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The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast this year will be led by left-right Father Henry P. Zinno, Jr., pastor; Colt S. Dean, Thomas Vendituoli "Faith In Action" Award winner; and Chief Marshals Donna and Ollie Poissant.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel to celebrate longest continuous feast on July 16

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is pleased to announce that its 16th of July Feast in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel will be led by Chief Marshals Oliver and Donna Poissant. more

By Manny Correira | 7/7/22

Westport's team includes (from left) Ella Camara, Coach Justin Gendreau, Peyton Gendreau,Vera Rodrigues, Autymn Pereira, Sophia Nickelson, Lily Veracka, Margaret Twomey, Reese Markovich, Lily Cipollini, Bailey Hart, Ella Pereira, Coach Keith Nickelson and Mallory Crocker. Missing from the photo are Isabella Krzyston, Maddison Wenson and Coach Paul Krzyston.

Westport finishes ninth in state soccer tourney

The Westport United Grade 5 Girls' Soccer Team competed at the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions over the last weekend of June, marking the first time in 23 years that Westport had entered a team … more

7/7/22

John Higginbotham, a United States Navy veteran who served on the USS Truitt and USS Suribachi, salutes as the crowd recites the Pledge of Allegiance Monday morning.

'We, the people' mark independence in Tiverton

Amidst barbecues and beach days, family cookouts and fireworks festivities, there was a more low-key celebration that took place Monday morning. Approximately 30 people gathered around the World War … more

By Jen Campisi | 7/7/22

The Acoaxet Chapel in Westport celebrates 150 years this July.

Acoaxet Chapel at 150: Construction was a true community effort

The notes below are taken from the historical record and continue from a previous article detailing the history of the Acoaxet Chapel in Westport, MA. They are being presented as the Acoaxet Free … more

7/7/22

There is a plan to redevelop some of the athletic fields at Haines Park.

Haines Park plan debate: Trees, fields and neighbors

Neighbors to Haines Park voiced concerns about the town’s plan to build a new multi-use athletic field there, during a special workshop Thursday night, June 30, at the Peck Center for Adult … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/7/22

Diana Cole, an artist of many talents, draws a line using a light table onto stained glass prior to scoring and breaking the piece, as part of Art Night’s Meet the Artist series where Cole gave a detailed demonstration on making stained glass art.

Art Night Bristol Warren puts vibrant creativity on display

Warren’s distinction as one of the premiere fine arts destinations in New England was on full display during the annual Art Night Bristol Warren event. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/7/22

Gallery: East Providence Fourth of July fireworks 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 East Providence Fourth of July fireworks celebration and concert took place at Pierce Memorial Stadium Sunday night, July 3. Events included performance from by … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 7/7/22

Stephen Farrea of Portsmouth, as he appeared in his East Providence Police booking photo.

Portsmouth man arrested after allegedly posting white nationalist signs

A 32-year-old Portsmouth man was among two people arrested last month in East Providence after they allegedly posted white nationalist recruitment signs in that city, according to police. more

By Jim McGaw | 7/6/22

Children marvel at a bubble set free by Mr. Vinny The Bubble Guy.

Bristol's 237th 4th of July Celebration a crowd-pleasing success

Multiple tens of thousands of people packed into downtown Bristol on Monday morning to witness the 237th 4th of July Celebration, and were rewarded with weather and an atmosphere that was described by organizers as better than ideal. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/6/22

Jarrod Hazard, Nancy Fritz, and Kyle Jackson are competing for one seat on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee.

Three Warren candidates vie for one seat on Bristol Warren School Committee

Kyle Jackson, Nancy Fritz, and Jarrod Hazard are running for one available seat on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/6/22

Warren summer concert series continues Sunday

The Town of Warren opens a weekly summer concert series this Sunday night, July 10, at the bandshell in Burr's Hill Park. Shows are weekly from now through Sept. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are … more

7/6/22

Warren summer concert series begin Sunday at Burr's Hill bandshell

The Town of Warren opens a weekly summer concert series this Sunday night, July 10, at the bandshell in Burr's Hill Park. Shows are weekly from now through Sept. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are … more

7/6/22

Barrington summer concert series begins Sunday at park

The Barrington Summer Concert Series sponsored by BankNewport, a free series of performances, is on Sundays this summer at Latham Park. The first concert on July 10 features Neal and the … more

7/6/22

Parade grand marshal Fast Eddie Beaulieu, 106, makes his way down the parade route.

A Fast Eddie Fourth in Westport

Westport's annual Fourth of July parade moved slowly Monday morning, even with Fast Eddie in the house. Parade grand marshal Eddie Beaulieu, who got the nickname for his love of cars, surprised … more

7/6/22

Angie Promades slides safely into home plate during the second inning of Tuesday's playoff game, against Middletown.

Photos: Barrington All-Stars power past Middletown

The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team defeated Middletown 38-0 in a District II tournament opener on Tuesday night in Barrington. In the top of the first inning, Middletown's … more

7/6/22

Jennifer Zachary, husband, Dave, daughter, Braelie, 7, son, Ben, 4, and their dog Kallie, cheer as the Bristol Fourth of July Parade heads down to towards the Silver Creek Bridge area of Hope Street on Monday.

Photos: Bristol Parade 2022

Enjoy photos from the 237th Bristol 4th of July Parade. more

7/5/22

Barrington police: Teens broke into vacant house, partied

Two teenagers are facing charges after they allegedly broke into a Barrington home and partied there while the residents were away on vacation. Barrington Police charged Devin M. Oliveira, … more

7/5/22

Patriotic Speaker Lou Cirillo delivers his address during the Patriotic Exercises ahead of the 237th Bristol 4th of July Celebration on Monday.

Patriotic Speaker posits why Bristol celebrates the 4th like no other town

As they have for nearly 240 years now, the Patriotic Exercises kicked off the 4th of July festivities on Monday. Under brilliant blue skies, our flag was honored, patriotic songs performed, and dignitaries were introduced. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/5/22

Waving the flag in Little Compton

For those who didn't want to make the drive to Bristol for the big parade, beaches in Tiverton ad Little Compton were packed Monday. Above, lifeguards at South Shore Beach in Little Compton took … more

7/5/22

Cyclists line up under the balloons on Riverside Drive and start the ride.

Large crowd turns out for kids bike ride in Barrington

It was fun, and it was a fund-raiser. The annual Fraid Knots Kids Bike Ride took place late last month, and drew a large crowd of young bicyclists and their parents to the Country Club plat … more

7/5/22

Jesse Shiner, 6, follows along as his dad, Garett Shiner, reads from the U.S. Declaration of Independence during an event at the Portsmouth Free Public Library that kicked off the Fourth of July on Monday. The Philadelphia family was visiting the area and learned about the event online.

Freedom a fragile thing, ‘Declaration’ readers reminded in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A Philadelphia family somehow found itself spending the morning of the Fourth of July on the grounds of the town’s library, where the very document for which the City of … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/4/22

Rep. Jay Edwards (left) and challenger Christopher Borden, of Tiverton.

Edwards faces Republican challenger in Tiverton District 70 race

With election day still four months off, two candidates running for the House of Representatives District 70 seat in Tiverton wasted no time late last week trading barbs on everything from the second … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/1/22

Westport assistant harbormaster and deputy shellfish warden Douglas Murphy was hired recently after a unanimous vote of the Select Board.

Westport hires assistant harbormaster

A long-time professional mariner who lives with his wife aboard a boat at Tripp's has been named a new part time assistant harbormaster and deputy shellfish warden. Douglas Murphy was … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/1/22

Barrington's Joe Lombardi and his sons Joey and Michael reeled in a 650-pound swordfish last weekend.

Video: Barrington residents haul in huge swordfish

Barrington residents Joe Lombardi and his sons Joey and Michael reeled in a 650-pound swordfish last weekend. Lombardi and his sons, fishing aboard their boat Strikezone, caught the massive fish … more

7/1/22

At a retirement sendoff at Town Hall Thursday, Town Planner Gary Crosby holds up a citation from the R.I. House of Representatives that Rep. Terry Cortvriend had just presented him.

Portsmouth honors retiring Town Planner Gary Crosby

PORTSMOUTH — Municipal staff members, along with a few elected local and state officials, gave retiring Town Planner Gary Crosby a final sendoff this week, thanking him for his leadership … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/1/22