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Mary Martin gets a kiss from her niece, Karen Ashton, during the former’s 90th surprise birthday party at the FOP Lodge in Middletown on Saturday. Martin retired only 10 years ago from the fire department at the Naval Education and Training Command.

In Portsmouth: ‘Mom has been a trendsetter’

PORTSMOUTH — Although Mary Martin celebrated her 90th birthday during a surprise party in her honor Saturday, she doesn’t have to think too far back about her career. more

By Jim McGaw | 7/19/22

Members of the Portsmouth District 2 Major All-Stars pose for a team picture after beating Bristol/Warren for the championship on Saturday.

Portsmouth Major All-Stars advance to states (photos)

BRISTOL — The Portsmouth Major Little League All-Stars are going to the state tournament. They beat Bristol/Warren 8-4 on Saturday in Bristol for the District 2 Major All-Star … more

7/19/22

Members of the Portsmouth Girls’ Senior softball team pose for a photo after winning the state title.

Portsmouth Girls’ Senior Softball team heading to regionals

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Girls’ Senior Little League Softball team defeated Cranston Western to capture the Rhode Island state title on Thursday, July 14. The team will move on to play … more

7/19/22

Barrington officials learned recently that it will likely cost tens of millions of dollars to renovate or repair Belton Court mansion, shown.

Price skyrockets for Belton Court renovation

The cost to repair, renovate or rehab the Belton Court mansion on the former Zion Bible College property is in the tens of millions of dollars. And that price, said Barrington Town Manager Phil … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/19/22

The URI’s men’s heavyweight varsity four, which won the American Collegiate Rowing Association club national title, is poised to start at the national regatta in Tennessee. From left are Kathryn McGee of East Providence, coxswain (barely visible), Isaiah Kittel of Portsmouth, Gunnar Rinkel, Bradley Schmidt and Levi Comire.

Portsmouth man wins national title with URI rowing team

PORTSMOUTH — They were among 40 club members who trained six days a week, and shoveled snow, raked leaves and completed other projects for local residents to raise money for their training … more

7/19/22

Do you agree with Warren's proposed full ban on smoking marijuana in public?

The Warren Town Council has initiated an effort to enact an ordinance banning public consumption of marijuana in all public places (including public streets and sidewalks). What do you think? more

7/19/22

Police: Three Warren teens spotted on Barrington Middle School roof

Barrington Police received a phone call on Thursday, July 14 at about 9:55 p.m. after someone spotted three people on the roof at Barrington Middle School. It appeared that one of the individuals was … more

7/19/22

Eloise Pietz, 5, dances to a song performed by The American Band during a free lawn concert outside Glen Manor House last Thursday.

In Portsmouth: Crowd enjoys patriotic American Band concert (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — A large crowd of music-lovers turned out last Thursday, July 14, for a free concert by The American Band outside of the Glen Manor House. The highlight of the program was … more

7/18/22

Members of the 11U All-Star baseball team display the District 2 Championship banner after defeating Pawtucket in the finals. Barrington was scheduled to play its first game in the state tournament on Monday night.

Barrington 11U All-Star team wins district title

The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team captured the District 2 Championship last week and was scheduled to play in the state tournament starting Monday night, July 18. Barrington defeated … more

7/18/22

Where the East Bike Path repairs are planned in Riverside.

East Bay Bike Path could be impacted by repair projects

PROVIDENCE — Parts of the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol and Riverside could be impacted by repair projects and temporarily close the week of July 18-22 , according to the Rhode Island … more

7/16/22

Teammates celebrate with pitcher Addie Wolf (center) after the beat South Kingstown 13-1 in the game two of the championship series at Town Farm Field on Wednesday night.

Tiverton softball all stars win state championship

The Tiverton 11-12 softball all-stars ran their way to the RI state championship by clobbering South Kingstown 13-1 in front family and friends at Town Farm Field on Wednesday night. Tiverton beat … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/15/22

Boaters taking part in Saturday's parade on South Watuppa Pond wave to well-wishers on shore.

Watuppa celebrates America

You don't get the nickname 'Captain Seaweed' for nothing. Christian DaSilva, of Beaulieu Road in Westport, has had it for years, and not surprisingly loves to be on the water. This past weekend, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/15/22

An ancient stone wall meanders through a grassy plot saved in Little Compton by the Sakonnet Preservation Association.

Sakonnet Preservation Association celebrates 50 years

For half a century, a small group of nature lovers has made a huge impact on Little Compton, helping to preserve more than 460 acres of open space in the town. In 1972, a group of concerned … more

By Jen Campisi | 7/15/22

Tiverton man critical after crash Friday evening

Tiverton police believe speed and alcohol contributed to an accident Friday night that left a Tiverton resident in the hospital in critical condition. Police and fire crews were called to the … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/15/22

Option 2A calls for one new grades 1 to 5 school, and a renovated 1 to 5 school, with a combined early learning center.

Proposed plans: Construction, renovation, demolition for Barrington schools

Members of the Barrington School Building Committee have two weeks to decide which of the six construction plans for new schools in Barrington they want to recommend to the school committee. The … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/15/22

Westport urges water conservation as drought sets in

The Westport Board Health is urging residents to keep water conditions in mind, after low rainfall and high temperatures contributed to Level 2 Drought conditions in Westport and across most of the … more

7/15/22

Cindy and John Bowdren enjoy a brew on the top deck at Ragged Island Brewing Company. The farm brewery will host the Ocean State Beer Festival on Sunday, Aug. 21.

Portsmouth’s Ragged Island to host Ocean State Beer Festival

PORTSMOUTH — After a two-year hiatus, the Ocean State Beer Festival will return on Sunday, Aug. 21, with Ragged Island Brewing Company hosting. The event will run from 2-5:30 p.m. at … more

7/15/22

Paul LaFleur (right) was recently sworn in as the new President of Bristol Rotary for the fiscal year 2022-23 during a lunch meeting at DeWolf Tavern.

Bristol Rotary Club welcomes a new president

Paul LaFleur was recently sworn in as the new President of the Bristol Rotary Club for the fiscal year 2022-23. more

7/14/22

East Providence man dies in recent kayaking accident

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has identified Rui Resendes, 56, of East Providence as the decedent in an incident that took place in Newport on July … more

7/14/22

Rumford Minor Stars reach Silva tourney championship round

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rumford Little League squad in the District 2 Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division All-Star event reached the winners’ bracket final against Bristol where they won by a … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 7/14/22

Thomas Dawson, a Bristol resident, took off this week to begin hiking the entirety of the Appalachian Trail with his older brother, John. He smiles as he talks about the cushioned shoes he will wear, which he has been teased resemble “Frankenstein shoes”.

Bristol resident sets off for 2,194-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail

“We’re both worried we won’t be able to bring enough toilet paper,” Thomas Dawson, a Burton Street resident, said with a laugh. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/14/22

The Town Council on Monday reversed its earlier decision to enter into a one-year pilot program to install automatic license plate readers on the Mt. Hope Bridge to assist police in suicide prevention.

No license plate readers on Mt. Hope Bridge after all

Four weeks after approving a pilot program that would have put automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras on the Mt. Hope Bridge to assist police in suicide prevention, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to rescind its previous vote. more

By Jim McGaw | 7/14/22

Police: Summer camp teens caught with booze at Barrington Beach

Someone called Barrington Police on Saturday, July 9 to report teenagers drinking alcohol at the town beach at about 6 p.m. Police responded and located a group of about a dozen teens. Police … more

7/14/22

A visitor casts a line into the Sakonnet River from the end of the Stone Bridge abutment in Portsmouth on Saturday. Part of Teddi’s Beach is seen at left. The R.I. Department of Transportation has offered to sell both the beach and the abutment to the town for $300,000, and the Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to pursue the proposal.

In Portsmouth: A ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity

PORTSMOUTH — The town is moving ahead with plans to turn the shabby Stone Bridge abutment and adjacent Teddi’s Beach into a waterfront spot that residents can proudly call their … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/14/22

Barrington’s Alexandra Smuk (left) and her sister Dasha competed at the USA Fencing National Championships in Minneapolis, Minn. earlier this month — both earned top-five finishes in their respective divisions.

Barrington sisters shine at fencing nationals

Two Barrington sisters placed in the top-five in their respective divisions at the USA Fencing National Championships in Minneapolis, Minn. earlier this month. Alexandra Smuk and her older … more

7/14/22