To the editor:
On Dec. 5, the Warren Planning Board held a meeting for the Master Plan application to build an apartment building on Water Street, which requires the demolition of two historic …
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12/28/22
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To the editor:
This letter is a response to a speech made by Warren’s Planner, Bob Rulli, at the Dec. 15 Planning Board meeting, and the Dec. 21 article in the Warren Times on his …
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12/28/22
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Record snowfall began the year, a night of fire in Touisset marred Easter weekend, and a polarizing development highlighted an eventful year in Warren.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/28/22
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Don't know what to do with the family during the school vacation break? Come to Audubon for winter fun for all ages. There are special programs taking place both Thursday and Friday, Dec. 29 and 30. …
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12/28/22
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For 20 years, Joe Martino ran the Bayside YMCA.
As executive director of the popular branch, Martino was kept very busy with everything from managing the staff, to interacting with members, …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/28/22
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It's not unusual to see thousands of people gathered at noon on New Year's Day at Easton's Beach in Newport for the annual Polar Plunge. For the past two decades, the tradition has been held to …
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12/28/22
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BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Starting Thursday, Dec. 29, the maximum vehicle weight allowed on the Mt. Hope Bridge will be changed from 40 tons to 30 tons, the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority …
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12/28/22
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This Thursday, Dec 29th, the Collaborative Studio, a Warren-based nonprofit presents musicians Jodie Treloar Sampson and The Glare! Studio doors will open at 7pm, with the performance …
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12/28/22
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People are invited to usher in the new year with an exhilarating swim at Barrington Beach on Jan. 1.
The Barrington Business and Community Association’s first-ever “New Year’s …
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12/28/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Step one: Take off the towel.
Step two: Run like mad into the water. (It’s OK to scream a little.)
Step three: Make sure you at least get your shoulders …
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By Jim McGaw
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12/28/22
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What immediately impressed me during my recent sit down with singer/songwriter/keyboardist Kari Tieger was her beautiful speaking voice. Like her singing voice, it is lilting, rich in tone, rhythm …
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By Michael Khouri
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12/28/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team picked up a much needed win over Tiverton Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 27, in the opening round of the Charlie Gwynne Holiday …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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12/27/22
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Mt. Hope freshman varsity safety Preston Brodd was nominated and accepted into the 2023 Dream All-American Bowl, taking place on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at SoFi Stadium.
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12/27/22
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The Barrington High School wrestling team opened the regular season with a split on Wednesday night, Dec. 21 — the Eagles defeated Mt. Hope and lost to Bishop Hendricken.
In the 54-21 win …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/27/22
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EAST BAY — The East Bay Prevention Coalition recently celebrated World Kindness Week with activities in each community that brought smiles and more to many residents and businesses.
In East …
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12/27/22
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PROVIDENCE — Rhode Islanders in every corner of the state embraced this year’s Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) Holiday Giving Tree program, leading to an incredible 5,556 gifts donated to …
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12/27/22
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The Westport jazz band and a good amount of fans were on hand to see the girls basketball team obliterate Greater New Bedford RVT 57-19 in a home game on Wednesday night. Senior co-captain Leah …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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12/26/22
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was proud to hold a special promotion/swearing-in ceremony at the public library auditorium last week.
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, a large crowd turned out for …
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12/26/22
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Last week's storm wreaked havoc up and down the coast, with exposed Little Compton and Westport coasts taking the worst of the beating. But Winter Storm Elliot also provided much beauty. Photographer …
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12/26/22
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Winter Storm Elliot did a number on Westport Friday, washing out East Beach Road and inundating Westport Point with a tide three or four feet above the normal high.
At the point, Harbormaster …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/23/22
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A hard-hitting winter storm packing powerful winds and heavy rain blasted Barrington and the rest of the region on Friday, Dec. 23.
The storm combined with a high tide to flood many coastal …
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12/23/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The high-impact storm that hit the area Thursday night forced the R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to block off a section of Park Avenue until further notice due to …
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12/23/22
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The end of an era…I have to close the door to my office/salon for the final farewell to a record-breaking career. Here's the history of my project and my prospect.
My youngest uncle, who …
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By Mike Fink
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12/23/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — A local teen struggling with health issues recently received some exciting news this holiday season at a restaurant in city.
On Monday night, December 19, Julia McMullen, …
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12/23/22
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A new exhibition featuring 22 historical panoramic views of Westport opens Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Westport Free Public Library, presenting astonishing expansive visions of the landscape as well as …
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12/22/22
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