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Dave Hennan of East Bay Comics holds a small selection of the tens of thousands of comic books on offer in his Hope Street shop. The Spider-Man on the left features original, one of a kind artwork; on the right is the first Captain America comic book. The Batman in the middle is more accessibly priced for the fan or casual collector.
Bristol comic book shop deals in high-quality nostalgia
Bristol's East Bay Comics includes about 250,000 individual comic books, many rare, vintage, and unique. About a third of them are available in his shop, with more on their website. more
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Nick Rogers (right) and his dad, Louie, during a recent interview talking about Nick’s conquests in the middle school wrestling world.
KMS wrestler is the best in Rhode Island, but he wants more
13-year-old Nicholas Rogers is a rising star in the wrestling world. He recently came out on top during the Varsity All States tournament in North Kingstown. Now he has his eyes set on a higher prize. more
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Tiverton will allow some donation bins
While donation bins — the large metal bins often brimming to overflow with clothes, shoes and other items — may soon be outlawed in most of Tiverton, members of the Tiverton Town Council … more
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The photography of Corey Wheeler Forrest of Portsmouth, who fishes out of Sakonnet Point, is the subject of a new exhibit that runs through the summer at Mystic Seaport Museum.
The last of a line
PORTSMOUTH — Long before the Wheelers came along, hundreds of fish traps lined these shores, branching west down the coast to Block Island and east to Little Compton, Westport and beyond. … more
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Threatening call forces lockdown of Barrington High School
It is February vacation week, but that did not stop someone from phoning in a school threat.   Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department received a call on Thursday, Feb. … more
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Independence Park will be the site of a new monument commemorating Bristol's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Port Marker location to be unveiled Saturday in Bristol
Though the final design and wording of the marker is still being determined, a temporary sign at the permanent memorial location will be unveiled at Independence Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. more
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Barrington Middle School Principal Andy Anderson has been nominated for the 2022-23 National LifeChanger of the Year award.
Barrington Middle School Principal nominated for national award
Andy Anderson is in the running for a national award. Last month, the Barrington Middle School Principal learned that he had been nominated for the 2022-23 National LifeChanger of the Year award. … more
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East Providence High School names '22-23 second quarter honors students
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bill Black, Principal, Shane Messier, Assistant Principal, Lian Furtado, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTC Director and the staff of East Providence High School announce … more
Westport-area legislators take aim at Title V costs
Area legislators have filed at least one bill opposing the implementation of proposed Title V septic regulations that have the potential to cost homeowners in Westport and other south coast … more
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The plan for a Chipotle in Barrington calls for 30 seats on the patio, and a bike rack nearby. The indoor dining area would include 42 seats. 
Chipotle plan advancing to Barrington Planning Board, Zoning Board
Plans to build a Chipotle restaurant on County Road in Barrington cleared an initial hurdle earlier this month, as members of the Barrington Technical Review Committee recommended the project to the … more
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A sign during the preparation of the course last year shows the ultimate goal for the site, which is now close to completion.
New Bristol golf course, opening soon, is a display of 'green' ingenuity
The Bristol Golf Park is almost done with its metamorphosis, from one of the saddest courses in America to a shining symbiosis of recreation and conservation. more
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A band performs in the rear yard space at the Bay Spring Community Center.
You can help re-design community center grounds
The public is invited to attend a design workshop to help reimagine the rear yard gathering space behind the Bay Spring Community Center. The workshop will be held on the second floor of the … more
The building at 10 Liberty St., which was originally the Liberty Street School before being used by 2nd Stage Theater for storage and fabrication of stage materials, is now the site of a possible new housing development.
Plan would transform Liberty Street School into housing development
Developers that acquired the property at 10 Liberty St., where the vacant Liberty Street School has sat for years, gave a preliminary overview of their plans to transform the property into 24 total units of housing on Friday. more
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Longplex owner Jim Long (right) and Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee go over original blueprints from the complex's construction, which began four years ago.
Governor visits Tiverton's Longplex
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has coached basketball, ran his own health and racquetball club in Woonsocket, and has been involved in sports since he was a kid. Though he's seen a lot of sports … more
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Sean Bonneau goes in for a layup after breaking away toward the hoop in the second half of the Division 1 quarterfinals, Tuesday.
Barrington boys pass their first postseason test
Survive and advance.   The Barrington High School boys basketball team outscored Cumberland 13-6 in the fourth quarter and held on for a 48-43 victory in the Division I quarterfinals on … more
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Wildflowers in bloom at the Eight Rod Farm Management Area in Tiverton.
DEM seeks lessee for Eight Rod Farm in Tiverton
The state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is seeking proposals for the agricultural use of 57 acres of land at the Eight Rod Farm Management Area in Tiverton. The state's RFP went … more
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The Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice building at 1184 East Main Road is situated on one and a half acres within a larger industrial park. It was originally built for an electronics company and the property includes two parking lots and a large lawn with East Main Road frontage.
Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice selling Portsmouth building
PORTSMOUTH — Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice (VNH&H), a nonprofit home health agency with over 70 years serving Aquidneck Island, has placed its 21,858-square-foot Portsmouth … more
Trey Rezendes drives to the hoop for the EPHS boys' basketball team in its Division I playoff game in Providence against LaSalle Tuesday night, Feb. 21.
LaSalle ends East Providence’s run in D-I boys’ hoops tourney
PROVIDENCE — The third time was not the charm for the East Providence High School boys’ basketball team as the Townies lost their third of three meetings so far this winter to rival … more
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ACLU complaint alleges Bristol Warren failed to educate 6-year-old student
The ACLU of Rhode Island filed a complaint against the Bristol Warren Regional School District regarding a 6-year-old student who was allegedly kept out of school for multiple months after being provided inadequate special education services. more
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Opponents raise thousands to stop Tiverton crematorium
A group of residents determined to block development of a crematorium in the north end of Tiverton has raised more than $5,000 in donations, representing more than half of its $10,000 goal. more
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Westport police officer Mike Chicca shows one of the department's new body cameras.
Westport police get body cameras
Though they've had cameras in their cruisers for years and were one of the first departments in the state to use them, members of the Westport Police Department are now outfitted with body cameras as … more
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Warren's new law caps density and total number of short-term rentals
The Warren Town Council voted unanimously to approve a new ordinance limiting the number of short-term rental units in town, and allowing no more than 50% of units within a building to be utilized as short-term rentals. more
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Barrington Schools seek $3.364M budget increase
The Barrington School Committee took its first look at the proposed school budget at a meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 16.  After an hour-long discussion, members of the School Committee … more
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Janaya Prince Baquero takes a jumper during the first half of Monday's quarterfinal match against LaSalle.
Eagles eliminated from Division 1 tournament
The Barrington High School girls basketball team lost to LaSalle 48-44 in the quarterfinals of the Division 1 tournament.   Playing Monday night, Feb. 21, at LaSalle Academy, the Eagles … more
Barrington’s Ethan Knight sprints over a hurdle during the 55-meter hurdles event at the state track championship.
Barrington track teams place in top-10 at states
Ethan Knight earned the title “State Champion” as he ran to a first place finish in the 55-meter hurdles at the indoor track state championship meet on Saturday, Feb. 18.   … more
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