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Should Barrington allow the sale of recreational marijuana?

The Barrington Town Council is encouraging the public to attend a workshop on Tuesday, May 31 to provide feedback on whether the sale of recreational cannabis should be permitted in … more

5/29/22

Dozens of competitors break from the starting line at this year’s Tough Tiger adventure race at Hampden Meadows School.

Tough Tiger returns to Barrington

After a two-year hiatus, the Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger returned with a new course, new obstacles, but the same fun atmosphere. Hundreds of competitors — young and old — … more

5/27/22

The Portsmouth Free Public Library recently donated this little library, which can be found at the entrance to the Island Park Playground on Ormerod Avenue. It was built by Paul Shoenbucher and installed by the Department of Public Works.

More ‘little libraries’ popping up around Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Is there a little free library near you? Portsmouth has a small but growing number of these tiny free lending libraries — basically free-standing cupboards that are … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/27/22

An architectural rendering of the proposed roundabout on Route 177.

Engineers: Roundabout is best option for 177, Tickle

Engineers hired to study improved traffic control at the intersection of Route 177, Robert Street and Tickle Road believe a roundabout remains the best option for reducing accidents at the site, … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/27/22

Sakonnet lawmakers vote 3-2 to legalize marijuana

A majority the Sakonnet area's legislative delegation is celebrating legal recreational marijuana in the Ocean State, following Gov. Dan McKee's passage Wednesday of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act, … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/27/22

Former Bristol Miss Fourth competing for Miss Rhode Island

Samantha Golden, the 2016 winner of the Bristol Miss Fourth pageant, has her eyes set on another prize — the title of Miss Rhode Island — and will be competing in a pageant this weekend for that chance. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/27/22

Mt. Hope softball clinches division title, finishes season 16-0

The Mt. Hope softball team clinched the Division II South title as they out-slugged Portsmouth 8-4 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. The Huskies finished the regular season 16-0 in league play and 17-1 overall. more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 5/27/22

An architect's rendering of the proposed Seasons Corner Market.

Tiverton residents wary over proposed convenience store

A proposal to build a 24-hour convenience store, gas station and drive-through coffee shop at Souza and Main roads isn't sitting well with neighbors and some planning board members, who are concerned … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/27/22

Dave McCarthy, veteran and chairman of the Warren Honor Roll Committee, will provide opening remarks for events throughout the two-day Memorial Day remembrance event schedule.

Warren Memorial Day observance schedule of events and parade route

Warren will observe Memorial Day with two days of events on Sunday and Monday. See the full schedule and parade route here. more

5/27/22

The Bristol County Fifes and Drums Corps. perform a musket salute during the 2021 Memorial Day Observance in Bristol.

Bristol Memorial Day observance at North Burial Ground on Monday

Beginning at 9 a.m. at the North Burial Ground, the opening program will include remarks from the guest speaker and parade marshal, Lt. Col. Sheri Boucher, USAF. more

5/27/22

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae issued a response to a Superior Court judge's ruling that the school committee violated the Open Meetings Act.

Barrington school official responds to Open Meetings Act violation

The chairwoman of the Barrington School Committee has offered a response to Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Lanphear’s ruling that the committee violated the Open Meetings Act when it … more

5/27/22

Affordable housing and Little Compton

To the editor: Little Compton's Agricultural Trust is a national treasure and a model for how to protect open space and environmental quality against overdevelopment. I watched the costs of … more

5/27/22

Veterans (from left) Paul Schmid III, Justin Latini and Carol Freitas listen to a speaker at last year's Memorial Day ceremony.

Westport plans Memorial Day parade, service Monday

Westport will honor the sacrifice of its veterans, and those across the country, when it holds its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 30. The town's Office of … more

5/27/22

Make property owners responsible for swales

To the editor: In the rural town in which I live, our road system is slowly failing. Little by little, stormwater is eroding “everything.” To slow down/redirect the stormwater … more

5/27/22

I'll take diversity of thought over GOP group think, thank you

To the editor: Some witticisms, true then, are true now. Cowboy wit Will Rogers once said “I am a member of no organized political party. I’m a Democrat.” Sure enough, the … more

5/27/22

Flag decision was not homophobic, but practical

To the editor: My reason for voting against flying the Pride flag on the Little Compton Town Hall was not anti-LGBTQ, but was for the reasons below: First off, I want to say that … more

5/27/22

Warren PD: A monument climber, warrant arrests and a DUI

Warren Police activity from May 16-23, 2022. more

5/27/22

Bristol PD: Multiple arrests and a speedy scooter

Bristol Police activity from May 16-23, 2022. more

5/27/22

Former Barrington teachers Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right), shown during their appeal hearing on March 31, were fired after the school committee denied their religious exemption request to the vaccine mandate. On May 25, a Superior Court judge ruled that the Barrington School Committee violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by failing to provide sufficient notice before enacting the school district’s vaccinate mandate for teachers.

Judge rules Barrington School Committee violated Open Meetings Act

A Rhode Island Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday, May 25, that the Barrington School Committee violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by failing to provide sufficient notice before enacting … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/26/22

Martha’s Vineyard author Skip Finley will lead the audience on his journey of discovery on Tuesday, June 7th at 7pm in the Linden Place Ballroom, co-sponsored by Herreshoff Marine Museum.

Author talk with Skip Finley at Linden Place on June 7

Whaling was the first American industry to exhibit any diversity, and the proportion of men of color people who participated was amazingly high. A man got to be captain not because he was white or … more

5/26/22

The North Burial Ground was established in 1822, and celebrates its 200th birthday this year. The Civil War Monument can be seen in the background, which was dedicated in 1902.

200 years and counting for Bristol's North Burial Ground

A unique mix of historical intrigue and modern care sets Bristol’s marquee cemetery apart more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/26/22

A friend comforts Aby Diallo after she and other students spoke against gun violence in front of Barrington High School on Thursday afternoon.

BHS students walk out of class, call for action against gun violence

A large group of Barrington High School students walked out of class on Thursday afternoon in protest to gun violence, and as a call to action for local and national legislators. The walk-out was … more

5/26/22

Editorial: Make the right choice for Mt. Hope

One constant bright spot through all the turmoil of previous years in the Bristol Warren Regional School District has been Dr. Deb DeBiase, beloved principal of Mt. Hope High School. more

5/26/22

Letter: Community must unite to stop school committee nonsense

To the editor: I work in a school district in Massachusetts and have done so for the past 20 years. I have witnessed numerous school principal searches and even formally been part of some. I … more

5/26/22

Letter: Time to speak up on senior center situation

To the editor: The word is out. Calls are being made, questions are being asked and there is confusion all around. We knew this would happen way back in December when we first heard of the Walley … more

5/26/22