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Seasons Market developer appeals Tiverton's recent denial

Colbea Enterprises, LLC, the Cranston-based company seeking to develop a Seasons Corner Market, gas station and drive-through coffee shop at the corner of Souza and Main roads, is appealing the … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 12/13/22

End of an era for Adamsville mill

Johnny Cake lovers take note — if it goes through as expected, one of the country's oldest continually operating grist mills will change hands for the first time in more than 40 years, and only … more

By Ted Hayes | 12/13/22

Progressives continue taking small bites in the General Assembly

STORY OF THE WEEK: The General Assembly’s steady march in a more progressive direction over recent election cycles brings to mind a metaphor – how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a … more

By Ian Donnis | 12/12/22

Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District volunteers sort seedlings at the annual Earth Month Seedling Sale in April 2022.

District wins $15K grant for operating support

PORTSMOUTH — Gruben Charitable Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) for general operating support. This grant will support … more

12/12/22

Bonnie Dion jumped into action when a Hugh Cole student showed signs of choking while in the cafeteria on Dec. 7.

Hugh Cole TA saves choking student

Bonnie Dion, who has been a TA at Hugh Cole going on nine years, was in the right place at the right time on Wednesday, Dec. 7 when she noticed a student under duress. more

By Ethan Hartley | 12/12/22

Portsmouth High’s Calvin Lucenti goes up for a basket while surrounded by Middletown defenders during the non-league game Friday night.

Portsmouth falls to Middletown in non-league game (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team got off to a shaky start to the season Friday night when it lost to Middletown in a non-league game at home, … more

12/12/22

Officer Corey Resendes recently took a job with the East Providence Police Department. He had served as the SRO (school resource officer) in Barrington.

Barrington SRO leaves for nearby police force

The Barrington Police Department is looking to fill a number of recent vacancies, including the school resource officer job. Officer Corey Resendes had been working as the SRO for Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/12/22

Mike Cirillo, wife Keri and daughters Penelope, 3, and Charlotte, 2, tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas at the Santa House on Tuesday night.

New Santa House feels right at Ho-Ho-Home in Bristol

The Santa House is new to State Street in Bristol, but it’s been in one local man’s heart for years. more

By Christy Nadalin | 12/9/22

A Google Maps screen grab shows the approximate area of the land purchased.

Bristol acquires more land for open space preservation

“That’s 6 acres added to the 14 the town already owned along Gooding that will be forever open,” said Town Administrator Steven Contente. more

By Christy Nadalin | 12/9/22

EPHS announces new course electives on offer for 2023-24 term

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School students next year will have access to some seemingly exciting new offerings, including a couple pertaining to the ever-growing entertainment side … more

By Mike Rego | 12/9/22

Proposed policy spells out ‘professional conduct with students’

The Barrington School Committee has introduced a policy that establishes clear boundaries for relationships between students and district employees. At its meeting on Thursday night, Dec. 9, the … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/9/22

Members of the Barrington School Committee are (from left to right) student representative Madeleine Kaufman, Frazier Bell, Patrick McCrann (chairman), TJ Peck (vice chairman), Dr. Megan Douglas, and Amanda Regino Basse.

McCrann and Peck chosen to lead new School Committee

Patrick McCrann is the new chairman of the Barrington School Committee. The first order of business at Thursday night’s meeting was the election of officers. The action followed the recent … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/9/22

Warren PD: A hit and run leads to arrest for drug dealing

Warren police responded to a hit and run incident near Washington and Main Streets on Saturday, which led police to finding... more

12/9/22

A rendering of the proposed upgrades at Martin Middle School.

East Providence enters latest school construction bond process

EAST PROVIDENCE — The current incarnation of the City Council, elected in 2018 and meeting for the second to last time in its session last Tuesday night, Dec. 6, approved the bonding of $148 … more

By Mike Rego | 12/9/22

Commentary: RIMEA applauds strengthening of Arts Education in new graduation requirements

Following months of debate and collaboration with the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) and other RI arts education groups, the Rhode Island Department of Education’s Council on … more

By David Neves | 12/9/22

Townies trounce Saints in non-league boys' hoops opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — From tip to finish the East Providence High School boys' basketball team thoroughly outplayed the visiting St. Andrew’s School high school level squad en route to a … more

By Mike Rego | 12/8/22

A map of the area where tree trimming will limit access to the bike path next week in Warren.

DEM announces tree work will temporarily limit access to East Bay Bike Path

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced access on three sections of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren will be limited starting on Monday, Dec. … more

12/8/22

Barrington man finds tracking device on his vehicle

For the second time in the past few weeks, Barrington Police investigated a tracking device placed on a resident's vehicle. A Barrington resident called police on Friday, Dec. 2 to report … more

12/8/22

Stephen Luce, chairman of the Melville Park Committee, inspects one of the smaller ponds at Melville Park. The dam for this one has either broken or been modified, allowing water to flow freely.

In Portsmouth: ‘So much more we have to do’

PORTSMOUTH — Stephen Luce momentarily stops in his tracks while hiking near a brook inside a wooded area of Melville Park. more

By Jim McGaw | 12/8/22

The First Congregation Church on High St. The sanctuary windows were in dire need of preservation.

These two Bristol institutions scored major Champlin grants

One received $50,000 - the other received over $100,000. Both are putting it to immediate use. more

By Christy Nadalin | 12/8/22

Contractors work on the turnaround at Westport Point's town landing last week.

Work commences at Westport Point town landing

Contractors working with the Westport Highway Department have begun re-paving the turnaround at the Westport Point town landing to ease parking and traffic concerns at the tight spot at the end of … more

By Ted Hayes | 12/8/22

Bicyclists ride along the East Bay Bike Path, approaching the intersection with Middle Highway in Barrington.

Paving the way for improvements in Barrington

A rebuilt County Road. Upgraded bike paths and walking trails. And a town-wide speed limit of 25 miles per hour. These are a few of the action items included in the … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/8/22

Christmas comes early for Tiverton couple

Christmas came early for Tiverton residents Rebecca Glynn and Vanio Tavares, who welcomed the arrival of their second child, Grace, early Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Newport Hospital. And though he's … more

12/8/22

Letter: Towns have control over the nitrogen problem

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has proposed a set of regulations to address the nitrogen pollution degrading our coastal waters, including the Westport and Slocums … more

12/8/22

Westport Shorelines - Thursday, December 8, 2022

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