To the editor:
Last week's Phoenix featured an article regarding the need for a new high school to replace the existing Mt. Hope High School and the obstacles that may be encountered if a …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
Well, we just completed another year, 238 annual celebrations under our collective belt, and we will start looking at number 239 real soon. As I stroll into September, I will …
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7/13/23
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To the editor:
I’m writing in regard to the closing of all side streets in downtown Bristol at 8:00 a.m. I don’t think this was ever done before.
This morning I traveled down …
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7/13/23
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Reactions among those who had been critical of the high volume generated by Warren's Summer Concert Series indicated things had at least improved from last year, and it seemed a good time was still had by all.
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/13/23
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Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum is the site of a Wednesday night concert series, “Music at Sunset,” with seating on the great lawn fronting Narragansett Bay. Visitors can spread …
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7/13/23
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“This is supposed to represent the colors of the American flag. That’s why we’re doing this...So if it’s supposed to represent the flag, it ought to be the right colors.”
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By Scott Pickering
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7/13/23
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A utility pole caught fire on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, and knocked out power to sections of Barrington.
The pole was located on County Road just west of the intersection with Mathewson …
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7/12/23
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The Herreshoff Marine Museum will be hosting an unforgettable summer of music, every Thursday from July 13 to Aug. 31, under the tent on the HMM waterfront, from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine.
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7/12/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The light is back up...finally The Musco light pole at the East Providence High School stadium, which was removed nearly a year ago due to issues with a 30-inch drain pipe …
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By Mike Rego
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7/12/23
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A ‘Christmas in July’ fundraiser and Christmas caroling event will occur at Grace Barker Health (54 Barker Ave., Warren) on Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
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7/12/23
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Though it may seem that way, the Bristol Fourth of July parade route has not always been painted with a red, white and blue center stripe.
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7/12/23
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The Warren Summer Concert Series takes place Sunday evenings throughout July and August, with shows between 5 and 8 p.m. at Burr's Hill Park. The remaining show schedule is:
JULY 16 - THE …
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7/12/23
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Someone’s been cooking up a storm in Little Compton… but who?
The question sniffs out its answer among the laminated pages of Community Cookbook, a recipe book recently created by …
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7/12/23
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Herb Durfee, most recently the Town Planner for Coventry, is on a mission to optimize processes, and continue to develop Warren’s potential
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/12/23
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Providence Restaurant Weeks are ongoing through July 22. There are more than 60 area restaurants with featured deals and specials for lunch and dinner, with some offering prix fixe menus. They may …
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7/12/23
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The Hope Street Farmers Market continues every Satuday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lippitt Park on the East Side of Providence. The market is one of the largest anywhere, with dozens of vendors offering …
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7/12/23
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Safe Harbor New England Boatworks is hosting the second of its three "Food Truck Sunset" events this Saturday, July 15. There will be beer and wine sales, live bands, and a diverse selection of more …
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7/12/23
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Tiverton will spend up to $100,000 to hire an outside accounting firm to scrutinize the school district’s finances and spending practices over the last two fiscal years.
Members of the …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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7/12/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Go to any popular fishing spot in town that’s accessible via a public right of way (ROW) and you’ll find the “presents” left behind by many visitors: …
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By Jim McGaw
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7/12/23
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The Tiverton Summer Concert Series continues with shows every Friday night. This week's show (July 14) is the Digg It Band .
All shows are Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bulgarmarsh …
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7/12/23
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As a lifelong resident of Westport, a graduate of Westport High School, and a mother of two children currently in the school system, I do my best to understand the decisions made by the schools and …
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7/12/23
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Westport Select Board members agreed Monday evening to waive a State Road cannabis store’s late fees through the end of the year, in part to “buy time” and come up with a more …
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By Paige Shapiro
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7/12/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Dr. Sandra Forand, superintendent of schools for East Providence, notified the School Committee at its meeting on Tuesday, July 11, of four new significant hires to building …
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By Mike Rego
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7/12/23
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The Barrington Summer Concert Series continues this week with a performance by Odyssey & the Brass Daddies on Sunday, July 16. The free concerts take place every Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at …
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7/12/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10, ATC-sponsored Junior squad returned to action earlier this week, adding a pair of victories and avenging its lone loss to date in the 2023 Rhode Island …
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By Mike Rego
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7/12/23
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