The Tiverton firefighters’ union and its president David McGovern filed suit against Tiverton Fire Chief William Bailey and the Town of Tiverton Friday, alleging the chief and town violated …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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5/24/24
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A divided Westport Select Board deadlocked Monday night on a plan to take two State Road properties west of Route 88 by eminent domain, a move the town administrator said would shore up the …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/24/24
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Two of the most famous and hallowed religious events will take place over the next two weekends at St. Elizabeth’s Church.
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By Manny Correira
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5/24/24
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A $50,000 infusion of cash means soon you will be able to skate at Blithewold, no cold weather needed!
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5/24/24
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In 2013, gas cost about $3.60 per gallon, a dozen eggs cost about $2, and the combined school and municipal budgets in Barrington totaled $59.3 million.
Eleven years later, gas is about …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/24/24
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Every real estate market presents opportunities. The challenge is finding them.
Today’s market, especially in the East Bay of Rhode Island and Southcoast of Massachusetts, is much the same …
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By Scott Pickering
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5/24/24
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The pandemic killed the open house, but that tried and true real estate sales tactic is making a big comeback. It is one of few bright spots for buyers in a market that still overwhelmingly favors …
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By Scott Pickering
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5/24/24
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PORTSMOUTH — We don’t usually picture Portsmouth as a town that would host a meeting of the Ku Klux Klan.
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By Gloria Schmidt
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5/24/24
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For the second time in as many years in the postseason, cross-city rival St. Mary Academy-Bay View handed East Providence High School a gut-wrenching loss in the Division III girls' lacrosse …
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By Mike Rego
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5/23/24
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As president of a group representing over 200 homeowners at Countryview Estates in Tiverton, Al Affonso is in a unique position to hear from many of his neighbors regarding the town’s property …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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5/23/24
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At just shy of 6% of its housing listed at prices deemed affordable, Bristol has consistently failed to meet the state's standard of 10%, though not for lack of effort.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/23/24
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Postseason championships continue to pile up for the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team.
On Sunday, May 19, the Eagles cruised to the Class B Championships, which were held at …
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5/23/24
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Regardless of past mistakes, the town is at a critical point where decisions are being made that affect all of us.
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5/23/24
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According to School District calculations, Warren’s share of the $200 million school building bond is 37.82% or $75,640,000.00. Based on the current budget and the audit report, how can this be accomplished?
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5/23/24
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We are thrilled to report that the response to our request for financial support was outstanding!
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5/23/24
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The East Providence High School baseball team begins its pursuit of a second consecutive Division II championship in city Friday night, May 24, when the Townies host Chariho. First pitch is 5 …
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By Mike Rego
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5/23/24
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The Bristol-based chapter of The Arc has received a $100,000 grant to conduct mental health training and engage the community on how to better serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the state.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/23/24
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The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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5/23/24
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Citizens should express their outrage at these undemocratic processes. Fourteen years is enough time.
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5/23/24
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We have serious concerns regarding the noise, safety, access to and from our marina, and negative impact on our property values.
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5/23/24
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The Westport Conservation Commission unanimously approved access road work at Horseneck Beach last fall, but filed a cease and desist order Wednesday afternoon after discovering that the scope of the …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/23/24
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Here is the good news: The tax rate in Barrington is dropping from $20.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $14.75.
Officials announced the new rate toward the end of the Financial Town …
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5/23/24
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“I just love the feeling that we’re making a difference,” McKeever said. “It’s corny but that’s why we become nurses.”
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/23/24
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Yes to the monastery development. Yes to the $5 million bond for athletic fields. Yes to the school and municipal budgets totaling more than $95 million.
Barrington taxpayers approved nearly all …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/23/24
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A new boat ramp, parking lot, and site enhancements are all part of two major Independence Park projects, hopefully to start this fall and be complete by the spring of 2025.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/22/24
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