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With over an acre of land and sitting overlooking Mt. Hope Bay, this five-bedroom-home is the highest selling home in Warren since 2006. It sold for $1.89 million.

Touisset home sale is highest in Warren in 16 years

Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of 10 Stonegate Road in Warren for $1,895,000. RPL Sales Associate Alicia Reynolds represented the seller as the listing agent in this … more

8/11/22

East Providence High School freshman football player Aydan Sousa is fitted for his helmet by Townies' assistant coach Eric Stringfellow earlier this week as the team readies for the official start of the upcoming 2022 season with opening day of practice Monday, Aug. 15.

Townies hope summer work pays off this fall

EAST PROVIDENCE — Adhering to the axiom “no rest for the weary,” the East Providence High School returning football players and coaches have been diligent about preparations for the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/11/22

Purple Heart recipient Arthur Medeiros greets admirers during the 2021 Bristol Fourth of July Parade. Medeiros was thrice awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in World War II, including at the Battle of the Bulge, as well as a Silver Star and a Bronze Star for his valor. The Bristol Veterans Council and VFW Post 237 are seeking Bristol’s Purple Heart recipients for recognition, following the Town Council’s proclamation declaring Bristol a Purple Heart Town.

Calling all Purple Heart recipients from Bristol

In August of 2019, then-Gov. Gina Raimondo declared Rhode Island a Purple Heart State, joining 44 other states and the territory of Guam. Last week, a proclamation made by Councilman Aaron Ley, … more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/11/22

Marissa Ferris stands among the top deck of The Wharf, which she acquired with her husband four years ago. The stunning vista earned her the accolade of Best Outdoor Dining spot in the East Bay, and their improvements to the restaurant earned them the Best Restaurant in the East Bay award among much competition.

Warren shines among RI’s 'Best'

If Warren is the smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state in the nation, then it has some of the most talented people, beloved businesses and sought after products per capita … more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/10/22

Susanna Osinski, a Roger Williams University shellfish field technician and research associate, leads Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (left) and Jack Reed (center) on a “wet tour” of the university’s oyster farm, along with RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis (right).

University welcomes $1.6 million to bolster oyster and aquaculture efforts

On Monday, Aug. 8, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined Roger Williams University President Ioannis Miaoulis for a ‘wet tour’ of the university’s oyster farm in Mount … more

8/10/22

Town council members Carl Kustell, Rob Humm, Michael Carroll and Annelise Conway (from left to right) march in the Memorial Day Parade earlier this year.

Barrington Council considers whether to help pay for community events

Should the town establish a policy for funding community events such as film festivals or block parties? Members of the Barrington Town Council mulled that question during their July 25 meeting, … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/10/22

Artistic rendering from the Mayflower Wind website.

Tiverton council talks anti-semitism, Mayflower Wind

The Tiverton Town Council was expected Tuesday evening to discuss whether to hire an attorney to represent its interests as the Mayflower Wind project moves forward, and also considered a resolution … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/10/22

Pokanoket Sachem Chief Tracey Dancing Star Brown performs a blanket dance with other women of the tribe during Pokanoket Heritage Day at Burr’s Hill Park on Sunday. The event featured Native American singing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, presentations and displays on Pokanoket history and culture.

A celebration of the Pokanokets at Burr’s Hill

Burr’s Hill Park in Warren was the site for a Pokanoket Heritage Day on Sunday, Aug. 7. The event featured Native American singing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, presentations and displays … more

8/10/22

Barrington aims to add Juneteenth as town holiday

The town’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee wants Barrington to recognize Juneteenth as a town holiday. DEI Committee Chairman Braxton Howard Medlin spoke during the July 25 … more

8/10/22

Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council

Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more

8/10/22

The farmers’ markets take place at St. John’s Church, across from the Barrington Shopping Center.

Final Barrington farmers market of season is Thursday

The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across … more

8/10/22

A rendering of the Senior Center grounds with the proposed Community Center added.

East Providence’s continued Community Center pursuit receives federal boost

EAST PROVIDENCE — Now some three decades in the conceptual stages and after a couple of false starts even after residents twice expressed their backing for it with their votes, the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/10/22

Earlier this year, the town purchased a new Ford Mach-E electric police vehicle and committed to a new charging station behind the safety complex. It recently allocated another $75,000 of federal funds toward electric vehicles.

Barrington planning new tech, bike path and more

Did your project make the list? At their meeting late last month, members of the Barrington Town Council selected a handful of projects to be earmarked for federal American Rescue Plan Act … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/10/22

Andrew Orr and employee Nikolaj Peltier pick green beans in their field off Adamsville Road in Westport.

Photos: Rain's on the way; will it be enough for the farmers?

Farmers across Westport and Little Compton have been watching for rain for months and up until this week, had little reason to be hopeful after week upon week of hot temperatures and blue skies. But … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/10/22

Mike Flynn of Quonset View Farm on Middle Road wipes his brow last Friday as he rotates the strawberry field’s soil in preparation for next season. The farm has been experiencing “severe drought conditions” and irrigating is expensive, Flynn said.

Portsmouth: Rain, rain — please come here!

PORTSMOUTH — You may have been feeling a bit toasty over the past month, but it’s unlikely you experienced the heat and humidity quite like Robert Pires. The 58-year-old chef and … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/9/22

Nick Spaner, 16, catches for Portsmouth High School during a game against North Kingstown.

Portsmouth High catcher journeys to The Futures

PORTSMOUTH — Local resident and Portsmouth High School rising junior Nick Spaner is working toward his dream: Division 1 college baseball. more

8/9/22

Family and friends of the late John “Bobby” G. Arruda gather along Park Avenue next to the bench that was dedicated in his memory on Sunday.

Portsmouth: Late John ‘Bobby’ Arruda honored with bench

PORTSMOUTH — “A loving father, grandfather, friend and mentor” reads the inscription to a new red bench that was dedicated Sunday in memory of John “Bobby” G. Arruda, … more

8/8/22

Police called for neighbor disputes in Barrington

Barrington Police responded to a pair of neighbor disputes on Tuesday, July 26. At about 11:40 a.m., a Sherbrooke Road resident called police to report a problem with a neighbor. The resident … more

8/5/22

Nancy Wildes, Governor of Mayflower Descendants of RI, Ray Battcher historian for the Mayflower Descendants, Lee "Braveheart" Edmonds, Harry "Hawk" Edmonds, Sachem Dancing Star and Sagamore Po Wauipi Neimpaug pose with the new bench that was donated to them by the Mayflower Descendents of RI.

Pokanokets receive commemorative bench at Burr's Hill

The bench is located near the Pokanoket memorial in Burr’s Hill Park, and is dedicated to the memory of Massasoit Ousamequin. more

8/5/22

Keep these dates in mind for the upcoming elections

The deadline to register to vote (by any means) is Aug. 14 for the primary and Oct. 9 for the general election. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/5/22

Tiverton woman pleads guilty to stealing from employer

A Tiverton woman who embezzled nearly $1 million from her New Bedford employer has pleaded guilty to the charges and ordered to pay $600,000 in restitution. Nadine Santos, 56, pleaded guilty in … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/5/22

Grants available to visual artists from Rhode Island

Visual artists who dream of having the resources to push their craft to the next level have until Aug. 19 to apply for $25,000 fellowships from the Rhode Island Foundation. The grants are … more

8/5/22

Tiverton police: Harassment, DUIs, drug arrest

Monday, July 25 A caller from Stafford Road called in an animal complaint at 8:32 a.m. Stephon Calice, 26, of 182 Whipple St., Apt.1, Fall River, was charged with possession of a Schedule I … more

8/5/22

Janet Phillips takes a break from cleaning out her desk at the Bristol Police Department after 39 years of dedicated service to the community.

Phillips retires after 39 years as Bristol's assistant to Chiefs of Police

On July 5, 1983, fresh off an Associates degree, Janet Phillips started her career with the Bristol Police Department as the Confidential Secretary to the Chief. On July 27, 2022, she retired, after 39 years. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/5/22

Barrington's Mady Calhoun will participate in the 'A shot for life' event this month.

Basketball standouts will compete to be ‘the best shooter in RI’

A handful of local basketball players have been selected to participate in a special event called “A shot for life,” which will be held at St. George’s School in Newport on Aug. 13. … more

8/5/22