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Enright and crew win Ocean Race — first-ever for a U.S. team

11th Hour Racing Team has won The Ocean Race 2022-23, the world’s longest and toughest team sporting event - the first time a US team has won in the 50-year history of the Race. … more

11th Hour Racing report | 6/29/23

The Barrington Business and Community Association farmers markets will take place on five Thursday afternoons this summer. The first takes place today, June 29.

Series of farmers markets kicks off today in Barrington

St. John’s Church will host a series of farmers markets this summer. The first is scheduled for today, Thursday, June 29. Today's farmers market will feature 34 vendors, and also feature … more

6/29/23

Left in limbo – the dreaded college application 'waitlist'

More students are applying to more U.S. colleges and universities than ever before, according to reporting from The Common App, an organization that has dramatically altered the college application … more

By Julia Stearly | 6/29/23

East Providence recently received a grant from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to fix stormwater drainage issues at the Hennessey Elementary School on Fort Street.

Assembly, governor earmark millions for use by Infrastructure Bank

Officials and administrators in East Providence should be pleased with the recent earmarks approved in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by the General Assembly and backed by the governor for use by the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/29/23

Portsmouth: Premature to support alternative cable route

With the majority of members saying it’s premature to take an official stance at this time, the Town Council Monday declined to support a Little Compton resolution urging SouthCoast Wind to explore a cable path over land in Westport, rather than through the Sakonnet River. more

By Jim McGaw | 6/28/23

Dedicated on July 4, 2010, this monument recognizes Bristol’s role in the American Revolution and the War of Independence.

Bristol’s ‘War of Independence’ history begins before the Fourth

Seventy years ago, the Bristol Phoenix commemorated Bristol’s role in The War of Independence with a special publication depicting the efforts of those who fought for the rights of freedom. more

By Manny Correira | 6/28/23

Volunteers needed for Charter Review Commission in Barrington

The Barrington Town Council is looking for volunteers to serve on a number of boards and commissions, and nine to 12 residents for the Barrington Charter Review Commission. Those who are … more

6/28/23

Chef Michael Rivera has had two fulfilling careers, one as a chef in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center, and another as a financial planner, but he’s saved his best course for last with a new business launched with some assistance from local food incubator Hope & Main.

Warren chef starts business offering gourmet meals, at your service

Clients work with Black Basil Table staff to form a customized menu and course list. Chef Rivera procures the food, brings it to the location, and then handles everything else, soup to nuts. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/28/23

Gallery: Rumford, Barrington 2023 Major Baseball All Stars

EAST PROVIDENCE — The stays for the city entries into the 2023 District 2 Little League Major Baseball Division All Star tournament were brief as both the Rumford and East Providence … more

By Mike Rego | 6/28/23

R.I. Hockey Hall acknowledges Army's lifetime achievements in the game

The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame recently named East Providence’s Tom Army as the recipient of the 2023 Malcolm Greene Chace Memorial Trophy recognizing “Achievement & Outstanding … more

6/28/23

Barrington teammates swarm Ava Lucas (right) after the game. The pitcher threw a no hitter and struck out 10, allowing just 3 walks and no runs. She also hit a triple and scored in the second inning.

Barrington All-Stars win pitcher's duel, force deciding game

The Barrington 12U All-Star softball team beat Tiverton 2-0 in the District II semifinal game at Tiverton High School on Tuesday night, June 27. more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/28/23

Barrington High School graduate Sam Tanous finished second on the Massasoit Community College baseball team with a .471 batting average and in hits with 45.

Barrington product shines on college diamond

Maybe Barrington’s Sam Tanous wasn’t born with a bat and ball in his cradle, but given the season he just had at Massasoit Community College and his 2022 season with the Bluefield Ridge … more

By Mike Scandura | 6/28/23

R.I. budget gives Portsmouth schools extra $96K in state aid

After debating a course of action when $96,000 more in state aid fell into the school district’s lap, the Town Council Monday night voted 5-2 to approve a total spending plan of $71.52 million for next fiscal year. more

By Jim McGaw | 6/27/23

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) stands moored at the United States Naval Academy pier in Annapolis, Maryland, Sept. 4, 2022.

Take your pick: Three ships available for tours in Bristol

This year, Bristol will have not one, not two, but three ships visiting by sea to join Bristol’s 238th Independence Day Celebration. more

By Cmdr. Jerome Squatrito, SC, USN (Ret.) | 6/27/23

Tiverton attorney's report rocks quarry controversy

Neighbors upset with the Highland Ridge Farm quarrying operation will bring their complaints to the Tiverton Zoning Board this Thursday at Tiverton High School. The board is expected to hold a … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/27/23

State's Title V exemption is great news for Westport

Welcome to Westport Health Notes, a monthly column from the Westport Board of Health (BOH). The goal is to share information with our community about local issues and projects, public health alerts, … more

By Phil Weinberg | 6/27/23

A seagull alights from a skill moored just off Tripp's Marina.

State relents on local Title V enforcement

Westport caught a big break earlier this month, when state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officials exempted the town, and all other South Coast communities, from a series of … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/27/23

Barrington’s Sean Caldarella uncorks a pitch toward the plate.

Barrington 12U All-Star baseball team drops tournament opener

The Barrington 12U All-Star baseball team lost to Portsmouth 4-3 in the District 2 tournament opener on Monday, June 26. Barrington was scheduled to play an elimination bracket game against Rumford … more

6/27/23

Owen Windley, here throwing a curveball to a Barrington hitter Monday night, entered the game after starting pitcher Cullen Tesa was roughed up for three runs in the second inning.

Portsmouth All-Stars come from behind to beat Barrington

BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth Little League 12-U All-Stars showed some moxie in defeating Barrington, 4-3, at Sherwood Field in Barrington Monday night. more

6/27/23

The completed substructure and deck of the Hunts Mills Bridge at Pleasant Street as it looked in early 2023.

McKee vetoes proposed Pleasant Street commercial truck ban

PROVIDENCE – Governor Dan McKee Monday, June 26, vetoed a bill passed by overwhelming majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly during its 2023 session, which would have restricted … more

By Mike Rego | 6/27/23

Gallery: East Providence Central/Riverside 2023 Major Baseball All Stars

EAST PROVIDENCE — The "Road to Williamsport" dream for local youngsters began Monday night, June 26, with the start of the Little League District 2 Major Baseball All Star Tournament. In … more

By Mike Rego | 6/27/23

Nayatt School parents push to save multi-age classroom program

Sara Adams stood outside Barrington Middle School on Thursday night, June 22, holding a small homemade sign that pleaded: Save Nayatt’s MAC. Adams hoped her sign would catch the attention … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/27/23

Council approval clears way for one-time tax amnesty in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — Chronic tax delinquents in East Providence will soon get a chance to bring their accounts up to date after the City Council agreed on ordinance for a one-time offer to make … more

By Mike Rego | 6/26/23

Kayaks sit on the rack at the south end of the Town Beach. According to the harbormaster, there are 18 slips and around 49 people on a waiting list for slip space.

With demand exceeding supply, Warren looks to create more kayak slips

Harbormaster Ed Cabral said there are currently 18 slips for kayaks available at the Town Beach, but that a waiting list for slips is 49 people long. About half of those, he said, were from residents renting at the Tourister building. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/26/23

Patrick and Sean Bowen, at the site of their proposed oyster farm in August 2021, will have a hearing before the state CRMC on Tuesday, July 18.

Bowens' aquaculture hearing scheduled for July 18

Three years after they first filed an application to establish a commercial oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue, Little Compton's Patrick and Sean Bowen will finally get a hearing before the state body … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/26/23