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Warren PD wellness check ends with use of a taser and two officers injured
Two Barrington residents were arrested following an incident that occurred late on Friday night, March 17, in Warren. more
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Barrington's Halyna Chapman and Henry Humphries brought home the award for number one novice team.
Barrington hosts debate state championship tournament
The Barrington High School debate team finished its season with a stellar performance at the state championship tournament.   Barrington, which hosted states, had an especially strong … more
The cellular tower's footing is being built just off Route 88, at Masquesatch and Drift roads. This photo shows the view west from the south side of Drift Road.
Cell tower project begins near Westport's Masquesatch
Two years after they first appeared before the town and following a town rejection, two subsequent lawsuits and finally a settlement agreement last year, contractors from a telecommunications firm … more
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Constance Gee of Westport (middle left), Mary Chalke of Nantucket (in the whale suit) and others listen to Timmons Roberts, a professor of environmental studies and sociology at Brown University and the executive director of the Climate Social Science Network.
Hundreds pack offshore wind forum in Little Compton
Hundreds of residents concerned about the impact of offshore wind projects on the shores of Little Compton, Westport and other area communities flooded the Wilbur McMahon School gymnasium... more
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Salary increases fueling proposed budget bump in Barrington
Town officials are proposing a 5.1 percent increase for the municipal budget, and some of that increase is tied to unexpected raises for police officers, firefighters, dispatchers and DPW … more
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A view of the former Paquette's Family Restaurant outdoor dining setup at 315 Waterman Ave. in a photo posted to the now-defunct business' Facebook page back in the summer of 2021. A new restaurant, Mina’s Café, now occupies the location.
Bill extending outdoor dining at restaurants passes House
EAST PROVIDENCE — About a week or so after the subject was broached at a City Council meeting here, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill seeking to extend the law allowing … more
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RMT team photo with the Division II Championship trophy.
RMT comes back to beat Portsmouth 3-1 in state hockey final
The Rogers-Middletown-Tiverton Co-op team came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-1 for the Division II state hockey title at Schneider Arena on Saturday afternoon. Matt O’Hagen, Keaton … more
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Longtime Bristol resident Mary Vieira (seated center) was honored last week at a special luncheon at the Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center. Joining in were (back row, standing l-r): Patrolman Sean Gonsalves, Patrolman Angelo Greco, Fire Chief Michael A. DeMello, and Silver Creek Administrator Sharon Fusco. Flanking Ms. Vieira are Town Administrator Steve Contente (left) and Ms. Vieira's son, Stephen Vieira.
There’s something about Bristol's Mary Vieira
It was a wonderful afternoon of pleasantries last Thursday at the Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center, where resident Mary Vieira, accompanied by her devoted son, Stephen Vieira, were treated to a special luncheon. more
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This section of the East Bay Bike Path near the Barrington/Warren Bridge will be temporarily limited to one lane this week.
Portion of the bike path will be limited to one lane this week
The work is taking place just south of the Route 114 bridge over the Palmer River extending down to Norbert Street near the North Burial Ground. more
Mackenzie Pacheco (mid-left) and Madison Slavick (mid-right) lead the Townies onto the competition floor.
Townies take second at state cheer championships, compete at regionals
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Competition Cheer team reached the crux of its 2022-23 schedule over the last few weeks, competing in a pair of top level championship … more
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Dancers from the Clann Lir Academy of Irish Dance wow the crowd as they stop to perform along the route.
A sea of green in Adamsville
What it lacked in length, Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade in Adamsville made up for in spirit. Main Street was lined two and three deep as the 89-foot procession stepped off just after 2 … more
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The Barrington High School cheer team runs onto the mat during the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Cheer Competition.
Eagles soar to third-place finish at cheer competition
The Barrington High School varsity cheer team brought home third place at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Cheer Competition earlier this month.  With eight athletes on the … more
Cars roll into the Barrington High School student parking lot on a recent weekday morning.
BHS student parking lot: ‘It’s a madhouse…’
It is 8:25 a.m. on a Thursday morning and vehicles are lined up along Federal Road waiting to turn onto Upland Way, and eventually into the Barrington High School student parking … more
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Barrington hopes to clear up confusion around energy program
Confused about Barrington's energy aggregation program? You're probably not alone. In an effort to shed light on the program, the Town of Barrington and energy consultant Good Energy will … more
One injured when car drives into building in Westport
One person sustained minor injuries when a car drove into a building Friday morning at Forge Road and Route 177. The Westport fire and police departments responded to the accident and after … more
Offshore wind forum in Little Compton set for Monday
LITTLE COMPTON — Rep. Michelle McGaw (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) and the Rhode Island State Committee of the New England for Offshore Wind Coalition will host an … more
Members of East Bay Citizens for Peace recently held a vigil outside the Bristol Post Office.
Two decades spent working towards peace
East Bay Citizens for Peace recognized and reflected on 20 years of peace and social justice activism last Saturday. more
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Barrington Police begin roll-out of body-worn cameras
Barrington Police officers responded to a County Road residence for a suspicious condition late Tuesday night, March 7. The incident, which led to the arrest of a woman who was wanted on two … more
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Cook Farm covers 48 acres between Pachet Brook and Nonquit Pond
Tiverton's Cook Farm property preserved forever
A 48-acre tract of Tiverton forest has been saved in perpetuity via a joint effort of the Tiverton Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy. Situated between Pachet Brook in Little Compton and … more
Roger Menard explained his resignation at a meeting of the Westport Select Board earlier this month.
Westport zoning head won't resign after all
The chairman of the Westport Zoning Board of Review has rescinded his resignation , after members of the select board apologized earlier this month for their actions surrounding his request that they … more
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Barrington High School’s shuttle hurdle relay team of Ethan Knight, Ryan Martin, Eli Terrell and Bobby Wind finished 13th at the New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston earlier this month.
Barrington student-athletes compete at track nationals
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team had athletes competing at National Championship meets earlier this month. At the New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston, Barrington High School … more
Eddie Woods pours a Guiness from behind the bar of The Nest, his newly-opened Irish Pub, on the site of the former Bar 31 on State Street.
The Nest, a new Irish pub, opens on Bristol's State Street
Fans of the late, lamented Tinker’s Nest, rejoice, because Eddie Woods has opened up a new spot on State Street, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. more
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The seventh grade girls Gold team earned a spot in the league finals. Barrington fell to Newton, Mass., 29-26.
Barrington basketball teams reach Metro-West finals
Out of 86 communities and more than 1,100 teams participating in the Metro-West basketball program, Barrington had two teams reach the 2022-23 Group 4 championship games. The seventh grade girls … more
Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the town’s west side over the weekend. Her bill in the House of Representatives, which seeks to clarify just where shoreline visitors are allowed to roam once entering via a legal right of way, has caused controversy with some waterfront property owners.
Portsmouth council hears tide of opposition to shoreline access bill
PORTSMOUTH — Proposed state legislation intended to clarify just where people are allowed to move along a shoreline failed to find support from the Town Council Monday night after numerous … more
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Aidan Graham, pictured as he was so often seen throughout the past 30 years.
Bristol mourns the loss of Aidan's Pub owner
Patrons, family and friends remember the late Aidan Graham, who brought life and libations to Bristol as the proprietor of the popular Aidan's Pub. more
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