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Linda Ujifusa is the apparent Democratic primary winner for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat, beating out Matt A. Chappell.

Linda Ujifusa apparent winner of District 11 Senate primary

Linda L. Ujifusa will be the Democrat on the ballot in November for the District 11 R.I. Senate race. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/22

James Garman (left), recipient of this year’s Portsmouth Award, is congratulated by Town Council President Kevin Aguiar Monday night.

J. Mark Ryan remembers sitting with a group of “intellectually unmotivated boys” in a damp, un-air conditioned classroom back in high school. Despite that, the Town Council member said … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/22

Iain DeBoth dribbles upfield on a scoring bid.

Barrington boys soccer takes the field with deep roster

The Barrington High School boys soccer team graduated 12 seniors from last year’s squad, but entered the current season with a very deep roster. “Our biggest strength is our … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/13/22

Barrington Police intervene in jogger-vs-motorist incident

Barrington Police are investigating a situation that occurred near the high school on Wednesday, Sept. 7. A man was jogging on Lincoln Avenue by the school when a vehicle was pulling out of a … more

9/13/22

Barrington’s Little Free Library will offer diverse books

Members of Barrington’s DEI Committee will host a celebration on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5 to 6 p.m., at Woods Pond, marking the creation of Rhode Island first Read in Color library. … more

9/13/22

This home, just southeast of Almy Brook, rents for $450 per night on Airbnb.

Little Compton may start regulating short term rentals

” Quote “I’m tired of people breaking up our driveway, parking on the road, and late at night there’s lights going on and off. Why can’t we … more

By Jen Campisi | 9/13/22

Michelle Orlando addresses a joint meeting of the Westport Select Board and school committee Monday evening.

Orlando regains Westport school board seat

Michelle Orlando is back on the Westport School Committee, five months after she lost her seat in April's elections. A joint meeting of the Westport Select Board and school committee voted 7-0 … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/13/22

The Barrington Town Council voted 3-2 in favor of allocating $1 million for renovations to some of the athletic fields at Haines Park.

Barrington Town Council approves $1 million for Haines plan

During their meeting on Monday night, members of the Barrington Town Council voted 3-2 in favor of allocating $1 million in federal funding for renovations to some of the athletic fields at Haines … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/13/22

Newport Boat Show features hundreds of boats and more this weekend

The 51st annual Newport International Boat Show takes place over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 15 to 18. Spread along five sites encompassing more than 14 acres, visitors can check out … more

9/13/22

Senior forward Abby Parella shoots the ball by Bay View goalkeeper Kayley Thibodeau. Parella scored three goals for the Tigers.

Tigers crush Bay View 7-0 in home opener

Senior captain Sam Gacioch and senior Abby Parella each netted a hat trick as the Tiverton field hockey team crushed St. Mary Academy-Bay View 7-0 in the home opener on Thursday evening. The win … more

Story by Jen Campisi and Rich Dionne | 9/12/22

Senior midfielder Parker Camelo attempts to kick in a pass from a free kick late in the game. Jesse Wilson is at right. Wilson scored the Huskies lone goal to tie the game in the second half.

Soccer team loses heartbreaker to Classical 2-1 in home opener

The Mt. Hope soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Classical in front of a decent crowd despite a drizzly in the home opener on Wednesday night. The game looked to be headed for overtime, … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

A recent report on the Carmelite Monastery property recommends "that serious consideration be given to demolishing the building and permitting increased residential density on the site in order to permit a financially viable development and a return of the town’s acquisition investment."

Report: Monastery must go for project to make money

The Town of Barrington released a site development report on Monday, Sept. 12 for the former Carmelite Monastery, which states that preserving the monastery as part of the project would provide a … more

9/12/22

Kelli Kidd of Portsmouth, nutrition specialist at Health Services and in the Athletics Department at the University of Rhode Island, is among the community volunteers who share vegetables grown at URI’s Agronomy Farm.

Portsmouth woman involved in food sustainability at URI

A Portsmouth woman is among some volunteers at the University of Rhode Island whose efforts have led to recent recognition by the National Association of College & University Food … more

9/12/22

Neal Tullson barrels through the North Kingstown defense to gain yardage for the Patriots in the season-opener Friday at home. The Patriots were defeated, 20-0.

Portsmouth downed by Skippers in season-opener, 20-0

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School football team couldn’t manage to put any points on the board as North Kingstown won the season-opener Friday night on the turf field, 20-0. The … more

9/12/22

A screen capture from surveillance footage showing the suspect vehicle, a dark-colored Acura MDX, in a hit and run that occurred on Bulgarmarsh Road on Sunday, Sept. 11. Anyone with information on the vehicle is asked to contact Tiverton Police at 401-625-6717.

Tiverton police seek help locating SUV driver that critically injured man Sunday

Tiverton police need help identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that critically injured a pedestrian Sunday evening. Police and fire crews were dispatched to … more

9/12/22

Barrington resident Robert Swarts hands copies of a petition to members of the school committee during the meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Barrington parents make it clear: ‘We love our neighborhood schools’

Barrington residents continued to speak out against the school district’s plan to build two new Grade 1-5 schools, transform Nayatt into an early learning center, and close down Sowams … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/12/22

Senior forward Molly Bazinet pushes the ball upfield during the team’s 3-0 loss to Bishop Stang on Thursday.

Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss

Headline Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss Field hockey team loses to Bishop Stang 3-0 Sophomore goalkeeper Hannah Abrams made seven saves as the Westport field … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

Mt. Hope High School evacuated after elevated carbon monoxide reading

Mt. Hope High School was evacuated Monday afternoon due to a high reading of carbon monoxide. more

9/12/22

The Kempton House has been in the same family since it was constructed in 1871.

Little Compton House Tour opens nine historic homes

The public will have the rare opportunity to tour nine historic Little Compton properties on Saturday, Sept. 17, to benefit the Little Compton Historical Society. Six private homes, two Historical … more

9/12/22

The three finalists for the Warren Walkabout poster design contest. All three are from Rhode Island artists, two from Warren.

Choose your favorite Warren Walkabout poster

Which poster design do you like the best? Voting closes on Friday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/12/22

A fence along Haines Park Road — replacing the guardrail shown — was proposed in the latest draft of the field redevelopment plan.

Wide range of ideas, concerns surface for Haines Park plan

Neighbors, youth sports league representatives and town officials met last week to review the latest plan to reconfigure and redevelop some athletic fields at Haines Park. The meeting, held at the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/12/22

Barrington's AJ DiOrio stretches out and hauls in a pass from quarterback Alex McClelland on a key second down and 20 in the first half.

Eagles pass Broncos in home opener, 34-21

The Barrington High School football team passed a series of tough tests and captured a 34-21 victory over Burrillville in the season-opener on Friday night, Sept. 9. The biggest test of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/11/22

An example of the graffiti that appeared on a fence outside the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center on Sunday, just hours before the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee’s annual fund-raiser there.

Vandals target Portsmouth Democrats’ event

PORTSMOUTH — Just hours before the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee’s annual fund-raiser at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center on Sunday, vandals painted hostile messages on … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/11/22

East Providence High School's Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Pilgrim tackler during the teams' non-league football game Friday night, Sept. 9, at Pierce Stadium. Abdullah scored three of the Townie touchdowns in their 47-0 win.

Gallery: Townies pummel Pats in non-league football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 9/10/22

Seasons Market discussion continues Tuesday in Tiverton

Members of the Tiverton Planning Board are expected to continue talks on the Seasons Corner Market proposal at their next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13. The applicant, Colbea Enterprises … more

9/9/22