To the editor:
It’s difficult to observe the reaction to our government attempts to provide support for basic requirements, such as dealing with trash and roads.
First, the ideas that …
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12/4/23
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Principal Chris Ashley announced that Barrington High School would have a half-day of classes on Tuesday, Dec. 5, due to a plumbing issue at the school.
According to multiple sources, the …
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12/4/23
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A Little Compton Town Hall employee charged last Thursday with embezzlement allegedly stole an unknown sum through her work as a fiscal clerk in the town's treasurer/tax collector's office, court …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/4/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — A group of about two dozen middle schoolers from around the city recently completed an introductory swim program held at the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence where …
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By Mike Rego
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12/4/23
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The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss the former Carmelite Monastery property during its meeting on Monday night, Dec. 4, and could entertain a motion to draft an RFP for the development …
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12/4/23
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Every Christmas season, year in and out, Ray Elias climbed the large spruce in the front yard of his Holly Lane home, decorated it and otherwise made it look perfect for the holiday season, much to …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/4/23
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The special Town Council meeting on Nov. 30 was held at the Portsmouth High School and was well attended because the agenda items were the transfer station and the proposed …
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12/3/23
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To the editor:
I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps …
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12/3/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police identified the suspect and announced charges he faces from a harrowing chase he led officers through Friday afternoon, Dec. 1.
Joshua D. Pavao, …
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By Mike Rego
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12/2/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Officers from the East Providence Police Department endeavored on an epic chase, mid-afternoon Friday, Dec. 1, of a shooting suspect who left a trail of destruction before …
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By Mike Rego
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12/1/23
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Rhode Island State Police have charged a Little Compton tax clerk with felony embezzlement, though it was unknown Friday afternoon whether the charges relate to her work for the town.
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By Ted Hayes
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12/1/23
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Barrington’s Zoey Despines earned all-conference recognition for a standout season on the Haverford College field hockey team.
Despines, a junior midfielder for the Fords, was recently …
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12/1/23
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Once a lengthy document that contained a dizzying array of rules, steps, fees, inspections and prohibitions, an updated version of the town’s proposed Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental …
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By Ted Hayes
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12/1/23
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For the month of December, models of each artist’s proposal will be on display at Rogers Free Library.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/1/23
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Among the many to respond to Lewiston, Maine in the aftermath of the Oct. 25 mass shooting that claimed 18 lives was a pair of Bristol residents; one of which who, by all reports, is a very good boy.
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By Christy Nadalin
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12/1/23
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Warren Police made three arrests between Nov. 20-27, 2023.
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12/1/23
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Skatepark or splash pad?
That was the question members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission considered during their recent meeting. Commission Chairman Mike Seward had asked the …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/1/23
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Every once in a while, someone writes an opinion piece in The Phoenix that is so outrageous that it has to be challenged.
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12/1/23
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The commissioners are discussing the opportunity for a family to have a tree or trees in North Burial Ground memorialize a family member.
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12/1/23
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It was estimated that over 350 people were on hand for the pre-Christmas festivities.
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By Manny Correira
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12/1/23
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Warren Town Manager Kate Michaud recently stepped down from her role as the Town’s lead administrator to take a job as the District Director for Rep. Gabe Amo.
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/30/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — By the numbers, the ones in the end that have the most meaning, the recently completed 2023 campaign for the East Providence High School football team wasn't too great. But …
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By Mike Rego
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11/30/23
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The Barrington High School sailing team made history recently.
For the first time ever, the BHS sailing team will compete in the Keelboat Nationals. The event will be held at St. Petersburg …
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11/30/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The proposed partners in the development of the South Quay property in city at the shore of the Providence River announced an agreement to move forward on the project
In …
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By Mike Rego
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11/30/23
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Barrington Park and Recreation Commission Chairman Mike Seward shared an update about the Haines Park field improvement project recently.
Officials are planning the construction of a new …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/30/23
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