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Evan Wilkins Zompa was not a regular drug user, but one decision to use cocaine would lead to his death in July of 2019. His father will speak about the impact of his loss at the annual candlelight vigil in Warren on Aug. 31.

Warren man lost to accidental overdose provides sobering reminder

Evan’s story is a cautionary tale warning people that the dangers of drugs and the impact of an overdose do not only happen to people who struggle on the downward slide of addiction. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/14/24

First grader Adrian Rodriguez didn’t look too happy to have his hair cut, but sat patiently while David Vieira did his job.

PHOTOS: Cutting class in Westport

More than 50 Westport students had their ears lowered free of charge Monday, when Westport Community Schools held its first-ever free haircut day at Westport Middle High School. A styling team of Sue … more

8/13/24

Joe Klinger of South Kingstown with a 22” summer flounder (fluke) he caught off Jamestown in the West Passage this weekend.

NOAA makes progress on improving angler data

NOAA Fisheries and their Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) shared progress on two recreational fishing data collection initiatives , the Fishing Effort Survey study and the collaborative … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 8/13/24

An artistic rendering of the proposed maintenance compound on the MetLinks Golf Course.

Design subset sends positive recommendation for Metacomet maintenance compound

The Design Review Committee subset of the East Providence Waterfront Commission made a positive recommendation of “Phase 1A” of the MetLinks Golf Course project, the planned … more

By Mike Rego | 8/13/24

Workers continue to put the finishing touches on Barrington’s newest restaurant in the lead-up to the opening.

Countdown continues for Chipotle opening in Barrington

The new Chipotle Mexican Grill on County Road in Barrington is expected to open by the end of the month, though an official opening date has not been made public yet. While workers … more

8/13/24

Assault, DUIs, and weapons charges top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Aug. 5 Joanne Mary MacKnight, 70, of 280 Jepson Lane, was charged with domestic … more

8/13/24

Volunteer Holly Lippert stocks the shelves at the Little Compton Food Bank. The bank serves 60 households a week.

Sakonnet non-profits get $37,000 in help

Four organizations that help Sakonnet-area residents in myriad ways have won grants totaling $37,000 from the Rhode Island Foundation. They include: The Herren Project The … more

8/13/24

Letter: Can’t afford to focus only on offshore wind’s downsides

To the editor: I’m writing to express my strong support for the expansion of offshore wind as a generational leap forward in our pursuit of environmentally sound energy policy. Given … more

8/13/24

This map shows the proposed route of a possible offshore wind electric transmission cable.

Westport moves to form wind group

They still have to do some clarifying of purpose, but members of the select board agreed Monday evening that Westport should form an advisory committee to keep the town up to date on the status of … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/13/24

Boonefield Labradors donated a retriever to the department, and asked that the dog be named Levi, after its grandfather. “He’ll melt your heart for sure,” said Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia.

Meet Levi, the newest member of the Barrington Police Department

Later this month, there will be a special swearing in ceremony for the newest member of the Barrington Police Department: Levi. The eight-week-old English Labrador retriever will serve as the … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/13/24

Portsmouth candidate withdraws due to school job

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee has reshuffled its list of endorsed Town Council candidates after one had to withdraw her name from consideration. Tarah Woods, … more

8/13/24

Letter: Trail’s a success, but more work still to be done

To the editor: Just a month ago we officially opened the Portsmouth Dog Park Trail, our new fenced-in woodland path adjacent to the original dog park. The other day I arrived at the park and … more

8/13/24

Barrington’s Grace Gaines crosses the finish line at the Barrington Woods Trail Race on Saturday. Gaines was the top female finisher.

Barrington residents dominate the top-50 at second annual Woods Trail Race

It was a Barrington race, so maybe it should come as no surprise that Barrington runners dominated the results. Barrington’s Craig Lefort was the top male finisher at the Barrington Woods … more

8/12/24

Situated on the banks of the Kickemuit River east of Metacom Avenue, the home at 15 Read Ave. sold for the highest amount in Warren to date.

Waterfront home sale is highest in Warren this year

The house rests along the banks of the Kickemuit River, east of Metacom Avenue. more

8/12/24

Bayside YMCA Race4Chase Triathlon team members Sofia Vasconcelos and Jenna Rotondo (center left and right) gathered with Henrique Vasconcelos and Cathryn Vasconcelos at the annual event held Sunday, Aug. 11, at Fort Adams State Park in Newport.

Bayside YMCA athletes take part in annual Race4Chase Triathlon

A host of talented young athletes from the Greater Providence YMCAs participated in the annual Race4Chase Triathlon Sunday, Aug. 11, at Fort Adams State Park in Newport. The event, in its 11th … more

By Mike Rego | 8/12/24

Fogland Farm is enormous, covering nearly 85 acres just east of Fogland Beach.

Tiverton history for sale — at $5.95 million

Looking to buy a home in Tiverton? You couldn’t do much better than Fogland Farm — but it’ll cost you a cool $5.95 million. The historic 84-acre farm, which traces its … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/12/24

Wilbur School students carry the banner and play for the crowd during the town’s 300th anniversary celebration in 1975.

Let the music play — a Little Compton celebration in song

Hans Christian Andersen said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” The 300th Anniversary of Little Compton Committee (in 1975) must have supported this belief because music was a … more

By The Town Crier | 8/12/24

EPFD becomes first in the state to buy PFAS-free gear

The City Council at its August 7 meeting approved three items pertaining the East Providence Fire Department, including a resolution allowing it to become the first in the state to purchase gear free … more

By Mike Rego | 8/12/24

Letter: Turbine blade foam issue blown out of proportion

A month ago, I wrote a letter to Shorelines decrying the kind of hysteria that some folks rely on ostensibly to protect us all from the dire consequences of offshore wind projects. Then along came … more

8/12/24

Conservation agent Chris Capone addresses the conservation commission recently.

Capone: Be careful before buying Westport land

If you’re looking at an inexpensive piece of land in Westport, be forewarned — if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. That was the word from conservation agent Chris … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/12/24

Addressing the primary care and healthcare gap

STORY OF THE WEEK: Is there a (somewhat) simple solution to the cost and competitiveness problems afflicting healthcare in Rhode Island? Dr. Michael Fine , the author and community organizer who … more

By Ian Donnis | 8/12/24

Elizabeth Kinder poses while planting new trees on Hope Street. They are putting in 2 Redbud trees, 2 Lilac trees, a Katsura tree and a Hornbeam tree.

Bristol re-plants some Hope Street trees lost to invasive pest

The trees that previously graced that side of the street were removed last year as part of an Emerald Ash Borer remediation program. more

8/9/24

Volunteer Michael Brennan helps Olivia Fox (middle) and Charlotte Reed remove a hook from a fish that Olivia had just snagged at the during a Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm camp program last month. All fish are released after capture.

Nonprofits win grants for services to Portsmouth residents

PORTSMOUTH — Three local organizations have received grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to provide services to Portsmouth residents. The work includes providing recovery services, … more

8/9/24

Bristol resident Leigh Medeiros is an established author and screenwriter. A few years ago, she started a group that organizes a nationwide contest that challenges writers to incorporate climate change concepts into their screenplays, with an award of getting to pitching in front of film studio executives.

Bristolian is brainchild behind project to bring more climate awareness to the big screen

Leigh Medeiros has long been concerned about the impacts of climate change, but as one woman from little old Rhode Island, she felt powerless to do much to impact the trajectory. Then serendipity intervened. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/9/24

Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell, shown during a joint meeting with the School Committee, recently made a motion to direct the town administration and the solicitor’s office to provide options for filling the BUVC void.

Barrington looks to fill void left by vacated veterans council

For years, members of the Barrington United Veterans Council quietly handled duties that included organizing the town’s Memorial Day parade, maintaining the town’s honor roll, and … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/9/24