A letter from RIDE provided reassurance to the Bristol Warren Regional School District that they would receive close to the maximum possible reimbursement rate for the proposed $200 million school construction bond.
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/1/23
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On Nov. 7, the voters of Barrington will be asked to approve a bond of up to $250 million dollars to make critical repairs and improvements to our schools. We should vote …
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11/1/23
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I am planning to vote for the school bond next week. In spite of our elementary and high school facilities, Barrington Schools are the envy of every community in the state. But …
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11/1/23
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Ten food trucks and more than 40 vendors are expected this Saturday, Nov. 4, for a “ Holiday Vendor Fair & Food Truck Event ” hosted by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce and its …
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11/1/23
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Some residents inquired if she and other school committee members had gone through the proper procedural steps before launching an advocacy group called “Building Bristol Warren’s Future,” which has promoted approval of the $200 million school bond.
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/1/23
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PORTSMOUTH — It’s been more than four years since VFW Alvaro E. Vieira Post 5390 has hosted a public gathering honoring retired or active-duty military personnel — but …
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By Jim McGaw
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11/1/23
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Waterfire Providence hosts a special event this Saturday night, Nov. 4, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The night will kick off with a speaking program on the basin stage in Waterplace Park, with remarks …
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11/1/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced the arrest of a local resident on numerous weapons and ammunition charges as well as domestic violations.
EPPD took …
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11/1/23
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The Barrington Middle School girls cross country team won the state championship last month … twice.
The local girls team won the race held at Ponaganset High School on Sunday, Oct. 22, …
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11/1/23
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The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District is hosting two free tours this month. The first is a tour of Sowams Meadow Preserve in Warren this Saturday, Nov. 4, beginning at 10 a.m.
All are …
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11/1/23
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The year-round Farm Fresh Providence Farmers Market switches into high gear for its renowned Winter Season this Saturday, Nov. 4. Now in its 17th year and the largest indoor market of its kind in New …
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11/1/23
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Audubon is hosting “Sparrows & Sweets” this Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 to 10 a.m. Visitors can learn about the wide diversity of sparrows that call Caratunk Wildlife Refuge home.
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11/1/23
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This Friday, Nov. 3, Newport Live welcomes a special artist on tour from Ireland, Anna Mieke. She will be performing at the Colony House on Washington Square in Newport (site of the Colonial …
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11/1/23
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Despite a continuing cold rain which lasted most of the afternoon, the annual Bristol Police Department and Bristol Prevention Coalition Halloween Walkabout went off as scheduled Sunday afternoon along lower State Street.
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By Manny Correira
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11/1/23
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Barrington Police charged 58-year-old Warren resident Gerald Stills with abandonment of an animal-first offense and improper care of animals, after he allegedly tried to abandon his dog inside a …
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11/1/23
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Nearly 100 people filled the sanctuary at Temple Habonim — Barrington’s only Jewish institution — on Oct. 26, for a presentation by Dr. Heidi Lane, a professor at the US Naval War …
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11/1/23
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Developers John Lannan and Ron Louro want to make one thing perfectly clear — they aren’t here to strong-arm anyone.
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/1/23
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The owner of the Longplex Family & Sports Center has turned the page on what he said has been a sometimes combative relationship with the Town of Tiverton, and now wants to begin …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/1/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team hosted perennial state power Bishop Hendricken last Friday night, Oct. 27, in a non-league game at Townie Stadium where the …
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By Mike Rego
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11/1/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High cross-country teams made a strong showing at Saturday’s Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School.
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10/31/23
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It will cost significantly more to park at town beaches next year, if a fee hearing planned by the town for next month goes the way members of the beach committee hope it does.
Last week, beach …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/31/23
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An off-duty Barrington Police officer called the station at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, after noticing a group of young men playing beer pong at the town beach.
Police responded to the …
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10/31/23
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PORTSMOUTH — On an unseasonably balmy day with temperatures reaching into the 80s, Portsmouth High School showed off its school spirit for Homecoming.
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10/31/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of our veteran small business owners during the 10th annual National Veterans …
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10/31/23
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To the editor:
On Oct. 23, I attended the 3 ½-hour meeting of the Portsmouth Town Council. The subject matter was the clarification of the proposal by the council (approved in May) for an …
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10/31/23
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