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Developer’s rendering shows solar panels on land between Drift Road and Route 88 along Soules’ Way (an additional section is barely visible in the foreground). This is from a proposal before the town two years ago.

Prospective solar farm operators in Westport will have less room to work with in the future, after voters at Town Meeting earlier this month passed a by-law change that reduces the maximum amount of … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/20/22

Westport rowers in Connecticut included (from left) Blake Stewart, Montgomery "Monty" Jonsson, Andre Jusseaume, Samuel Hall and coxswain Ethan Stewart before the start of a heat at Saturday's competition.

What a gig — Youth Westport rowers head to Connecticut

Five young rowers from Westport took part in a first Saturday — an open water race hosted by the Sound School in New Haven, Ct. It was the first competition for kids involved with Dharma Voyage … more

5/20/22

Aguiar excelled in soccer, from his early days playing around Bristol to becoming a Rhode Island College Hall of Famer and member of its 75th Anniversary All Time Soccer Team.

Accomplished athlete, educator has Bristol roots

From the pitch to the tops of school administration, Joseph Aguiar excelled. more

By Manny Correira | 5/20/22

Drawing inspiration from the Garden House, artist Jean Raimondi will be displaying her work in the back of the Linden Place property, near the Bosworth Memorial Garden.

Second annual Linden Place art sale this weekend

The event will feature the work of 26 artists and more than dozen floral arrangements, created by members of the Bristol Garden Club. All the artwork will be for sale. more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/20/22

Bristol PD: A high school fight ends in two arrests

Bristol Police activity from May 9-16, 2022. more

5/20/22

Warren Fire Department Captain and former Warren Town Council member Chris Stanley was named one of the 54 James Madison Fellows for 2022.

Warren resident Chris Stanley among 2022 James Madison Memorial Fellows

The award is intended to recognize distinguished teachers, to strengthen their knowledge of the origins and development of American constitutional government. more

5/20/22

Warren PD: Many raccoon sightings and a very confused cat

Warren Police activity from May 9-16, 2022 more

5/20/22

Jeff Prater, who chairs the Shoreline Education and Preservation Action Committee in Common Fence Point, carries a tray of switchgrass for volunteers to plant along Common Fence Point Boulevard Monday afternoon. About 100 of that variety were planted.

In Portsmouth: Roots of resiliency

PORTSMOUTH — Along a scenic shoreline on the north side of Common Fence Point Boulevard, volunteers have been getting their hands dirty over the past year, putting in hundreds of plants … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/20/22

Barrington School Committee member Patrick McCrann asks questions during Thursday night's presentation about the BHS honors program.

Barrington High school bringing back dedicated honors courses

Parents shared their thanks with school officials during a meeting Thursday night after learning that Barrington High School is bringing back dedicated honors courses next year and an improved honors … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/19/22

Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time.

Guide dog training – learning as they go

1 Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time. 2 Perky Nellissen teaches … more

By Lucy Probert | 5/19/22

Evan Daniel shows off his winning design.

Mt. Hope student designs official Fourth of July button for 2022

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee recently announced the winners of its annual Button Contest, which includes the official button for the 2022 celebration. more

5/19/22

George, Tula and Greg Gatos celebrated Bristol House of Pizza's 45th anniversary recently. Together, they say it's been a great and most enjoyable experience interacting with the general public.

Bristol House of Pizza celebrates 45 years in business

It’s 45 years and counting for the folks who own and operate Bristol House of Pizza, a local restaurant in the center of Bristol’s downtown business district. more

By Manny Correira | 5/19/22

Berry Hill Farm is one of the Westport Land Conservation Trust's most recent saves.

Westport Land Conservation Trust turns 50

Few private organizations have had as big an impact on Westport's way of life as the Westport Land Conservation Trust . Now, with 50 years of saving one sliver of open space at a time under its belt, … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/19/22

Bristol Yarn Mill clears first major hurdle by 3-2 Planning Board vote

The proposed Bristol Yarn Mill development, located at the site of the former Robin Rug factory, received Master Plan approval from the Bristol Planning Board by a 3-2 vote. more

By Ethan Hartley & Christy Nadalin | 5/19/22

The Kent Heights Playground tennis courts as they looked late in 2021.

East Providence receives DEM grant to renovate Kent Heights Playground

PROVIDENCE — Kent Heights Playground, off Clyde Avenue in the eponymous neighborhood it resides, will soon get long-sought after renovations following an announcement by state officials … more

By Mike Rego | 5/18/22

Receiving congratulations from Chief Lynch for their Chief’s Letter of Recognition are (l-r) Dispatcher Paula Abbott, Ptlm. Derek Jensen, Sgt. Timothy Gallison, and Ptlm. Alex Booth.

Bristol police honor memory of two officers, award others for service

The ceremony included the badge retirement of Sergeant Michael Jannitto and Patrolman Richard Jean-Georges, both of who died while serving as members of the department. more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/18/22

Gallery: EPHS Art & Fashion Show

The 2022 East Providence High School Art & Fashion Show was held Tuesday night, May 17, in the Elmasian Auditorium. Themes of the evening included “Bucket Hats,” “Night Out … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 5/18/22

Voters at next week’s FTM will decide whether to allow developers the option to demolish the Carmelite monastery building.

Should it stay or should it go?

Debra Nyser has lived near the Carmelite Monastery for more than 30 years. She loves the neighborhood, and recently has grown concerned about some of the plans being discussed for the … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/18/22

Rock Singewald, President of the Warren Land Conservation Trust Board of Directors, points to areas of Haile Farm Preserve during a walk through the public trails in April.

Warren Land Conservation Trust at center of efforts to safeguard natural resources

Founded in 1987, the volunteer-run nonprofit organization strives to protect and preserve open space for the enjoyment of all, while advocating for measures to increase resiliency against the wide-reaching implications of manmade climate change and protect native species.  more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/18/22

Warren offering small business support services in June, July

Workshops will focus on growth planning, marketing and PR strategy and development, sales forecasting and planning, social media and email marketing, setting up Google My Business, guidance on optimizing or building websites and more. more

5/17/22

Jen and Jay Rainone enjoy a game of cornhole at the Bristol Warren Education Foundation’s first in-person fundraiser since 2019.

Bristol Warren Education Foundation hosts first fundraiser since 2019

The fundraiser shifted away from the spelling bee towards an “adult recess” theme, held at Hope & Main's parking lot in Warren. more

5/17/22

The Huskies storm teammate Aidan Ramaglia after his walk off hit scored two runs to lift Mt. Hope over East Providence 10-9 in the seventh inning.

Ramaglia’s walk off hit in seventh boosts Huskies nine over Townies, 10-9

The Huskies stormed outfielder Aidan Ramaglia who stood on second base after he hit a groundball base hit up the middle to score Matt Gale and Caleb DeCastro and give the Huskies an improbable 10-9 walk-off victory at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon. more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 5/16/22

Amy and Fred Thurber's "In the Wake of the Willows" is the subject of a walking tour Saturday afternoon at Westport Point.

Authors plan book tour Saturday at Westport Point

Westport authors Fred and Amy Thurber will lead a walking tour of Westport Point Saturday in support of their new book, "In the Wake of the Willows," a humorous followup to the classic "The Wind in … more

5/13/22

The Bristol Planning Board approved a 127-unit development plan for the former Robin Rug site. It now moves to the Town Council for a slate of necessary zoning changes.

Planning Board approves Yarn Mill development

A divided zoning board voted 3-2 to approve the redevelopment of the Robin Rug factory into 127 residential units. more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/13/22

Westport voters up allowed size of accessory apartments

Westport will ease size restrictions on in-law apartments, following a vote last week that zoning board members hope will make it easier for the elderly to stay in their homes, with their … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/13/22