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East Providence High School's Levi Jacobs drops in two of his team-best 14 points for the Townies in their Division I boys' basketball loss to visiting and first-place Classical Tuesday night, Jan. 30.

Unbeaten Purple out-'class' Townies in boys' hoops

It's been a proverbial rollercoaster of a season for the East Providence High School boys' basketball team so far in 2023-24. The Townies have followed so-so start to their Division I slate with … more

By Mike Rego | 1/31/24

A Roger Williams University student enters the school’s Baypoint housing facility on Anthony Road Monday. The building will no longer be used for student housing after the spring semester, according to RWU.

Roger Williams discontinuing student housing in Portsmouth

Baypoint Residential Community on Anthony Road, Roger Williams University’s unique living quarters for sophomores that merges hotel-style living with the experience of university housing, will … more

1/31/24

The area of the project includes the open space to the north and northwest of the existing basketball and tennis courts at Jamiel’s Park, which will include finishing the capping of the former landfill and restoring a section of eroding coastline, as well as improving public access in the area.

Warren seeks final $350K to fund last phase of coastal restoration project

The Town of Warren got good news recently about $1.25 million in funding from the RI Infrastructure Bank. It got bad news, however, from RIDEM. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/30/24

EPHS girls vie in Sullivan Division championships

The East Providence High School indoor track and field teams, as their sport traditionally does, get the 2023-24 winter championships schedule started this weekend when the girls contest the Sullivan … more

By Mike Rego | 1/30/24

East Providence State Senator Val Lawson recently helped launch the “Eat Well, Be Well” pilot, the first statewide effort of its kind in the country that provides eligible participants additional monthly benefits for purchasing eligible fruits and vegetables at participating retailers.

EP's Lawson lists legislative aims, talks new role as Majority Whip

Senate Majority Whip Valarie Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) recently elaborated on becoming a member of the leadership team in the upper chamber, saying she was "anxious to get to work … more

By Mike Rego | 1/30/24

An overhead map showing the proposed work in Westport's sewer and water project. The work would run from White's of Westport to the Dartmouth town line.

Westport goes all in on $35M Route 6 build

Westport voters could be asked in April, and again at Town Meeting in May, to approve spending up to $35 million to bring water and sewer — and some say, new life and vitality — to … more

Ted Hayes | 1/30/24

Patrick Cole, left, and Lars Krahl of West Place Animal Sanctuary unload chickens rescued Saturday from a reality show being filmed in Cumberland.

An unsettling reality in Tiverton

In a bizarre mini-drama that played out over the past week, workers at the West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton have rescued 10 young chickens from an online reality show being filmed at a home in … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 1/30/24

How much should Barrington pay its next Superintendent?

A member of the Barrington School Committee is questioning how information about the Superintendent of Schools job listing was changed after the Committee took an official vote on the matter. … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/30/24

Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray, here competing in a meet last year, took first place in the 1,500-meter run at the Southern Division Championship meet at Providence Career & Technical Academy on Sunday.

Portsmouth High boys win first Division indoor track title

PORTSMOUTH — For the first time in their 27-year history, members of the Portsmouth High School boys’ indoor track team can say they’re Division champs. more

1/30/24

Owen Boudria fights through a double team to get to the hoop in the fourth quarter.

Wildcats upset undefeated Avon 66-55

The Westport basketball team upset undefeated Avon 66-55 in front of the hometown fans during a league game on Wednesday night. Junior Owen Boudria scored 27 points to lead the Wildcats in scoring, … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/30/24

Thea Jackson races to victory while competing in the 55 meter dash.

Jackson victorious at divisions

Thea Jackson placed first in three events and the Mt. Hope girls indoor track team placed second in the Dwyer Division with a team score of 94 points during the division championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Saturday. St. Raphael Academy won the division with a score of 125.5. more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/30/24

Barrington’s Brody Carroll gets ready for a pass during the Eagles’ game against Prout.

Eagles skate to a weekend split in boys hockey

The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team skated to a 3-2 win over Pilgrim on Friday night, Jan. 26. A night later, the Eagles fell to Prout, 5-0. Against Pilgrim, Barrington took an early … more

1/30/24

Officials open voting in town logo design contest in Barrington

The Town of Barrington recently announced the start of public voting in the town’s logo contest. Residents submitted the six designs being considered. They were selected from more … more

1/30/24

Westport, Portsmouth help bring down alleged identity thief

A Fall River man faces multiple counts of fraud and larceny, following an investigation into identity fraud and stolen credit card numbers carried out by the Westport, Portsmouth and Fall River … more

1/29/24

Bill would ban commercial activities at Seapowet

A Tiverton lawmaker who has long opposed a plan to establish an oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue has submitted legislation that would prohibit all commercial activity in the area where it would be … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/29/24

Portsmouth High’s Claire Hook leaps to victory while competing in the long jump during Saturday’s indoor track Division Championships. She cleared 16 feet, 11.5 inches for a new school record.

Portsmouth comes in 4th at girls’ Division track meet

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ indoor track team came in fourth place as a team during the Girls’ Division Indoor Track Championships held Saturday at Providence … more

1/29/24

Owen Pfeffer lays a shot up during the first half of Friday's game against Bishop Hendricken.

Packed house watches Eagles top Hawks, 53-41

The Barrington High School boys basketball team treated a capacity crowd to a double-digit victory over Bishop Hendricken, 53-41, on Friday night, Jan. 26. The Eagles, playing in front of an … more

1/29/24

A view of the traffic jam on I-195 extending back to the state line with Massachusetts.

McKee makes several bridge response moves

Facing mounting scrutiny of his efforts in the matter, specifically, Governor Dan McKee had a busy few days responding to the ever-growing Washington Bridge closure crisis over the last week plus. … more

By Mike Rego | 1/29/24

A grant from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank will help Barrington address coastal erosion at Latham Park.

State grant will help Barrington battle coastal erosion

Barrington will receive grant money to address coastal erosion issues in three locations in town. The grant, awarded through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, will pay for coastal adaption … more

1/29/24

Local residents Paula and John Andrade can't say enough good things about the Bristol Animal Shelter, and their 8-year-old dog, "Shamrock," is further proof.

Bristol couple considers themselves lucky after experience with animal shelter

In another few months, Shamrock will celebrate her first full year with the Andrade family. Sitting in their comfortable living room, John and Paula agree that everything couldn’t have worked out better. more

By Manny Correira | 1/26/24

Clements’ Marketplace owner Tracy Anthony speaks in opposition to a plan to create a roundabout in front of her Portsmouth grocery store during a public forum last month. The ability to speak at public meetings is a New England tradition that goes back centuries.

New report on government access – How does your town rate?

One law governs public meetings in Rhode Island, yet seemingly no two public meetings are the same. A sweeping analysis of “public comment” rules by the American Civil Liberties Union … more

By Scott Pickering | 1/26/24

East Providence's Fernat Akdemir controls his opponent from North Providence at 165 pounds en route to a victory for the Townies Thursday night, Jan. 25.

Cougars catch Townies late, win Division I wrestling dual

The East Providence High School wrestling team suffered a Division I dual meet loss after the Townies were edged by visiting North Providence, 36-34, Thursday night, Jan. 25, at Ramos Gym. A win … more

By Mike Rego | 1/26/24

In Barrington, DUI arrests increase nearly 300 percent

Barrington saw a 278 percent increase in the number of DUI arrests last year. According to year-end statistics from the Barrington Police Department, the number of arrests for driving … more

1/26/24

The Eagles celebrate Trevor Snow’s goal against LaSalle Academy.

Barrington hockey team beats Moses Brown, loses to LaSalle

The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team moved its record to 5-2 in Division I standings after splitting games last weekend. On Friday night, Barrington defeated Moses Brown 5-0. … more

1/26/24

A view looking south towards the bluffs at the end of the repaired Crescent Park seawall in the summer of 2023.

East Providence gets grant to fix Crescent Park coastal bluff

East Providence will receive a sizable share of the latest Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank "Action Grants," Executive Director Bill Fazioli and Gov. Dan McKee announced late last week, the city … more

By Mike Rego | 1/26/24