The U.S. Navy will provide further details at a later date on how and where Rhode Islanders can get an up-close view of the USS Marinette, a 388-foot, Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS).
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6/25/24
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Police arrested a man on Metacom Avenue after he allegedly threatened to shoot officers responding to a call on Sunday morning.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/25/24
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SMITHFIELD — After a year and a half of taking college-style courses to become certified leaders, the inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, …
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6/25/24
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The Barrington Senior Division Softball All Star team defeated Portsmouth 11-3 in the first game of the District 2 finals on Monday night, June 24.
Audrey Paxton pitched seven strong innings for …
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6/25/24
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A member of the public called out a member of the School Committee during a meeting earlier this month.
Lisa Daft criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee for allegedly …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/25/24
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Westport teachers will receive three percent raises over the next three years, under a new contract ratified by the Westport Community Schools school committee last week.
Superintendent Thomas …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/25/24
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Residents seeking public office have until Wednesday to declare their intent to run office in this November's election. Though all declarations must be made by the end of the day Wednesday, a handful …
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6/25/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of …
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6/25/24
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The controversy over crop cannons, the noise makers which polarized Little Compton last year as the town sought a way to placate angry neighbors while supporting farmers’ right to use them, …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/25/24
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I am writing this letter to make my neighbors, friends and customers aware of the fact that Walkers Roadside Stand will not open this season.
The reason that we will not be opening this year is …
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6/25/24
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A first inning lead-off walk by Harrison Collins, followed by Mahir Salahuddin’s home run and a double by Luke Fluet provided all the offense the Barrington 12U Majors All Stars would need in a …
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6/25/24
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C ardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, involves pressing down hard on the chest and forcing air into the lungs to maintain blood flow and is a procedure to revive someone if their heart stops …
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By Bonnie Evans
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6/25/24
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The U16 women’s team from Warren were crowned Rhode Island Super Liga state champions over the weekend, following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Portsmouth.
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6/24/24
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Keith Dias was raised in Westport and has spent most of his life here. Though he’s always loved his home town, he was still overwhelmed by the love and support he and partner Jessie Dias felt …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/24/24
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The Portsmouth Parks & Recreation Department is offering its inaugural summer music and entertainment series. Events are free and open to the public, concessions are available for purchase …
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6/24/24
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Art Night heads to Warren this month with studios and shops along Main, Market and Child streets and inside Cutler Mills open for visitors along with live music and performances, talks at Ink Fish …
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6/24/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department.
Tuesday, June 18
Fabricio Vargas Valle, 40, of 156 McCorrie Lane, was charged with identify …
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6/24/24
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This book is a first-hand account of the multiple challenges and difficulties faced by those who choose to serve in the military. Based on …
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By Donna Bruno
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6/24/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Thursday was the day to buy a lottery ticket if you predicted two key developments involving Rhode Island’s healthcare landscape. Brown University and the state’s …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/24/24
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NOAA’s recreational catch and effort program, the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), engaged a major effort to reinvent itself earlier this year with a re-envisioning process. …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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6/24/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Some rain...well a deluge...and some extra holes...this time only five...would not deter Anthony Delisanti in pursuit of his biggest title to date as the New York State native …
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By Mike Rego
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6/24/24
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Sidney Tynan answered the phone Monday morning with the joy and enthusiasm typical of her many letters to the Sakonnet Times brimming in her voice — “I’m doing just fine,” she …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/24/24
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If you live in the country you never can tell what you will see in your backyard, like the wild turkey, who chose to bring up her brood there as it was safer, or a released pheasant whom I …
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6/24/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design …
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6/24/24
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The Barrington Little League Majors 11U All Star baseball team opened the District 2 tournament with an 11-1 victory over Portsmouth at Sherwood Field on Sunday, June 23.
Andrew …
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6/24/24
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