The state’s top energy regulator vented over the “Hobson’s Choice” posed when offshore wind developers seek to renege on their contracts with utility companies.
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By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current
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6/14/23
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While wind whipped tassels to and fro, Tiverton’s Class of 2023 closed out a “spectacular” chapter of their lives at Friday’s gusty graduation ceremony at the high school
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By Paige Shapiro
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6/14/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The proposed near-complete renovation of Martin Middle School at the mid-way moment of the design and estimate process remains on budget and in line with the requirements of …
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By Mike Rego
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6/14/23
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The Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series will soon return to its waterfront venue at Independence Park alongside Bristol Harbor. Concerts are nightly from June 20 to July 2, with acts ranging from …
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6/14/23
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John “J.P.” Perry was awarded the Vicki Van Voast Memorial Award at the annual Bristol Fire Department Firemen’s Memorial and parade event that occurred this past Sunday.
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6/14/23
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The Barrington High School boys volleyball team lost to Lincoln in five sets in the Division II playoff semifinals last week.
The Lions won 3-2; the game scores were 25-22, 23-25, 20-25, 25-16, …
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6/14/23
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One of Rhode Island's premier restaurant scenes kicks off the season with the Federal Hill Summer Festival, taking place over three days, Friday to Sunday, June 16 to 18. In addition to al fresco …
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6/14/23
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On Thursday June 15, Gallery Night Providence will be offering six free guided tours heading to different art spaces, galleries, and museums in Providence. Visitors can explore on their own or board …
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6/14/23
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The Newport International Polo Series is back in action with weekly matches on Saturdays at Glen Farm in Portsmouth. This Saturday, June 17, the USA team matches up with Spain at 5 p.m.
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6/14/23
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Trinity Church in Newport will hold its annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The festival celebrates all things strawberry, with food, live music, …
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6/14/23
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The Newport Gulls are in full action for their summer season and are off to a quick start with a 5-1 record so far. The Gulls typically play several home games every week at Cardines Field near the …
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6/14/23
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Utilizing boats built right in Warren, including a 60-year-old one undergoing an historic restoration that was commissioned by a famous female philanthropist, the Warren River Company offers three ways to get out on the water.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/14/23
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Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary will present South African jazz legend, McCoy Mrubata, for a performance by his Quartet, on their last date before returning to …
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6/14/23
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This Saturday, June 17, the Little Compton Garden Club will host its 2023 garden tour! The self-guided tour visits seven private gardens and the historic herb garden at the Little Compton …
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6/14/23
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The Tiverton Farmers’ Market is holding its first “Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble” this Saturday, June 17. From 10am to 3pm, the market will be open just down the …
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6/14/23
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A free, public Juneteenth holiday event will be taking placethis Sunday and Monday, June 18 and 19 in Washington Square, Newport! Organized by the group behind the Rhode Island Slave …
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6/14/23
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It was jolly good fun at the annual British Motorcar Festival at Colt State Park this past weekend.
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6/14/23
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There’s just no stopping Julia Pisasale when you get her behind the wheel of her pink crate derby car.
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6/14/23
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Three members of the Barrington High School girls track team placed in their respective events at the New England Track and Field Championships in Bangor, Maine last weekend.
Eva Garofano …
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6/14/23
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To the editor:
A few weeks ago on a Friday evening my sister was visiting me. She said, "I have a $20 gift card for Newport Creamery. Come on I'll treat you to a sundae." My sister is 84 …
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6/14/23
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The Barrington Police Department is stepping up its efforts to combat underage drinking in the community.
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said Barrington parents and their children …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/14/23
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PROVIDENCE — As the work of the Rhode Island General Assembly accelerates with the end of the 2023 session now just a few weeks away, key legislation is coming to the fore like that of East …
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6/13/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — As first attempts go, the inaugural East Providence High School Family Doubles Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Friends of Townies Athletics booster organization, held …
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By Mike Rego
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6/13/23
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After experiencing bullying due to a condition he was diagnosed with as a toddler, 8th grade KMS student Adriano Coelho decided to do something about it.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/13/23
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A recent stroll down the bike path towards the “Broken Bridge” that is currently undergoing a reconstruction project from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation showed a lot of work still yet to be done.
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6/13/23
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