Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Chairman Camille Teixeira broke new ground in the 239-year history of the Bristol Fourth of July parade, and the response was certainly polarizing.
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/11/24
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The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its 63rd Annual Summer Church Fair, and the 43rd Annual Road Race, this Saturday at the Commons.
The day kicks off at 8:30 with the …
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7/11/24
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PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations …
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By Mike Rego
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7/11/24
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It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around …
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By Mike Rego
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7/11/24
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Westport police are trying to locate a local girl reported missing early Thursday morning.
Lilyana Gorman, 14, was last seen leaving her home in the Conserve Avenue area just after 4 a.m. She …
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7/11/24
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Barrington’s Ava Tine and her teammates on the US Women’s Eight boat won first place in the FISU 2024 World University games.
Tine is an alum of the East Bay Rowing club, and after …
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7/11/24
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Marine biologists took advantage of a very rare opportunity Thursday, when dozens walked out to a remote stretch of Little Compton beach to study the remains of a 17-foot minke whale that washed up …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/11/24
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Barrington opened the Ron Silva All Star baseball tournament with a 5-2 win over Bristol on Tuesday, July 9, at Veterans Memorial Park in Bristol.
Bristol jumped out to a 2-0 lead over …
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7/10/24
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Police and officers with an animal welfare group seized 21 cats from a Tiverton home Tuesday, after investigators found unsanitary conditions inside.
Police responded to 51 Adams St. on a report …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/10/24
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The summer film series by the Westport Cultural Council returns with an Academy Award-nominated documentary, “Troublesome Creek” by Newton, Mass., filmmakers Jeanne Jordan and Steven …
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7/10/24
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One city-based side got its Ron Silva/Little League District 2 Minor Baseball Division tourney run going, while another got its first win of the event as play resumed Tuesday night, July 9, following …
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7/10/24
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Barrington officials are asking residents to assist in drafting a blueprint for “Barrington 2050” at a special open house on Tuesday, July 23 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peck Center and …
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7/10/24
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A truck and SUV were destroyed and a home damaged in an early morning fire on Forge Road Sunday. Firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 5:40 a.m. by a neighbor, who also alerted the …
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7/10/24
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An alert resident and a quick response by Barrington Police may have thwarted a dangerous or destructive situation last week, as trespassers and full cans of gasoline were spotted at a vacant …
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7/10/24
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Monday, July 1
A noise complaint came in from Washington Street at 12:16 a.m.
Police tried but were unable to serve a warrant on American Legion Highway just after 6:30 a.m.
A Pine …
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7/10/24
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Newport Film Outdoors hosts its next screening on Thursday, July 11, at the Newport International Polo Grounds, 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth. The venue opens at 6 p.m. The film — “The …
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7/10/24
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FirstWorks, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting art with audiences, is hosting its 2024 Summer Beats Concert Series over the next week-plus in Providence. Presented in partnership with …
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7/10/24
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Editor’s note: Continuing on Little Compton’s 350th birthday celebration, the Town Crier writes of Queens and canes, and their ties to the town’s history.
An article in the …
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By the Town Crier
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7/10/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Dogs and owners who prefer the rugged trails to an open space to gallop and socialize now have a happy medium.
The Portsmouth Dog Park, nestled within the Melville Park …
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By Jim McGaw
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7/10/24
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Tiverton Baseball ’s 10 and under All Star team are state champions for the second time in the Cal Ripken-affiliated league’s two-year existence, following a bizarre turn of events in the …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/10/24
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Betsy Brenner wants to know ‘What changed?’
A year ago, the longtime Barrington resident visited health classes at the high school to share a talk on eating disorders. Brenner said …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/10/24
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PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon.
At least that's how the …
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By Mike Rego
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7/10/24
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The money will go towards trail maintenance and the removal of invasive species.
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7/10/24
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The new boat is being manufactured by Bristol’s own C&C at a cost of $109,000. The Town anticipates taking delivery in late July or early August.
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By Christy Nadalin
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7/10/24
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The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars bashed 11 hits as they crushed South Kingstown 13-0 in 4 innings to move on in the state softball tournament on Tuesday night.
Morgan Napolitano smacked a …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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7/10/24
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