

Hope Robertson is pictured with her father, Dr. Alex Robertson. Hope is running in the B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday in memory of her father who lost his battle with cancer in March.

She's running for her dad, and to fight cancer

Barrington’s Hope Robertson is running for her dad. Hope will participate in the B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 12 in memory of her father, the late Dr. Alex Robertson, who was … more

11/8/23

Stone Church Coffee House welcomes House of Hamill

Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes House of Hamill on Saturday, Nov. 11. Sometimes things happen because they are just meant to be. Rose Baldino and Brian … more

11/8/23

Firepits and tasty treats at Blithewold this weekend

After getting washed out last weekend, Blithewold is expecting better weather as it invites guests to reserve a fire pit and enjoy the ambience this weekend. There will be two sessions of “ … more

11/8/23

Iron Pour and Sims Ave. Festival are Saturday night

The Steel Yard once again will light up the skies over Sims Avenue in Providence as they melt more than 2,000 pounds of luminous iron in a custom-built tilt furnace. A trained pour crew will activate … more

11/8/23

'Fire at the Fort' Saturday night in Newport

Fort Adams Trust invites visitors to attend Fire at the Fort for a Veterans Day celebration. The Fort walls will be illuminated and fire pits will be lit throughout the Parade Field inside hstoric … more

11/8/23

Accomplished folk singer performing Saturday at Stone Soup

Lisa Bastoni is a 2022 New England Music Award nominee (Roots), 2020 and 2019 Boston Music Award Nominee (Folk) and winner of 2019 New Folk at the esteemed Kerrville Folk Festival. She will be … more

11/8/23