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Katie Spier shows appreciation for her first keeper, caught last year while fishing with uncle Greg Spier of Portsmouth. The striped bass regulation is one fish/person/day in a slot size of 28” to less than 31.”

If you are fortunate enough to catch a striped bass in the allowable slot size of 28” to less than 31”, and plan to keep and eat it, here are some tips on how to preserve and cook the … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/20/23

Senior Abby Monkevicz hugs fellow senior Cassie Taber after the game. Taber got on base in the seventh inning via an era and made it to second base before the game came to an end.

Tigers stay proud in 8-2 loss to Mounties in Championship

The Tiverton softball team fell to Mount St. Charles 8-2 in the Division III Championship game at Rhode Island College on Monday night. “I’m super proud of all of us and how … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/20/23

Chloe Simmons (left), Sofia Haberman, Reily Amaral, Hailey Ferreira and the team break out of a huddle after the game.

Huskies solemn after 9-1 loss to Avengers in Championship

The Mt. Hope softball team fell to East Greenwich 9-1 in the Division II Championship at Rhode Island College on Monday afternoon. The Huskies finished their season with a record of 17-4. The Huskies … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/20/23

Westport police logs: Several disturbances reported

Tuesday, June 6 Stephen Bried, 37, of 104 Tyndall Ave., Colorado Springs, Co., was charged with operating under the influence of liquor after police pulled him over at Old Bedford and Sanford … more

6/20/23

Steve Oliveira and wife Dawn (middle) pose with Tiverton first responders Jim Miranda (left), Lt William Pannicia, Lt Mike Ladusau, Nicholas Barboza, Captain Peter Manchester and Brandon Botelho, who all aided in saving his life.

A life saved, and thanks given

Steve Oliveira walked into the Tiverton Fire Department headquarters on Main Road one recent morning, bearing coffee, donuts and gift cards for the crew. It was the least he could do, he said, for … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/20/23

Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Fords, sausages, Trek bikes and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more

6/20/23

A dog wearing a life vest stands on Barrington Beach looking out toward the water. Dogs are not allowed on the section of the beach that runs from Water Way east to Beach Road.

At Barrington Beach: No dogs allowed

Town officials are reminding people that dogs are not allowed on Barrington Beach during the summer season. More specifically, dogs are not allowed on the section of beach that runs from Water … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/20/23

Hannah Araujo, 20, became the owner of Victoria’s Flowers at 606 Metacom Ave. in January. She went from asking the owner for a job, to owning the shop, in less than three years.

Flower shop owner loves bringing joy to those in dark times

In just three years, Hannah Araujo went from seeking a job as a 17-year-old, to owning the shop. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/20/23

The EPHS baseball team charges pitcher Tim Robitaille after the final out of the Townies' 1-0 win over East Greenwich for the 2023 Division II championship Monday, June 19.

Twice is nice...East Providence wins second-ever baseball title

PROVIDENCE — For just the second time in the near-century long history of the program in the Interscholastic League, the East Providence High School baseball team is a champion. Tim … more

By Mike Rego | 6/19/23

Letter: Bible portrays pride as an evil thing

To the editor: I strongly disagree with a point the author of the story made (“Respond to hate — never ignore it,” June 15 editorial). In particular, the phrase … more

6/19/23

Barrington’s Scott Sloan won a gold medal in the javelin at the recent USATF New England Youth Spring Invitational, and finished second in the Rising Stars division at the New Balance Nationals last weekend.

Barrington athlete competes at track nationals

Barrington’s Scott Sloan, a 16-year-old junior at the Wheeler School, won gold in the javelin at the recent USATF New England Youth Spring Invitational in Wenham, Mass., with a personal best … more

6/19/23

Annawon Weeden (in the stern) and helpers paddle the mishoon up the Westport River's East Branch last month, bound for the Head of Westport.

Wampanoags take center stage at Saturday's River Day

A traditional Wampanoag mishoon and Native American culture take center stage at The Westport River Watershed Alliance 's annual River Day festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this coming … more

6/19/23

Dolphin or pilot whale found beached in Little Compton

What could be a dolphin, or possibly a small pilot whale, was found beached at Taylor's Lane over the weekend. The decomposing animal, about nine feet long, was found by a John Dyer Road … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/19/23

Clockwise from top left: Rep. Michelle McGaw (D-Dist. 71), Rep. Susan Donovan (D-Dist. 69), Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D-Dist. 11), and Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D-Dist. 72).

Portsmouth lawmakers busy at end of session

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly wrapped up its 2023 session last week with legislators scrambling to get a flurry of bills passed — as well as a $14 billion state budget. more

6/19/23

Makena Petsch, a senior and student council president, leads the EPHS Class of 2023 into commencement June 2 at Pierce Stadium.

East Providence's Petsch represents Rhode Island in national teen scholarship event

Makena Petsch of Riverside will represent Rhode Island as the state's participant in the 66th Distinguished Young Women national finals June 22-24 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater in Mobile, Ala. … more

6/19/23

Letter: Accuracy matters to reduce gun violence

To the editor: In “The AR-15 is indeed an assault-style weapon,” (letter to the editor, June 8), which was prompted by a May 25 letter of mine, the writer makes several inaccurate … more

6/19/23

The Chargers celebrate their 6U Division Championship earlier this month.

Championship Sunday yields flag football champs in Barrington

Barrington Pop Warner and Barrington Flag Football hosted “Championship Sunday” earlier this month at Chianese Field. Twenty four teams competed for the five division … more

6/19/23

The Providence Country Day School graduating Class of 2023.

Providence Country Day School conducts 2023 commencement

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School celebrated the 32 members in the senior Class of 2023 during commencement held Wednesday, June 14. The sun shone bright on the … more

6/19/23

Dylan Annicelli was the starting and winning pitcher for the EPHS baseball team in its 1-0 win over East Greenwich in Game 2 of the Division II finals Sunday, June 18.

Townies triumph, force deciding game for Division II baseball title

PROVIDENCE — After how close they've played in their meetings to date, it's only fitting the East Providence and East Greenwich High School baseball teams will play a third and deciding game for … more

By Mike Rego | 6/18/23

A smiling Huskies ace Reily Amaral stands on third base for the second time during the Huskies 8-0 thrashing of Ponaganset in the semifinals on Friday at RIC. The pitcher was thrilled that the team is in the championship for the third time in four years.

Huskies pound Ponaganset 8-0 in semis, head to championship

The Mt. Hope softball team pounded Ponaganset 8-0 in the Division II semifinal game at Rhode Island College on Friday afternoon. The Huskies have risen to the challenge and come together as a team … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/17/23

Pictured below from left to right: Zoe Gorman, Josephine Moore, Nathan Macedo, Laura Deal, Matthew Gale, Shivani Mehta, Erika Tally, Benjamin Rozea, Emma Serbst, and Sonia Bradley.

Mt. Hope High School's Top 10 students for Class of 2023

Congratulations to the Top 10 graduating members of the Mt. Hope Class of 2023! more

6/16/23

Visitors onboard the Golden Rule, which enjoyed a brief stop in Bristol on Tuesday morning.

A ship on a mission for peace gets warm Bristol welcome

A national project of Veterans for Peace, the Golden Rule is currently sailing the Great Loop voyage. They began in New Orleans in 2022 and sailed around Florida and up the Eastern seaboard. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/16/23

A rendering of the renovated Library/Media Center at RMS.

Planned upgrades at Riverside Middle School remain on budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Unlike the need for a one-off, near-complete remodeling of Martin Middle School, its counterpart in Riverside has received a steady stream of upgrades in recent years to keep … more

By Mike Rego | 6/16/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line is now awaiting the governor’s signature.

Bill clarifying public shoreline access clears Assembly

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to establish that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet … more

6/16/23

Youth rowers train on responding to a man overboard situation.

Look at that dummy in the Westport River!

"Man Overboard!" was the cry the Sunday morning before last on the East Branch of the Westport River. But it's OK — it wasn't a man at all, just a dummy. A group of six young rowers … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/16/23