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PORTSMOUTH — In two upcoming events, family, friends and loved ones will pay tribute to Kelly Nicole Nevitt, the 15-year-old Portsmouth High School student who died Saturday night in a … more
The City of East Providence is proud to announce the Second Annual East Providence Restaurant Week, taking place from June 15 to June 21, 2025, with special deals and raffle prizes available for all. more
The town's nascent Warren Community Garden project continues to take shape, the latest addition being the situating a storage shed refurbished in recent months by students at the Mt. Hope High School … more
BRISTOL — Courtney Monterecy was formally introduced as the new assistant superintendent for the Bristol Warren Regional School District at the June 9 meeting of the school committee, when that … more
The Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington held its annual awards ceremony late last month. The event include a special tribute to the late Al Genetti, who served as a math teacher and later as … more
Dennis Arruda, a recent Roger Williams University graduate and a Bristol native currently living in Portsmouth, will soon be moving to Texas to pursue a neuroscience doctoral program at the … more
The annual Bristol Firemen’s Memorial, held the second Sunday in June, once again honored our own firefighters and emergency medical personnel who have passed away, including those who have … more
The Barrington Town Council is moving forward with speed cameras. The Barrington School Committee is trying to catch up.   To date, the town council’s discussions regarding the … more
Rhode Islanders are known for making outlandish statements like, “It’s 45 minutes? Better get a hotel,” whenever faced with the idea of traveling across the state. And if someone … more
Plans to transform the dilapidated former Oldham Elementary School into a rejuvenated gem within the heart of Riverside became a little clearer following a public meeting on June 4 at the Fuller Creative Center — but they got a little more contentious, too. more
The cornerstone was laid in 1925 (containing a box of memorabilia from that year), but students didn’t fill the halls of the Guiteras Memorial School until 1927. In that 98 years, longtime … more
Kate Berard said it was not a manufactured topic.   During a special meeting on Tuesday night, June 10, the Barrington Town Council member offered an explanation on how the council first … more
Marchers, dancers, witches, and musicians of all kinds joined together to celebrate the annual East Providence Pride celebration on Saturday, June 7. more
WARREN — The issue of accessory dwelling units, "ADUs" for short, is becoming a larger topic of discussion around the state, including here in Warren, as the revised housing laws passed by the … more
What is an ADU and why are some Barrington residents so opposed to them? At the June 2 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council tabled a discussion focused on ADUs — accessory … more
WARREN — David Burlingame has officially tended his resignation as the Warren's finance director, doing so formally with a letter directed to the town council and placed on its meeting agenda … more
PORTSMOUTH — In the wake of a 15-year-girl’s tragic death after an outdoor stairway landing collapsed at the Portuguese American Citizens Club (PPACC) Saturday night, Town Planner … more
The Mt. Hope High School Class of 2029 gathered recently with their Guiteras Elementary mates on the steps of the school. The group, which is completing its eighth-grade year at Kickemuit Middle … more
As Tiverton High School's graduation ceremony began Friday evening, Principal Susan Craven reflected on her years as the principal of the Class of 2025, a position she has held since the class was … more
Planning to cut the grass this week? Keep an eye on your mower. For the second time in about two weeks, a Barrington lawnmower was the target of thieves.  On May 26, a Maple Avenue … more
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 … more
History repeats itself when no one is looking. The Little Compton Historical Society decided to investigate the past, and as information along with artifacts are uncovered, the pieces of the puzzle … more
Members of the Barrington Town Council moved one step closer to approving the installation speed cameras during a special meeting on Tuesday night, June 10. Councilors voted unanimously to … more
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests reported by the Portsmouth Police Department: more
PORTSMOUTH — A 10-year-old child utilized life-saving Narcan on a 44-year-old Portsmouth woman who had overdosed last week, according to police. more
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