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Veterans (from left) Paul Schmid III, Justin Latini and Carol Freitas listen to a speaker at last year's Memorial Day ceremony.

Westport plans Memorial Day parade, service Monday

Westport will honor the sacrifice of its veterans, and those across the country, when it holds its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 30. The town's Office of … more

5/27/22

Bristol PD: Multiple arrests and a speedy scooter

Bristol Police activity from May 16-23, 2022. more

5/27/22

Former Barrington teachers Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right), shown during their appeal hearing on March 31, were fired after the school committee denied their religious exemption request to the vaccine mandate. On May 25, a Superior Court judge ruled that the Barrington School Committee violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by failing to provide sufficient notice before enacting the school district’s vaccinate mandate for teachers.

Judge rules Barrington School Committee violated Open Meetings Act

A Rhode Island Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday, May 25, that the Barrington School Committee violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by failing to provide sufficient notice before enacting … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/26/22

The North Burial Ground was established in 1822, and celebrates its 200th birthday this year. The Civil War Monument can be seen in the background, which was dedicated in 1902.

200 years and counting for Bristol's North Burial Ground

A unique mix of historical intrigue and modern care sets Bristol’s marquee cemetery apart more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/26/22

A friend comforts Aby Diallo after she and other students spoke against gun violence in front of Barrington High School on Thursday afternoon.

BHS students walk out of class, call for action against gun violence

A large group of Barrington High School students walked out of class on Thursday afternoon in protest to gun violence, and as a call to action for local and national legislators. The walk-out was … more

5/26/22

Volunteer Nate Minese leads visitors on a tour around Butts Hill Fort during Saturday’s event.

Portsmouth: Volunteers make pitch to put Butts Hill Fort on the map

PORTSMOUTH — Speaking under a tent in the center of Butts Hill Fort on Saturday, Craig Clark recalled his days as a Portsmouth High School student, “about 40 years and 600 … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/26/22

Tyler Murgo behind the scenes during the production of ‘To The Surface.’

Bristol native’s film 'To the Surface' premieres

"To the Surface”, a film by Bristol native Tyler Murgo, which explores issues about the sustainability of the local seafood industry in the wake of the pandemic. more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/26/22

Council member Carl Kustell speaks at Wednesday night’s financial town meeting about a resolution that would have opened the door for the possible demolition of the former Carmelite monastery on Watson Avenue.

Taxpayers vote ‘No’ to allowing demolition option for monastery

The monastery stays. Taxpayers at Wednesday night’s financial town meeting voted down a resolution that would have opened the door for the possible demolition of the former Carmelite … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/26/22

Connections Program being moved from Hugh Cole to Guiteras Elementary

The Connections Program, as it is called, was created prior to the pandemic as a means of providing additional social-emotional support to students throughout the entire district with a licensed therapist to provide those supports in a classroom setting. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/26/22

Warren Charter Review Commission proposes return of Financial Town Meeting

Also included in the potential amendments are changes to the length of terms for Town Council members, changes to the budget process, and a proposal to make certain existing ad hoc commissions part of the official charter language. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/26/22

Students Riley Flannagan, Ben Poitras, Zander Santos, Matt Smith and Kenny Ferrer seem pleased after they installed Osprey's mast for the first time.

Westport boat builders find inspiration in the past

Westport high school students got a good dose of history alongside hands-on boat building lessons this spring, when they built "Osprey," a replica of a shallow-drafted coastal sailboat built in … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/25/22

Little Compton won't fly Pride flag

In a split vote, the Little Compton Town Council last Thursday declined a local organization’s request to display the Pride flag at the town hall building during a community Pride celebration … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/25/22

Mt. Hope junior pitcher Reily Amaral struck out 11 and allowed just three hits, a walk and four runs in seven innings of work.

Mt. Hope softball clinches division title

The Mt. Hope softball team clinched the Division II South title as they out slugged Portsmouth 8-4 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. The Huskies are 16-0 in league play with one game … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 5/25/22

Mt. Hope second baseman Parker Camelo slaps a tag on Rams baserunner Shea Caton for the second out of the seventh inning.

Jones strikes out five as Huskies edge LaSalle 1-0

Starting pitcher AJ Jones struck out five as the Mt. Hope baseball team edged La Salle 1-0 at Guiertas Field on Tuesday afternoon. The Huskies swept the two game series with the Rams and clinched … more

5/25/22

Residents play a game of pickle ball on Barrington Middle School tennis courts. The town council recently received a grant that will bring new pickle ball courts to Chianese Park.

State awards grant for pickle ball courts in Barrington

The state awarded one recreation grant for Barrington, but not another. Last week, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the projects selected for large grants … more

5/25/22

Barrington High School officials investigating spectator behavior

Officials at Barrington High School are investigating an incident that occurred during a girls lacrosse game Friday night, May 20. BHS Director of Athletics George Finn said officials were … more

5/25/22

Principal Dr. Deborah DiBiase talks to the graduates of the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2021 last spring. “Dr. D,” as she’s commonly known, has been told that a majority of school committee members are not in favor of bringing her back next year.

Bristol Warren School Committee may not renew Dr. DiBiase's contract

Rhode Island's 2021 Principal of the Year recently learned that she does not currently have the support of a majority of the Bristol Warren School Committee to get a new contract this summer. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/25/22

A rendering provided by applicant Matthew King to the Warren Town Council provides a glimpse of his vision for the former DB Mart on Main Street, which he hopes to transform into a spot for rotating food trucks and a static business serving other offerings from a to-go window.

Food venue proposed at former BD Mart in Warren

The application to transform the building was put forth by an existing Warren business owner — Matthew King, who owns and operates the Taco Box near the intersection of the bike path and Child Street. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/24/22

Little Compton letter writer publishes book from the 'Back 40'

Little Compton resident Sidney Tynan, whose letters on nature and life have graced the pages of the Westport Shorelines for years, has published some of them in a new book, "More Country Letters," … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/24/22

Dr. Deb DiBiase speaks during a graduation ceremony at Mt. Hope High School.

Should Dr. Deb DiBiase be given a contract extension?

News has emerged that a 5-4 majority of the Bristol Warren School Committee is not in favor of extending the contract of Mt. Hope High School Principal Deb DiBiase. more

5/24/22

Police Officer Maddie Pirri checks Renesha Duncan for vitals during a mock DUI crash event staged outside Portsmouth High School in front of seniors last week. Duncan, a sophomore, was playing the part of a passenger who was killed after being ejected from a car operated by a drunk driver. Looking on at right is Anastacia Inman, another student who played one of Duncan’s friends. In the middle are Police Officers Amanda Weaver (left) and JeanMarie Stewart.

In Portsmouth: ‘This actually happens in real life’

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth 911 — what’s your emergency? Hi, there’s an accident at the high school. It looks like there’s two cars. I can’t see too well; I was … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/24/22

Barrington cops crack case of coffee cup litterbug

It took weeks of patient police work, but in the end, they got their man. For the last seven weeks, Barrington Police officers noticed empty coffee cups piling up near a turnaround on the … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/24/22

Marcus Bostic of East Providence chips out of the bunker at the fifth green.

Gallery: 2022 East Division golf playoff match

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School was the far-and-away winner of the East Division golf playoff match held over its home layout of Green Valley Country Club Monday afternoon, May 23, as the … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 5/23/22

Gary Plunkett, of the Tiverton Open Space Commission, talks about native species with Sue Theriault of the Little Compton Tree Committee.

Little Compton's 'Meehan Triangle' to be a model for nature-based land stewardship

The tiny sliver of land tucked between Old Main and West Main roads, near Taylor's Lane, is easy to miss — it's just two and a half acres. But botany lovers in Little Compton and Tiverton … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/20/22

Westport needs more summer lifeguards

The weather is getting warmer and Cherry & Webb Beach will be officially open soon. The only thing missing is hot beach weather, and lifeguards. The Westport Beach Commission is having a … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/20/22