In all, nearly 60 boats processed past the Nao Trinidad for a blessing, while on land, organizers served 245 littleneck boils and 75 steaks at the dinner, along with countless a la carte shucked oysters and littlenecks.
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8/17/23
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Everything is ready for the 12th annual Frontline Ministry Ride for Freedom this coming Sunday, Aug. 20.
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By Manny Correira
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8/17/23
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Barrington residents are invited to register for a community campout on Barrington Beach.
The event takes place Saturday into Sunday, Sept. 9-10. People can register now with the town — …
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8/17/23
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Check out photos from another lively Black Ships Festival, held in Bristol this past weekend.
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8/17/23
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Opening a sandwich shop had always been a far-off dream for Countryside Market owner Lisa McClarren; ever since she was a kid growing up in a big Portuguese family, she imagined sharing her culinary …
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By Paige Shapiro
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8/17/23
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Last month, Barrington Police received a tip that teenagers were partying at Mussachuck Beach.
Officers in a party patrol unit responded to the secluded stretch of coastline and located the …
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By Josh Bickford
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8/17/23
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On Monday, the Town of Warren held a ceremony for one of its most famous residents that you've probably never heard of, but who is worth learning about.
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/17/23
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Donna Coroa Wilson isn't exactly a new face to the Benjamin Church Senior Center, but she is taking over a new role to fill the shoes of Maria Ursini. And she's thrilled for the opportunity.
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By Christy Nadalin
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8/17/23
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To the editor:
On behalf of the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, I wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out for our Annual Flea and Fair this past weekend. We …
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8/17/23
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To the editor:
Judith Byrnes’ Letter to the Editor (A safer bike path should be everyone’s goal, Aug. 10, 2023) sounds reasonable enough. But within its logic are several assumptions …
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8/17/23
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To the editor:
Last week's Phoenix featured a front page story regarding recent bills passed overwhelmingly by the Rhode Island Legislature which provides that any current or deceased full time …
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8/17/23
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To the editor:
Greetings from Twin Falls, Idaho! We traveled 2,540 miles to view the painted lines upon your streets. Quick question — who chose the colors? They didn't quite match the …
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8/17/23
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To the editor: This summer, our daughter was fortunate to be part of a wonderful group of kids who worked with Bristol Theater Company. Their hard work culminated this past weekend in four …
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8/17/23
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To the editor:
It is encouraging that the town is joining efforts with URI to document changes to Bristol’s shoreline, but to what purpose? Photographs are useful in demonstrating …
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8/17/23
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Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, of Fried Glass Studios, has begun a month-long residency at Westport Woods.
Silvia, who works primarily in glass, metal and stone, will be working in Westport …
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8/17/23
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What do Voronoi bunnies, Taylor Swift swag, steampunk octopi with articulated arms, and Shrek have in common?
They were all 3D printed at the two-hour hands-on introductory class to 3D …
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8/17/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Former City Councilor Joe Larisa defended the accuracy of his late mother's contribution to the acquisition of what was formerly called "Rose Larisa Park" at the …
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By Mike Rego
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8/17/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The scale and scope of the original concept reduced significantly, the City Council at its Tuesday, Aug. 15, meeting took two actions towards regenerating the grounds …
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By Mike Rego
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8/17/23
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Bristol Student Resource Officer Keith Medeiros was rewarded for his excellence and dedication to his job with the highest accolades given to an SRO by their national association.
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By Christy Nadalin
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8/16/23
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To the editor:
To my friends and neighbors on the DEI Committee, Allow me to introduce you to five famous (perhaps infamous) fellow Americans. Clarence Brandenburg, Gary Lee Johnson, Mary …
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8/16/23
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The Warren Summer Concert Series is Sunday nights, beginning at 5 p.m., through Aug. 27. Performing this week, Aug. 20, is Steppin' Out (R ’n B), featuring New Image.
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8/16/23
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Waterfire returns to the capital city with a full lighting this Saturday night, Aug. 19. The lighting will begin at 7:40 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until midnight. On-shore …
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8/16/23
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A quick shout out is warranted for members of Warren’s Town Council and two local residents, who during their monthly meeting held last week helped restore faith that even one or two people can make a difference in how their local government operates.
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8/16/23
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If at first you don’t succeed, try, again. And if that doesn’t work…then maybe try five more times. Such has been the approach to analyzing and proposing solutions to Warren’s downtown parking situation.
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/16/23
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The summer concert series continues on Friday nights. Performing this week is East Bay Roots, with a mix of acoustic rock, pop, country and reggae. Food trucks include Mac's Screaming Corn & …
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8/16/23
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