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Fans enjoy a Concert Series performance during last year's festivities.

4th of July Concert Series criticized for lack of diversity

Disappointed to not see Portuguese musician Luis Neves return to this year’s lineup, local resident Crystal Pacheco commented as much on the 4th of July Committee’s Facebook page. She was shocked to find her comments get removed shortly afterward. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/7/23

Barrington High School students participated in the recent mock legislative session at the RI Statehouse. Pictured are (from left to right, front row) Lily Da Ponte, Caroline West, Violet Gagliano, Elizabeth Palmeiri, Ajax Holmer, and (back row) Troy Van Ness, Hayden Stubblefield, Luke Van Ness, Calliope Goldman, Addison Jay, Nyomi Herrera, Nolan Franke and Samuel Spector.

Barrington High School students shine at RI Statehouse

On March 25, the Barrington High School Model Legislature Delegation met at the RI Statehouse for the annual mock legislative session. Delegations from 11 schools throughout the state met … more

4/7/23

Barrington Girl Scout Troop 551 held a petition party earlier this month, as they call for a change to the school district's transportation policy.

Barrington Scouts take action with a school busing petition drive

A local Girl Scout Troop held a “petition party” earlier this month as they try to change the school district’s transportation policy. Members of Barrington Girl Scout Troop 551 … more

4/7/23

Prospect Farm RoadImprovements: $384,000Land: $331,400Total: $715,400Gross area: 4,541 square feetLiving area: 2,060 square feetLot size: .47 acreDescription: Two-story, three-bedroom Colonial, built in 1999.2019 value: $501,500Increase since 2019: 42.6 percent

Wide range of increases in property values under Portsmouth reval

PORTSMOUTH —Now that Portsmouth homeowners have seen their new property assessments under the most recent reevaluation conducted by the town along with Vision Government Solutions, it’s … more

4/7/23

EP Council backs administration's request on sewer rate hikes, tax amnesty program

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, April 4, unanimously backed a pair of measures dealing with levies of sorts, giving its approval of a new schedule of sewer rate … more

By Mike Rego | 4/7/23

Phil Weinberg and Tanja Ryden of the Westport Board of Health

Westport Board of Health wins watershed award

The Westport River Watershed Alliance has presented its 2023 Environmental Award To The Town of Westport's Board of Health. The alliance chose the Board of Health for this year's award in … more

4/6/23

A Barrington Police cruiser is parked outside Barrington High School.

Residents ask for a police officer in every Barrington school

More than 100 residents are asking the Barrington School Committee to form a “Campus Safety and Readiness Subcommittee” and place a school resource officer in every public school in … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/6/23

A photo of an early construction phase for the Barrington Middle School project. Officials are now pursuing additional school facilities work — School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann offered an update to Town Council members at the April 3 meeting.

Officials mull ‘not to exceed’ price tag for school construction work in Barrington

The clock is ticking. Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann stopped by the Town Council meeting on Monday night, April 3, and offered an update on the school construction … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/6/23

The expanded outdoor dining ordinance would allow restaurants who apply and are approved for a permit to set up additional eating spots in places like parking spaces.

Bristol Council narrowly approves expanded outdoor dining ordinance

The Bristol Town Council voted 3-2 in favor to formally approve seasonal (May through October) outdoor dining in certain otherwise-public spaces in town, notably on lower State Street. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/6/23

Robert Fazzina, a Tiverton resident and abutter closest to proposed site, speaks vehemently against the proposed crematorium at a meeting last month.

Planning chairman admits misstep in Tiverton crematorium review

More than 200 residents crowded the Tiverton Middle School auditorium Tuesday evening for a planning board public hearing on a controversial proposal to build a crematorium in the north end of … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/6/23

Pay increases sought for Warren department heads

The Warren Town Council unanimously requested Town Manager Kate Michaud to find $20,000 in cuts throughout the approximately $26.2 million budget in order to boost the salaries of certain non-union town employees. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/6/23

East Providence High School's Kenaz Ochogwu clears six feet in the boys' high jump en route to winning the event during the first-ever outdoor track and field meet held inside the new Townie Stadium on campus Monday afternoon, April 3.

Townies sweep first ever track meets at new stadium

EAST PROVIDENCE — On the same afternoon as their counterparts in softball were doing the same, the East Providence High School girls' and boys' outdoor track team conducted the first … more

By Mike Rego | 4/6/23

Jeffrey Bento, performing the lead male role of "Usnavi De La Vega," fronts the East Providence High School Musical Theatre Group's 2023 spring show "In The Heights" during its Thursday, March 30 performance.

EPHS Theatre Group reaches new 'Heights'

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Musical Theatre Group presented three performances of “In the Heights,” based on the book by Quiara Algría Hudes with music … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 4/6/23

The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 5 April 2023. 11th Hour Racing Team finish Leg 3 at 08:20:23 UTC, 37 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes, 23 seconds, 14,840 nautical miles. The crew celebrating.

Enright and 11th Hour team finish in third place for Leg 3

The 11th Hour Racing Team sails into Itajaí, Brazil, to take third place on Wednesday, April 5, after a “grueling” Leg 3 of The Ocean Race 2022-23. Charlie Enright’s team was … more

Story courtesy of 11th Hour Racing | 4/5/23

Broken Mt. Hope PA system causes concern

An anonymous letter from a parent alleged safety concerns regarding a broken PA system at Mt. Hope. Administrators for the district confirmed it is being fixed, and was delayed by supply chain issues. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/5/23

Candidate profile: Select board candidate Steve Ouellette

Steven Ouellette, who is seeking re-election to the Westport Select Board next Tuesday, is a facilities director for a South Coast school system, has lived in Westport all his life and is no stranger … more

4/5/23

Josh Osborn looks to shoot during the Eagles 50-48 win over Portsmouth in Barrington last Thursday. Osborn scored 18 points during the game.

Barrington edges Portsmouth 50-48 in unified hoops

Josh Osborn scored 18 points to lead the Barrington unified basketball team past Portsmouth 50-48 during a league game at Barrington on Thursday afternoon. Jack Almond and Kelton Satine each scored 8 … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/5/23

Stone masons John and Tony Pacheco work on a section of the North Burial Ground facing Hope Street in late March.

It takes time to rebuild a 100-year-old (at least) wall

You've probably seen the Pacheco brothers hard at work on the North Burial Ground wall that abuts Hope Street. It's taking a while, and for good reason. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/5/23

Allison Newsome gathers with members of the Bristol Garden Club, which commissioned this “RainKeep” sculpture located off Route 114 in Bristol, near Guiteras School, in 2017. It was the first practical implementation of the rain-catching sculpture in Rhode Island, which has now gained considerable interest among international water conservation advocates.

Warren sculptor's blend of design and function earns international acclaim

A sculpture concept that Allison Newsome came up with first in 2014 has expanded significantly since, all the way to her invitation as a keynote speaker for an international panel of experts discussing water conservation more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/5/23

Levon Ye (left), an expert level chess player in Rhode Island, plays against a challenger.

Check mate! Dozens compete in Barrington chess tournament

They raised money. They won prizes. And they spent the better part of a day not playing video games. About 30 people participated in the first-ever Super Joey Foundation charity chess … more

4/5/23

Tiverton police searching for missing girl

Tiverton police need help locating a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since last week. Avah Victoria Flower was last seen by her mother on the evening of Friday, March 31. She may be wearing a … more

4/5/23

John Migliori with a 25.5-inch pickerel he caught on Aquidneck Island last week.

Opening Day for fishing season is this Saturday

O pening Day of the freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island is at 6 a.m. this Saturday, April 8. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked 100 waterways, many … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/5/23

EPHS senior starting pitcher Keira Quadros is back to help lead the Townies in their pursuit of another Division I playoff berth this spring.

EPHS softball seeks to have fun while taking aim at another playoff berth

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball team returned to the diamond over the last week for the start of its 2023 Division I regular season schedule, in the process … more

By Mike Rego | 4/5/23

Dickey photographed 146 Water Street and dedicated an entire post to it, writing, “This little commercial building is likely the best preserved little shop in all of Rhode Island. What really makes it special is that is sits on a street with several other, small-scale and well preserved commercial buildings. Together, they provide a sense of what it was like to live in 19th-century coastal New England.”

Popular 'streetscape' influencer charmed by Warren's waterfront

Matthew Dickey runs an increasingly popular Instagram page called “streetscapecurator”, and though he normally focuses his attention throughout the Greater Boston area, Warren came calling his name. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/4/23

Members of the new Portsmouth High School boys’ volleyball team — Evan Vogl, Alex Goss, Hayden Krzych, Leekey Zhang, Sport Foshee and Will Voute (from left) — celebrate after Zhang hit a successful outside slam during the second set of their home match against Johnsto Monday night.

Portsmouth High boys finally get a volleyball team of their own

PORTSMOUTH — The team lost its first match, 3-0, but it didn’t really matter. Portsmouth High School now has a competitive boys’ varsity team it can call its own. more

4/4/23