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This example of vandalism was scratched into the window of the Bristol Post Office on Hope Street.
Bristol police investigating downtown vandalism
The Bristol Police Department is looking into an uptick in public vandalism incidents, occurring largely in the main downtown areas of Hope Street. And they could use your help. more
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Emma Silva (left) and Jose Vieira play their clarinets during the 2022 edition of the East Providence High School Music Department's Holiday Concert Thursday, Dec. 8.
Gallery: East Providence High School's 2022 holiday concert
EAST PROVIDENCE — Led by Maryann Lasorsa, Director of Choral Activities, and Marisa Silva, Director of Bands, East Providence High School music students held their annual concert Thursday … more
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Barrington High School’s Maddie Gill takes the ball to the basket during a playoff game last year.
Barrington girls basketball team faces tough early tests
Stephen Lenz is entering his 25th season as head coach of the Barrington High School girls basketball team. And this season’s schedule might be the toughest yet.   Lenz said his team … more
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Don and Katie Wilkinson pose with the proclamation of appreciation they had just received from Town Council President Kevin Aguiar (right).
Portsmouth says farewell to Manor House stewards
PORTSMOUTH — After 30 years and nearly 2,800 weddings, Don and Katie Wilkinson are turning over their keys to the town-owned Glen Manor House. more
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The East Providence Career and Tech Center's Culinary Arts program will soon likely have access to its own food truck like those that gathered at the Crescent Park Carousel during the East Providence Art Council's "Looff" Festival this past summer.
East Providence students are likely to have their own food truck
EAST PROVIDENCE — Students in the East Providence High School Career and Tech Center, with emphasis on the Culinary Arts curriculum, will likely soon have access to their very own food truck … more
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Members of the first place shuttle hurdles team, (from left to right) Eli Terrell, Ethan Knight, Bobby Wind and Ryan Martin, pose for a photo at the Injury Fund meet on Saturday.
Barrington boys aim for more indoor track titles
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team is hoping for a three-peat. Last year, the Eagles won their second straight Class B Championship, while finishing 8-1 in the Metropolitan Division … more
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The use of cannabis products and vaping may be prohibited from Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth and other town-owned recreational facilities if an amendment to the Town Code is approved in January 2023.
Portsmouth to weigh cannabis ban at beaches, parks
PORTSMOUTH — Now that recreational cannabis is legal in Rhode Island, the Town Council is considering a ban on the use of all cannabis products at town-owned recreational facilities. The … more
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The Barrington Fire Department battled a house fire in Roberta Plat on Tuesday afternoon. The back of the house was badly damaged, said Barrington Fire Chief Gerald Bessette.
Fire tears through Barrington home
Firefighters responded to a house fire in Roberta Plat on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13. Barrington Fire Chief Gerald Bessette said the department received the call a little before 12:30 p.m. and … more
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Matt Raffa drives to the basket guarded by James Rustici of Mt. Hope during the Eagles’ win on Friday. Raffa scored 23 points in the victory.
Eagles' pressure too much for Huskies to handle
The Barrington High School boys basketball team used its relentless full-court pressure to build an early lead against Mt. Hope and cruised to a 64-29 victory. Playing in front of a hometown … more
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Richard Raymond’s friends and family held a vigil for him last October following the incident that led to his death, which occurred on Aug. 26, 2021.
Bristol teen to be tried as adult in Warren murder case
A teenager who is accused of striking a Warren man with a baseball bat during an altercation on Market Street last summer will be tried as an adult for murder. more
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Probationary Westport Police Officer Sean Munzing (left) and newly hired officer Cody Smith.
Westport hires new police officer, sends dispatcher to academy
Westport has a new police officer, and another on the way. The select board last week unanimously approved the hiring of Cody Smith as a full time officer, following the probationary period that … more
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Major Michael Morse (right) shakes hands with Police Chief Brian Peters after being sworn in as new deputy police chief at Town Hall Monday night. Behind them are (from left) Town Clerk Jennifer West, and council members Charles Levesque and Leonard Katzman.
Portsmouth: Michael Morse sworn in as deputy police chief
PORTSMOUTH — There’s a new deputy police chief in town — Major Michael Morse. more
Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.
Mayflower Wind asks for continuance of show-cause hearing
Mayflower Wind Energy LLC, which is proposing to develop transmission facilities that would run up the Sakonnet River, cross Portsmouth and reenter Mt. Hope Bay, has asked for a continuance of a … more
Seasons Market developer appeals Tiverton's recent denial
Colbea Enterprises, LLC, the Cranston-based company seeking to develop a Seasons Corner Market, gas station and drive-through coffee shop at the corner of Souza and Main roads, is appealing the … more
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End of an era for Adamsville mill
Johnny Cake lovers take note — if it goes through as expected, one of the country's oldest continually operating grist mills will change hands for the first time in more than 40 years, and only … more
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Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District volunteers sort seedlings at the annual Earth Month Seedling Sale in April 2022.
District wins $15K grant for operating support
PORTSMOUTH — Gruben Charitable Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) for general operating support. This grant will support … more
Bonnie Dion jumped into action when a Hugh Cole student showed signs of choking while in the cafeteria on Dec. 7.
Hugh Cole TA saves choking student
Bonnie Dion, who has been a TA at Hugh Cole going on nine years, was in the right place at the right time on Wednesday, Dec. 7 when she noticed a student under duress. more
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Portsmouth High’s Calvin Lucenti goes up for a basket while surrounded by Middletown defenders during the non-league game Friday night.
Portsmouth falls to Middletown in non-league game (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team got off to a shaky start to the season Friday night when it lost to Middletown in a non-league game at home, … more
Officer Corey Resendes recently took a job with the East Providence Police Department. He had served as the SRO (school resource officer) in Barrington.
Barrington SRO leaves for nearby police force
The Barrington Police Department is looking to fill a number of recent vacancies, including the school resource officer job. Officer Corey Resendes had been working as the SRO for Barrington … more
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Mike Cirillo, wife Keri and daughters Penelope, 3, and Charlotte, 2, tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas at the Santa House on Tuesday night. 
New Santa House feels right at Ho-Ho-Home in Bristol
The Santa House is new to State Street in Bristol, but it’s been in one local man’s heart for years. more
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A Google Maps screen grab shows the approximate area of the land purchased.
Bristol acquires more land for open space preservation
“That’s 6 acres added to the 14 the town already owned along Gooding that will be forever open,” said Town Administrator Steven Contente. more
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EPHS announces new course electives on offer for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School students next year will have access to some seemingly exciting new offerings, including a couple pertaining to the ever-growing entertainment side … more
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Proposed policy spells out ‘professional conduct with students’
The Barrington School Committee has introduced a policy that establishes clear boundaries for relationships between students and district employees. At its meeting on Thursday night, Dec. 9, the … more
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Members of the Barrington School Committee are (from left to right) student representative Madeleine Kaufman, Frazier Bell, Patrick McCrann (chairman), TJ Peck (vice chairman), Dr. Megan Douglas, and Amanda Regino Basse.
McCrann and Peck chosen to lead new School Committee
Patrick McCrann is the new chairman of the Barrington School Committee. The first order of business at Thursday night’s meeting was the election of officers. The action followed the recent … more
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Warren PD: A hit and run leads to arrest for drug dealing
Warren police responded to a hit and run incident near Washington and Main Streets on Saturday, which led police to finding... more
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