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A month-long light festival in Providence

Lumina, a month-long light festival in Downtown Providence through Feb. 20 showcases a contemporary ice palace adorned with 25 towering prisms by Quartier des Spectacles International. Standing over … more

2/1/24

Auto show is in Providence all weekend

The Northeast International Auto Show takes place at the Rhode Island Convention Center this weekend. From fuel-efficient compact cars and alternative fuel vehicles to the latest crossovers, SUVs and … more

2/1/24

Seasons come, seasons go — another month in Tiverton

Community members hoping the Seasons Corner Market proposal would be wrapped up relatively soon got a dose of reality last week, when a three-hour zoning board hearing devoted solely to the project … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 2/1/24

Between classes at Portsmouth Middle School on Monday, Connor Urban pets “Officer Holly,” the district’s new comfort dog, as her partner and School Resource Officer Westley Lemar holds her leash. Also pictured are Caroline Clooney (gray sweatshirt), Maria Walker (blue and white stripes), and Jeffrey Dunn (blue and black stripes).

‘Officer Holly’ brings comfort and joy to Portsmouth students

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department’s newest member has jet-black hair, stands under two feet tall, has four legs, and is cute as a button. But show some respect, for … more

By Jim McGaw | 2/1/24

The house on Sowams Drive where the murder took place in 2017.

Woman sentenced to 35 years in connection with 2017 Bristol murder

Attorney General Peter Neronha announced on Thursday that a second individual associated with a 2017 homicide that took place on Sowams Drive in Bristol had been sentenced. more

2/1/24

Barrington High School, shown during the win over Hendricken, defeated Cranston East on Wednesday night, Jan. 31.

Barrington dominates Cranston East in boys basketball, 89-45

The Barrington High School boys basketball team outscored Cranston East 25-10 in the first quarter, 25-6 in the second, and rolled to an 89-45 victory on Wednesday night, Jan. 31. The … more

2/1/24

Police charge Providence man with Barrington break-ins

A Providence man is facing multiple charges in connection with a series of recent break-ins in Barrington. On Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, the Barrington Police Department Detective Bureau … more

2/1/24

Westport catboat lover gets the axe

Westport resident John E. Conway was recently presented with the "Broad Axe Award" from the Catboat Association of Bristol, RI for his work in restoring Suspect , an exceedingly rare, 1892 D-Class … more

2/1/24

Reese Reardon, 15, (left), Emma Russell, 15, and Toby Matias, 17, hold up their boards.

This new student/professional partnership program is pretty rad

“Build your own Skateboard”, is a composites learning program at Herreshoff Marine Museum (HMM), developed in partnership with the Town, and the Bristol Warren Regional School District (BWRSD). more

By Christy Nadalin | 2/1/24

Letter: Stop the defacing of American heroes

Is walking with a dog in a cemetery a new standard, or is Bristol just a special exception? more

2/1/24

Letter: McKee should join other governors to oppose illegal immigation

I am publicly calling upon former Lt. Gov. Dan McKee to join 25 other governors and sign a letter of support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is defending his state against illegal immigration. more

2/1/24

King Philip Motors, located at 331 Metacom Ave., is being sued by the state Attorney General’s Office, which alleges the dealership knowingly sold and advertised vehicles that hadn’t passed state inspection.

Attorney General sues Bristol used car dealer for deceptive sales practices

It is not the first time that King Philip Motors (KPM), located at 331 Metacom Ave., has been in the headlines for legal action associated with their business practices. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/31/24

Westport library presents 'Hurricane!' exhibit, a recount of Hurricane Carol

Hurricane Carol arrived on August 31, 1954, coinciding with high tide, and swept a wall of water across Horseneck and up the Westport River. To mark the 70th anniversary, the Westport Historical … more

1/31/24

Lucy O’Brien, center, a junior, won Best in Show at Mt. Hope’s annual science fair with an impressive project that looked into a possible way to break down PFAS (so-called forever chemicals that have been proven to have a negative health impact on humans) using a cutting edge scientific approach. She worked with a Brown University professor to help develop the project. She is pictured with Jennifer Alexander and Joseph Koger, science teacher leader at Mt. Hope.

Students explore cutting edge topics at Mt. Hope science fair

From the most efficient way to operate a windmill to a bleeding edge technology used to breakdown harmful PFAS chemicals, the students at Mt. Hope put their talents on display Tuesday night. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/31/24

Letter: The Town’s right to govern itself has not been infringed

Recent experience in Warren has shown that the Planning Board has performed this task in a thorough and professional manner. The ability of the town to “govern itself” has not been compromised. more

1/31/24

Letter: Attention Warren Planning Board

You have only one solution that meets these obligations in consideration of the planned Penny Lane development. You can vote to disapprove the plan. more

1/31/24

Letter: Town has no say on affordable housing developments

I do have empathy for people who find themselves in this situation but it is not the government’s job to impose housing at the detriment of the surrounding area. more

1/31/24

Chef Pete Carvelli, now a 2024 James Beard Awards semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast, is pictured here at the bar of Foglia shortly before the vegan restaurant’s 2022 debut.

Bristol chef earns James Beard Award nomination

It’s only been open for about 18 months, but for head chef Pete Carvelli, owner of the State Street plant-based restaurant Foglia, the accolades keep coming in. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/31/24

The Barrington High School gym floor was installed in 1955 when the school was built. The bleachers were installed in the 1980s.

Barrington High School teams are good, but the fields and facilities are not

The message from the high school’s director of athletics was clear: BHS sports fields are overused, overwhelmed and need some help. During a special presentation at the Jan. 18 School … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/31/24

An aerial rendering of "The Met...Golf Links and Modern Coastal District."

Waterfront Commission begins substantive consideration of Metacomet plans

The East Providence Waterfront Commission recently set into motion the substantive review process of the initial design submissions for the redevelopment of the former Metacomet Country Club on … more

By Mike Rego | 1/31/24

Art Museum opens 'Breadth & Depth: Earth, Water, Air, Fire'

The Bristol Art Museum announces its next exhibit, "Breadth & Depth: Earth, Water, Air, Fire," a national juried exhibit that challenges conventional boundaries through which 51 artists from 18 … more

1/31/24

Ballet RI performances at Black Box Theatre

On Feb. 9, 11, 16 and 18, Ballet RI will present "Up Close on Hope." Audiences will have an intimate experience of brand-new works by … more

1/31/24

Free family fun day at Audubon

The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is open free to the public on the first Saturday of each month for a day full of family fun! Stop in for nature stories, animal discoveries, … more

1/31/24

Barrington High School’s Joe Adams competes in the shot put. Adams won the event.

Barrington boys power to Metro Division Championship

The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won five events and captured the Metropolitan Division Championship on Tuesday night, Jan. 30. The Eagles scored 188.5 points, outpacing … more

1/31/24

East Providence High School's Ferhat Akdemir controls his North Providence opponent during their match at 165 pounds last week. Akdemir won the contest and the class at the Connecticut Challenge.

East Providence drops a pair of tight, Division I wrestling matches

The East Providence High School wrestling team suffered a pair of two-point, Division I dual meet losses over the last week including a 36-34 to visiting North Providence Thursday night, Jan. 25, at … more

By Mike Rego | 1/31/24