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Gun control debates will heat up as the General Assembly winds down
STORY OF THE WEEK: Now that the May Revenue Estimating Conference is complete, the General Assembly session is expected to race to a mid-June conclusion, with a few contentious issues still hanging … more
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Members of the Barrington High School LifeSmarts team pose for a photo with a competition mascot during nationals.
Barrington High School finishes third at LifeSmarts Nationals
A team of five students from Barrington High School recently captured third place at the LifeSmarts National Championship.   Barrington’s Aidan Hurlock, Stella Densley, Shaswat … more
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East Providence Zach Mendo putts for birdie on the par 3 fifth hold at the Agawam Hunt Club in his match against Rogers Monday, May 15.
Townies top Vikings in Eastern Division golf match
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School golf team may not make the revamped 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship tournament at the end of the month, but that … more
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From left: Student Dominick Paiva, instructor Jon Aborn, and students Malakai Hughes, Max Taber, Nick Beland, Haiden Grant and Jamie Soares with their Southard Skiff "Muddy Waters."
A Westport original readies for launch
Young boat builders are recreating another piece of Westport's maritime past, and plan to launch her this coming Saturday afternoon at the Head of Westport. The students, enrolled in the … more
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Tiverton man guilty in sexual assault cases
A Tiverton man was found guilty last week of two counts of sexual assault against female victims in 2006 and 2018. Following the conclusion of a four-day trial before Newport County Superior … more
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This shipping container at the Warren Town Wharf, which serves as a restroom, will be the site for a $4,000 mural, painted by Warren artist Deborah Baronas in early June.
Warren artist selected for $4,000 Town Wharf mural
The Warren Town Council approved a $4,000 stipend to be paid for the completion of a mural on the bathroom vestibule located at the Warren Town Wharf during their meeting on May 9. more
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Barrington High School's Gabe Anderson (left) and Bryce Kupperman won the state doubles championship on Saturday.
Barrington doubles team wins state championship
Barrington High School’s Bryce Kupperman and Gabe Anderson won the state doubles championship on Saturday, May 13. Kupperman, a sophomore, and Anderson, a freshman, knocked off the team … more
A petting zoo will continue to be a part of the new monthly community Block Party series at the Weaver Library, replacing the weekly former farmers market.
East Providence Libraries forego farmers market for block party series
EAST PROVIDENCE — They'll have some of the same elements as their predecessor, but not the main ingredient...no pun intended. The East Providence Public Libraries have announced the weekly … more
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The EPHS Unified Hoops team defeated Central Falls Saturday, May 13, to claim the 2023 Division II championship.
Townies take home first Unified hoops title on third try
WARWICK — The third time was indeed the charm for the East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad as the locals captured the 2023 Division II championship Saturday morning, May … more
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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Rangers, Kias, cabinets and Pelotons
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
More than two dozen BHS student-athletes plan to compete in a variety of sports in college.
BHS student-athletes taking their skills to the next level
Barrington High School recently recognized members of the senior class who have made a commitment to play sports at the collegiate level.   More than two dozen student-athletes plan to … more
Barrington elementary school recognized as ‘Lighthouse School’
Barrington Public Schools announced Friday, May 12, that Sowams Elementary School has been recognized as the newest Lighthouse School in the nation by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.   … more
A crew from Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt repaves a Barrington road a few years ago. The company recently was awarded a bid to repave nine roads in Barrington.
Did your street make the repaving list in Barrington?
The Barrington Town Council has approved a bid to hire a Pawtucket company to repave nine roads in town and a parking lot at the Peck Center. At its May 1 meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to award … more
Riverside Middle School MLL instructor Kristyn-Anne Pinheiro (center, with sign) and her students celebrate her being named 2023 East Providence District Teacher of the Year.
East Providence recognizes Riverside's Pinheiro as District Teacher of the Year
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside Middle School's Kristyn-Anne Pinheiro was chosen not only as her building's instructor of the year but as the 2023 East Providence School District Teacher of the … more
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Violet Gagliano sends a pass to a teammate while pressured closely by a South Kingstown defender.
Eagles defeat South Kingstown, extend winning streak
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team improved its record to 9-2 after defeating South Kingstown 19-7 on Tuesday night, May 9. The victory pushed Barrington’s win streak to four games. … more
Members of the RWU soccer team turned out in force on Saturday, April 29 to help build the Tom’s Grove Memorial Garden on the grounds of the Benjamin Church Manor. Pictured here are team members with project coordinators and Manor residents Linda Heroux and Rick Hunter, along with Linda’s son Eric Heroux.
RWU soccer team helps build memorial garden for senior center
Designed and planted with the help of RWU students for the benefit of the residents of Benjamin Church Manor, the Tom’s Grove Memorial Garden is an organic vegetable and flower garden complete with a sitting area for quiet reflection. more
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Bristol PD: Two arrests and loud parties dispersed
Bristol Police made two arrests and intervened on several loud parties and gatherings between May 1 and May 7, 2023. more
Warren PD: Five arrests, including one juvenile
Warren Police made five arrests between May 1-8, 2023, including one 17-year-old juvenile. more
Bristol Theatre Company to hold auditions in Warren
The BTC will be holding auditions for their summer 2023 show, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, on Monday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mary V. Quirk School, 790 Main St., Warren. more
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Lily Johanson, Peter Kochan and their EPHS Unified Hoops teammates beat North Kingstown May 11 to advance to the 2023 Division II playoffs championship game.
East Providence High School advances to Unified hoops title tilt
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad never trailed en route to a 30-22 victory over visiting North Kingstown in the semifinals of the Division II … more
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Margie Brennan, the school district’s K-8 science coach, meets with students inside the high tunnel at the AgInnovation Farm and goes over their tasks for that afternoon.
Portsmouth: AgInnovation Farm grows by leaps and bounds
PORTSMOUTH — When they first sank their fingers into the dirt at Cloverbud Ranch three years ago, Portsmouth Middle School students couldn’t have possibly known how quickly their garden … more
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Teachers Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli, during a previous appeal hearing.
Fired Barrington teachers settle with School Committee, offered their jobs back
The Barrington School Committee has settled with the three teachers who were fired after they failed to follow the district’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. The district announced the … more
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A look out towards Narragansett Bay from Bullocks Point in May of 2023.
Department of Environmental Management opens seasonal phone line May 15
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the opening of its seasonal 24-hour telephone information line beginning on May 15 through October15. … more
Over 50 people designed and crafted unique quilted bags to be donated. While the store had hoped to donate 31 bags, they wound up with 198 in total.
Bristol quilt shop donates nearly 200 handmade bags to Amos House
Bristol's Beyond the Bolt and 50 volunteer quilters just finished a "charity sew" which amounted to 198 handmade bags and hundreds of hygienic items being donated to Rhode Islanders in need. more
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Bristol Warren Education Foundation's annual fundraiser is Saturday
The ‘Bee-cathlon’ will be held in-person and indoors at the Roger Williams University Field House on Saturday, May 13 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. more
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