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A rendering from ZDS Inc. shows the concept for rehabilitating the existing building at 119 Water St. into a two-story restaurant. The proposal also includes plans to renovate the building at 113 Water St. into a mixed use commercial/residential space.
Plan proposes refurbishing 119 Water St. into a new restaurant
About eight months after a proposal for a housing development was denied by the planning board, a new proposal from the same developer seeks to turn 119 Water St. into a restaurant, and renovate the building at 113 Water St. into a mixed-use building with a business on the ground floor and one apartment unit above. more
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Officers Jarrod Levesque and Mike Chicca of the Westport Police Department.
Westport officers honored for saving man's life
Two Westport police officers have been honored with the department’s Life Saving Award in recognition of their actions on a call earlier this month. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, officers Mike … more
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‘Halloween Haunt’ returns to Linden Place
Linden Place’s third annual “Night at the Mansion Halloween Haunt” features a mansion and gardens transformed into a haunted wonderland, awards for best costumes, a séance, … more
Symphony orchestra concert is Saturday in East Providence
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra presents “Resonance & Revolution” in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Works are by Bach/Elgar, Stephanie Ann … more
Barrington's Mitchell Ivatts makes a Portsmouth defender miss during the Eagles' 40-6 win on Friday night.
Barrington High School football team defeats Portsmouth 40-6
The fans in the bleachers begged to see Barrington’s vaunted passing attack.   “Throw the ball!” shouted the student section.   But BHS Coach Sandy Gorham had a … more
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Chris ‘Higgie’ Higgins with the 13.56-pound tautog he caught this week off Newport with Capt. Mike Littlefield of ArchAngel Charters.
Anglers working with Congress, and great fishing continues
Last week I was one of eight recreational fishermen who met with Rep. Seth Magaziner and his staff in their Warwick office to talk about habitat, fish and recreational fishing.   He met with us … more
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Talking unions, organized labor and leadership in America
STORY OF THE WEEK: Organized labor has made a lot of headlines of late, what with strikes by writers in Hollywood and auto workers in Michigan. The common thread is how technology is extending the … more
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Poll: Do you support the $200 million Bristol-Warren school bond?
Voters will be asked to approve or deny a $200 million bond to build a new high school and make repairs to other district schools. Do you support this proposal at this time? more
Excavators clear dirt at the Barrington Middle School construction site in 2018. Members of the Barrington School Committee recently voted to pursue Option 5 in a new round of school construction.
Barrington School Committee votes 5-0 for ‘Option 5’
The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to pursue “Option 5” for the proposed school building construction project.   That option calls for an addition and targeted … more
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Barrington's Sean Bonneau, a freshman at Keene State College, was named Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference in Men's Golf.
Barrington High School graduate named Rookie of the Year
Keene State College freshman Sean Bonneau, of Barrington, was named Men’s Golf Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference recently.   Bonneau, who graduated from Barrington … more
Letter: What's the deal with sea foam, anyway?
If you take a close look at a glass of seawater or even Westport River water, you will find it is full of tiny particles. Seawater isn't just plain water; it contains dissolved salts, proteins, fats, … more
Striker Grant Moore in the pulpit of a swordfishing boat some time in the 1980s.
Living by the sword in Westport
Long back before everyone had a computer in their pocket or even a TV at home, Westport Point was the place to be. Crowds would often gather at Lees Wharf to watch the boats come in, and one … more
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The Portsmouth High School Marching Band will lead the PHS Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 28. Here are members performing in last year's parade.
Portsmouth Homecoming Parade steps off Saturday
PORTSMOUTH — Get out those reds, whites, and blues.   The Portsmouth High School Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday, Oct. 28, steeping off from the school at 12:30 p.m. The … more
Tap-In, the non-profit, all-volunteer organization that helps people in need in the East Bay, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special event at St. John’s Church last week.
Tap-In: Forty years and still going strong
Tap-In celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special event at St. John’s Church on Thursday, Oct. 19. The non-profit, all-volunteer organization has been committed to helping families … more
East Providence firefighter faces multiple weapons, domestic charges
EAST PROVIDENCE — An East Providence firefighter was recently arrested at his home in city on multiple charges related to weapons and domestic disturbance. Captain Michael J. Rapoza, the … more
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Barrington High School’s SAT scores are tops in Rhode Island
Barrington High School students can celebrate another strong year for SAT scores. Local students saw their SAT results increase from a year earlier. The BHS average scores on the SAT math and … more
The Barrington Town Council is considering retiring the current banners located on the light poles downtown.
Council considers saying ‘bye bye’ to business banners
Is it time to “retire” the banners hanging from the light poles on County Road? Carl Kustell thinks so.   During the meeting in September, the Barrington Town Council … more
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The EPHS top pair of Madison Luu (left) and Isabella Hurley won the Division III doubles tournament title with a straight sets win over West Warwick Sunday, Oct. 22, in city at the Townie Tennis Center.
East Providence's Hurley, Luu win Division III doubles championship
EAST PROVIDENCE — As they've done for the entirety of the 2023 season to date, the East Providence High School top pairing of Isabella Hurley and Madison Luu cruised to a resounding victory, … more
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Elderly man saved from burning home in Tiverton
Two Tiverton police officers are being hailed as heroes for rescuing an elderly man from a burning home on Stafford Road Friday evening. Crews were called to the home at 994 Stafford Road just … more
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Barrington resident David Onik (right) is shown during his arraignment on Sept. 13. He is facing additional charges.
Barrington residents involved in Newport brawl facing additional charges
Barrington’s Rachel Onik is facing two additional charges stemming from a brawl with police officers in Newport last month.   According to the multiple media outlets, Newport Police … more
A Barrington Police Officer speaks on the phone near the Upland Way parking lot during a search for a missing 19-year-old Barrington girl.
Police find missing Barrington teenager
Barrington Police located a missing teenage girl at about 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. Police said the girl, described as a 19-year-old Barrington resident wearing sweatpants and a hockey … more
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Donna Amaral shows a photograph taken inside the 81 Benoit St. home last month, following a complaint to the town.
Westport homeowner OK’d to re-enter home, after cleanup
A home deemed uninhabitable last month has been cleared by the Department of Health, but several dogs taken from the residence were still with Westport animal control as of Friday. Board of … more
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The Barrington School Building Committee is hosting a series of community meetings that will offer residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed school construction.
Barrington officials will discuss proposed school building construction
The Barrington School Building Committee is hosting a series of community meetings that will offer residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed construction. The next meeting is set for … more
The Barrington Charter Review Commission is exploring alternatives to the FTM.
Barrington's Charter Review Commission digs into FTM alternatives
The Barrington Charter Review Commission recently invited Michael Marcello, Esq. to provide background information about other Rhode Island towns that have recently changed from a Financial Town … more
The Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit is coming to Portsmouth on Tuesday, Oct. 24. It will be stationed at Clements’ Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wreaths Across America exhibit visits Portsmouth Oct. 24
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit has been honoring veterans all over the country, and now it’s making a stop in Portsmouth on Tuesday, Oct. 24. more
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