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The state says people should avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond, due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms. A similar advisory is still in effect for the upper pond, now known as Thurston Gray Pond.
State: Avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond, Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) and the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond due to blue-green … more
The community bike path painting event will offer volunteers an opportunity to paint the “Wheel Crossing” design on the bike path connector.
Bike path painting event moved to Saturday, Sept. 30
Town officials have rescheduled the community bike path painting event.   The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Wood and Waseca avenues. … more
Rep. Terri Cortvriend of Portsmouth walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line was later signed into law by the governor.
Federal judge dismisses challenge to R.I. shoreline access law
Wrong court, wrong argument and against the wrong people. So declared U.S. District Court Judge William Smith in his Sept. 19 opinion dismissing a legal challenge to the state’s newly … more
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The Head of the Cove regatta will be held on the Barrington River on Saturday morning, Sept. 23.
Head of the Cove regatta takes place Saturday in Barrington
East Bay Rowing recently embarked on another race season with regattas planned for several weekends. The racing will culminate with of the “Super Bowl” of racing – the Head of the … more
Matt Shivers (left), a middle/high school teacher, is shown at a lacrosse practice last autumn. He resigned Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Teacher in ‘Happy Endings’ controversy resigns
The Westport middle/high school teacher at the head of the “Happy Endings” story controversy has resigned. Matt Shivers, who had been on paid leave since the first week of the school … more
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Bristol PD: Two arrests and multiple deer-related issues
Bristol Police made two arrests, dealt with multiple deer-related calls, and received multiple reports of stolen property between Sept. 11-18, 2023. more
Wolf School students have gone horseback riding during their school day for many years. Aside from the benefits of physical activity, many are building social skills, boosting their confidence and overcoming fears.
A tradition of learning in untraditional ways
Because they teach a unique group of students, Wolf School teams teach in unique ways. They call their students “complex learners,” a simple, two-word descrption for children with a wide … more
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Warren PD: Two teenagers arrested for marijuana possession
Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 11-18, 2023, including two 16-year-olds for possession of marijuana (one of whom was caught after bringing a THC pen to school). more
Two firms make bids on former Oldham School property in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — A proposed small business/entrepreneurial incubator program to be housed at the long-dormant Oldham School made two pieces of news in recent days. First, the city … more
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Quarterback Jacob Duarte accounted for the lone EPHS score in the Townies' 33-6 loss to host Cumberland in a Division II football outing Thursday, Sept. 15.
Clippers clobber Townies in Division II football encounter
CUMBERLAND — The East Providence High School football team took to the road for a rare Thursday night regular season outing September 21, in Cumberland where the Townies dropped a one-sided … more
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Bristol/RWU Cooperative to award $12,500 in grants for community projects
Applications are due by Oct. 15. more
State admits to missing deadline for high school rankings
An official with the Rhode Island Department of Education said the state failed to hit a key deadline for one of the nation’s top high school rankings lists. In an email to the … more
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Clock ticking for appeal in Spinnaker Way rental mess
The clock is ticking for the owners of a 50 Spinnaker Way home to appeal a recent town order that bars them from renting their home as a short term rental (STR). In mid-August, members of the … more
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This rendering shows the town manager’s vision for the monastery property: Five single-family house lots, 14 cottages, and two acres of open space.
Tweaked monastery property plan sent to Planning Board
A development plan for the monastery property on Watson Avenue is heading back to the Barrington Planning Board.   The Board earlier recommended the plan, but before it could earn the … more
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Paula Clare belts out blues and rock, backed by her Paula Clare band.
Photos: PorchFest 2023 dodges hurricane, rocks downtown Bristol
After a week of uncertain forecasting, mother nature dialed up a glorious September afternoon on Sunday for Bristol’s annual event, PorchFest. more
The timeline including the list of all known enslaved individuals that came through Bristol, seen on display outside of Linden Place.
Presentation: Who were the enslaved of Bristol and Warren?
On Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the George Hail Library, Courtney Garrity, creator of the database with the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society will meet with Pat Mues and Sarah Weed of the Warren Middle Passage Project to discuss their research. more
Gordon School has created a new “Whatever I Need” block in every student’s day, where they have free time for “whatever they need.” In the spirit of social-emotional wellness and growth, classes might go outside for some fun, hold a lively discussion about an important topic, or spend time reading together (above) with the school’s therapy dog, Denver.
For private schools, enrollment growth is a pandemic silver lining
While the global pandemic made a mess of just about everything everywhere, it had a hidden benefit for private schools — it boosted their enrollments. Admissions directors at numerous … more
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Little Compton town solicitor Anthony DeSisto.
Ethics commission sides with LC solicitor
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has ruled that attorney Anthony Desisto’s role as independent legal counsel for the state Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) does not constitute a … more
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Jaia Robotics co-founder Ian Estaphan Owen (left) and Deedee Chatham, Business Development Director, hold a model JaiaBot, a powerful aquatic data collection device. Jaia Robotics is one leading Bristol-based tech company to be showcased during the Innovation Crawl next week.
Bristol businesses to shine during statewide 'Innovation Crawl'
“The innovation crawl came to be because I wanted to show collaborative efforts across the state,” said Mollie Williams, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Innovate Newport. “The Bristol stop will really shine. It’s unique.” more
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Discussing environmental monitoring in AVTECH’s office in Cutler Mill are (l-r) Michael Sigourney (Founder, Chairman of AVTECH), Congressman Jack Bergman of Michigan (R), Congressional Candidate Gerry Leonard of Rhode Island (R), and Richard Grundy (President & CEO of AVTECH).
AVTECH gets visit by Michigan Congressman and CD1 candidate Leonard
While the visit was declared to not be a political endorsement, AVTECH's founder said it was an important meeting nonetheless for its implications regarding climate change. more
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The Warren Athletic Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Seated (l-r) are its committee members: Diane Abbruzzi Gempp, Chairperson Martha Delekta, John Jannitto, Butch Lombardi and Ted Abrain. Standing (l-r) are: Jay Ferreira, Jack Flynn, Jay Barry, Gary Martins, Chuck Connolly, Charlie Francis, and Matt Oliveira, grandson of founder Pete Sepe. Not present are Joe Catalfano, Jim McMahon and Al Sweet.
Nine inducted into Warren Athletic Hall of Fame
The Warren Athletic Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25 anniversary this year. There have been 267 individual inductees during that time. more
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The late historical preservationist Lombard J. Pozzi (left) is the namesake of a new preservation education center, whose logo is featured to the right.
Late Bristolian preservationist is namesake for new center on preservation education
It’s hard to overstate Lombard Pozzi’s impact on historic preservation in Rhode Island, and especially in his hometown of Bristol. That acknowledgement has now led to the creation of the Lombard J. Pozzi Center for Historic Preservation Education. more
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Gallery: Barrington High Unified Volleyball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Barrington High School Unified Volleyball League team opened up its 2023 regular season schedule Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 20, at East Providence. The Eagles' roster … more
Gallery: EPHS Unified volleyball 2023 opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Volleyball League squad opened up its 2023 regular season with a victory over visiting Barrington Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 20, at … more
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The Town of Bristol wants YOU to help plan the celebration for America’s 250th birthday.
Bristol to organize committee to celebrate America's 250th birthday
‘Semiquincentennial’ doesn’t have the neat ring of “Bicentennial”, but it is nonetheless what we will be celebrating in 2026: the 250th birthday of the United States. more
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