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Michael DiPaola as he appeared in his Portsmouth Police booking photo.
Man displaying anti-Portsmouth signs charged with cyberstalking
PORTSMOUTH — Michael DiPaola, who’s become infamous locally for his display of anti-Portsmouth signs along East Main Road, was arrested today, Oct. 26, and charged with cyberstalking … more
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Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.
Ask the candidates: How can you help improve teacher morale?
Question: How can the School Committee positively impact teacher morale? Frazier Bell (I) — “I have heard over and over that teachers feel unheard. We need to listen to teacher … more
Mt. Hope High School science teacher Joseph Koger was recognized by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island as their Educator of the Year during their 125th annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Mt. Hope's Koger named Educator of Year by Audubon
Joseph Koger, a Seekonk resident and science teacher at Mt. Hope High School, was named Educator of the Year during the Audubon Society’s 125th Annual Meeting. more
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A new rendering from architectural firm ZDS Inc. attempts to provide greater context into what the proposed development at 119 Water St. would look like compared to the surrounding area.
Is Warren being 'bullied' by Water Street developer?
On Monday evening during a follow-up hearing of the planning board with the developer’s team, chairman Frederick Massie vented frustration regarding Warren’s less than desirable position. more
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Barrington quarterback Alex McClelland sprints down the sideline for a big gain during the first half of Friday night’s game.
Eagles unable to cap drives, lose to Patriots 21-7
With time running down in the third quarter and the Eagles trailing Portsmouth 14-7, Barrington’s defense made a stand. On a key third down play, Mitchell Ivatts dropped a Patriots … more
Day of Caring volunteers pose for a group photo before heading off to complete service projects.
Barrington shows it cares: Day of Caring turns 5
Another year. Another Day of Caring. Barrington celebrated its fifth annual Day of Caring earlier this month, as dozens of volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors with all sorts of … more
Chase Marina vision evolves as state DEM reviews proposals
The state DEM has received more than 20 responses to its recent call for ideas on the eventual redevelopment of the former Chase Marina on Riverside Drive in Tiverton. And while he acknowledged that … more
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Louis Escobar in July 2014, getting ready for the annual fireworks display from his Middle Road farm.
RIP, ‘Mr. Portsmouth’
PORTSMOUTH — Louis Escobar, a passionate defender of Portsmouth’s oldest profession (farming), who lit up Portsmouth’s skies every year for families and let them get lost in his … more
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Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid) wants to push its temporary LNG facility further back from Old Mill Lane in hopes of mitigating noise and lighting issues. (File photo)
LNG facility still bringing the noise, Portsmouth residents say
PORTSMOUTH — R.I. Energy’s promise to reduce noise levels at its seasonal LNG facility on Old Mill Lane was met with skepticism by several residents during Monday night’s Town … more
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Mia Shaw spikes the ball over the net during an earlier game this season. The senior setter bashed five kills, dished out seventeen assists and made fourteen digs defensively.
Huskies fall to Townies in five set marathon
The Mt. Hope volleyball team fell to East Providence 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 25-10, 25-16, 15-17) in a five set marathon on Tuesday night. “It was a back and forth battle,” said Huskies head … more
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Renovations as proposed for Kent Field.
Kent Field renovation project dives deeper into the planning stages
EAST PROVIDENCE  — City officials and outside consultants last week held a community meeting to discuss an initial proposal to refurbish the Kent Field Playground. The gathering took place … more
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The BHS field hockey team will play against East Greenwich in the state semifinals on Nov. 1.
Barrington High School teams prep for postseason action
The Barrington High School field hockey team enters the championship bracket as the number three seed and will play against East Greenwich in a semifinals showdown.   The Eagles finished … more
Mt. Hope's Jessica Deal (right) takes the lead during a home meet earlier in the season. Deal won the freshman state championship at Smithfield's Deerfield Park on Monday.
Deal destroys the field, takes first at freshman states
Mt. Hope’s Jessica Deal became the new cross country freshman state champion after destroying the field with a time of 15:19.36 at Smithfield’s Deerfield Park during the freshman … more
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Midfielder Coltrane McGonigle (left) looks on as teammate Noah Sowle puts his head on an arial pass from Antonio Dutra Africano in the second half. Sowle’s shot landed wide of the net.
Wildcats dominate West Bridgewater 4-1, clinch MAC crown
Senior midfielder Antonio Dutra Africano headed in two goals as Westport dominated West Bridgewater 4-1 on Tuesday to clinch the Mayflower Athletic Conference crown. It’s been eight long years … more
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Portsmouth Town Council forum may not feature any Republicans
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, may be absent of any Republicans. more
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Tiverton hires new fire chief
William S. Bailey, III, a career firefighter with more than 25 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, has been appointed Tiverton’s new fire chief, effective November … more
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Mental health workshops aim to make us ‘Stronger Together’
The East Bay Regional Coalition recently completed year one of a 5-year grant totaling $625,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to conduct mental health awareness … more
Calling all artists for community art show
Artists from anywhere in the state are welcomed to submit pieces for a community art show, which will debut in December at The Collaborative in Warren. The deadline is Nov. 18. more
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Barrington Town Council candidates Ray Clark (left) and Kate Berard (right) are pictured with forum moderator Scott Pickering (center). Also running for office are Braxton Medlin and Jarrod Ryan.
Barrington council hopefuls all want new sidewalks
The four candidates running for Barrington Town Council agreed on a number of issues during an online forum last week.   Republicans Ray Clark and Jarrod Ryan and Democrats Kate Berard and … more
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CUT: CARES Westport fire fighters prepare to head out on the road Friday morning.
Elderly and need help? Westport CARES
Elder and at-risk Westport residents who need help with health and home safety issues have a new resource to get what they need — Westport CARES. The free program, run here by the Westport … more
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This home, just southeast of Almy Brook, rents for $450 per night on Airbnb.
Little Compton moves closer to regulating short term rentals
Many Little Compton residents voiced their concerns and suggestions at Thursday’s town council meeting, when council members reviewed a second draft of an ordinance amendment that would … more
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Allen C. Mathewson bought land on what is now Mathewson Road and divided it into house lots. As well as his own home, he built The Mathewson Hotel on the corner of Mathewson and Chapin Roads, which his youngest daughter Bessie Mathewson Thompson managed. By 1959 it had fallen into disrepair and was torn down.
Barrington museum to reopen with ‘Ghost Properties’ exhibit
After closing its doors to visitors during the pandemic, the Barrington Preservation Society plans to re-open the BPS museum on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 4 pm, with a new exhibit entitled … more
EPHS quarterback Max Whiting rushed past Burrillville defenders during the Townies' 28-13 win over the visiting Broncos Friday, Oct. 21, at Pierce Stadium.
EPHS ends league football slate by beating Broncs
EAST PROVIDENCE  — As the East Providence High School football team wrapped up its Division II regular season slate last week the two things the Townies needed to happen to keep their … more
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Man arrested after trying to jump onto tow truck
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old West Warwick man was arrested Friday, Oct. 21, and charged with disorderly conduct (making loud/disturbing noises). more
The Patriots’ Mitchell Silvia (left) and Romeo Prestipino stop East Bay’s Cam Ferreira from advancing the ball in Sunday’s Pop Warner 10U quarterfinals, won by Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Pop Warners 10U team wins in quarterfinals
The Portsmouth Pop Warners 10U team beat the East Bay Warriors, 13-8, in the quarterfinals held Sunday. more
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