The crew that sets sail together, stays together
Captain Ahab often comes to mind when sailing is mentioned — but where was his wife? In Moby-Dick, she’s never seen, only briefly … Read More
Bristol Warren beats Barrington, reaches 12U baseball district final
The Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars will play for the District 2 title after the locals defeated … Read More
Bristol Warren Junior Baseball Stars suffer first loss of summer
CRANSTON — The Bristol Warren Junior Division Little League All-Stars suffered their first defeat during the 2025 summer season … Read More
‘Portsmouth Strong’ event to benefit PPACC victims
The local community is coming together once again to support the victims of last month’s stairwell collapse that took the life of … Read More
Rumford treasure hunter strikes gold for a stranger in need
A Rumford man and his trusty metal detector turned one young man's sorrow into smiles this past weekend. Read More
School parking lot potholes in Warren leave councilors feeling unfulfilled
It's not often that town officials get involved in school related issues, but the condition of the parking lots at the Hugh Cole … Read More
Things To Do ...

Wickford Art Festival is Saturday

The 62nd Wickford Art Festival takes place Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilson Park, located within Wickford Village. Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, the …

Newport Kite Festival is this weekend

The beloved Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13,, offering families a free weekend of spectacular kite displays, hands-on …

Free summer concerts on Thursdays in Bristol

The Bristol Parks & Recreation department hosts a free Concerts on the Common series that showcases many local performers. This popular event takes place every Thursday during July and August at …
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Obituaries
Evelyn Rahmani Evelyn C. (Lombardi) Rahmani, 73, of Linden Road in Barrington, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the cherished wife and lifelong partner of Moh
Ronald Gentile Ronald P. Gentile,87, of Melbourne Beach, Fl. passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. formerly, of Homestead Park, Pa. and Portsmouth, R.I. He graduated from Grove City College in 1959 and received
Edwin Mehlman Dr. Edwin S. Mehlman, a long-time Barrington and Warren resident, passed away peacefully on July 8 at the age of 89. He opened the first Endodontics practice in RI in 1965, received numerous awards...
Sports
Rain drenches Bristol Warren's hot start in District 2 baseball semi Rains from another round of recent thunderstorms put a damper on what was a great start for the Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars in their District 2 tournament semifinal …
Rumford All-Stars clobber Darlington 11-1, play in district finals Friday The Rumford 12U All-Stars clobbered Darlington 11-1 in the District 2 semifinals at the Kimberly Ann Rock Memorial Athletic Complex on Tuesday night. The first seeded Rumford team will play at home in the district finals on Friday at 6 p.m. against the winner of Barrington and Bristol/Warren.
Bristol Warren 11s fall to Barrington in District 2 final BARRINGTON — For the second time in just over a week, the Bristol Warren 11-and-under entry into District 2 tourney suffered a heart-breaking defeat to host Barrington, 2-1, Monday night, July …
'America’s Longest Relay' run approaches for Bristol's Cicchinelli Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli continues her training and fundraiser in the build up to participating in "America’s Longest Relay," the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Run the US …
Opinion
Letter: Lessons not learned

To the editor: The parliamentary policies, other than requiring quartering troops in homes, that drove Americans to revolt against England have all resurfaced of late. Problems arising from …

Letter: Community, caring, cleanliness

To the editor: Over the past 10 to 12 years, at sometime between 2:30 and 4 p.m. on the 4th of July, I drive the parade route down Hope and up High Street. It continues to fill me with pride as …

Letter: Bring the concerts back to the heart of Bristol

To the editor: Bristol has always stood out as the most patriotic and festive town in America. I’ve spoken with people across the country about our unique 4th of July celebrations — …

Letter: With heartfelt thanks

To the editor: As I reflect on the past four years — first as Vice Chairman and Parade Chairman (2022 & 2023), and now as Chairman — I am filled with deep gratitude. It has been …

Letter: Local reps deserve credit for passing weapons ban

To the editor: Warren’s state representatives deserve enormous thanks for the recent passage of an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island; we are the 10th state in the country to enact …

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