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Lawson cooks Coogan, Furtado flies by Pereira in East Providence primaries

EAST PROVIDENCE — Voters in East Providence who headed to the polls for the 2024 Primary Election Tuesday, Sept. 10, didn't really have to put in much effort as only two races involving city pols … more

By Mike Rego | 9/10/24

Jordan Jancosek, Kerry O'Neill, Anthony Arico and Liana Cassar (from left to right) are shown during a candidates forum last week. Jancosek, O'Neill and Cassar won the Primary on Tuesday night, Sept. 10.

Endorsed Democrats in Barrington Council race win Primary

The lone unendorsed Democrat was on the outside looking in after Primary voting results were tallied for the Barrington Town Council race on Tuesday night, Sept. 10. Anthony Arico, a … more

9/10/24

‘Toilet guy’ out in Portsmouth Town Council race

PORTSMOUTH — The candidate whose display of broken toilets and anti-local government signs on a vacant East Main Road lot won’t be a Town Council member this year. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/10/24

Demolition crews from the Aetna Co. began deck and beam removal from the westbound Washington Bridge span earlier this week.

Demolition of westbound span starts

In the past week contractors for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began demolition of parapet walls along both sides of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. The work, being … more

9/10/24

Barrington High School’s Emma Mueller makes a stop and moves the ball up the field.

Barrington High School field hockey wins three straight

The Barrington High School field hockey team has opened the season with three victories, including a 1-0 win over the defending state champs on Friday, Sept. 6. The Eagles’ Emma … more

9/10/24

Portsmouth’s Gray, Kaull win in opening cross-country meet

PORTSMOUTH — The cross-country season’s just started, but already Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull are already proving to be real contenders for the state title this … more

9/10/24

Adam Conheeny (left) celebrates with Joe Sanderson (back) and his brother, Jack, after Joe ran for a 50-yard touchdown during their home Injury Fund game against Rogers last Thursday night. The Patriots won the contest, 19-0.

Portsmouth kicks off football season with Injury Fund shutout

PORTSMOUTH — It may have just been an abbreviated Injury Fund contest, but the Portsmouth High School varsity football team showed it’s ready for the official season opener set for … more

9/10/24

Crews have encountered a series of obstacles while trying to repair a sewer pipe located near the intersection of Middle Highway and Legion Way. “We hit an unknown steel plate,” said DPW Director Alan Corvi, referencing one of the obstacles.

Barrington sewer pipe repair: 'I’m frustrated. I want this project done'

An emergency construction project to repair a broken sewer pipe neared its one-month anniversary this week. The work to repair the broken pipe, which is located about 20 feet underneath … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/10/24

Huskies' striker Thea Jackson (mid-right) places a shot into the back of the Lincoln net giving Mt. Hope a 1-0 lead, during their 4-0 home victory over Lincoln on Monday. Striker Sara Nencka (right) looks on.

Jackson, Nencka lead Huskies in shutout

Thea Jackson and Sara Nencka each scored 2 goals as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team blanked Lincoln 4-0 in a Division I home game on Monday night. The win evens the Huskies record at 1-1 as the young … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/10/24

Runners on the EPHS boys' cross country team breaks from the start of its 2024 season opening meet in Portsmouth September 9.

Expectations, aims are high for Townie cross country clubs

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School cross country teams have the unenviable position of being grouped annually during the regular season in the ultra-competitive Metropolitan … more

By Mike Rego | 9/10/24

The creation of Chris Plaisted of New Milford, Conn., “Celeste” is a 20-foot-high spire created with rebar, steel wires, metal and small solar-powered lights.

First sculpture installed at new display pad in Warren

The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission invites the public to welcome “Celeste” by Chris Plaisted at the newly poured concrete pad adjacent to the East Bay Bike Path on Railroad Avenue. more

9/10/24

Tiverton council balks at short term rental plan

PIC: VRBO PHOTO This cottage on Main Street, one of scores across Tiverton, is available for short term rentals, $610 per night. Head Council balks at short term rental … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/10/24

The old chain link fence at the edge of the Cherry and Webb Beach property will likely be replaced over the next couple of months.

Westport's beach season is over — now the real work begins

It’s hard to believe that the summer beach season is mostly over. Earlier this week, beach committee chairman Sean Leach sat down with the select board to break down the summer, and … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/10/24

Sadie Gagnon approaches the finish as the leading EPHS girls' runner in the Townies' 2024 season opening cross country meet September 9 in Portsmouth.

East Providence High School starts 2024 cross country season

PORTSMOUTH — The respective East Providence High School cross country teams opened up their 2024 Metropolitan Division regular seasons Monday, Sept. 9, in Portsmouth over the 3.1-mile course at The … more

By Mike Rego | 9/10/24

The artist was inspired by the scene outside this large Audubon window and painted a scene that not only reflects the natural scene but collaborates with it.

This artwork is for the birds

Bird strikes are one of the leading causes of bird deaths every year, which is why the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium collaborated with an artist to paint a mural on the almost wall-length window … more

By Shaunna Watson | 9/10/24

A Monarch Butterfly rests on a native Joe Pye weed plant in a Barrington backyard.

There’s a growing buzz in Barrington

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, … more

By Cindy and Ed Moura | 9/10/24

Drug charges, assaults top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 3 Michael Roland Bruneau, 63, of no permanent address, was charged with two … more

9/10/24

The area's white-tailed deer population has grown substantially over the last few years.

In Westport, deer group meeting to discuss strategies

A group of Westport and Dartmouth residents working to control the local white-tailed deer population will meet at the Westport Grange Saturday to talk about recent changes to state law, and other … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/9/24

Tiverton looks toward future of Chase Marina property

As the state DEM continues to grapple with the redevelopment of the former Chase Marina property at 169 Riverside Drive, local officials remain hopeful that a collaborative approach will bring … more

By Vanessa Combs | 9/9/24

A representation of the proposed trail system laid out on a map showing the Sowams Meadow Preserve, to the west of Market Street.

Warren Land Trust gets $30,000 grant to help towards new nature trail

With a little help from 11th Hour Racing's charitable foundation, the Warren Land Trust has commenced a search for a firm to help build a parking lot and evential walking trail at Sowams Meadow Preserve. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/9/24

Two boats stolen in Barrington; third boat nearly stolen

Two boats were stolen from their docks in Barrington last week, and a third was nearly stolen, said police. A Mathewson Road resident called police at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3 … more

9/9/24

Skeff's Pub on North Broadway is one of the many businesses in East Providence harshly impacted by the Washington Bridge closure crisis.

East Providence Council squashes mayor's bridge relief gift card gambit

EAST PROVIDENCE — At its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, the super majority of the East Providence City Council rejected a request from the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva to institute a gift … more

By Mike Rego | 9/9/24

EPPD headquarters to get $3 million-plus in upgrades

EAST PROVIDENCE — The deteriorating interior of the East Providence Police Department headquarters located on Waterman Avenue will finally get a much-needed and significant set of renovations. … more

By Mike Rego | 9/9/24

Head coach Dillon Sheridan speaks to his big left tackle Tyler Garside, during halftime of Tiverton's 7-7 tie of Middletown during their injury fund game at Portsmouth on Thursday. Garside and the offensive line will be a big part of the team's success this season.

Tigers ready to compete for football crown behind Garside and offensive line

The offense line is a large part of any football team’s success. Especially left tackle, the position that protects the quarterback’s blind side. This season the Tigers finally have a … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/9/24

Tolman edges East Providence in Division I boys' soccer outing

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' soccer club dropped its 2024 regular season home debut Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7, as Tolman edged the locals 1-0 in a Division I outing … more

By Mike Rego | 9/8/24