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Class President and Valedictorian Benjamin Rozea delivered a great speech on the unity that drove the Class of 2023 through a tumultuous four years at Mt. Hope High School.

Mt. Hope Valedictorian: Love and unity helped Class of '23 persevere

In a defiance of tradition, the graduating class of 2023 all donned purple during their graduation on Friday. It was a symbol of how the class had bonded through some of the more trying and difficult moments faced by a class in recent memory. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/13/23

Keegan Younger, 13, paints a rainbow on the face of Evelyn Abat, 4, during Sunday’s Rockin’ Mama’s Pride Market held at the VFW Post 5390 hall in Common Fence Point. This was the second consecutive week for the event, which featured numerous local vendors, a bounce house, treats, live seafood and more to benefit Newport Pride. Last week’s event was marred by hateful graffiti on the railroad bridge entrance to the neighborhood, as well as the theft of some signs promoting the market. The neighborhood rallied around the organizer — Samantha Younger, Keegan’s mom — who vowed to make the event bigger and better the following week. It was. This time around there were no acts of theft or graffiti, and Younger thanked Portsmouth Police for the beefed-up patrols.

Editorial: Respond to hate — never ignore it

Around this time last year, The Portsmouth Times received an anonymous (of course!) letter in the mail from someone who didn’t like our coverage of Portsmouth High School’s graduation … more

6/13/23

11th Hour Racing Team winning Leg 6 in The Hague, June 03 2023.

Enright and crew win Leg 5 of the Ocean Race

Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team won their third leg in a row, finishing Leg 6 of The Ocean Race 2022-23 in first place, arriving into The Hague, The Netherlands on Sunday … more

Ocean Race reports | 6/13/23

Letter: This councilor’s advisory opinion is against cables in river

To the editor: Several Portsmouth residents, who had previously requested to speak with the Town Council about the SouthCoast Wind (SCW) project, finally got their chance to voice their … more

6/13/23

Police: Graffiti was ‘an activist statement’ not hate crime

On Wednesday, June 7, Barrington Police investigated some graffiti written in blue chalk on a section of curb outside Barrington Middle School. The graffiti said “No Blacks!” Police … more

6/13/23

Lifeguards look out over Cherry And Webb Beach last summer. A new corps of guards will be back this year, allaying fears that Westport might have to do without.

Lifeguards to the rescue in Westport

Summertime, and the living's easy. That was the word Monday night, when Westport Town Administrator James Hartnett told the select board that at least eight hopefuls have signed up to be … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/13/23

Tiverton pitcher Abbie DeMello during their playoff game against Exeter-West Greenwich.

Tiverton softball to play in the Division III Championship on Thursday

The Tiverton softball team will face Mount St. Charles in the Division III championship at Rhode Island College on Thursday at 5 p.m. The Tigers have played Mount three times this year, losing twice … more

6/13/23

Reily Amaral makes a pitch during the game.

Huskies shutout Woonsocket 6-0, move on to semifinals

The Mt. Hope softball team shutout Woonsocket 6-0 in Division II loser’s bracket quarterfinal game at home on Monday night. The Huskies move on to the semifinals at RIC on Thursday at 7 p.m. … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/13/23

The Highland Road quarry operation has drawn protests from neighbors, but owner's attorney said he's working within the law.

Quarry operator tells Tiverton to pound sand

A quarry operator that has incurred the wrath of neighbors and others who say its quarrying operation does not belong in their peaceful residential neighborhood, presented its side of the story to … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/13/23

Revelations show ugly behavior from state officials in Philly trip

STORY OF THE WEEK: The floodgates opened last week on the problematic visit by two high-level state Department of Administration officials to Philadelphia in March. Attorney General Peter Neronha … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/12/23

East Providence resident Robbins receives prestigious Hendricken accolade

WARWICK — Hunter Robbins, of East Providence and a senior, has been named as the recipient of the 2023 Bishop Hendricken High School Principal’s Leadership Award. Inspired by … more

6/12/23

Barrington’s Owen Pfeffer delivers a pitch with runners on base.

Eagles eliminated after 7-2 loss to Avengers

The Barrington High School baseball team lost to East Greenwich 7-2 on Friday, June 9, and was eliminated from the Division II playoffs. The Eagles allowed a run in the first inning, but … more

6/12/23

Graduates in the St. Mary Academy-Bay View Class of 2023 enter the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence for commencement on Monday, June 5.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 147th Commencement

PROVIDENCE — On Monday evening, June 5, St. Mary Academy – Bay View graduated its Class of 2023 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Each of the 49 graduates have been accepted to … more

6/12/23

Route 6 could see millions in sewer and water improvements under a plan currently being put together by the town's Infrastructure Oversight Committee.

Westport envisions Route 6 reborn

A long-considered plan to bring sewer and adequate water supplies to Westport's Route 6 corridor may have its best shot in 20 years, as town officials continue to make progress on a project that they … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/12/23

Members of St. Andrew’s School’s Class of 2023 toss their caps into the air following their graduation.

St. Andrew’s graduation: ‘We all have mountains to climb’

St. Andrew’s School celebrated its Class of 2023 with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 3. The Class of 2023 includes 53 students hailing from five states and 10 countries. St. … more

6/12/23

Portsmouth High seniors toss their caps at the end of Friday night’s graduation ceremony inside the PHS field house. Diplomas were awarded to 195 students.

‘Give yourself completely,’ PHS grads told

PORTSMOUTH — The one hundred and ninety-five Portsmouth High School seniors who received diplomas Friday night were challenged to always make the world a better place for everyone around … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/11/23

A faint rainbow appeared after reprieve from steady rainfall during Mt. Hope's commencement at the high school on Friday evening.

Photos: Stormy weather didn't deter Mt. Hope's graduation

Stormy weather didn't deter the 2023 Mt. Hope High graduaiton on Friday night. Thousands of onlookers viewed the 200 plus graduates as they walked across the high school football field … more

6/11/23

Julia Allen slides safely into second base as Johnston infielders vie for the ball during a bobbled play during Mt. Hope's 8-5 win over Johnston on Thursday.

Huskies beat Johnston 8-5, play Woonsocket on Monday

Huskies ace Reily Amaral fanned nine and clouted a three-run homer as the Mt. Hope softball team outlasted Johnston 8-5 in the second round of the Division II loser’s bracket playoffs at the high … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/10/23

Winning pitcher Tim Robitaille and his EPHS mates celebrate their victory over Chariho, June 10, which sent the Townies into the 2023 Division II baseball championship series.

East Providence beats Chariho, earns spot in D-II baseball finals

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School will play for the 2023 Division II baseball championship after the Townies edged Chariho, 2-1, to claim the top spot from Pod 1 of the league … more

By Mike Rego | 6/10/23

A view of the new body cameras being worn by East Providence Police officers as of Friday, June 9, 2023.

East Providence Police Department deploys body worn cameras

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced in a press release Friday, June 9, it has deployed its body worn camera program for officers, starting with immediate effect. … more

By Mike Rego | 6/9/23

Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Cars, pajamas, Deeres 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

6/9/23

Bristol PD: Two arrests and the 'mystery' of the stolen bench

Monday, May 29 A dog attack on another dog was reported on Chilton Street at 10:45 a.m. A brush fire was reported in the Stop & Shop parking lot at 11:38 a.m. on Metacom Avenue. It was … more

6/9/23

Third baseman Vaughn Costa tags out Greenfield baserunner Mike Pierce to complete a 5-3-5 double play in the fourth inning during the Wildcats' 4-2 loss to Greenfield in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.

Westport nine fall to Greenfield 4-2 in Round of 16

The Westport baseball team fell to Greenfield 4-2 in the Division 5 Round of 16 during a home game on Wednesday evening. Tenth seeded Westport with a record of 15-5 were favorites against Greenfield the 26th seed, but the Wildcats started the game poorly, committing nine errors behind starting pitcher Max Gallant, a sophomore, who struck out 2 and allowed 7 hits, 2 hit batsmen, 1 walk and 4 runs in 5-1/3 innings of work. more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/8/23

Dylan Annicelli went the distance for the Townies in their playoff win over Chariho Thursday, June 8.

EP edges Chariho, sets up showdown for D-II baseball finals berth

RICHMOND — The East Providence High School baseball team needed to defeat Chariho on the road Thursday afternoon, June 8, in the Division II championship playoffs to keep its season alive. And … more

6/8/23

Senate, House back Lawson, Dawson lead poisoning bills

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island House and Senate passed a package of three bills to reduce childhood lead poisoning by ensuring landlords comply with lead-safety laws, some sponsored in each … more

6/8/23