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(L-R) Mattie Edwards-Kemp, Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project Vice President; Marie Holland and Tanya Hangos of T-Mobile; and Bernard Freamon, Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project President.

Bristol gets $50,000 T-Mobile grant to help fund Port Marker monument

The grant will go toward installing the Middle Passage Memorial in Independence Park, a historical and educational landmark to honor those affected by Bristol’s participation in the transatlantic human trade. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/28/24

A bulldozer sits idle last month along a widened access path at the Horseneck Beach Reservation.

State to meet with Westport over Horseneck work

Nearly six weeks after state contractors bulldozed and widened an emergency access path that cuts through the Horseneck Beach dunes, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is … more

6/28/24

Tommy Beauregard chips onto the first green at the Bristol Golf Park during a “closest to the pin” chipping contest last Thursday.

Bristol 10-year-old drives towards national junior golf competition

10-year-old Tommy Beauregard is headed to Lakeville for the sub-regional competition of Drive, Chip, and Putt. If he keeps winning, he could find himself in Augusta. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/28/24

Warren PD: Police make four arrests, respond to car vandalism

Warren Police made four arrests between June 17-24, 2024. more

6/28/24

Bristol PD: Two arrests and a late-night racket

Bristol Police made two arrests and responded to the Town Common late one night to find a group playing tennis between June 17-24, 2024. more

6/28/24

Officer Alexander Booth is pinned by sons, Nathan and Logan during his promotion to Sergeant.

Bristol PD now has deputy chief, captains, and a score of newly promoted officers

The Bristol Police Department held a promotions and award ceremony, aligning new ranks with a restructuring process for the department that was approved by the Town earlier this year. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/27/24

Bristol Art Museum displaying work by late Fall River artist

Peter Strickman held many exhibitions before a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and the subsequent medication, took his desire to paint. He passed away in 2017. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/27/24

Lynn Ann Palmieri DePasquale was hired by the Bristol Warren district in 1992. She’s been at Hugh Cole for four years, and hasn’t missed a day of teaching since Nov. 1, 2022.

Hugh Cole teacher recognized for perfect attendance

At a time where student and teacher attendance is under the microscope, this Hugh Cole teacher has led by example. more

By Manny Correira | 6/27/24

Bristol listed among nation's 'Best Harbor' towns

In its first appearance on the annual ranking, Bristol takes the 4th spot. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/27/24

Eliza Sirpenski and David Lauria recently released their new song, “Moon in the Morning Sky.” Sirpenski sings lead vocals and Lauria, who wrote the song, plays guitar on the track. His son, Jacob, performs on drums. You can find the song on Apple Music and other music platforms.

Mt. Hope grad collaborates with music teacher to record new song

Eliza Sirpenski has been singing ever since she could remember. She began belting out Adele, Amy Winehouse and other songs from her favorite pop artists at age 9. more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 6/27/24

Barrington School Committee members Megan Douglas (right) and Patrick McCrann (center) recently filed papers declaring their intentions to run for re-election.

Some surprises surface with candidate declarations in Barrington

By 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, eight residents filed papers to run for the three open seats on the Barrington Town Council, and six declared their intentions to run for the three open seats on the … more

6/27/24

Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-Dist. 26, West Warwick, Coventry, Warwick) answered an inquiry about an email sent from her campaign for U.S. Senate email account that seemingly invited an untold number of people to march with her as part of a float supporting Rhode Island fishermen.

State Rep. raises eyebrows with parade march invite

An email sent by Rep. Patricia Morgan, seemingly inviting an untold number of people to march with her during the 4th of July Parade, caused a brief flurry of confusion for parade organizers. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/27/24

DEM seeks volunteers to help remove water chestnut plants in East Providence

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the City of East Providence and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), … more

6/27/24

Church Community Housing’s conceptual rending of the Anne Hutchinson School building (left), which will potentially be developed into market-rate condos, and the new senior center facility and affordable senior housing complex at right.

Residents and council clash on Portsmouth senior complex

PORTSMOUTH — An update on the new senior center that’s part of a 54-unit affordable housing project turned into a debate Monday night on whether local senior residents were being … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/27/24

Governor vetoes Edwards' kratom bill

Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee has vetoed a controversial bill sponsored by a Tiverton representative, saying the drug that it would have legalized would be dangerous to public health. … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/27/24

Tiverton, firefighters’ union resume talks

With salary negotiations between the firefighters’ union and the town at a standstill for nearly a month, the newly appointed president of the Tiverton firefighter’s union, Lt. Nicholas … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/27/24

FBI search underway in Westport

FBI investigators have been searching a wooded area off Route 88 in Westport since early Thursday morning, but are releasing few details about their ongoing work. FBI spokeswoman Kristen Setera … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/27/24

The Barrington Town Council recently dedicated up to $10,000 to design the South Lake Drive educational and resilience park.

New park pictured along South Lake Drive in Barrington

Imagine a park that runs the length of South Lake Drive, complete with viewing platforms for birding, docks for fishing, and a pavilion that could be used as an outdoor classroom. That vision … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/27/24

The concession stand at Crescent Park, closed for the last two summers, will open soon for the 2024 season with new operators the "Dune Brothers."

Crescent Park concession stand cooks again under new management

EAST PROVIDENCE — The concession stand at Crescent Park, dormant since just after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, will open once again under new management after an agreement brokered by the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/27/24

Eric Linacre, the goalkeeper for the combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club, makes a save during his side's 3-1 victory over its opposition from the Warwick PD in a fundraiser played at Pierce Memorial Stadium Saturday, June 22.

Gallery: East Providence public safety soccer club beats Warwick PD

EAST PROVIDENCE — The combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club not only beat thunderstorms later Saturday, June 22, but more importantly … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/27/24

Packed races as Sakonnet candidates declare intent to run for office

The races for town council and school committee are packed in both Tiverton and Little Compton, where nearly 30 candidates declared their intent to run for office by the state’s deadline … more

6/26/24

Updated: Candidate filing period in East Providence ends, six seats have no race

EAST PROVIDENCE — The third and final day of the 2024 candidate filing period in East Providence, Wednesday, June 26, came and went with exactly half of the 12 offices in the city being … more

By Mike Rego | 6/26/24

Seapowet bill awaits governor's signature

Legislation that would almost certainly kill a plan to establish a .9-acre oyster farm just southwest of the Seapowet Avenue bridge is awaiting action by the governor, after the Rhode Island Senate … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/26/24

River Day at the Head of Westport

The Head of Westport was packed with water lovers Saturday not just because of the mid-summer weather, but also because of the annual party thrown by the Westport River Watershed Alliance . The … more

6/26/24

Here’s who is running for office in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Fifteen residents will vie for the seven available seats on the Portsmouth Town Council this election season. more

6/26/24