Illegal fireworks, railroad trespassers top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, June 30 Michael Anthony … Read More
At walls' epicenter, a movement to uncover hidden history
Last Thursday afternoon, about 20 people parked their cars along Swamp Road as Officer Josh Rego, a lifelong Little Compton resident … Read More
'America’s Longest Relay' run approaches for Bristol's Cicchinelli
Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli continues her training and fundraiser in the build up to participating in … Read More
Now and then...Warren High School Class of '75 gathers for 50th reunion
Bell bottoms and wide-collared shirts gave way to crisp polos and capris when the Warren High School Class of 1975 gathered recently … Read More
Slammed by intense storm, many Barrington homes remain without power
About a third of Barrington homes remained without power Saturday morning, about 36 hours after a brief but intensely powerful storm … Read More
Five Barrington Flag Football teams hoist championship trophies
Barrington Pop Warner and Barrington Flag Football hosted “Championship Sunday” late last month at Chianese Field.   … Read More
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WaterFire Providence is lighting up for the Fourth

WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting on Friday, July 4, made possible through the support of the  Providence Tourism Council  (PTC). This full lighting is set to celebrate …

Princess June opens 8-week Newport concert series

Mystic folk trio  Princess June  and  Newport Classical Festival Artists  will open the eight-week NIMFest summer concert series at King Park Gazebo on Sunday, July 6, from …

Independence Day celebrations are in Newport too

The Newport Historical Society (NHS) will open the Colony House, the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States, to the public as part of Newport’s Fourth of July …
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Obituaries
Anthony Cavalieri Former owner of Wood Street Pizza|Anthony Peter Cavalieri, 71, of Bristol, Rhode Island, former owner and operator of Wood Street Pizza, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on
Dorothy Fanara Dorothy A. (Munroe) Fanara, 82, of Leroy Drive in Riverside, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, surrounded by the love of her devoted fam
Robert Batting Our dear Robert Davidson Batting, aged 83, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2025, in Barrington, R.I. Born on June 13, 1941, Robert's career spanned several prominent companies, beginning at the Singer...
Sports
Barrington soccer teams win state championships The RI Super Liga held its 25th Anniversary Championship weekend at Colt State park in Bristol recently, wrapping up the state's spring competitive travel season.   Barrington Youth Soccer …
Townies pitcher is the undisputed ace of Rhode Island Dylan Annicelli put up mind-boggling numbers in 2025, including a 9-0 record, a 0.618 ERA and a 0.953 WHIP.
A decade and beyond, locally-owned Rhode Races & Events reaches noteworthy number If you're not familiar with, or actually involved for that matter, in the area running scene, then you probably don't know about a terrific story emanating from right here in town. Rhode Races …
Barrington Little League minors softball All Stars win big The Barrington Little League 10U Minors Softball All Stars started their District 2 tournament with a decisive 13-1 win over Portsmouth on Monday night, June 30, thanks to rock solid pitching by Finn …
Opinion
Letter: Disease is not negotiable

We are in a medical crisis, and the governor should call for the General Assembly to come back and face this issue.

Letter: Happy birthday to 'Keep Metacomet Green'

On July 3, 2020, five East Providence residents created Keep Metacomet Green. Our goal was to save the iconic Metacomet golf club from commercial development.

Letter: Road construction everywhere

To the editor: Is it just me, or has the entire state of Rhode Island been turned into one massive, never-ending obstacle course? I’d try to map out a route from my house to the grocery …

Letter: Public hearing on Comfort Inn development is July 10

To the editor: I am writing to encourage town residents to attend the Bristol Planning Board meeting on Thursday, July 10. On the agenda is a public hearing on the Comfort Inn - Major Land …

Letter: Support the ‘Block the Bombs’ Act

To the editor: Thank you to the author of the letter of June 19, which offered some direction for action to frustrated taxpayers who have seen billions of dollars every year unconditionally sent …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.