Barrington School Committee waiting to offer opinion on speed cameras
The speed camera proposal landed in front of the Barrington School Committee on Thursday night, June 12. Committee member Tim … Read More
Barrington legislator’s bill aimed at helping law enforcement
Rep. Jennifer Boylan introduced a bill that is intended to assist law enforcement in solving gun-related crimes by taking advantage of … Read More
Supreme court deals death blow to Tiverton crematorium plan
In an apparent final victory for local residents who for nearly four years have fought a developer’s plan to build a crematorium … Read More
Marine services director has big plans
Incoming marine services director Bill Chace Jr. has big plans once he starts in his new role Wednesday, July 2, and will work with a … Read More
Belly laughs make the world a healthier place
Laughter so fierce it feels like a whole body experience — the kind that clenches the stomach, soaks the eyes, and steals the … Read More
Trespassing, DUIs, domestic incidents top police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests reported by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, June 10 Alexander M. … Read More
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The big stage returns to Bristol for 12 nights of music

The annual Bristol Fourth of July concert series is moving this year, but is still offering 12 days of music and a total of 22 bands playing all types of music. Things kick off on Saturday with an …

It's a strawberry bonanza this Sunday in Tiverton

The annual Strawberry Shortcake Social by the Tiverton Farmers’ Market will have strawberry shortcake bowls and a variety of vendors selling strawberry cupcakes, scones, tarts, strawberry basil …

'River Day' mixes education with family fun

The Westport River Watershed Alliance’s family-friendly festival, which celebrates the beauty and vitality of the Westport River, is a day of fun and learning with interactive exhibits and …
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Obituaries
Barbara Bacon Prudence Island - Barbara M. (Hutton) Bacon, 82, of Prudence Island, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathanael Bacon. Born Providenc
Wayne Cahoon Wayne Cahoon (74) of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Fall River. Wayne was born on November 28, 1950 to the late Henry Cahoon and Gertrude Miller Cahoon.
Lillian Cost Lillian Mae (Case) Cost, 87, of Adams Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on June 7, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Cost. Born in Providence, a
Sports
Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …
Portsmouth’s getting pickled — in the best way PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at America’s fastest-growing sport in Portsmouth lately, you’ve been in a real pickle.  
Winning in the rain PORTSMOUTH — A huge boom of thunder and bright lightning forced the Rhode Island Division II boys’ lacrosse championship game to be stopped with still a little over a minute left in …
Townies cap perfect season, capture D-III title in girls lacrosse Perfection has been achieved by the 2025 East Providence High School varsity girls' lacrosse squad.
Opinion
Letter: Why didn’t we start road safety improvements years ago?

To the editor: After attending the June 10 special meeting on speed cameras, it was hard not to feel like it was just for show. Before anyone from the community was allowed to speak, the …

Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

Letter: Housing affordability requires local action

The Northeast is not making any measurable progress in addressing the demand for housing. Meanwhile, the South is only three years away from closing their housing gap.

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

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