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Tiverton police searching for missing girl

Tiverton police need help locating a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since last week. Avah Victoria Flower was last seen by her mother on the evening of Friday, March 31. She may be wearing a … more

4/5/23

John Migliori with a 25.5-inch pickerel he caught on Aquidneck Island last week.

Opening Day for fishing season is this Saturday

O pening Day of the freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island is at 6 a.m. this Saturday, April 8. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked 100 waterways, many … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/5/23

EPHS senior starting pitcher Keira Quadros is back to help lead the Townies in their pursuit of another Division I playoff berth this spring.

EPHS softball seeks to have fun while taking aim at another playoff berth

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball team returned to the diamond over the last week for the start of its 2023 Division I regular season schedule, in the process … more

By Mike Rego | 4/5/23

Dickey photographed 146 Water Street and dedicated an entire post to it, writing, “This little commercial building is likely the best preserved little shop in all of Rhode Island. What really makes it special is that is sits on a street with several other, small-scale and well preserved commercial buildings. Together, they provide a sense of what it was like to live in 19th-century coastal New England.”

Popular 'streetscape' influencer charmed by Warren's waterfront

Matthew Dickey runs an increasingly popular Instagram page called “streetscapecurator”, and though he normally focuses his attention throughout the Greater Boston area, Warren came calling his name. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/4/23

Members of the new Portsmouth High School boys’ volleyball team — Evan Vogl, Alex Goss, Hayden Krzych, Leekey Zhang, Sport Foshee and Will Voute (from left) — celebrate after Zhang hit a successful outside slam during the second set of their home match against Johnsto Monday night.

Portsmouth High boys finally get a volleyball team of their own

PORTSMOUTH — The team lost its first match, 3-0, but it didn’t really matter. Portsmouth High School now has a competitive boys’ varsity team it can call its own. more

4/4/23

Talia Reid sings “Like a Tattoo,” by Sade accompanied by David Lauria on guitar during the 26th Musicafe at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday.

Performers bloom at 26th Musicafe

The high school cafeteria buzzed as a crowd of 200 students, family and friends sat in the dark with anticipation. Mt. Hope senior Casey Ruth Little and her pink electric guitar took the makeshift … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/4/23

Providence Police Lt. Robert Papa covers the rear as a group of policemen look for an active shooter during a drill held inside the former Carmelite monastery.

Police swarm monastery for active shooter training

For more than five decades, the Carmelite monastery on Watson Avenue was filled with little more than an occasional whisper. But earlier this month, the now-vacant monastery echoed with the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/4/23

Can R.I. cut its way to a better business climate?

S TORY OF THE WEEK: Can Rhode Island tax-cut its way to a more appealing business climate? That question has been subject to debate for years and it won’t stop now. For supporters, … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/4/23

A haunting photo, a poignant story

‘Sold on a Monday’ By Kristina McMorris It all started with a picture. Set during the hardship years of the Depression, young reporter Ellis Reed is looking for an interesting story … more

4/4/23

Bows and boos for the early days of 2023 in Rhode Island

R hode Island notables surely serve up a potpourri of decisions for which they should take a bow or offer an apology. 2023 has had some sterling examples of both genius judgments and mistakes. … more

By Arlene Violet | 4/4/23

Letter: Waterfront group supports shoreline access bill

To the editor: Once again this year, the General Assembly is considering bills to clarify one of the oldest and most cherished Rhode Island constitutional rights — the “rights of … more

4/4/23

The new school resource officer will join current SRO Jacquelie Smaldone, who was recently appointed to the post.

Tiverton eyes second school resource officer

Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones has received town council approval to apply for a federal grant that, if approved, could result in the hiring of a second school resource officer for … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/4/23

Westport elections are Tuesday — meet the candidates

Westport voters will head to the polls this coming Tuesday, April 11, to make their pick for a host of boards and town positions. Here is a little bit about each: Select Board (two open … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/4/23

Shaw's Supermarket in Barrington recently raised more than $15,000 for Tap-In.

Supermarket fund-raiser brings thousands of dollars to Tap-In

An East Bay area food pantry recently received a large donation from Shaw’s and Star Market Nourishing Neighbors Community Relief Initiative. Tap-In, a non-profit that helps people in need … more

4/4/23

Longtime journalist Sean Daly has lived in Barrington for 30 years. “Quite frankly, I love this town and everything about it,” he said.

Veteran journalist reflects on four decades of work

It’s not every day you get a chance to rub elbows with a big-time journalist whose resume is nationally recognized and in tune with some of this country’s most esteemed newspaper and … more

BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA | 4/4/23

EPHS softball teammates gather round the plate to celebrate after Ava Mendence (center, jumping) hit the first ever home run during the Townies' first ever game at the new field on campus Monday afternoon, April 3.

East Providence christens new high school softball field with a win

EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day of "firsts" for the East Providence High School softball team as the Townies played their inaugural game on the reconstituted Traverse Park on campus Monday … more

By Mike Rego | 4/3/23

McGaw introduces 'human composting' bill

While Tiverton residents try to prevent the construction of a crematorium in the North End, Rep. Michelle McGaw has introduced legislation that would give those at the end of life a more … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/3/23

The upcoming Diman vote — a Westport primer

Don't understand next week's Diman ballot question? Here is what it's all about Next Tuesday's vote on the Diman regional vocational school funding question has wide implications for Westport, as … more

4/3/23

East Providence High School's DJ Lepine sets for a teammate during the Townies' non-league 2023 season opener against visiting Mount St. Charles, Friday night, March 31.

Four East Providence teams open spring sports seasons with wins

EAST PROVIDENCE — Four East Providence High School spring sports teams began up their 2023 seasons over the last week, including three who earned league victories in their initial outings of … more

4/3/23

Providence Country Day School announces 2022-23 second trimester honor roll

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School has named its 2022-2023 second trimester honor roll. For Middle School (Classes of 2027-2030), students earn High Honors with all grades of … more

4/3/23

New St. Mary Academy-Bay View president Amy Gravell.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View names Gravell as new school president

EAST PROVIDENCE — Amy Gravell, a Providence resident and alumna with a long history in leadership positions for non-profit organizations, has been selected to become the fourth president in the … more

4/3/23

Vacate notice extended for park squatters in Barrington

Barrington Police are giving the homeless people living in Veterans Park a little more time to move out. On Wednesday, March 1, Barrington Police officers hiked through the woods behind … more

4/3/23

Comedian Ashley Gutermuth will headline Comedy for Conservation at Greenvale Vineyards on Friday, April 21.

Aquidneck Island Earth Week returns this month

AQUIDNECK ISLAND — With more than 40 events, this year’s Aquidneck Island Earth Week (AIEW) will be the biggest yet. more

4/3/23

Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: Jeeps, Hyundais, blankets and bikes

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

4/2/23

Driver dies after her vehicle hits home in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A 70-year-old Fall River woman died Sunday due to injuries she sustained after the vehicle she was driving plowed into a Common Fence Point home, police said. more

4/2/23