A package of 14 housing bill may be a boon to private developers, but without further legislative action it is unlikely to result in helping those most in need of housing in the state.
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3/15/23
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To the editor: Do you know Michael Briggs? Well, you should! He is Warren’s animal control officer, and he does a fantastic job. My dog was attacked by a dog three times her size. My dog …
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3/15/23
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Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between?
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/15/23
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Results from a recent survey about athletic fields and recreation facilities in Barrington fill more than 120 pages, but numerous town leaders are skeptical about whether those results are …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/15/23
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The Town of Barrington encouraged residents to complete a survey about their experiences with, and opinions of, recreation facilities in town. In the final question, the survey asked: “What do …
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3/15/23
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I believe a recent Barrington recreation survey is a scathing indictment of the town’s recreational facilities and a desperate plea for government action. I don’t know how anyone who took …
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By Scott Pickering
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3/15/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — An interim pastor has been named for Newman Congregational Church in Rumford as the Rev. Dr. Laurene Bowers steps into the role on a temporary basis.
Bowers leads the …
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3/14/23
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A Westport woman faces numerous charges after she allegedly assaulted a police officer investigating a road rage incident on Route 177 Friday evening.
Amy Hoesterey, 38, of 140 Robert St., was …
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By Ted Hayes
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3/14/23
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Maritime flags decorate the ceiling inside Abigail Canto’s classroom at Primrose Hill School.
The colorful trimmings are a reminder of the year-long nautical theme celebrated by the students …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/14/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The town finally got to say “thank you” Monday night to Jim Seveney after a lifetime of public service, including 22 years in elected office.
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By Jim McGaw
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3/14/23
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Chomp Kitchen and Drinks got one step closer to receiving all necessary approvals to open their new flagship restaurant at 279 Water St. on Monday night.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/14/23
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We are now lying in fourth place, 450 nautical miles southwest of New Zealand and just 144 nautical miles behind leader Holcim-PRB, wrote media specialist Amory Ross of Newport in his blog on the …
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Story and photos by on board media specialist Amory Ross
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3/14/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Dennis C. Seale, who spent more that two decades in law enforcement here before retiring as Portsmouth’s police chief in 2006, died last week at the age of 68.
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By Jim McGaw
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3/14/23
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This marks the inaugural year that Mt. Hope will have a chapter of the Tri-M Music Honors Society, a national honors society that began in 1936. Their first event exceeded all expectations.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/14/23
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To the editor:
I read with interest the Times article in which the town provides an energy program to compete with Rhode Island Energy. The story offers the town’s program as the …
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3/14/23
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The Barrington High School Squash Club recently concluded its season with its third friendly match against neighboring St. Andrew’s School.
This final team match, which involved girls and …
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3/14/23
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The teary Westport girls basketball team received hugs from teammates, family and friends after falling to Sutton 46-35 in a defensive battle on Friday night. The Wildcats ended their super season …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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3/13/23
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KINGSTON — Eventual champion and second-seeded Bishop Hendricken defeated 11th-seeded East Providence High School 62-55 in the semifinals of the 2023 Rhode Island Open State Championship …
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By Mike Rego
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3/13/23
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If the Irish saying goes that 'Two people shorten the road,' does a whole parade of people do the same? Adamsville will find out Saturday afternoon.
Adamsville’s World's Shortest St. …
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By Paige Shapiro
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3/13/23
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Paul Newman and Audrey Hepburn were there Sunday evening. Steve McQueen made it, Jeff Bridges too. Even Sean Connery attended, though it was a long trip from Lyford Cay, the Bahamas, to Davoll's …
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By Ted Hayes
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3/13/23
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Will it be developed for housing?
Will it be turned into a school?
Or will the former Carmelite Monastery property continue to sit vacant?
The future of the town-owned property …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/13/23
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PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast …
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3/13/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven non-profit organizations either anchored in East Providence or with ties to the city were among those groups to share in $84 million in grants from the Rhode Island …
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3/13/23
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O n April 10 last spring the water temperature at Narragansett Beach was only 45 degrees, but as soon as it warms a little this year, the spring tautog season will begin in earnest.
Dave Henault …
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3/13/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos having announced a run in CD1, the race to succeed U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is approaching a more active phase. All eyes are on House Speaker Joe …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/13/23
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