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Fern Lima, treasurer of the Newport County Branch of the NAACP, reads an excerpt from “Black Heroes of the American Revolution” during a Fourth of July observance in front of the memorial to the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park Tuesday morning.

NAACP honors ‘Black Regiment’ soldiers in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A few members of the Newport Branch of the NAACP kicked off the Fourth of July by paying tribute to a brave contingent of soldiers that helped protect Americans’ … more

7/4/23

Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment — the program is funded with $25,000 in taxpayer money.

Resident aims to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers

George Voutes was looking for an audience. The Barrington resident knew exactly what he was doing when he stood up during the financial town meeting in late May and pitched his idea for a … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/3/23

The 2023 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March

Follow along with the Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. more

7/3/23

Tiverton man cited after his dogs attack neighbor's pet

A Tiverton man faces two municipal court summonses for having dogs at large, after police said his two pitbull mixes attacked and injured a neighbor's dog late last month. John D. Hartwein … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/3/23

Letter: Ignore the naysayers — we need this override

I have lived here since 1968, graduated from WHS, and raised my family here for good reason. The people are hard-working, amazing humans with a great sense of community spirit. There is a small … more

7/3/23

Palmer leads Westport's Independence Day parade

Dave Palmer, who for years worked behind the scenes to organize Westport's Fourth of July parade, will take center stage as Grand Marshal when the procession steps out onto Main Street at 10 a.m. … more

7/3/23

East Providence reschedules Fourth fireworks

EAST PROVIDENCE — Citing concerns about potential severe weather later in the evening of July 3, the annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks display at Pierce Memorial Stadium has been … more

7/3/23

Events all take place at Burr's Hill Park

Warren's summer concert and movie series start this week

A summer full of music and family fun begins on Thursday with events at Burr's Hill Park. more

7/3/23

Christopher S. Gontarz, Esq. of Portsmouth

Portsmouth resident now president-elect of R.I. Bar Association

PORTSMOUTH — Christopher S. Gontarz, Esq., a resident of Portsmouth, is now president-elect of the Rhode Island Bar Association. His term runs from July 1, 2023, through June … more

7/3/23

Tony Lombardo and grandson AJ (in photo) boated four large bluefish Saturday at the shipping channel off Popasquash Point, Bristol.

NOAA and URI agree to explore effects of offshore wind energy

NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Woods Hole, Mass., and the University of Rhode Island (URI) have signed a five-year formal partnership agreement to research how offshore wind energy … more

7/3/23

Letter: Let’s keep shoreline access open to everybody

To the editor: It was a bit ironic that the front-page article on the June 22 edition of the Times applauded the expanded shoreline access law recently passed by the State of Rhode Island … more

7/3/23

Jimmy Buffett laughs between numbers during his surprise set at Sunset Cove on Park Avenue on Sunday. The show was billed as a concert featuring his Coral Reefer Band mate, guitarist Mac McAnally, but Buffett snuck onto the stage just three songs in.

Jimmy Buffett surprises ‘Parrotheads’ in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Mike MacFarlane certainly knows how to throw himself a 50th birthday party. The owner of Sunset Cove in Island Park had a few hundred people on his restaurant’s … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/3/23

This computer rendering shows the residential development planned for the former Zion Bible College property.

Letter: There's a massive difference in proposed developments

To the editor: In your recent article about the Carmelite monastery property, an argument was made that no action should be made to develop that property while the fate of the Belton Court … more

7/3/23

The gunnade, recovered from the bottom of the St. Lawrence River and later fulled restored, fires a blast on a previous Fourth of July.

In Barrington, this is what history sounds like

On July 4, Chad Mellen will fire off a piece of history. Mellen, a Barrington resident, will light a 660-pound naval cannon that dates back to the War of 1812. Mellen said the cannon … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/3/23

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshal this year is longtime parishioner Denise Asciolla (center). She is flanked by Nicholas Simeone (left, the Thomas Vendituoli Award recipient) and the Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr., pastor of Mt. Carmel Church.

Mt. Carmel's 125th July Feast begins July 9

Everything is ready for the 125th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 16th of July Feast, according to the Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr. more

By Manny Correira | 7/2/23

Over 700 runners from 36 states participate in Bristol Half Marathon

On Saturday the Independence Rhode Race hosted over 700 participants at their annual running event in Bristol, with 36 States being represented. more

7/1/23

Windsurfers cut across the water on a perfectly windy afternoon.

High-stakes racing on Mt. Hope Bay

Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. … more

6/30/23

Fourth at Pierce 'fires' on July 3

The annual East Providence Independence Day Celebration, conducted by the Recreation Department, takes place Monday July 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Mercer Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. A … more

6/30/23

Latin Singer/Rapper Jamez Martin performs during his set at Folks Fest.

7th annual Warren Folks Fest set for Aug. 19

The Collaborative recently announced their 7th Annual Warren Folks Festival, which will occur on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1-7 p.m. at 30 Cutler St. in Warren. more

6/30/23

Space Cadets owner Bleu Grijalva vowed to stay positive throughout the unfortunate plight he finds himself in. In March, a new property group from out of state purchased the building at 450 Main St. and hiked the rent to $5,800 a month, essentially forcing them out of business.

Space Cadets forced to vacate Warren's Main Street following rent hike

Space Cadets — a place where it seems as though the inventory was plucked from every far reach of the galaxy imaginable — has been forced to vacate the premises at 450 Main St. The deadline is Friday, and there’s not much that can be done about it. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/30/23

Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Hondas, sodas, swings and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more

6/30/23

A member of the Navy Supply Corps School from Newport gives out high fives to smiling parade attendees during last year’s celebration.

Parade Chairman: Remember the reason we celebrate the Fourth

We may call it the 4th of July Parade, but the woman on whose shoulders the responsibility has rested these last two years has never lost sight of the real heroes, and the real name, of the parade — that is, the Military, Civic, and Firemen’s Parade. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/30/23

Dylan Cote offers a bunt during his first at-bat against Pawtucket, Tuesday.

Bristol Warren 12U all-stars fall to Pawtucket 4-0, move to loser's bracket

The team now moves on to host Barrington in a loser’s bracket game on July 5 at 5:45 p.m. more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/30/23

The view west up Church Street will look cleaner following the (pending) removal of these large white bike signs.

Bristol takes down bicycle signage following public criticism

The backlash was swift, with comments coming in to this newspaper, on online forums, and overheard throughout town. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/30/23

Artist Peter Devine and wife, Nancy, owner of Gallery 57 By The Bay. The gallery celebrated a grand opening this past weekend and the first exhibit features work from Peter.

New art gallery opens on Warren's Water Street

Gallery 57 By the Bay opened at 57 Water St. this past Saturday. more

6/30/23