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Bristolian hired by Denver Broncos as athletic trainer

Alexia Malone Oliver knew she wanted to be a part of the NFL since she was a little girl growing up in Bristol. Some dreams come true, and she was recently hired as a full-time member of the Denver Broncos medical staff. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/28/22

A three-dimensional rendering of how the new Turnpike Avenue playground would appear if built.

In Portsmouth: We can build it: Bigger, safer, and all-inclusive

PORTSMOUTH — Two local moms with a shared vision to rebuild the Turnpike Avenue playground received permission from the Town Council Monday night to start fund-raising so their dreams become a … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/28/22

Left to right: Elena Oliveira, Marion Byrne, Lucy O’Brien, Erika Tally, Emma Coelho, Abigail Lanctot, Taylor Mason, Ben Rozea, Emma Torres, Chase Jackson, Gwenyth Tucker, and Brady Connor were all awarded for their science fair projects during the state science fair in March.

Mt. Hope produces large crop of impressive science fair winners

From climate change to which mask is best, Mt. Hope student projects impressed judges at the recent RI Science and Engineering Fair, with two students winning "best in fair" awards for their work. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/28/22

The former Benny’s retail space has been vacant for the past four and a half years.

New entity purchases former Benny’s property for $2.1 million

Four years after the beloved Benny’s discount retail chain closed operations, its 3.8-acre Bristol plaza has sold to new owners. Two weeks ago, REC Properties LLC purchased the vacant building and large parking lot at 655 Metacom Ave. for $2.1 million. more

By Scott Pickering | 4/28/22

Kristi Dukoff finishes a passionfruit mocktail with a splash of color using edible flowers. Each mocktail is crafted with a keen eye for flavor balance, and can be a perfect mixer for your alcohol of choice, but no booze is required to enjoy.

Craft mocktail cart coming to bike path in Warren this May

Mocktails are alcohol-free drinks that combine local fruits, herbs, spices and sweeteners to create a complex flavor profile intended for maximum refreshment without the inebriation. A new cart serving these concoctions is opening in May in Warren. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/27/22

Letter: Reminiscing on 1969

To the editor: As the late, great Paul Harvey would say: “Over my shoulder a backward glance.” After reading that the former Tweets Restaurant was to be sold, a flood of memories came … more

4/27/22

A rendering of the conceptualized Gateway project from Union Studios. The project has been an ongoing process for nearly two years without significant progress.

Warren officials at odds with Gateway developer

Town officials say that they haven't seen financial evidence necessary to move the development forward, but the developer says that the town is holding the process up. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/27/22

Tiverton High School students (from left) Ava Milukas, Ellie Flanagan, Casey Michaels, Julia Han and Emma Baker, who also wrote the play, will premiere "White Noise" Saturday evening.

Tiverton student film considers pandemic's toll

The white noise, a deafening, thick thing that pushes out all else, has consumed Mara's life: It drowns out her mother's incessant drone. Her friends' questions and concerns. It threatens … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/27/22

Huskies junior pitcher Reily Amaral has been red hot, striking out 18 and throwing a no hitter against Westerly and 16 more against Middletown. Amaral improved her undefeated record to 7-0.

Amaral dominates as train keeps rolling for Mt. Hope softball team

The train keeps rolling for the Mt. Hope softball team as they edged Middletown 2-1 at home on Wednesday and crushed Westerly 8-1 away on Thursday to stay undefeated with a record of 7-0 at the top … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/27/22

Members of the Barrington Town Council include Jacob Brier (back, left) and Carl Kustell (front, center). Brier criticized Kustell in a monthly email he sends to hundreds in the Barrington community. Kustell responded with harsh criticism of his fellow Democrat on the council.

Councilor criticizes 'disturbing pattern' from fellow board member

Statements made in a recent town council member’s newsletter have left another member of the council feeling concerned. In Jacob Brier’s emailed newsletter for April, he wrote about an … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/27/22

Editorial: 8 reasons to reject the Haines Park sports plan

Here’s what we do like about the plan for two new sports fields at Haines Park: 1. The Town of Barrington is trying to do something to create more space for the thousands of children playing … more

4/27/22

Council member: Veterans council should run Memorial Day parade

The Barrington United Veterans Council needs to be front and center when it comes to any Memorial Day or Veterans Day event in Barrington. That is the message being shared by Carl Kustell. … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/27/22

Barrington School Committee chairwoman not running for re-election

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae announced Monday night, April 25, that she will not be running for re-election. Bae made the announcement during a Barrington Town Democratic … more

4/26/22

Portsmouth High’s Chris Vachon, Kevin Sullivan and Kaden Kluth (from left) run in a pack during the 1,500 meter run at Monday’s home track meet. Kluth would go on to win the event, and also set a new school record in winning the 3,000-meter run.

Portsmouth boys, girls both winners in track meet

Just two weeks after he shattered a 42-year-old Portsmouth High School running record, Kaden Kluth improved on another school best during a home meet on Monday. Competing against East … more

4/26/22

Lea Hitchen of Portsmouth appointed next town planner

PORTSMOUTH — The town didn’t wait long to appoint a successor to Town Planner Gary Crosby, who earlier this month announced his retirement effective June 30 after 18 years of … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/26/22

Chris Zeeman from a Fort Adams work crew uses a trump grinder during Saturday’s cleanup at Butts Hill Fort.

In Portsmouth: Volunteers pitch in to clean up Butts Hill Fort

PORTSMOUTH — Armed with rakes, shovels, tree saws and loppers, 34 volunteers took part in this year’s first cleanup of Butts Hill Fort, a Revolutionary-era earthwork near Portsmouth High … more

4/26/22

Nearly two dozen Marines from the Naval Justice School helped out during the cleanup at the Portsmouth Dog Park on Saturday.

Letter: Thanks Marines, others for cleaning up dog park

To the editor: The Portsmouth Dog Park celebrated Earth Day last Saturday in its own inimitable fashion. All hands and paws were on deck for a very productive, delightfully chaotic spring … more

4/26/22

Police investigate a house at 37 Warren Avenue in Warren after a man had a stand-off with police early Tuesday morning. The suspect surrendered peacefully.

Warren PD releases details on morning standoff

A 44-year-old Warren man is in custody following a tense standoff with police this morning. more

4/26/22

Letter: An open letter from Be Great for Nate

Dear community members, Be Great For Nate was created four years ago to support youth in our community by raising suicide awareness. It has been our honor to serve in this organization in memory … more

4/26/22

Comedian Ashley Gutermuth (far left) entertains the crowd inside Greenvale Vineyards’ tasting room on Sunday during the winery’s first-ever Comedy for Conservation event.

In Portsmouth: Recycling jokes for a good cause

PORTSMOUTH — They were yukking it up inside Greenvale Vineyard’s tasting room on Sunday for the winery’s first-ever “Comedy for Conservation” event. Proceeds from the … more

4/26/22

Drew Lapointe sprints around second base en route to his first of two triples during the Eagles' win on Friday.

Eagles sweep Islanders, improve to 5-3 in division

The Barrington High School baseball team scored five runs in the first inning, two more in the second, and rolled to a 13-3 win over Middletown on Friday afternoon, April 22. Junior pitcher … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/26/22

Pictured are (from left to right) Barrington Shaw’s Store Director Karen Medeiros, and Tap-In’s Laurie Ward, Pascale Lord, Debbie Thurston and Tirza Rivera-Cira. Medeiros stopped by Tap-In to share a $12,800 donation from Shaw’s to the local nonprofit.

Tap-In receives generous donation from Shaw’s

Once again, Shaw’s Supermarket has stepped up to support Tap-In’s efforts to address food insecurity and economic hardship in the East Bay. Barrington Shaw’s, … more

4/26/22

Tiverton Budget Committee member Joseph Sousa protests against President Joe Biden Monday in front of Stateline Tobacco on Stafford Road. Note: portions of his sign have been blurred electronically.

Tiverton official says he won't stop waving anti-Biden sign

"F*** Biden." The words on Joe Sousa's white sign, and a drawing of a hand with uplifted middle finger, are clear as day and leave no doubt where the elected Tiverton Budget Committee member … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/26/22

Alyssa Gotovich watches as a bike owned by her mom, Nicole Gotovich, is inspected by Art Leland, owner of Your Bike Shop in Warren. Nicole Gotovich was the main organizer for the safety forum.

Safety first at bike event in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Pedals, police and popcorn were on the bill last Wednesday, April 20, for the first Bicycle Safety Forum in Common Fence Point. Children and adults brought their bikes to the … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/25/22

The United States Army Corps of Engineers says it will cost $2.738 million to remove tons of rubble from beneath Hix Bridge.

Watershed alliance takes closer look at Hix Bridge Plan

With the cost to the town up to nearly $1 million, members of the Westport River Watershed Alliance have offered — and received the go ahead — to take a closer look at the benefits of … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/22/22