I read the letter “Shall not be infringed ” with amusement and despair. I would like to address a few of the claims the writer made in his letter:
1. When did a …
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8/11/22
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The East Providence Arts Festival will present a day of fine artists, makers, authors, music and a special appearance by the Big Nazo on Saturday. Entertainment is nonstop with performers The Eastern …
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8/10/22
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If Warren is the smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state in the nation, then it has some of the most talented people, beloved businesses and sought after products per capita …
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/10/22
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On Monday, Aug. 8, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined Roger Williams University President Ioannis Miaoulis for a ‘wet tour’ of the university’s oyster farm in Mount …
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8/10/22
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Should the town establish a policy for funding community events such as film festivals or block parties?
Members of the Barrington Town Council mulled that question during their July 25 meeting, …
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By Josh Bickford
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8/10/22
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Newport film outdoors will be showing "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" at The Eisenhower House on Thursday, August 11. There will be food trucks on-site and live music by Chelsea Ambrose and …
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8/10/22
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The Tiverton Town Council was expected Tuesday evening to discuss whether to hire an attorney to represent its interests as the Mayflower Wind project moves forward, and also considered a resolution …
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By Ted Hayes
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8/10/22
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Burr’s Hill Park in Warren was the site for a Pokanoket Heritage Day on Sunday, Aug. 7. The event featured Native American singing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, presentations and displays …
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8/10/22
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As we look ahead to the fall, I have two major concerns about student safety while riding bicycles to school based on my observations this summer.
1. I have seen many young bicycle riders (and …
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8/10/22
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The town’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee wants Barrington to recognize Juneteenth as a town holiday.
DEI Committee Chairman Braxton Howard Medlin spoke during the July 25 …
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8/10/22
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Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on …
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8/10/22
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The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across …
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8/10/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Now some three decades in the conceptual stages and after a couple of false starts even after residents twice expressed their backing for it with their votes, the …
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By Mike Rego
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8/10/22
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Did your project make the list?
At their meeting late last month, members of the Barrington Town Council selected a handful of projects to be earmarked for federal American Rescue Plan Act …
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By Josh Bickford
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8/10/22
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I’m writing in response to a letter dated Aug. 3, entitled “ Shall not be infringed. ”
I appreciate that the author took the time to reference some American history, …
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8/10/22
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (DOT) will soon re-number all the exits on Interstate 95, marking the end of an era — the era of common sense.
Unlike a rim-rattling pothole, …
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8/10/22
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Farmers across Westport and Little Compton have been watching for rain for months and up until this week, had little reason to be hopeful after week upon week of hot temperatures and blue skies. But …
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By Ted Hayes
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8/10/22
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Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds is performing on Saturday, August 13. Songs like "Tuff …
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8/10/22
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Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River is holding a concert series, with shows every weekend in August.
Singer-songwriter Amy Helm will be performing songs from her newest album, "What …
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8/10/22
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Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and the family for this year's Hunter Music Series. Kim Trusty, a local singer and guitarist, will perform at the Lippitt House Museum gardens on August 14. The …
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8/10/22
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Come see folk artist Atwater-Donnelly Trip for free at the Band Shell in Burr's Hill Park on Sunday, August 14 at 5:00. Picnics and dogs are welcome.
The Warren Concert Series will …
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8/10/22
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PORTSMOUTH — You may have been feeling a bit toasty over the past month, but it’s unlikely you experienced the heat and humidity quite like Robert Pires.
The 58-year-old chef and …
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By Jim McGaw
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8/9/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Local resident and Portsmouth High School rising junior Nick Spaner is working toward his dream: Division 1 college baseball.
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8/9/22
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To the editor:
As I ride around Rhode island I find churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship on almost every corner. I daresay most if not all have the Ten Commandments as a fundamental …
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8/9/22
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King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets.
This Sunday, August 14, …
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8/9/22
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