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Ben Browne, repping Mt. Hope on the Hurricanes boys' high school hockey co-op, sealed a 4-1 win for the locals over the S.K./Westerly collaborative Thursday night, Jan. 23.
'Canes boys' hockey co-op wins again, Mt. Hope players contribute
The Hurricanes boys' high school hockey co-op between Mt. Hope, Rogers, Middletown, Tiverton and East Providence made it two wins in a row following their 4-1 victory over the South … more
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The 88th Army Band performing at a past concert in Independence Park.
July 4th Concert Series changing venue
Camille Teixeira, General Chairman of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, released the following letter on Friday, January 24: To the Community and Supporters of the Bristol 4th of July … more
Sen. Jack Reed, Congressman Gabe Amo, Mayor Bob DaSilva, Rep. Matt Dawson, Council President Rodericks, Council VP Rego, and Chief Michael Carey pose with the graduating class of the East Providence Fire Department's 36th Training Academy.
East Providence hires a dozen new firefighters
The City recently welcomed 12 new firefighters to the East Providence Fire Department thanks to a $3.75 million federal grant. more
Members of the Barrington Town Council recently approved a motion to purchase 10 AEDs — automated external defibrillators — and place them at parks and other athletic facilities across town.
Barrington council gives jolt to safety, approves purchase of 10 AEDs
Ten AED devices are coming to recreational facilities across Barrington in the near future.   Members of the Barrington Town Council, at their meeting on Jan. 13, approved a motion to … more
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Firefighters walk back to their engines after putting out a fire at 575 Nanaquaket Road on Thursday afternoon. Due to the size of the 1760 historic home, upwards of 30 firefighters were on the scene after a third alarm was called. “Crews made an aggressive interior attack on this house and we were able to the seed of the fire, extinguishing it with minimal damage to the structure itself," said Tiverton Fire Deputy Chief Joshua Ferreira.
Crews extinguish fire in historic Tiverton home
Fire crews from Tiverton, Fall River and Westport were called to a Nanaquaket Road home Thursday afternoon to fight a fire in a historic 1760 home. Deputy Tiverton Fire Chief Joshua Ferreira said … more
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Warren Planning Board won't take up 'Settlers Green' matter at January meeting
For the third consecutive meeting of the Warren Planning Board, an anticipated discussion on the "Settlers Green" housing development has been postponed at the request of the applicant. The … more
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Ranger School first grader Lucas Little talks about his goals with Tiverton police Lt. John Leduc and school resource officer Jackie Smaldone. 
Tiverton schools take the L.E.A.D.
Conflict resolution, working toward goals and avoiding violence — big things for first graders to think about, to be sure. But all are on the table as elementary-age Tiverton students began a … more
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Route 136 from Schoolhouse Road to the Massachusetts border is scheduled to be repaved this year under Rhode Island's "State Transportation Improvement Plan."
Three key roads in Warren are set to be repaved via Rhode Island's 'STIP' program
Motorists who frequent some of the main thoroughfares in the town, which is actually most locals, will soon begin to get a bit comfier of a ride when various agencies begin implementing the State … more
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Carrigan Nelson was first diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, in 2019. Feb. 8 — her 24th birthday — has been declared Carrigan Nelson Day (also known as Cancer Warrior Day) in Portsmouth.
Feb. 8: A day for Carrigan — and other cancer warriors
PORTSMOUTH — When Chris Carceller told her friend Carrigan Nelson that she was going to propose a day in her honor, Nelson made it clear she didn’t want any celebration to be about her … more
Bristol’s newest brewery will be brought to you by (l-r) Chris Kerr, Mike Godet, and Jason Buck.
Tragmar’s coming to town
The popular Gooding Avenue brewery Six Pack closed recently — the owners decided to pursue some new opportunities — but fortunately their devoted regulars won’t be out in the cold … more
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Westport police logs: One arrest last week
Monday, Jan. 13 Scott P. Viens Jr., 37, of 129 Clay St., Apt. 1, Fall River, was charged with driving under the influence and operating on a suspended license, after police received a motor … more
Ella Martin, shown in a game earlier this season, scored 18 points in the Eagles' win over Moses Brown on Wednesday night, Jan. 22.
Eagles upset Quakers in girls basketball showdown
The Barrington High School girls basketball team handed Moses Brown its first loss of the season on Wednesday night, Jan. 22. The Eagles ran out to a 28-17 lead going into the half, extended the … more
Thea Jackson won four individual events to the lead the Mt. Hope High School girls' indoor track and field team to a third-place finish in the Headley Division championship meet Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Mt. Hope girls take third at Headley Division indoor track championships
There are stars and then there are "superstars" and as far as the current crop of Mt. Hope High School females athletes are concerned Thea Jackson correctly fits in the latter category. The … more
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Stop by the library to speak with your representatives
Barrington's General Assembly members will hold a drop-in community conversation for constituents. This informal, drop-in event will be held at the Barrington Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 25 … more
The Barrington High School sailing team will hold a fund-raiser on Thursday, Jan. 30 at Barrington Yacht Club.
Show your support for Barrington High School sailing
The Barrington High School sailing team will hold a fund-raising dinner on Thursday, Jan. 30.   The event will be held at Barrington Yacht Club from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature a special … more
A worker stands among the ongoing deconstruction of the Washington Bridge in December of 2024.
Washington Bridge caused much damage, but also something interesting
A trend towards local communities supporting their home town restaurants drove positive economic impact in places you might not expect. more
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Matthew Mullins spends a long day in one of the Hope & Main kitchens making sea salt from the water he collects from the Atlantic Ocean.  
The Atlantic Ocean finds a seat at the table  
A series of scratchy “tap, tap, tap” sounds made on a chalkboard as a teacher illustrates the pi formula using a white piece of chalk is probably — most likely — a thing of … more
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Charly Potter takes the baton from Will DiGiacomo while competing in the 4x200-meter relay race at a recent dual meet. The relay team was tops at the division championship.
Barrington boys cruise to Headley Division Championship
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team dominated the Headley Division Championship on Tuesday night, Jan. 21. The Eagles scored 228 points, well ahead of second-place Cumberland, … more
Dr. Yifrah Kaminer, who spent many years as a child and adolescent psychiatrist specializing in high-risk and addictive behaviors, has contributed vastly to the clinical landscape. Now, he is using his humor and wit to author lighthearted children’s books with the intent to uplift and inspire thought.
From child psychiatry to authoring children’s books
In some ways, Dr. Yifrah Kaminer’s embrace of his sense of humor and innate sense of whimsy makes perfect sense, considering the career he built as a child and adolescent psychiatrist. more
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Kickemuit Middle School Sixth Grade Band braces for its debut performance
The next scheduled concert performance by the student musicians at Kickemuit Middle School is set for Thursday, Jan. 23, in the KMS Performing Arts Center as the winter show by the Husky Sixth Grade … more
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Voters at last year's Town Meeting in Westport.
Town looks to codify accessory dwelling regs as state law nears
While local officials hope this year to finally legalize and regulate Short Term Rentals in Westport, another big change in housing law is coming whether it passes Town Meeting or not — the … more
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Lucas Andreozzi against two West Warwick defenders for the Mt. Hope High School boys' basketball outing January 21. Andreozzi had the range from the perimeter, making six 3-pointers while leading the locals in scoring, but the Huskies saw their six-game winning streak end with a 62-44 loss to the visiting Wizards.
Wizards whisk past Huskies, snap six-game boys' hoops win streak
The Mt. Hope High School boys' basketball team saw its six-game winning streak come an end at the start of the week, the Huskies suffering a 62-44 loss at home against West Warwick Tuesday, Jan. 21. … more
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Barrington High School's Sara Chang, shown in a recent meet, finished fourth in the 1,000-meter race and fifth in the 1,500 at the Headley Division Championships.
Barrington girls grab second place at division championship
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished second at the Headley Division Championships on Tuesday night, Jan. 21.   The Eagles scored 91 team points while first place … more
Seasons Market decision expected this Spring
Tiverton residents who have waged a three-year battle to block development of a new Seasons Corner Market in the north end of town had a final chance to plead their case last week before zoning … more
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A group of residents in the Copper Kettle Lane, Fireside Drive, Old Chimney Road neighborhood attended the recent council meeting and voiced their opposition to three proposed stop signs, including two at the intersection of Fireside and Old Chimney. Council members later voted 5-0 to reject the proposed stop sign ordinances.
Barrington neighbors say ‘No’ to proposed stop signs
Two proposed ordinances to install a total of three stop signs in a Hampden Meadows neighborhood fell short of garnering any Barrington Town Council support.   The proposed stop signs … more
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