A new exhibition featuring 22 historical panoramic views of Westport is open at the Westport Free Public Library, presenting astonishing expansive visions of the landscape as well as fascinating tiny …
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1/18/23
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In a four-hour marathon session last week, the Tiverton Planning Board continued its focus on anticipated growth in the north end of town as it reviewed four commercial …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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1/18/23
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A deceased city native and former police officer received long overdue recognition recently, when United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse presented a descendant of Albert E. Peterson Sr. with medals …
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By Mike Rego
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1/18/23
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This Saturday, Jan 21, at 8pm at The VETS, Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra ushers in the New Year with Tania Miller conducting Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Chopin's Piano …
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1/18/23
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Thousands of fans packed the harbor walls at Alicante, Spain to view Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing team sail against the competition in Leg 1 of the Ocean Race on Sunday. The first leg …
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Reports Courtesy of the Ocean Race and 11th Hour Racing
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1/18/23
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This Friday, January 20th, break out of the winter blues and join Newport Vineyards for an evening featuring their lineup of fresh Taproot beers and bites, wines, live music, and good vibes. The …
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1/18/23
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Trinity performs a tribute to the music and talent of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Members are Fred Komiega, Eric Komiega, Mike Crabtree, Eric Leffingwell and Dean Depalma. Light refreshments are …
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1/18/23
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Mike Byrnes was a genuine as they come. He could get comical at times, but in most instances he talked straight from the hip. You always knew where stood with him. The town of Bristol has lost a real class act.
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By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira
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1/18/23
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Rhode Island's affordable housing law has long been in need of adjustments and a fresh look. We're anxiously awaiting the results of just such an examination by state legislators.
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1/18/23
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To the editor:
In order to get a waiver to demolish the historic buildings at 119 and 113 Water Street, the applicant must meet one of the three conditions listed below. From the Warren Code of …
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1/18/23
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PORTSMOUTH — After being informed it may expect a downgrade, the Town of Portsmouth learned last week that Moody’s Investors Service has maintained the municipality’s Aa2 bond …
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By Jim McGaw
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1/18/23
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Sakonnet Preservation will present with “The Messenger – Imagine a world without birdsong.” Su Rynard’s wide-ranging and contemplative documentary exploring our deep-seated …
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1/18/23
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Some people in town would like other residents to believe that installing an artificial turf field in Barrington would be the worst, most horrible, insensitive, irresponsible thing the town could do. …
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1/18/23
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Nick Scandura scored a career-high 31 points and Sean Bonneau knocked down seven three-pointers and finished with 25 points, as the Barrington High School boys basketball team defeated Cranston East, …
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1/18/23
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The Westport River Watershed Alliance will host “All About Snowflakes” on Saturday. Take a close-up look at snowflakes. The center will be open for drop-ins anytime from noon to 3 p.m. …
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1/18/23
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Hope & Main's venture into the big city is now open for business, and that's good for local business.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/18/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: It became clear in recent weeks that Josh Saal’s tenure as Rhode Island’s housing secretary was drawing to an end. Whether Saal was the right person for the job is …
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By Ian Donnis
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1/18/23
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The Barrington daycare that is being investigated by DCYF and Barrington Police for giving melatonin gummies to children had its license suspended in 2018 following an earlier DCYF …
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1/18/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School District administration has signaled it will quickly attempt to fill the void being left in the principal’s position at Riverside Middle …
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By Mike Rego
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1/18/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE – St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2022-23 term. This academic distinction recognizes students in …
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1/18/23
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‘Claude & Camille: A Novel of Monet’
By Stephanie Cowell
If you favor Impressionist art and a good love story, you will like this book about French painter Claude Monet and the …
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By Donna Bruno
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1/18/23
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Jefferey Eutsay, the head coach of the Mt. Hope High School wrestling team, was arrested on Jan. 15 for three counts of domestic violence, including one felony count. He has been placed on administrative leave.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/17/23
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Barrington School officials kicked off the upcoming budget season with a deeper dive into student enrollment.
During their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, members of the school committee …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/17/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High senior Emily Maiato scored 17 points in leading the Patriots to a 49-46 victory over Barrington in a Division I contest at home Monday night.
The win improved …
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1/17/23
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What started as a prank by seniors at Tiverton High School has led to the removal of School Resource Officer Jacob Rapoza, following comments made on social media that have since been deleted.
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By Jen Campisi
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1/17/23
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