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Scenes from the two-car crash Friday evening, Aug. 18, at Pawtucket Avenue/Catlin Avenue and Bowen Street.
East Providence Police investigate fatal car crash on Pawtucket Avenue
EAST PROVIDENCE — One man died and another remains in serious condition as a result of a two-car collision Friday evening, Aug. 18, in city on Pawtucket Avenue near both Catlin Avenue and … more
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A crowd listens to Town Historian Jim Garman as he shares the history of the Glen Manor House and surrounding farm while sitting just outside the home’s south portico on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the home’s construction.
Glen Manor House celebrates 100 years with open house
PORTSMOUTH — Glen Manor House and the volunteers who cared for it over the years were fêted Wednesday night during a 100th anniversary open house celebration of the town-owned … more
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The entire class, including (l-r) Faith Barrass, Tanner Boylan, instructor Maks Robidoux, and Trevor Aguiar, carry the completed dinghy down Burnside Street for the big launch.
Successful launch for kid-built dinghy wraps Herreshoff's summer program
The Herreshoff Marine Museum’s 7th annual summer boatbuilding program concluded last Thursday, Aug. 10 with the launch of the vessel that the middle- and high school-aged students had spent five weeks constructing. more
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Bristol PD delight local lemonade vendors
An annual tradition became a little sweeter when two Bristol PD patrolmen stopped by a Bayview Avenue lemonade stand last week. more
Lily Dessel, shown competing in a Barrington High School match earlier this year, won the RICC Women's Club Championship earlier this month.
Historic day as RICC crowns club champions
The Rhode Island Country Club golf championships proved to be historic last Sunday, as a brother and sister won the men’s and women’s club championships for the first time in RICC … more
Patricia Malafronte, a lifelong Bristolian is celebrating her 60th work anniversary at John Andrade Insurance Agency, Inc. on Aug. 19.
She's worked 60 years at the same job, and still loves it
“I came in for the interview at 10:00 a.m., and by 1:00 I had the job. And I never left..." more
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Bristol PD: Police make one arrest for vandalism
Bristol Police made one arrest and looked for a man who was reportedly exposing himself at a local beach between Aug. 7-14, 2023. more
St. Andrew's School head basketball coach Mike Hart (left) plays a little defensive pressure on third grader Henry Tisdale during the recent Hoops with Hart Basketball Camp.
Campers turn out for another summer of Hoops with Hart
Twenty-eight years of teaching kids the fundamentals of the game of basketball and what benefits can be gained by paying strict attention to what current and former players have to offer. … more
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The latest speed control camera in East Providence being installed at the intersection of Warren Avenue and South Broadway in July 2023.
Current EP Council queries speed control camera company president
EAST PROVIDENCE —  The current City Council, which inherited the situation from its predecessor incarnation, once again took up the contentious speed control camera program topic at its … more
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Warren PD: Six arrests and a car-on-bicycle collision
Warren Police made six arrests and responded to a cyclist being struck by a car in the center of Town between Aug. 7-14, 2023. more
A woman looks over the goods at the flea market.
Photos: Bristol Preservation's Flea and Fair features delightful array of oddities
Over 50 vendors provided lots of intriguing browsing for those who ventured over to the Town Common for the annual Flea and Fair that took place on Saturday. more
Cooper Keyes checks to see where the ball is while racing toward home plate during a Wiffle ball game last Thursday night on the special field behind Patriot Upholstery on East Main Road. Two separate leagues for youngsters and adults compete there.
On this field in Portsmouth, the score hardly matters
PORTSMOUTH — Before he took the mound to show off his pitching skills, 13-year-old Jacob Labonte was busy putting up the numbers on the Patriot Field scoreboard last Thursday night. … more
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Father Zinno blesses boats from the deck of the Nao Trinidad
Boaters get a ship-side blessing during Bristol's 10th Annual Harbor Fest
In all, nearly 60 boats processed past the Nao Trinidad for a blessing, while on land, organizers served 245 littleneck boils and 75 steaks at the dinner, along with countless a la carte shucked oysters and littlenecks. more
Daughter and father, Melissa Benevides Vance and David Benevides, key committee members of Sunday's upcoming Motorcycle Ride for Freedom, are hopeful for another great turnout.
12th Annual Ride for Freedom is this Sunday in Bristol
Everything is ready for the 12th annual Frontline Ministry Ride for Freedom this coming Sunday, Aug. 20. more
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Want to camp overnight on Barrington Beach?
Barrington residents are invited to register for a community campout on Barrington Beach. The event takes place Saturday into Sunday, Sept. 9-10. People can register now with the town — … more
Sumie Kaneko plays a 13 string Japanese traditional instrument called the Koto during the Black Ships Festival on Saturday.
Scenes from the 40th Annual Black Ships Festival
Check out photos from another lively Black Ships Festival, held in Bristol this past weekend. more
Owner Lisa McClarren works in the kitchen, as she’s done since opening last summer.
Westport countryside market celebrates one year
Opening a sandwich shop had always been a far-off dream for Countryside Market owner Lisa McClarren; ever since she was a kid growing up in a big Portuguese family, she imagined sharing her culinary … more
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Barrington Police: 'We’re not trampling over juveniles’ rights'
Last month, Barrington Police received a tip that teenagers were partying at Mussachuck Beach. Officers in a party patrol unit responded to the secluded stretch of coastline and located the … more
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Jackie Coughlin portraying Marianne Molineux, wife of William Molineaux, a leader of the North End Caucus who was at the Boston Tea Party, and Judy Fardig of Warren take a picture with the new pin in front of the grave stone of Nicholas Campbell, an American revolutionary who was at the Boston Tea Party.
Historians: Warren's first philanthropist was a revolutionary, generous man
On Monday, the Town of Warren held a ceremony for one of its most famous residents that you've probably never heard of, but who is worth learning about. more
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Donna Coroa Wilson was recently named Director of the Benjamin Church Senior Center.
Bristol's 'new' Senior Center director is exactly where she wants to be
Donna Coroa Wilson isn't exactly a new face to the Benjamin Church Senior Center, but she is taking over a new role to fill the shoes of Maria Ursini. And she's thrilled for the opportunity. more
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Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, at his studio, has begun a month-long residency in Westport.
Little Compton artist settles in at Westport Woods
Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, of Fried Glass Studios, has begun a month-long residency at Westport Woods. Silvia, who works primarily in glass, metal and stone, will be working in Westport … more
Declan Maddock works with a machine used in the 3D printing class offered by the town.
Barrington family shares 3D printing fun in town camp
What do Voronoi bunnies, Taylor Swift swag, steampunk octopi with articulated arms, and Shrek have in common?   They were all 3D printed at the two-hour hands-on introductory class to 3D … more
Larisa urges EP Council to 'enhance' mother's memorial stone
EAST PROVIDENCE — Former City Councilor Joe Larisa defended the accuracy of his late mother's contribution to the acquisition of what was formerly called "Rose Larisa Park" at the … more
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East Providence contracts Northeast Collaborative Architects for Carousel project
EAST PROVIDENCE — The scale and scope of the original concept reduced significantly, the City Council at its Tuesday, Aug. 15, meeting took two actions towards regenerating the grounds … more
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SRO Keith Medeiros and K9 Officer Brody, shortly after Medeiros was given the the Floyd Ledbetter National School Resource Officer of the Year Award at the National Association of School Resource Officers annual summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bristol SRO (and his famous K9 friend) earn national honors
Bristol Student Resource Officer Keith Medeiros was rewarded for his excellence and dedication to his job with the highest accolades given to an SRO by their national association. more
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