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An insider’s look at military life and the toll it takes

This book is a first-hand account of the multiple challenges and difficulties faced by those who choose to serve in the military. Based on … more

By Donna Bruno | 7/16/24

Horseshoe crabs spawn on beaches. A new Massachusetts program is designed to bolster the population, though results may take years to come to fruition. Photo from DMF website.

Horseshoe crabs were here before the dinosaurs

“Horseshoe crabs have been around for 350 to 450 million years, long before the dinosaurs. And they have been so successful that they have remained largely unchanged for millennia,” said … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 7/16/24

Olivia Megna smashes a double to center field, plating Sofie Gill and Lexi Fredricks.

Tiverton Major All-Stars beat Cumberland 5-1, move on to finals

The Tiverton Majors All-Stars beat Cumberland 5-1 in the RI Softball State Tournament hosted by Portsmouth at Davidson Field on Monday night. Tiverton, playing out of the loser's bracket, moves on to … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/16/24

Employees of Ocean State Air Solutions pose outside the business’s new building at 3076 East Main Road.

Ocean State Air in Portsmouth hosts open house on July 25

Ocean State Air Solutions (OSA) will host the next “ Portsmouth Business Association After Hours” event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. more

7/16/24

Barrington School Committee members Megan Douglas (right) and Patrick McCrann (center) recently filed papers declaring their intentions to run for re-election. McCrann later withdrew from the race.

Signatures are in, the field of candidates in Barrington is set

The field of candidates has shifted a bit, following the deadline to submit endorsement signatures. According to Barrington Town Clerk Merrie DeSisto, all but one of the candidates gathered the … more

7/16/24

Letter: More alarmist nonsense from the ‘Green Oceans Gang’

Another letter in Shorelines that describes the supposed threats from running deeply buried transmission lines through the uninhabited roadsides of Route 88 is truly Trumpian in its distortion and … more

7/16/24

The old Westport High School faces an uncertain future, and those who have been studying its possible re-use want the town to move toward an end game.

Board: It's time to get moving on old Westport High School

If Westport is ever to do anything with its former high school on Main Road, the town needs to come up with a clear strategic plan for the property, laying out how the building would be renovated for … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/16/24

Letter: Mystic Aquarium skipped a key step in whale study

The Mystic Aquarium marine rescue team arrived at Little Compton's Briggs Beach on July 10th when the young female minke was still alive . After her death, the team carved out a few inches here and … more

7/16/24

The first place Red Sox team from 1974 includes (front, from left) S. Hubert, C. Tripp, R. tavares, L. Wilkinson, R. Ortin, D. Amendaio, J. Quinn and J. Bernier and (back, from left) assistant manager Ted Quinn, R. Soares, C. Drabble, M. Gagne, R. Pond, M. Rodriques, B. Bernier, G. Costa and Manager G. Jennings.

Letter: Memories of the childhood, and Westport Little League

In going through a 1974 baseball scrapbook belonging to my late father, Gary Jennings Sr., I came across these newspaper clippings and realized they were from 50 years ago! I remember spending lots … more

7/16/24

Adamsville farmer a victim of theft — again

Adamsville herb farmer Nicole Wordell felt a flood of relief and gratitude after donors this month raised more than $1,700 to cover the 300 plants stolen earlier this summer from her honor system … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/16/24

Michele Geremia served as the recreation director and senior services director in Barrington. She retired last week.

Barrington's former ‘Leisure Services’ director stepping down

Michele Geremia believes the time is right. After leading the town’s recreation and senior services departments for the last 12 years, Geremia is retiring. “It was … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/15/24

Westport 'Agri-Tourism' farmer reflects on a life along the East Branch

Raised on Maryland's eastern shore, Virginia Merlier has lived on farms for much of her life and has been raising heritage breed sheep on her Stonehaven Farm in Westport since 1995. … more

By Deanna Levanti | 7/15/24

Gregory DeJean by the stumps of some of the trees cut down last Thursday.

Neighbor sues over view-blocking trees, wins

A seven-year legal battle between two Little Compton neighbors took a dramatic turn last week, when workers took down 13 large trees, and trimmed many others, on Gregory DeJean’s West Main Road … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/15/24

Letter: Trees, and late husband's gift, are now a memory

Thirty-five years ago, my late husband, Phil Harper, planted a number of arborvitae trees on our property in Little Compton. These trees have grown to become a haven for numerous wildlife, providing … more

7/15/24

U.S. Navy veterans stand to receive applause from the crowd as The American Band plays the “Armed Forces Salute” to Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps and Coast Guard retirees at the Friends of the Glen Manor House’s outdoor concert on July 11.

‘Portsmouth Pops’ concert pays tribute to veterans

PORTSMOUTH — Many local veterans were saluted during a free, old-fashioned pops concert outside the Glen Manor House last week. The American Band played a set of standard and … more

7/15/24

Third Newport shooting suspect arrested is from Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old Portsmouth man, one of several suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in Newport on July 5, was arrested last week. more

7/15/24

The Rumford 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Little League Baseball Tournament title with a 5-4 win over Bristol-King Phillip Friday night, July 12.

Rumford captures 10U District 2 All-Star Tournament title

EAST PROVIDENCE — The last victory needed is usually the toughest one to get, so fittingly for the Rumford Little League 10U Baseball All-Stars the locals captured the 2024 District 2 … more

By Mike Rego | 7/15/24

Harry "Hawk" Edmonds (center, green shirt) holds the street sign placed at the site honoring him and his family in the Hull Street Park neighborhood at the July 13 ceremony there.

Leading the 'way'...East Providence dedicates street in Edmonds' honor

EAST PROVIDENCE — It's certainly been a life well lived for Harry "Hawk" Edmonds, and the noted East Providence native received one of the highest accolades the city could offer when on … more

By Mike Rego | 7/15/24

Bristol/Warren players and coaches react after jackson Adams halts a big inning for Barrington with his play in the field. Bristol/Warren won the game 9-3. The two teams play for the title tonight, Saturday July 13.

Bristol/Warren All-Stars clobber Barrington 9-3

The Bristol/Warren All-Star team bashed 9 hits in clobbering Barrington 9-3 at Sherwood Field on Friday night. The two teams play again in a deciding game at Vets Memorial Park tonight (Sunday) … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/13/24

Barrington Police deal with multiple dog-related incidents

Sunday, July 7 was a busy day for dog-related incidents in Barrington. Early in the day, a dog was found wandering loose in the area of Whipple Avenue. The dog was later returned to its … more

7/12/24

Letter: Being offered worst possible choices needs to end

To the editor: If we continue to be the leading nation of the world, then certainly our politicians are the most powerful people in civil discourse. Then how is it one party kowtows … more

7/12/24

Patriotic Speaker Brigadier General (Ret.), Greg Ebner makes his address.

Patriotic Speaker: Patriotism is 'not cheap', requires 'hard work of love'

Brigadier General (Ret.) Greg Ebner's speech highlighted two elements of patriotism that aren’t often top-of-mind when it comes to this particular subject, and the more banal expressions of it like flag waving (and wearing) and shooting off fireworks. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/11/24

Warren PD: Woman arrested after allegedly biting partner’s face

Police arrested seven people between July 1 and July 7, 2024, including multiple instances of assault. more

7/11/24

Barrington resident and East Bay Rep. Jason Knight sponsored legislation that will allow nursing home residents to choose to have cameras installed in their rooms.

New law allows cameras in nursing home residents’ rooms

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight will allow nursing home residents to choose to have cameras installed in their rooms. The legislation (2024-S 2263A, 2024-H 7969A), which was signed into … more

7/11/24

July Fourth Committee General Chairman, Camille Teixeira, marches in the parade on July 4, 2024.

Parade Recap: A first in 239 years, and a call for more help

Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Chairman Camille Teixeira broke new ground in the 239-year history of the Bristol Fourth of July parade, and the response was certainly polarizing. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/11/24