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Letter: ‘Coffee And Commerce’ roundtable shows East Bay legislators are tone deaf

To the editor: The recent article covering the East Bay Chamber of Commerce Event (‘Elected officials discuss how to spend a billion dollars, and change a culture’) only covered half the … more

4/14/22

Letter: A perfect example of why we need to reckon with the past

To the editor:I want to thank the Bristol Phoenix for publishing the letter last week (“Come celebrate all of Bristol's horrible past”) in which efforts to commemorate our town’s … more

4/14/22

Tanya Anderson-Martin, Daniel Hankins, and Rachel Tondreault, portraying Angela, Jay, and Natalie (respectively), during their performance of “Ill Never Do That” at Mt. Hope High School this past Thursday morning.

2nd Act presents authentic picture of addiction, celebrates recovery

During their performance of “Ill Never Do That,” the actors portraying a typical American family — three of which are in long-term recovery from alcohol addiction themselves — simultaneously painted a compassionate and authentic experience of how substance use disorder can affect an entire family, and how the road to recovery is anything but straightforward. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Tap-In (Touch a Person in Need) is seeking individuals who can help the non-profit in certain areas.

Barrington news briefs: Tap-In needs volunteers, art festival info

• Tap-In looking for volunteers with specific talents: Tap-In (Touch a Person in Need) is seeking individuals who can help the non-profit in certain areas: communications, planning … more

4/14/22

Congressman David Cicilline (at left, wearing in tie) joins others during a celebration of the student-run Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm on Tuesday.

In Portsmouth: ‘Experiential learning at its best’

PORTSMOUTH — “Meeting called to order!” School Committee Chairwoman Emily Copeland joked as she rode in the back of a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor manned by Middle School … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/14/22

Dr. Sandra Forard (middle) walks with Superintendent Kathryn Crowley (right) at the start of the 2021 EPHS commencement ceremony last June at Pierce Stadium.

EP School Committee formally backs Forand as new superintendent

EAST PROVIDENCE — Hinted at when current office holder Kathryn Crowley announced her impending retirement from the position some six weeks prior, the School Committee at its April 12 meeting … more

By Mike Rego | 4/13/22

Amaral leaving as Portsmouth High School principal

PORTSMOUTH — Joseph Amaral, Portsmouth High School’s principal for nearly six years, is leaving his position at the end of the school year, it was announced during Tuesday’s … more

4/13/22

Melissa Pacheco (left) and Gloria Cabral won seats on the Westport School Committee Tuesday, beating incumbent Michelle Orlando, who placed third in the race for two open seats.

Pacheco and Cabral in, Orlando out, in Westport School Committee race

Westport School Committee member Melissa Pacheco and political newcomer Gloria Cabral won three-year terms on the school committee Tuesday, placing first and second place, respectively, in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/13/22

Shortstop Parker Camelo puts a tag on a Middletown runner attempting to steal second base, with second baseman Jack Standish looking on (middle).

Huskies nine beat Moses Brown, sweep Middletown to start first D-I campaign

The Mt. Hope baseball team came back to beat Moses Brown 4-3 to win their third straight game to kick off their first ever Division I campaign with a 3-0 record. The Huskies 9 swept Middletown in a … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/13/22

Map shows the new proposed voting precinct lines for Portsmouth which is necessary due to redistricting. Melville School and The Portsmouth Senior Center have been removed as polling locations under the plan, which still needs to be approved by the R.I. Board of Elections.

Portsmouth voting precincts are shifting due to redistricting

PORTSMOUTH — Many Portsmouth voters may have a new polling place come November. Due to the General Assembly approving a redistricting plan in February, local canvassers likewise had to … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/13/22

There is a plan to redevelop some of the athletic fields at Haines Park. The town has also submitted an application for a $400,000 grant from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

Here’s what’s included in the Haines Park plan

Changes are coming to Haines Park. New athletic fields. Larger parking lots. Renovated walking trails. The redevelopment of Haines Park is estimated to cost nearly $2 million and … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/13/22

Two people and their canine companion walk along the shoreline near Nayatt Road in Barrington. These two happened to be traveling directly along the proposed “recognizable high tide line,” noted by the presence of seaweed and debris left by a recent high water line.

Who owns the shore?

Every now and then, the Rhode Island General Assembly confronts a bill that is not like other bills. It is bigger, bolder, more significant in promise and impact. The “Shoreline Access” … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/13/22

Portsmouth Comprehensive Plan formally approved by council

PORTSMOUTH — Two and a half years in the making, the town’s Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) — a 20-year roadmap to guide the town’s growth and development — was … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/12/22

Letter: This is a unifying call for action, for our schools

There are many reasons that brought our families to Barrington and keep us here. But at the top of everyone’s list is an excellent school system that promises to “empower all students to … more

4/12/22

Portsmouth High’s Jack Cianciolo splits a pair of La Salle defenders while controlling the ball toward the net during a varsity lacrosse game at home on Thursday, April 7. The Rams won, 19-7.

Portsmouth loses to La Salle in boys’ lacrosse, 19-7

The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team dropped a game to La Salle Academy on Thursday, April 7, by a score of 19-7. The Patriots’ Tony Marcucci scored two goals and … more

4/12/22

Ethan Baker leads Sam Barber following the start of the Nayatt 5K on Saturday.

Hundreds run in annual Nayatt 5K road race

More than 250 people completed the Nayatt 5K Road Race, held Saturday, April 9. The road race, which is organized by the Nayatt School PTC, raises money for the school. Proceeds fund all sorts … more

4/12/22

Maggie, a goat rescued from Westport six years ago, catches up with West Place executive director Wendy Taylor.

Animal sanctuary marks 15 years of love in Tiverton

Tiverton attorney Wendy Taylor never imagined that West Place, the animal sanctuary she founded in her back yard in 2007, would be anything other than a hobby — a small non-profit she hoped … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/12/22

Although a R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) right-of-way (ROW) sign has been posted at this path on Beach Street at Cedar Avenue for years, it’s actually not an official CRMC-designated ROW, according to Town Planner Gary Crosby. This location and several others will come under review on April 21.

Hearing on Portsmouth rights of way set for April 21

PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) will consider five locations in Portsmouth for possible designation as public rights of way (ROWs) during a hearing on … more

4/12/22

Blake Myatt performs as "Catherine Parr" in Barrington Middle School's rendition of "Revolting: An Historical Musical Revue."

Crowds rave about middle school’s ‘Revolting’ performance

Barrington Middle School students offered a triumphant return to the stage last weekend. After a two-year pause, BMS students returned with “Revolting: An Historical Musical Review.” … more

4/11/22

Editorial: Should be no love for these letters

In this ultra-competitive housing market, just how far would you go to procuring your dream home? For some prospective home-buyers, the answer is pretty far. In some cases, way too far — … more

4/8/22

Barrington High School graduate Maddie Cox carries the puck up the ice for Salve Regina this winter.

BHS graduate is a stand-out at Salve

Ever since she was a freshman, Barrington’s Maddie Cox has skated as one of Salve Regina University’s front-line defenders. “In terms of how Maddie positions herself … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 4/8/22

Almy Creek, at center, includes pristine beachfront, salt marshes and coastal thickets.

Access anger at Little Compton's Almy Creek

Stumbling blocks to public access remain at the so-called Ratcliffe property in Little Compton, a five-acre tract which accesses prized Almy's Creek and was purchased late last year by the Little … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/7/22

New handicap parking mats coming to Beach Avenue

The Westport Conservation Commission has signed off on a plan to install permeable parking mats at the end of Beach Avenue, adjacent to and just west of the Knubble, to make it easier for those with … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/7/22

Grant money will help with shoreline improvements in Barrington

Barrington will receive a grant as part of the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank’s Municipal Resilience Program. The grant, which totals $249,521, will be used to make improvements at the … more

4/7/22

Westport Shorelines - Thursday, April 7, 2022

4/7/22