The Bristol Independence Rhode Race steps off at 6:30 a.m. this Saturday, June 24. In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half-marathon will follow the beautiful downtown …
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6/22/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Bartley Forrester, a fifth-year senior on the Georgia Tech squad that last month finished as the national runner-up to champion Florida, held the lead after the first …
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By Mike Rego
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6/21/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The current incarnation of the City Council gave its greatest consideration to date on the controversial issue of speed cameras placed around East Providence during its June …
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By Mike Rego
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6/21/23
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A partnership between the state, the Rhode Island Veterans Home and i3 Broadband enabled veterans to receive free access to high-speed broadband internet to keep in touch with friends and loved ones, and access services.
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/21/23
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There was a time when Barrington was cartoonishly hypocritical. For many years, it was Rhode Island’s only “dry” town, meaning you could not buy booze here in town.
Of course, …
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6/21/23
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To the editor:
Having witnessed two separate screaming matches this past week alone on Water Street, each involving three cars trying to enter/exit/navigate restaurant locations, one involving a …
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6/21/23
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At about 6:10 p.m., after the local dignitaries had all been introduced and the Guiteras and Rockwell School chorus took the stage, a downpour of epic proportions struck.
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/21/23
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Safe Harbor New England Boatworks is planning three "Food Truck Sunset" events this summer, with the next one taking place this Saturday, June 24. There will be beer and wine sales, live bands, and a …
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6/21/23
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Safe Harbor New England Boatworks is planning three "Food Truck Sunset" events this summer, with the next one taking place this Saturday, June 24. There will be beer and wine sales, live bands, and a …
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6/21/23
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Waterfire Providence hosts a full lighting this Saturday night, June 24. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., with food trucks and vendors throughout the streets and canals around North Main Street. Click …
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6/21/23
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“The Grand Tour” is coming to Marble House. Named for the travel trend of the 18th and 19th centuries when the well-to-do would take in the great sights, arts and cultures of Europe, …
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6/21/23
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Newport Film presents its first outdoor screening of the season on Thursday night, June 22, on the Great Friends Meeting House Lawn. The venue opens at 6 p.m. Live music by Bill Bartholomew and Randy …
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6/21/23
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Hundreds of acres of wild open space have been preserved by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and the Town of Barrington. This summer, you can discover five of these protected areas and meet the …
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6/21/23
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An explosion of interest in the historic game coalesced into a record-breaking day at the Warren Armory, where over 100 players from the region gathered.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/21/23
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The Coyote Brass, Down Range Rythym and the FlexWinds of the 88th Army Band kicked off the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series in front of a packed crowd at Independence Park on Tuesday …
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6/21/23
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A search for a missing 12-year-old Barrington girl eventually led to the arrest of a 34-year-old Lincoln man.
A Barrington resident called 911 at about 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 18 to report a …
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6/21/23
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A century ago, five lighthouses lined the East Providence shoreline, lighting the way for ships passing from the upper reaches of Narragansett Bay into the Providence River and the busy port of Providence. Only one remains.
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By Scott Pickering
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6/21/23
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Last Thursday evening, four of us gathered on my porch located three houses up from Bristol Harbor and three houses down from the Bristol parade route, smack in the center of historic Constitution …
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By Alayne White
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6/21/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Two-time reigning champion Dylan Menante returns to defend his title when the 61st Northeast Amateur Invitational golf tournament tees off at Wannamoisett Country Club June …
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By Mike Rego
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6/21/23
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Just a few short months ago, local theater advocates were close to mourning the death of 2nd Story Theatre. Today, thanks to a local vinyl shop, they have reason to hope and rejoice again.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/21/23
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PORTSMOUTH — After hearing several Common Fence Point residents complain about visitors’ vehicles blocking mailboxes and driveways at the north end of Anthony Road, the Town Council …
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By Jim McGaw
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6/20/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Fifteen-year-old Henry Denis had just acknowledged the wild applause after singing a stirring version of “L-O-V-E” to Jill Merlin and Colleen Monahan, when Sue …
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By Jim McGaw
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6/20/23
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When the Bristol Fourth of July Committee decided to move the Fourth of July Concert Series to Independence Park, many thought it was a gamble at the very least. There were those native Bristolians …
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By Manuel C. “Manny” Correira
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6/20/23
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The Rockwell Amusements carnival is on the Bristol Town Common as part of the annual Fourth of July celebration. There are rides, games and carnival food.
WHAT: Annual carnival
WHEN: June …
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6/20/23
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The 2023 URI Master Gardeners tour is a go-at-your-own-pace look at 17 impressive vegetable and herb gardens, pollinator and rain gardens, unique hardscaping, native plants and more around the state. …
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6/20/23
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