To the editor:
What's going on with this Tiverton Town Council? Why is it trying to ram through an ill-advised solar ordinance? And, whose interest is being served by doing so? …
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9/21/21
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EAST PROVIDENCE – Three people were arrested on Monday, Sept. 20, by the East Providence Police Department Animal Control Unit and charged with several acts of improper treatment involving a …
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9/21/21
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Owners of the former Zion Bible College property have ordered the demolition of some buildings there.
According to Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha, the demolition is beginning with the …
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9/21/21
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The unexpected resignation of interim Superintendent of Schools Robert Hicks from his role in the Bristol Warren Regional School District on Tuesday was a surprise to most everyone in the district. …
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By Scott Pickering
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9/17/21
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To the editor:
Congratulations to Attorney General Peter Neronha for fighting for the people's rights to our coastline! He called foul on the Court's decision approving the so-called …
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9/17/21
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To the editor:
I felt compelled to write so hopefully I can help to avoid another dog (or perhaps a child) from encountering a loose dog in the neighborhood.
While walking our dog on …
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9/17/21
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The time for diplomatic nuance and PC deference is past.
I stand opposed to critical race theory (CRT) ideology infiltrating the public school curriculum. It is divisive, destructive and …
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9/17/21
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To the editor:
We shouldn't underestimate the wisdom found in stories we were told when we were children. Take for instance "Chicken Little." In the story, Chicken Little runs around in …
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9/17/21
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An incident that took place on Aug. 26 on Market Street has resulted in the death of one man involved.
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9/16/21
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Planning Board, at its September 13 meeting, considered a preliminary plan submission authored by Dexter Road Associates LLC, owners of the old Getty Oil terminal on …
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By Mike Rego
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9/16/21
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Recently, the Bristol Police Department responded to a horrific and violent incident in neighboring Warren , and not surprisingly, the Bristol officers who responded to this call performed with …
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9/16/21
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CRANSTON — A $20,000 Mega Millions Megaplier prize from the January 22, 2021, drawing was claimed recently by Riverside resident Palma Thomas.
She came into the Lottery more than six months …
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9/16/21
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What we can learn from the plight of a small, marsh-dwelling bird?
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9/16/21
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The Saltmarsh Sparrow has nested in low-lying salt marshes in the Northeast for thousands of years. Climate change and rising sea levels now threaten their existence.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/16/21
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To the editor:
We should expect more from our school committee, superintendent, and assistant superintendent.
So many in this community moved here, willing to pay hefty property …
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9/16/21
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A concise and thoughtful letter appeared recently by Noel Hewitt of this town regarding Diversity Committees and questioning the need for them. I was impressed by his reasoning in addressing …
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9/16/21
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Host Kevin Centazzo, aka Kevin from Bristol, speaks with Bristol Porchfest Co-Chair Nancy Kellner and Co-Technical Director Joe Caron on the highly popular event coming to downtown Bristol this …
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9/15/21
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The Blindfolded Rowing Regatta and boat raffle, held last weekend off Bristol Town Beach, raised more than $2,000 for the Bristol County Lions Club’s local charitable giving and causes, …
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9/15/21
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Emergency vehicles from around New England showed up to a procession honoring the late Brian Remy last week.
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9/15/21
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Thrive Outside, a nonprofit dedicated to utilizing outdoor space to enhance children's education, will host a mud run on Sunday, Sept. 19 at Frerichs Farm in Warren.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/15/21
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The following was signed by multiple people and directed to Marjorie McBride, chairwoman of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee.
We, the undersigned, are writing to urge you to …
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9/15/21
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Did the DOT director tell Barrington officials that the state would replace the East Bay Bike Path bridges?
Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha and Town Council Vice President Rob Humm say …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/15/21
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The Warren Town Council voted unanimously to revoke the liquor license of the Italo American Club during a show cause hearing on Tuesday night, following an emotional evening of testimony from …
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/14/21
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Members of the Barrington Police Department say Sergeant Gino Caputo, who died Saturday, Sept. 11 after a five-week battle against Covid-19, was a great police officer, a great friend and a great …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/14/21
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The Mt. Hope tennis team blanked Rogers, 7-0, in Newport and blew out South Kingstown, 5-1, at home, to start the young fall season at, 2-0. The Huskies currently share the top spot in Division …
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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9/13/21
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