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A smiling Huskies ace Reily Amaral stands on third base for the second time during the Huskies 8-0 thrashing of Ponaganset in the semifinals on Friday at RIC. The pitcher was thrilled that the team is in the championship for the third time in four years.

Huskies pound Ponaganset 8-0 in semis, head to championship

The Mt. Hope softball team pounded Ponaganset 8-0 in the Division II semifinal game at Rhode Island College on Friday afternoon. The Huskies have risen to the challenge and come together as a team … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/17/23

Pictured below from left to right: Zoe Gorman, Josephine Moore, Nathan Macedo, Laura Deal, Matthew Gale, Shivani Mehta, Erika Tally, Benjamin Rozea, Emma Serbst, and Sonia Bradley.

Mt. Hope High School's Top 10 students for Class of 2023

Congratulations to the Top 10 graduating members of the Mt. Hope Class of 2023! more

6/16/23

Visitors onboard the Golden Rule, which enjoyed a brief stop in Bristol on Tuesday morning.

A ship on a mission for peace gets warm Bristol welcome

A national project of Veterans for Peace, the Golden Rule is currently sailing the Great Loop voyage. They began in New Orleans in 2022 and sailed around Florida and up the Eastern seaboard. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/16/23

A rendering of the renovated Library/Media Center at RMS.

Planned upgrades at Riverside Middle School remain on budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Unlike the need for a one-off, near-complete remodeling of Martin Middle School, its counterpart in Riverside has received a steady stream of upgrades in recent years to keep … more

By Mike Rego | 6/16/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line is now awaiting the governor’s signature.

Bill clarifying public shoreline access clears Assembly

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to establish that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet … more

6/16/23

Youth rowers train on responding to a man overboard situation.

Look at that dummy in the Westport River!

"Man Overboard!" was the cry the Sunday morning before last on the East Branch of the Westport River. But it's OK — it wasn't a man at all, just a dummy. A group of six young rowers … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/16/23

Eileen Dyer embraces role as interim director of Rogers Free Library

“Obviously this library has been through a lot of changes over the past couple of years, so first of all it's to make sure that the staff feels supported, that they know that someone's supporting their endeavors.” more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/16/23

Herren Project 12-hour Bowl-a-thon comes to Dudek Lanes on Saturday

A nonprofit started by a former member of the Boston Celtics is hosting its first annual Herren Project Bowl-A-Thon at Dudek Bowling Lanes (489 Child St.) in Warren on Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. more

6/16/23

A sign at the Sapowet Marsh bridge makes it clear how many neighbors think of a plan to establish a one-acre oyster farm at the site.

Sakonnet aquaculture bill dies in session

For the second year in a row, legislation that would restrict aquaculture along the shores of the Sakonnet River failed to make it out of committee before the Rhode Island General Assembly session … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/16/23

Tiverton head coach Mike Brigham (middle) speaks to the team between innings.

With loss to Mounties, Tiverton has last shot at championship Monday

The Tiverton Tigers, playing out of the winner's bracket , fell to Mount St. Charles 6-0 in game one of the Division III Championship at RIC Thursday night. The two … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/16/23

Should businesses that operate for short periods of time in town, such as the one that served drinks at a film festival two years ago, be required to complete the town’s liquor training program?

Bad for business? EDC wants to end Barrington’s liquor training program

Members of the Economic Development Commission would to see Barrington’s liquor training requirement eliminated. The EDC passed a motion recommending that action nearly a year ago, … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/16/23

EPHS catcher Briab Rutkowski dives to tag out an East Greenwich runner in the eighth inning of their June 15 Division II baseball championship series opener.

Avengers tip Townies in wild Division II baseball finals opener

PROVIDENCE — You almost had to be there to comprehend it, that's how wild the finish of East Greenwich High School's 3-2, eight-inning victory over East Providence in Game 1 of the 2023 … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/23

The Collaborative’s gallery space on Main Street opened in 2016. After seven years, the work held within will be migrating to the group’s Market Street location, which opened in 2022.

The Collaborative is moving from its Main Street spot in Warren

The Collaborative will be hosting a Goodbye to Main Party on Sunday, June 18 from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate the gallery – a community staple since the organization’s conception in 2016. more

6/15/23

Nicki Tyska in her newly-opened shop Beau Bleu Boutique & Gifts, which she brought from concept to reality in less than 6 months.

Beau Bleu Boutique and Gifts looks to bring unique flair to Hope Street

The new boutique, owned by Nicki Tysta, will be holding a grand opening this weekend, beginning with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, June 16 at the 423 Hope St. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/15/23

Throughout the property on Hedly Street, multiple tributaries meander through into Bloody Brook, which eventually empties into Narragansett Bay.

ALT conserves nearly 10 acres of Portsmouth wetlands

The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) has announced the conservation of a 9.85-acre wetlands property on Hedly Street. Located across from Maplewood Farm, ALT purchased the land from JIC Capital LLC to … more

6/15/23

Adamsville Post Office building for sale

Another 'For Sale' sign has popped up in Adamsville. But unlike other recent property transfers, the possible sale of the town's US Post Office branch building and an adjoining single family home at … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/15/23

The location of the leaky drainage line on the new EPHS campus as it appeared in late April of 2023.

EPHS drainage pipe remedy nears consensus, conclusion

EAST PROVIDENCE — The long, sometimes arduous, road to resolving the problem of a leaky, 30-inch drainage line on the re-envisioned East Providence High School grounds finally...finally appears … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/23

The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint Cup 2022-23 - 11 June 2023, Leg 6 Day 3 onboard Team Malizia. Team Holcim - PRB and 11th Hour Racing Team arriving to The Hague.

11th Hour Racing hit and severely damaged during final leg of Ocean Race

Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing crew were involved in a collision with a fellow racing team, GUYOT Environnement, shortly after embarking on the final leg of the 2023 Ocean Race. more

6/15/23

Seeds of change in Westport

Balance. It's a central theme of the conversation as Emily Dutra walks through her Butterfly Effect Farm on Drift Road one recent morning, giving a visitor a tour of her new native plants nursery. … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/15/23

JR Breen competes in the sack race event during the Lime Cluster Field Day at Barrington Middle School on Friday.

Barrington Middle School students focus on fun at Field Day

Students in the Lime Cluster at Barrington Middle School enjoyed plenty of outdoor activities at last week's Field Day. The event included a sponge race, Capture The Flag, bocce, basketball … more

6/15/23

‘United With Pride’ event planned for June 24 in Barrington

An event will be held at Barrington Town Hall on June 24 at 1 p.m. to celebrate Pride Month. “United With Pride” will include a rally, ceremonial flag-raising, and an … more

6/15/23

Abigail Ellison recently completed an impressive freshman season playing from the No. 2 singles position on the East Providence High School boys' tennis team.

Ellison earns her stripes early playing on Townies boys' tennis team

EAST PROVIDENCE — That Abigail Ellison, in 2023, is a standout on the East Providence High School boys' tennis tennis team isn't so big of a deal. That she, as a freshman, is already one … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/23

The process continues to move towards preliminary approval for a 127-unit apartment development at the former Bristol Yarn Mill on Thames Street.

Yarn Mill development sets goal for April 2024 to begin construction

Issues from abutters voiced at a recent Planning Board meeting revealed that driveway and traffic study concerns appear to be the two main points on which the developers have yet to offer a satisfying solution. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/15/23

The Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board considered Monday whether to continue its review of SouthCoast Wind Farm’s cable plan. (Screenshot)

Mass. wind farm needs R.I. regulators’ approval. But is SouthCoast Wind Farm an impossible choice?

The state’s top energy regulator vented over the “Hobson’s Choice” posed when offshore wind developers seek to renege on their contracts with utility companies. more

By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current | 6/14/23

Adrienne Durand celebrates her graduation with family.

Tiverton grads told to 'stay weird'

While wind whipped tassels to and fro, Tiverton’s Class of 2023 closed out a “spectacular” chapter of their lives at Friday’s gusty graduation ceremony at the high school … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/14/23