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The town is taking action after receiving several complaints about jet skiers along the East Branch.

Proposed East Branch no wake zone moves north

The Harbor Advisory Board is moving its requested no wake zone on the East Branch further north, though the ultimate decision on whether to put in a buoy is up to the select board. Last month, … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/15/23

This new listing in Bristol, by Ryan Fonseca and Century 21 Topsail, is the perfect example of the type of home that appeals to first-time homebuyers. As a small, charmingly updated, three-bedroom Cape, it checks all the boxes. It listed at $595,000.

For first-time buyers, it’s about patience and perseverance

Today’s first-time homebuyers face a perfect storm of forces not seen by their parents or their parents’ parents. more

By Scott Pickering | 9/15/23

Warren PD: Police make six arrests, including three DUIs

Warren Police made six arrests between Sept. 4-11, 2023, including three for driving under the influence. more

9/15/23

Bristol PD: New York City resident arrested for stalking

Bristol Police made one arrest and restored the peace during multiple incidents from Sept. 4-11, 2023. more

9/15/23

Former East Providence School Committee member Karen Oliveira (right) recently passed away. She served one term on the board after spending over 30 years in the classroom in the district as a Math teacher.

East Providence School Committee memorializes past member Oliveira

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department and the larger community was saddened to hear of the recent passing of former district teacher and School Committee member Karen … more

By Mike Rego | 9/14/23

The backfield tandem of quarterback Jacob Duarte and fullback Steven Clark Jr. are expected to be among the leaders of the 2023 East Providence High School football team.

EPHS football eyes deeper postseason push

EAST PROVIDENCE — With two preseason games under its collective belt, the East Providence High School football team takes to the field for "real" this weekend as the locals begin their 2023 … more

By Mike Rego | 9/14/23

(R-l) Town Administrator Steve Contente, Parks and Recreation Director Warren Rensehausen, Police Chief Kevin Lynch, State Rep. Susan Donovan and Diane Davis kept the trays of food (a delicious barbecue chicken lunch donated by the Common Pub) coming.

AARP recognizes Bristol as an 'Age-Friendly' community

AARP took the opportunity of the annual senior picnic to make the announcement that Bristol has been added to its network of Age-Friendly Communities. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/14/23

Claire Bowen heads out to pick produce in the farm she and husband Patrick recently opened on Long Highway.

New Little Compton farm aims for local

Those well-versed in the goings-on of Little Compton may have noticed a new barn crop up over the last year along the part of Long Highway that stems off Peckham Road. In front of an orchard of apple … more

By Paige Shapiro | 9/14/23

Westport police logs: Car theft reported

Monday, Sept. 4 Police responded to Main Road at 2:16 a.m. for an animal complaint. A similar call came in from Drift Road just after 8 a.m. A 911 caller reported an accident on Route … more

9/14/23

Letter: Questions on new high school are sound

Bristolians are indeed fortunate to have residents like Pete Hewett, who exercises sound judgment in his Letter to the Editor from Sept. 2. more

9/14/23

Letter: Not the right place for a hunting ground

I wonder if the town, DEM, and the powers-that-be have truly considered the ramifications of disrupting an already fragile ecosystem, such as this. more

9/14/23

Derek Ferreira (left), Mike Godet, and Luis Medeiros watch Kevin Amaral of Vigilant Brewing Company tee off on the first hole at the Bristol Golf Park.

Town cuts tape on Bristol Golf Park, first players tee off

Players took to the links at the Bristol Golf Park for the first time this week. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/14/23

Wildcats’ senior captain Avery Avila leads the team with her gritty, tenacious play on the field. Westport beat Wareham 6-0 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats are currently 3-0.

Wildcats wallop Wareham 6-0, win 3 in a row

The Westport field hockey team is dominating teams with their stout defense and ferocious offensive attack. The Wildcats have won three in a row after walloping Wareham 6-0 in a home game on Tuesday … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/14/23

This rendering shows a close-up of the pocket neighborhood included in the plan for the monastery property.

Second plan surfaces for monastery property in Barrington

Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey offered a slight change to the development plans for the former Carmelite monastery property. Hervey’s version of the plans calls for fewer single … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/14/23

Barrington School officials will hold a series of meetings to discuss potential school construction projects. The first of the meetings is set for Sept. 20. Pictured is the middle school during its construction.

School construction meetings start Sept. 20 in Barrington

Want to learn more about the proposed school construction projects? The Barrington School Building Committee is hosting a series of community meetings that will offer all residents an … more

9/14/23

A new URI study has found extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay. Researchers Victoria Fulfer (shown) and J.P. Walsh estimate that the top 2 inches of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years.

New URI study finds extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay

Two University of Rhode Island researchers estimate that the top 5 centimeters (2 inches) of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years. more

9/14/23

Pizza Wine, a sparkly red meant to pair perfectly with pizza, is a new creation coming soon.

Bristolian helps invent 'Pizza Wine' — So what is it?

Pizza Wine is a light, sparkly red, sold by the can and meant to pair perfectly with pizza. more

9/13/23

This townhouse at Bristol Landing hit the market with a $782,000 asking price earlier this year. Four potential buyers offered more than the asking price, and it sold for $807,000 within four days.

Condos are in high demand and hard to find

Realtor Cathy Sousa believes there’s a dividing line in the local condo market. Almost without fail, condos priced at less than $1,300,000 are selling quickly. “Any of the condos … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/13/23

Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore speaks to the crowd during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Barrington Middle School. Messore will retire at the end of the school year.

Barrington Superintendent of Schools is retiring

Mike Messore is retiring. The longtime district employee will retire from his post as Barrington Superintendent of Schools at the end of the fiscal year. In a recent email to … more

9/13/23

Which 2023 Warren Walkabout design is your favorite?

Three poster designs will now be voted on by the public until Friday, Sept. 22. The winner will be seen throughout town during the upcoming Warren Walkabout in October. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

East Providence Schools stop spending ahead of fiscal year's end

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department needs to count its pennies as the end of current fiscal year approaches and the mandated need for it not to run a deficit becomes a real … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/23

Nyima Goncalves possesses the ball for EPHS in its 2023 girls' soccer opener September 12 against Ponaganset.

East Providence falls to Ponaganset in girls' soccer opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' soccer team began its 2023 Division II regular season Tuesday night, Sept. 12, at home, suffering a 3-1 loss to Ponaganset. The … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/23

Workers begin dismantling the bike path bridge that crosses the Barrington River.

East Bay Bike Path bridges are coming down

Crews began dismantling one of the old East Bay Bike Path trestle bridges late last month. Once the demolition of both bike path bridges is complete, new bridges will be constructed and … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/13/23

Letter: Look there! Up in the sky! It's art!

Crossing Hix Bridge at night you might glance northwest and notice an odd blue light on a hill, like a little arrow pointing to a constellation. Did Jenny Holzer buy property in … more

9/13/23

The sheer number of white-tailed deer in the area is causing problems, and residents across Westport and LittleCompton are looking for solutions.

Oh deer — Farm Coast deer herd brings concern

If 911 calls and accidents are any indication, then Westport and Little Compton just may have a deer problem. Since January, Westport police have tallied 57 vehicle vs. deer collisions, and 41 … more

By Paige Shapiro | 9/13/23