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The AgInnovation Farm is a student-run program located at Cloverbud Range on Jepson Lane, Portsmouth.

Micro-clover pilot program to be planted in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) recently received a grant award through the Urban and Community Conservation (UAC) Grant Initiative to model a unique … more

8/1/23

Members of Team Fraid Knots pose for a photo. The group has raised more than $1 million while participating in the Pan Mass Challenge over the last 15 years.

Fraid Knots raise $1M and still rolling on

Dave Cambria has been riding in the Pan Mass Challenge for 15 years. Fifteen years of training and fund-raising, and still each year there is a moment where he is overwhelmed, just as he was the … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/1/23

Nick Spaner at Fitton Field at the College of the Holy Cross, where he has committed to play Division 1 baseball.

Portsmouth’s Nick Spaner commits to play D-1 baseball

PORTSMOUTH — The recruiting process took 24 months. The first email was sent in June of 2021. The first conversation with a college coach took place in July of 2021. Two years … more

7/31/23

Butch Souza (left) and another volunteer stack steamers into a huge pot at Saturday’s clamboil.

A farm coast legend lives

If you ever shop at Lee’s Market, you probably remember Michael Hanley, who worked in the meat department for 47 years and considered pretty much everyone he met his friend. Hanley, 63, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/31/23

A view of the scoreboard in the top of the seventh inning of Post 10's eventual 7-3 loss to Post 20 in the 2023 Junior Legion Baseball championship game.

Cranston Post 20 tops Riverside Post for Junior Legion Baseball title

WEST WARWICK — Sometimes the scoreboard doesn't tell the whole story, but in the case of the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club it pretty much did Sunday, July 30, in a 7-3 loss to … more

By Mike Rego | 7/31/23

Mt. Hope wrestler Andrew McCarthy was named to the All-American team after placing 5th at the Nuway Combat Summer Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ last week.  Photo was taken during the RI state tournament in February.

McCarthy earns All-American status at nationals

Mt. Hope wrestler Andrew McCarthy achieved All-American status by placing fifth in the 138-pound weight class in the Nuway Combat Summer Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ last week. … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/31/23

Jayden Healey delivers a pitch in Post 10's victory over Post 39 Saturday, July 29, in the 2023 Junior Legion Baseball state playoffs.

Post 10 sends off South Kingstown Post 39, reaches Junior Legion state final

WEST WARWICK — The ATC/Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club earned a spot in the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League championship round after dispatching South Kingstown Post 29 … more

By Mike Rego | 7/30/23

It's 50 years ago this year that former Bristol High School star athlete Bill St. Vincent captured one of this state's most prestigious awards.

Bristol's Bill St. Vincent revisits iconic sports career 50 years later

William “Billy” St. Vincent is not the type who brags about his personal accomplishments, albeit he certainly had enough good fortune in the three major sports (baseball, basketball, and football) he participated in back in the day. more

By Manny Correira | 7/28/23

Bristol PD: Police arrest two, fire department tackles boat fire

Bristol police made two arrests between July 17-24, 2023. more

7/28/23

Warren PD: More items stolen from cars throughout town

Warren police made three arrests and investigated more reports of items being stolen from cars between July 17-24, 2023. more

7/27/23

Neal and the Vipers play a show at Latham Park in Barrington earlier this summer. The concert series is moving to Barrington Beach, starting this Sunday.

Barrington’s summer concert series moving to town beach

Barrington is moving its summer concerts to a new location. Starting this Sunday, the concerts will be held at Barrington Beach. Barrington Recreation Department Director Michele … more

7/27/23

AJ Colonna (right) walks off the 16th green at Ledgemont CC Thursday, July 27, after beating Barrington High teammate Adam Gorman (left) for the RIGA Junior Amateur First Division title.

Colonna flies past fellow Eagle Gorman for RIGA Jr. Am First Division title

SEEKONK — Players with local ties vied for two of the four division championships Thursday afternoon, July 27, to conclude the 104th playing of the Rhode Island Golf Association's Junior … more

By Mike Rego | 7/27/23

A confidential report includes recommendations for improving safety and security at Tiverton High School.

Confidential report’s handling pits deMedeiros vs. school chief

Calling his actions “an insult,” Tiverton Town Council Chairwoman Denise deMedeiros on Monday sharply criticized Tiverton School Superintendent Peter Sanchioni for turning over a … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/27/23

Aquapalooza, an unauthorized, social media-driven event scheduled for Saturday, July 29 at Potters Cove, Prudence Island, is necessitating the precautionary shellfishing closure, according to RIDEM. (File photo)

'Aquapalooza' forces preemptive closure of Prudence shellfishing area

PORTSMOUTH — Citing the risk of accidental and illicit discharge of sewage associated with the gathering of hundreds of boats off Prudence Island on Saturday, the R.I. Department of … more

7/27/23

Greico group responds to Attorney General's statement on consumer protections settlement

In response to a release penned by the Rhode Island Attorney General's office on Wednesday, July 26 , regarding a settlement reached to resolve three enforcement actions against Grieco Honda and … more

7/27/23

Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment. The town will use a lottery system to select who receives a rebate.

Feeling lucky? Barrington will use lottery for leaf blower rebates

Fate, or maybe luck, will decide who benefits from Barrington’s electric-powered lawn equipment rebate program. more

By Josh Bickford | 7/27/23

Bristol Pickle Ball Club members Joan Barsin (left), Rhonda Mitchell, Terry Murphy and Eileen Malloy pose with the new courts during a session last week.

Bristol dedicates new Town Common courts

Pickleball is the game of the day, and it's never been more popular in Bristol. Now the town has brand new courts to satisfy the interest. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/27/23

The Barrington Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will select a winner to the community crosswalk design contest. A crosswalk painting event will be held in September. At top is "Wheel Crossing" and below is "Birds Flying on a Sunny Day."

Winning Barrington crosswalk mural to be announced

A winner will soon be chosen in the community crosswalk design contest. Dr. Tom Ollila, chairman of the Barrington Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, said the top design will be selected … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/27/23

Pedestrians look at some of the art on display at Federal Hill Pizza (495 Main St.).

New arts pop-up debuts on Main Street in Warren

The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) has installed its sixth “pop-up” shop display featuring nine local artists in the storefront windows at Federal Hill Pizza located at 495 Main St. more

7/27/23

Shelly Morris coaching field hockey at Northeastern.

Westport hires new athletic director

A long-time collegiate field hockey coach is the new director of athletics and student activities for Westport Community Schools, following the departure of former athletic director Jason Pacheco in … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/27/23

Architect’s aerial rendering of what the Island Park OASIS Beach Volleyball would look like if built at the site of the former boomerang-shaped town landfill property. Park Avenue and Island Park Beach are at far right, with Mason Avenue just above the 13 proposed sand courts. (Boyds Lane is at the bottom, out of frame.) The three temporary structures between the parking lot and courts would be similar to trailers. The gravel entrance from Park Avenue features a turn-around to accommodate emergency vehicles.

Portsmouth gets first look at sand volleyball complex

PORTSMOUTH — A controversial plan to build a sand volleyball complex on top of the former town landfill got its first public airing last week before the Zoning Board of Review. more

By Jim McGaw | 7/27/23

Tiverton Town Administrator Chris Cotta (left) meets with Gov. Dan McKee (second from right) and District 70 Rep. John Edwards of Tiverton (right), this past February.

Cotta: I won’t respond to union letter

Tiverton’s town administrator said this week that he won’t respond to a critical letter recently e-mailed to the town council and Sakonnet Times by the union that represents public works … more

By Paige Shapiro | 7/26/23

Sakonnet Point, showing the Fo’c’s’le in the background, from an old postcard.

Community Cooking: Marie’s Fo’c’s’le Clam Chowder

This is the second in a series of recipes recently compiled in the Little Compton “Community Cookbook,” created by recent graduates from Wilbur McMahon School — Elizabeth Burchard, … more

7/26/23

Attorney General, Grieco dealerships settle consumer protection violations

PROVIDENCE — The Attorney General's Office announced it has reached an agreement to resolve three enforcement actions against Rhode Island car dealerships, including one located in East … more

7/26/23

Local youngsters make their way into RIGA Junior Am semifinals

SEEKONK — Youngsters have taken centerstage this week with the 104th edition of the Rhode Island Junior Amateur, which began with stroke play qualifying rounds in Westerly at Winnapaug Country … more

By Mike Rego | 7/26/23