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Vertical monument signs including the words “Barrington Town Center” were installed in two locations along County Road late last week.

Welcome to Barrington — how do you like our new signs?

Workers installed two new signs along County Road in Barrington late last week. The vertical monument signs include the words “Barrington Town Center” and are reportedly part of the … more

4/24/23

‘Trauma and stress’ relieved as BHS stays with June 4 graduation date

Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore shared some good news with BHS seniors on Friday night, April 21: The high school graduation ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 4, as it was … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/22/23

Portsmouth High’s Kylie Delemos is pressured by a Barrington opponent while clearing the ball away from the Barrington goal Thursday night. The Eagles edged the Patriots, 13-12.

Portsmouth edged by Barrington in LAX thriller, 13-12

PORTSMOUTH — It was a battle of champions. In this corner, visiting Barrington — last year’s Rhode Island Division I girls’ lacrosse champions. And in this … more

4/21/23

Teachers Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli, during a previous appeal hearing.

End of the road for Barrington Schools’ vaccine mandate

The Barrington School Committee has voted unanimously to end the district’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. At its meeting on Thursday, April 20, the committee voted 3-0 to amend the policy that … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/21/23

Westport budget override — First step is Tuesday, May 2

With Westport nearing the edge of what some town officials call a fiscal precipice, a warrant article vote at the Tuesday, May 2 Town Meeting is the first in what could be a two-step process to … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/21/23

Welcome to Historic Bristol Harbor & Downtown.

Bristol's $67M budget set for approval on May 1

That budget amounts to $67,308,961, representing a 2.75% increase over last year. The total tax levy amounts to $48,287,941. The property tax rate is anticipated to increase from $13 per $1,000 of value to $13.36. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/21/23

Kaleigh Moran speaks to the School Committee during Thursday night's meeting. The senior created an online petition asking for school officials to reverse their decision to move the graduation date. By 8 p.m., more than 300 people had signed it.

BHS students and parents irate about graduation date change

Barrington High School seniors learned late Thursday afternoon that officials were moving the BHS graduated date from June 4 to June 11. In an email to parents and students, Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/21/23

Warren PD: Fireworks, a loose cow, and four arrests

Warren PD made four arrests between April 10-17, 2023. more

4/21/23

Council talks ARPA appropriations in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — Not yet discussed in any detail by the current City Council seated in January of 2023, the body and representatives from the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva briefly … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/23

Bristol PD: One arrest and Mill Gut jumpers

Bristol Police made one arrest and advised a number of residents regarding various complaints between April 10-17, 2023. more

4/21/23

Skippers slam Townies in early-season boys' tennis showdown

EAST PROVIDENCE — The much anticipated early season showdown of the top two teams in Division II boys' tennis, East Providence and North Kingstown, didn't live up to its billing unfortunately … more

By Mike Rego | 4/20/23

A family enjoys a pizza on the beach Sunday, during Fogland's opening weekend last season.

A new way to pay at the beach in Tiverton

A round-up from the Tiverton Town Council's most recent meeting Monday: Grinnell’s, Fogland to go cashless Beach-goers will never have to worry about losing their wallet in the sand … more

4/20/23

A BEF grant funded a new community garden at Barrington Middle School.

BEF grants: Dinosaur Rocks, smart boards and more

Barrington Education Foundation’s annual Giving Drive 2023 is underway. Since its inception in 1992, Barrington Education Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in innovative grants, … more

4/20/23

Coggeshall’s new Executive Director Shelli Costa comes to the Farm Museum with an extensive background in nonprofit environmental education.

Coggeshall Farm to open this weekend under new leadership

Shelli Costa, who has served as the Education Director at the Westport River Watershed Alliance for the past 18 years, was recently named the new Executive Director of the Coggeshall Farm Museum. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/20/23

US Department of Ed names new EPHS Green Ribbon school

EAST PROVIDENCE — The U.S. Department of Education announced its Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees for 2023, including East … more

4/20/23

Brewer named chairman of Westport Select Board

Richard Brewer is the new chairman of the Westport Select Board, following a unanimous vote of his colleagues to the post Tuesday evening. Brewer joked that he is happy to be named chairman, … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/20/23

Dan Cristina, who predicted when he was just a child that he would one day be the Director of Horticulture at Blithewold, made that dream a reality, and is looking forward to the future.

Blithewold’s new Director of Horticulture is right where he dreamed he'd be

If you asked Dan Christina what his dream job would be when he was just a kid, he'd tell you exactly what he's doing right now. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/20/23

Letter: Disappointed in the 4th Concert Series

To the editor: I wanted to share my disappointment with this year’s 4th Concert Series lineup. I sent an email to the committee and they did not bother to respond. As an avid concertgoer … more

4/20/23

Danielle Carey, a North Providence native and former finance director for the Town of Smithfield, will begin on May 8.

Bristol Warren School District hires new finance director

Danielle Carey, a North Providence native who previously worked for the State Division of Municipal Finance and as the Finance Director for the Town of Smithfield, will begin in her new role for Bristol Warren on May 8. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/20/23

Barrington resident Rich Turilli said his book, “The Art of War and Baseball,” shares plenty of tips about baseball, but also operates at a deeper level. Turilli had the idea to write the book while coaching one of his son's Little League baseball teams.

Barrington resident's book is about baseball, and much more

It is a book about baseball, but not really about baseball. Barrington resident Rich Turilli said his book, “The Art of War and Baseball,” shares plenty of tips about baseball, but … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/20/23

Grand jury rules no charges should be brought in Little Compton death

The state will not pursue murder charges in the death of a Swansea man who died following a party in Little Compton last fall. Steven Velozo, 47, died following a party at his mother's … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/19/23

Jeffrey Heath has been named the new principal at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth taps Middletown principal to lead PHS

PORTSMOUTH — Effective July 1, Jeffrey Heath will be the new principal at Portsmouth High School. The School Committee Tuesday night voted unanimously to ratify Superintendent Thomas … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/19/23

Earth Day 'Extravaganza' and concert at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Norman Bird Sanctuary is hosting an Earth Week Extravaganza with an afternoon of celebration, storytelling, and science from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. Bring your family and friends, and find … more

4/19/23

'Daffodil Days' Spring Fling at Audrain Auto Museum

The Audrain Automotive Museum on historic Bellevue Avenue in Newport is hosting a Spring Fling in support of Newport in Bloom’s Daffodil Days. The enchanting evening among the automotive … more

4/19/23

Barrington Planning Board member Bill Kurtz created this plan for how the monastery property could be subdivided. Some lots would be for single-family homes, others for senior housing units, and one section of the property would be reserved for future use.

New plan for monastery property in Barrington: Fewer homes

A new plan for the former monastery property calls for a significantly reduced number of housing units. Crafted by Planning Board member Bill Kurtz, the plan shows the property being … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/19/23