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Logan Calouro bumps a pass for the EPHS boys' volleyball team in the Townies' Division II boys' semifinal playoff match Wednesday night, June 5.

Barrington bounces East Providence from D-II boys' volleyball playoffs

BARRINGTON — The East Providence High School boys' volleyball team was bounced from the 2024 Division II championship tournament by the narrowest of margins last Wednesday night, June 5, in the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/6/24

Twin siblings Eva and Will Laroche along with close friend Nathan Tavares (from left to right) are the top three academic members in the graduating Class of 2024 from East Providence High School. The three will lead their fellow seniors at commencement exercises Friday night, June 7, at Pierce Memorial Stadium. Commencement starts at 6 p.m.

Three of a kind: Tavares, Laroche twins top EPHS Senior Class of 2024

The reason why two of the top three students academically in the East Providence High School graduating Class of 2024 are so close is really obvious, and that the trio as a whole are tight becomes … more

By Mike Rego | 6/6/24

RIPTA will not move forward with service reductions

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, RIPTA, will not move forward with previously proposed service reductions, which were scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, June 15, as … more

6/6/24

St. Andrew’s School's Class of 2024 has 50 graduates hailing from six states and eight countries.

St. Andrew’s School graduates Class of 2024

St. Andrew’s School in Barrington celebrated its Class of 2024 with pomp and circumstance at commencement on June 1. The ceremony was hosted on campus on the Buckley-Henius Quad with sunshine … more

6/6/24

With operations run from a “golf hut” without access to running water or public sewer, managers of the Bristol Golf Park argued there was no way for them to comply with the requirements of a Class B liquor license.

Bristol Golf Park one step closer to rarely-used Class C liquor license

Receiving testimony that a license to serve alcohol was essential to the golf park's viability as a business, the Town Council set to create a very specific set of circumstances to grant the license. But it's not official yet. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/6/24

To many, the carrying and adoration of the statue of Santo Cristo dos Milagres is an event like no other in the proud history of the Portuguese people in Bristol.

Hundreds turn out for annual Santo Cristo Feast

Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Santo Cristo Feast Committee, this year’s celebration was one for the books. more

By Manny Correira | 6/6/24

Portsmouth High’s Sean Wilkey spikes the ball through the arms of a Tolman defender during Tuesday night’s Division III semifinal matchup. The Patriots lost, 3-1.

Portsmouth eliminated in D-3 boys’ volleyball semis

PORTSMOUTH — In just its second season of competitive play, the Portsmouth High School boys’ volleyball team made it all the way to the Division III semifinals. more

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Steven Peterson (center) as he appeared in Newport Superior Court on Tuesday. The former executive director of Be Great for Nate was found not guilty of a charge of indecent solicitation of a minor on Wednesday.

Peterson found not guilty of indecent solicitation of a minor

PORTSMOUTH — A jury of seven women and five men found former Be Great for Nate (BG4N) Executive Director Steven Peterson not guilty of indecent solicitation of a minor just a few hours after … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/5/24

East Providence High School's Noah Araujo accounted for one of the four counting scores for the Townies during the inaugural Division II team tournament played June 4 in Westerly at Winnapaug Golf and Country Club.

EPHS finishes as runner-up in inaugural Division II golf tournament

Similar to its pursuit of a spot in the state championship tournament the week prior, the East Providence High School golf club came up just shy of claiming the first ever Rhode Island golf Coaches … more

By Mike Rego | 6/5/24

Students gather round as fire department members teach them about fire safety recently.

Grants will help Westport FD get the word out

The Westport Fire Department has been awarded more than $8,000 in grants to help elderly and disabled citizens, as well as educate the town’s youth on fire safety. The grants, including … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/5/24

Bristol Harbor Inn would build a new ramp going north from the tent area to access the pool boat, which would be about 44 feet long by 20 feet wide.

'Pool boat' proposal ignites strife on Bristol Harbor

Bristol Harbor Inn is seeking to dock a boat with a pool in the middle of it on their property. Stone Harbour is going to do whatever necessary to keep that from happening. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/5/24

Meet Tiverton's Trash Queen

Although she marked her 76th birthday earlier this year, Joyce Andrews — known locally as the “Trash Queen” of Tiverton — has no plans to retire or relinquish her crown … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/5/24

Hope Avery, leader of the Daffodil Project committee for the Bristol Garden Club, on site at the RI Veterans Home Saturday morning, digging up the daffodils with several other volunteers. “They don’t seem to understand how a perennial bed works,” she said, of Veterans Home leadership.

RI Veterans Home gives order to dig up daffodil bulbs

Apparently unhappy with the unsightliness of post-bloom flowers, the Bristol Garden Club was instructed to remove them or lose them. It's not immediately clear who made that call. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/5/24

Savannah Campbell shows off her recent Main Street Meals dish of Caribbean Vegetable Curry

Hope & Main re-brands charitable food program, will now sell at markets

Hope & Main’s charitable food program formerly known as “Nourish Our Neighbors” is getting a fresh name, and ideally an introduction to a whole host of new supporters. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/5/24

In Hull, Mass., Gales Associates provided design, permitting, bid and construction phase services for the renovation of the Hull High School athletic field. The field abuts the ocean.

Barrington Schools exploring full reconstruction of Victory Field

The Barrington School Department has hired a company to complete a proposal for reconstructing the Victory Field athletic complex at Barrington High School. According to the posted agenda, the … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/5/24

East Bay Regional Coalition gains grant for alcohol and cannabis prevention

BARRINGTON — The East Bay Regional Coalition, through its BAY Team, was recently awarded a five-year grant from the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities … more

6/5/24

Council moves to cut funding of 'new' East Providence Rec/Community Center construction

EAST PROVIDENCE — It's not done, done yet, but the City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, June 4, set the wheels in motion to halt any future construction of a brand new … more

By Mike Rego | 6/5/24

Defendant Steven Peterson, the former executive director of Be Great for Nate, listens to testimony in Newport Superior Court on Tuesday.

State rests case against former Be Great for Nate director, awaiting verdict

“Stop asking me about my dick.” That’s what a 15-year-old boy attending Portsmouth High School said to his mentor and 26-year-old neighbor, Steven Peterson, during a late-night … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/5/24

Barrington Middle School students show off the bowls they made as part of the Empty Bowls fund-raiser. For a small donation, people can select a bowl and all proceeds will be given to Tap-In. The Empty Bowls fund-raiser is part of the middle school’s One Amazing Night event.

One Amazing Night is tonight at Barrington Middle School

Barrington Middle School’s One Amazing Night will make its triumphant return on Wednesday, June 5. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school. Fun activities will be hosted … more

6/5/24

Richard Kirby, testifying during the 2016 hearing at which he was fired as city manager, has settled his lawsuit against East Providence for $750,000.

Nearly a decade on, city finally settles with former manager Kirby

It took a few weeks longer following its initial release to the public, but after nearly a decade of negotiation and litigation, a deal struck settling his dismal way back in 2016 between East … more

By Mike Rego | 6/4/24

Betty Grimo received the royal treatment recently at her 100th birthday party celebration.

Bristolian's secret to turning 100? Staying active, and lots of Bingo

Betty (Jones) Grimo officially reached the 100-year plateau on May 29, with all the pomp and circumstance befitting a queen. more

By Manny Correira | 6/4/24

Warren Firefighters Memorial is this Sunday

The commemorative event begins at 8 a.m. at St. Mary of the Bay Church and continues with a parade through the downtown. more

6/4/24

Front row (l-r): Fiona Sharp, Arden Wilkes, Isabelle Courtney, Lucien Chidester. Back row (l-r): Seren Davies, Elsa White, Edda Petrillo, Bridget Williams, Adam Garies and Vic Bullard.

Meet the Top 10 of Mt. Hope High School's Class of 2024

Students from Mt. Hope High School displayed leadership by example, and enthusiasm for advocacy. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/4/24

Nazarae Phillip placed third in the girls' high jump for EPHS at the 2024 state outdoor track and field championship meet Saturday, June 1, at Conley Stadium in Providence.

EPHS boys set new 4x4 relay record, Phillip paces girls at state outdoor track meet

PROVIDENCE — Superstar Lisa Raye led the West Warwick High School girls' to their second consecutive title while the neighboring Barrington boys captured the program's first-ever crown at the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/4/24

Barrington High School’s Ellie Noonan soars to a first place finish in the pole vault at the state track championship on Saturday.

Pole vaulter leads Barrington girls at state track meet

The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team finished 14th at the state track championship on Saturday, June 1, at Connelly Stadium in Providence. Ellie Noonan was … more

6/4/24