Bristol Police confirmed Friday that their Chief of Police and Major Scott McNally actively engaged with gunman Michael Ouellette during last week's murder in Warren
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/10/21
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Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, was a surreal day in Warren. A day that began with gridlock on the streets and water overwhelming so many of the town’s roadways and infrastructure, ended with multiple …
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9/10/21
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Bristol is the safest town in Rhode Island, according to The State of Safety in America 2021 report by SafeWise.com, a company that uses crime rates and data calculated from the FBI’s Uniform …
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9/10/21
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Barrington school leaders are planning for the future. And the future might not include Nayatt School or Sowams School.
A facilities study that is focused on Barrington Public Schools offers …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/9/21
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Today’s self-serving politicians are doing their best to control the minds of American citizens through fear and deception. It is encouraging to see letters to the editor break through the …
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9/9/21
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The annual 'Finish For a Guinness' 5K took place last week and drew nearly 800 people to downtown Warren
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9/9/21
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Following the tragic death of Asst. Fire Chief Brian Remy, some of those who knew him well spoke about his memory.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/9/21
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PORTSMOUTH — Goodbye meatloaf dinner, hamburger and fries and fish and chips. Hello Dragon Roll, Shio Ramen and Shrimp and Scallop Hibachi combo.
When you step inside Mindy’s …
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By Jim McGaw
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9/9/21
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I really don’t remember when I started writing Poli-ticks, a weekly column. I think it was about 20 years ago. I surely am going to remember, however, when it ended since it is now. I have …
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By Arlene Violet
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9/9/21
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An exceptional group of public servants live and work in this town, and the past week brought reminders of how good they are.
When Ida, a former Category 4 hurricane, rolled across town last …
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9/9/21
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I am troubled and do not understand the emerging existence of groups in our area known as “Diversity Committees,” who are seeking an overseeing role in the functions of …
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9/9/21
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Two weeks ago, the president of the United States urged private companies to do what the federal government itself cannot do — require Americans to inject the Covid vaccines into their …
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By Scott Pickering
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9/9/21
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A member of the Barrington Town Council recently confirmed that the state has committed to replacing the East Bay Bike Path bridges.
Late last month, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/8/21
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Drew Nederpelt, a survivor at Ground Zero during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is putting together an exhibit in Warren to commemorate the 20th anniversary.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/7/21
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Impeccable…imposing…incredible, most any approving adjective could be used to describe the new East Providence High School as it opened last week with freshmen …
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By Mike Rego
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9/7/21
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More than 800 students poured into Westport's brand new flagship middle and high school Tuesday morning, nearly two years after groundbreaking began on the $97 million project and a decade after high …
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By Ted Hayes
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9/7/21
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To the editor:
I was in complete agreement with a recent opinion written by Mr. G. Burman concerning the exit of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. That is, until his comparison of the Taliban with …
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9/6/21
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Brian Remy, Assistant Chief for the Warren Fire Department, was killed following an incident that began at the Italo American Club in Warren on Thursday afternoon...
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/2/21
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In 18 months we’ve gone from two weeks to flatten the curve, to where are your papers. How did we get from there to here? It turns out that there’s nothing like a respiratory …
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9/2/21
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In nearly every Rhode Island community, the overwhelming majority of senior citizens have received full doses of the Covid-19 vaccines. According to Rhode Island Department of Health data, more than …
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By Scott Pickering
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9/2/21
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PORTSMOUTH — Work crews remained busy Thursday afternoon in hopes of reopening access for many people who live off the east end of Fairview Lane, which partially collapsed due to the heavy …
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By Jim McGaw
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9/2/21
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The remnants of Hurricane Ida flooded some businesses and homes and closed a portion of Child Street on Thursday morning.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/2/21
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I’m writing in response to George Burman and his comparing the Taliban to MAGA hat-wearing Trump supporters . Mr. Burman, I will not have you insulting my friends, equating them with the …
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9/2/21
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Anthony Silva, chief of staff to Governor Dan McKee, earns $187,421 plus benefits. That’s why I thought it was curious when he recently resigned from his $7500 yearly post as Cumberland’s …
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By Arlene Violet
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9/2/21
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Advice in the Phoenix from Nov. 4, 1892: “How to Avoid Wrinkles. If you have any desire to avoid wrinkles, care not only for your skin, but your nerves; control your temper and do not try to …
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9/2/21
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