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Pizza Wine, a sparkly red meant to pair perfectly with pizza, is a new creation coming soon.

Bristolian helps invent 'Pizza Wine' — So what is it?

Pizza Wine is a light, sparkly red, sold by the can and meant to pair perfectly with pizza. more

9/13/23

This townhouse at Bristol Landing hit the market with a $782,000 asking price earlier this year. Four potential buyers offered more than the asking price, and it sold for $807,000 within four days.

Condos are in high demand and hard to find

Realtor Cathy Sousa believes there’s a dividing line in the local condo market. Almost without fail, condos priced at less than $1,300,000 are selling quickly. “Any of the condos … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/13/23

Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore speaks to the crowd during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Barrington Middle School. Messore will retire at the end of the school year.

Barrington Superintendent of Schools is retiring

Mike Messore is retiring. The longtime district employee will retire from his post as Barrington Superintendent of Schools at the end of the fiscal year. In a recent email to … more

9/13/23

Which 2023 Warren Walkabout design is your favorite?

Three poster designs will now be voted on by the public until Friday, Sept. 22. The winner will be seen throughout town during the upcoming Warren Walkabout in October. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

East Providence Schools stop spending ahead of fiscal year's end

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department needs to count its pennies as the end of current fiscal year approaches and the mandated need for it not to run a deficit becomes a real … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/23

Nyima Goncalves possesses the ball for EPHS in its 2023 girls' soccer opener September 12 against Ponaganset.

East Providence falls to Ponaganset in girls' soccer opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' soccer team began its 2023 Division II regular season Tuesday night, Sept. 12, at home, suffering a 3-1 loss to Ponaganset. The … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/23

Workers begin dismantling the bike path bridge that crosses the Barrington River.

East Bay Bike Path bridges are coming down

Crews began dismantling one of the old East Bay Bike Path trestle bridges late last month. Once the demolition of both bike path bridges is complete, new bridges will be constructed and … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/13/23

The sheer number of white-tailed deer in the area is causing problems, and residents across Westport and LittleCompton are looking for solutions.

Oh deer — Farm Coast deer herd brings concern

If 911 calls and accidents are any indication, then Westport and Little Compton just may have a deer problem. Since January, Westport police have tallied 57 vehicle vs. deer collisions, and 41 … more

By Paige Shapiro | 9/13/23

The mouth of the Westport River, home to open spaces, ocean waters and beautiful homes.

The Southcoast is still the hot coast

Call it what you will — the Southcoast, the Farm Coast or God’s Country. The region that begins somewhere around Tiverton Four Corners and extends through Little Compton, Westport, … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/13/23

The Patriots celebrate a goal scored by Kaelyn Mahoney late in the first half of Tuesday’s home game against North Smithfield. Portsmouth won, 2-0.

Portsmouth girls shut out North Smithfield, 2-0

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity girls soccer team is off to a good start in Division II after winning its first two games. The team shut out North Smithfield, 2-0, during its … more

9/13/23

Members of the Cote family from Dartmouth pedal their bikes along Park Avenue during the inaugural Sakonnet Coastal Bike and Stroll held Saturday. Jeremy Cote leads his children (from left) Jack, 8, Georgia, 6, and Sam, 6. Park Avenue, Hummocks Avenue and a portion of Anthony Road into Common Fence Point were shut down to motor vehicles so cyclists and pedestrians could enjoy a safe, car-free ride.

Having the whole road to themselves in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Bari Freeman, executive director of Bike Newport, said she asked the kids pedaling along Park Avenue on Saturday what they liked most about the Sakonnet Coastal Bike and … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/23

Tracey (left) and Leigh Carney, dressed as "old ladies" make their way through a muddy obstacle during last year’s event.

Thrive Outside's fifth annual mud run is this weekend

The fifth annual “Thrive Outside in the Mud” race at Frerichs Farm (43 Kinnicutt Ave.) in Warren is on Sunday, Sept. 17. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

Rachel Onik pleaded not guilty in Newport District Court.

Barrington residents arraigned in Newport District Court

Barrington residents David and Rachel Onik pled not guilty to a variety of charges during their arraignments at the Newport County District Court on Wednesday morning, Sept. 13. The charges stem … more

9/13/23

Fire Chief James Sousa walks towards the water to place a memorial wreath into the river in remembrance of those who perished on Sept. 11, 2001.

Warren holds annual 9/11 remembrance event

The Town of Warren held its annual remembrance event at the Town Wharf on the 22nd anniversary of September 11th at 8:45 a.m. on Monday morning. more

9/13/23

West Nile Virus found in Tiverton

A mosquito sample taken from Tiverton last week has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive sample was collected by the state Department of Environmental Management and Department of … more

9/13/23

East Providence Council overrides most of mayor's ARPA vetoes

EAST PROVIDENCE — At its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 12. the City Council, for the first time in its still young session, to the note noteworthy step of overriding several vetoes issued by … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/23

This happy sloth will be the mascot for the School Attendance Matters (SAM) initiative, which aims to educate parents about the importance of school attendance. The pilot program is happening this year at Hugh Cole Elementary School. It was designed by Hugh Cole art teacher, Daniel Blouin.

Can a cartoon sloth help improve slumping student attendance?

Can a cartoon sloth emblazoned on a t-shirt highlighting the phrase “School Attendance Matters” really make a difference in lowering the number of chronically absent students that attend … more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

EPHS girls' spikers start 2023 slate with sweeps

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball squad opened up its Division II regular season schedule in impressive fashion over the last week with a pair of sweeps. … more

By Mike Rego | 9/12/23

Police Chief Brian Peters pitches his Portsmouth Police Department employee retention plan to the Town Council Monday night. The council unanimously approved the program.

Portsmouth OKs police chief’s plan to retain officers

It’s a nationwide crisis that has finally come home to roost within the Portsmouth Police Department — losing good officers to other jobs, which has resulted in a staffing shortage on the force. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/12/23

Barrington High School’s Kasey Dillon spikes the volleyball over the net against Lincoln.

Eagles open season with win over Lions

The Barrington High School girls volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 victory over Lincoln during the season opener last week. The Eagles knocked off the Lions, 25-15, 25-16, 25-11. … more

9/12/23

Barrington's Brandon Piedade, shown in a previous year's meet, won the Vineyard Invitational last week.

BHS Sports: Boys cross country team wins Vineyard Invitational

The Barrington High School boys cross country team opened its season with a win at the Vineyard Invitational recently. Not to be outdone, the Barrington boys JV team won its meet also. In the … more

9/12/23

Two astronauts aboard The International Space Station, which launched in November of 1998, will host a Live Q&A session with Rhode Island students on Thursday.

KMS student to interact with astronauts aboard International Space Station

A Kickmeuit Middle School student will be among a group of Rhode Island students given the unique opportunity to participate in a live question and answer session with two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) this Thursday. more

9/12/23

The cache of illegal 3D-printed weapons found by the Rhode Island State Police in the possession of an East Providence resident.

East Providence man arrested for possessing, manufacturing 'ghost' guns

NORTH SCITUATE — The Rhode Island State Police last week apprehended an East Providence resident on gun and drug charges. RISP announced Wednesday, Sept. 6, the High Intensity Drug … more

9/12/23

EPPD names victim in fatal Vets Parkway car accident

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department on Tuesday, Sept. 12, released details related to a single-car, roll-over accident which took place two days earlier on Veterans Memorial … more

By Mike Rego | 9/12/23

Barrington High School quarterback Alex McClelland runs behind his blockers during the Eagles’ game against Burrillville on Saturday. Barrington won the game 28-7.

Eagles grind out victory over Broncos

The Barrington High School football team opened up the regular season with a 28-7 win over Burrillville on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 9. The Eagles traveled to Burrillville for the game … more

9/12/23