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Barrington teachers union president Ben Fillo speaks to district administrators and the school committee during Thursday night's meeting.

School committee sees red as teachers speak out in Barrington

Dozens of Barrington teachers, many of them wearing red shirts, attended the school committee meeting on Thursday night, Sept. 8, and shared their frustrations and concerns with the district’s … more

9/9/22

Rhode Island Energy crewmen check out a pole that was snapped in half when an oak tree fell across Cove Avenue at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday in Barrington. Crews are currently working to remedy the situation.

Rogue oak topples power lines in Barrington

A rogue oak tree fell across Cove Avenue smashing powerlines and snapping a pole at aprroximately 12:45 p.m. in Barrington on Friday. Power and tree crews are currently working to get the situation … more

9/9/22

Tiverton woman charged with exploiting elderly Little Compton client

A Tiverton woman faces charges of exploitation of an elder, and two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, after an investigation into alleged abuse by the Little Compton Police … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/9/22

The wreck of a ship thought to be the 19th-century Rhode Island whaler Dolphin at low tide off Puerto Madryn, Argentina.

Scientists help confirm wreck is long-lost Warren whale ship

Scientists investigating the remains of an old wooden ship off the cold, windy coast of far southern Argentina say it almost certainly is the Dolphin, a globe-trotting whaling ship from Warren, R.I., lost in 1859. Archaeologists have spent years researching the ship’s origin without making a definitive identification, but a new analysis of tree rings in its timbers has provided perhaps the most compelling evidence yet. more

By Kevin Krajick | 9/9/22

Helping with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School are, left to right, alums and contributors: Linda (DePasquale) Dean, Alison Chase-Padula, Edward Stuart, Donna (Murphy) McKenna, Robert McKenna, Louis Cirillo, Betty (Fortin) Lema, Frank Caruso, Terry (Salcone) Pasqual, Richard Bucolo, Bea (Cavallaro) Lavey, Donna (Carlone) Habershaw, Joseph Camera, Peggy (Vendituoli) Ferreira, and Ann (Deltoro) Soscia.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel celebrates 70 years on Sunday

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School has come a long way since its infancy when a small building (the Parish Hall) existed at the rear of the church near Congregational Street. more

By Manny Correira | 9/9/22

Runners take off through debri as a cannon signals the start of the 14th annual Finish for a Guinness 5K, on Sunday.

'Finish for a Guinness' holds 14th 5K

The 14th annual “Finish for a Guinness” 5K road race kicked off on Sunday morning. more

9/9/22

Wunnegin, the renovation of which recently won a state preservation award, is among the homes on the tour set for next Saturday, Sept. 17.

Doors open at some of Little Compton's most historic homes

Some of Little Compton's most historic homes and historical properties will be open for public tours next Saturday, when the Little Compton Historical Society holds its historic property tour for the … more

9/9/22

Freda Lehrer with a photo of her uncle Harry Molasky, who served in WWII and ran Molasky’s, the family’s dry goods store at 44 State St. When Lehrer put the house on the market and opened the long-dormant safe, Harry’s WWII records were among the treasures it contained.

Cracked Bristol safe reveals family treasures

When Freda Lehrer put the George Munro House at 44 State St. on the market, she knew there was one more thing she would need to do before handing over the keys: open the safe. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/9/22

Rooftop HVAC unit fails, high school evacuated

Students and staff at Barrington High School evacuated the building on Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, after a rooftop HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) unit broke and sent smoke into the … more

9/8/22

Popular Porchfest returns to downtown Bristol on Sunday

Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m., Bristol PorchFest 2022 will feature 9 porches and 18 musical acts. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/8/22

Sawdy Pond clearing angers neighbors

As he prepares to build a new home near Sawdy Pond, a Portsmouth man has angered some of his neighbors who claim he is clearing land he does not own and is harming the environment, including … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 9/8/22

George and Adeline Correia (center) are surrounded by family and friends at a surprise 70th wedding anniversary party Saturday night in their honor.

Bristol couple celebrates 70 years together

The Correias’ storybook marriage began on Labor Day, Sept. 1, 1952 at St. Elizabeth’s Church. more

By Manny Correira | 9/8/22

The Bristol Ferry Lighthouse has enjoyed a unique view for nearly 170 years.

Historic lighthouse will be changing hands

The Bristol Ferry Lighthouse has been an iconic symbol of Bristol for generations, guarding the 3,000-foot-wide passage between Bristol and Portsmouth at the beginning of Mt. Hope Bay for nearly 170 … more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/8/22

Michael Reilly (l) and Dave Scarpino of the James D. Reilly foundation, present a rendering of a Santa House they hope to site at the corner of State and Thames Streets for the holiday season.

A home for Santa planned in Bristol

The Santa House will be an initiative of the James D. Reilly Foundation, but will work in concert with the Christmas Festival Committee. The 14 by 20 foot structure is a ready-built shed with a front porch. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/8/22

East Providence High School girls' soccer senior co-captain Jordyn Brogan (left) works her way through a possession drill under the watchful eye of new Townies' head coach Melissa Ressendes during a recent practice session. EPHS begins its 2022 Division I regular season over the next few days with a pair of games against South Kingstown and Cranston West.

What’s old is new again for EPHS girls’ soccer in 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — What’s old is new again for the East Providence High School girls’ soccer team with the start of the 2022 season as the Townies will be guided by a new coach, … more

By Mike Rego | 9/8/22

Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission will host a meeting tonight, Sept. 8, to discuss the plan to improve the athletic fields at Haines Park (shown).

Haines Park athletic fields meeting is tonight in Barrington

The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment to discuss the Haines Park athletic fields plan . The … more

9/8/22

Ground breaking takes place for mixed-use ’Ivy Place’

EAST PROVIDENCE — A groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this week at the site of the new “Ivy Place” mixed use development at the corner of Ivy Street and Taunton Avenue in the … more

9/8/22

Matt A. Chappell and Linda L. Ujifusa will square off in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat.

Chappell, Ujifusa square off in Democrat primary Tuesday

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — One of the more intriguing matchups in this year’s campaign season will be decided in Tuesday’s Statewide Primary Election, as Matt A. Chappell and Linda L. … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/8/22

One expert recommends making sure that the same company that sells the system also does the installation.

Going solar — the pros, cons and must-knows

In an effort to help become more energy independent as well as save on utility bills, more and more homeowners are considering going solar. While there is a significant learning … more

By Lucy Probert | 9/8/22

The real estate market is still hot — but it's changing

This is still the era of superlatives in the real estate market. “Unprecedented.” “Historic.” “Crazy.” “Wild.” “Never before.” These are … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/7/22

Ducks enjoy an impromptu pond created by the torrential rains Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 5 and 6, on the side of an Abbott Street residence in East Providence.

Labor Day rainstorm...A 'bath' for the birds!

EAST PROVIDENCE — The unofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend/week, also brought about an end to among the driest summers in recent memory as one of the most significant, non-extreme … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

Police: Barrington residents targeted for scams

This week's Barrington Police report details multiple incidents where residents, some of them elderly, were targeted for scams: Tuesday, Aug. 30: A Knapton Street resident called police to … more

9/7/22

Barrington women report indecent exposure incidents

Barrington Police investigated two alleged indecent exposure incidents in town last week. The first incident occurred on Aug. 29 and the second was on Aug. 30. Both victims were Barrington women … more

9/7/22

Hole around stadium light post ‘sinks’ first EPHS home football game of 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — A sink hole around the light post in the northwest corner of the East Providence High School athletics stadium formed initially due to heavy rains a couple of weeks ago and … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

Randy Matsch’s display of 250,000 cigarette butts greets drivers and pedestrians on Park Avenue in Portsmouth Saturday.

Portsmouth: No butts about it — many smokers still litterbugs

PORTSMOUTH — If Randy Matsch was trying to start a conversation about littering on Saturday, he succeeded. Four plastic bags stuffed with thousands of cigarette butts — 250,000 to be … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/7/22