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Applications for Bristol’s homestead exemption accepted through March 15

The Town of Bristol has introduced an owner-occupied tax rate in 2025 to benefit property owners who live in their homes. To qualify, the homeowner or spouse must be a registered voter in Bristol; … more

1/13/25

Daughter Lee Terra places the crown of honor on her mom, Gilda Botelho Louro, who celebrated her 100th birthday on New Year’s Day.

Celebrate a century!

Turning 100 years of age on New Year’s Day, local resident Gilda Botelho Louro was the guest of honor at a well-organized birthday party at the Lobster Pot Restaurant with a number of family … more

By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira | 1/13/25

Barrington Director of Planning, Building and Resilience Herb Durfee stands inside the planning department at the town hall. Durfee said he is excited to begin implementing some of the town’s plans for climate action.

Barrington's new director of planning hails from Vermont

Herb Durfee is a busy man. The new director of planning, building and resilience for Barrington has been balancing his own work with the additional chores that had been handled by the … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/10/25

Keira Mullen sets the ball to a teammate during the Townies semifinals match against Portsmouth.

Townies' Mullen named Gatorade player of the year

Outside hitter and setter Keira Mullen was announced the Gatorade 2024-25 Rhode Island volleyball Division 1 Player of the Year on Thursday, Jan. 9, as voted by the RI coaches association. … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/10/25

Westport High School senior Henry Gillet works on one of the district’s ZSpace computers one recent morning.

Virtual becomes reality in Westport

It’s a cliché, but you really have to see it to believe it. Henry Gillet sits down at the computer, puts on a pair of specialized glasses, hits a few keys and scrolls the mouse … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/10/25

Barrington Police said Matthew Pilling has sent emails to local school officials and stopped by the high school on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8. School officials issued a statement: “If you see this individual on campus, please do not confront him. Call 911 first and then notify the school’s main office."

Barrington schools issue warning about man who sent suspicious email

The superintendent of Barrington Public Schools is warning residents to steer clear of a former Barrington High School student who was spotted at the school earlier this week. Barrington … more

1/10/25

Westport police logs: Quiet start to the new year

Monday, Dec. 23 Police served a restraining order on Pleasant Street at 1:12 p.m. Police assisted after a 911 caller reported a disturbance on Old Bedford Road at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, … more

1/9/25

Barrington High School E-sports players Wesley Van Leer, James Whitehead, Samuel Levesque, Leo Ellis and Jonah Gaulin (from left to right) pose for a photo. The Eagles won the state championship recently.

Barrington High School wins E-sports championship

The Barrington High School E-sports team won a state championship recently. The E-sports team, which competes against other schools using video games, defeated Cranston East 3-2 in late November … more

1/9/25

Can't afford home repairs? Westport can help

Do you need help paying for needed renovations or repairs on your home? The Westport Affordable Housing Trust Fund may be able to help. Fund members have opened the application period for its … more

1/9/25

Mt. Hope indoor tracksters set several PRs in most recent Headley Division meet

The Mt. Hope High indoor track and field teams returned to regular season action post-holiday break with losses to Cumberland and Chariho in boys' and girls' Headley Division action Sunday, Jan. 5, at the … more

By Mike Rego | 1/9/25

David Luiz with his two sons (left, Noah, right, Peyton). Luiz was elected to the Ward 3 school committee seat in November, and was voted in as the new chair of the committee during the committee’s meeting this past Thursday.

New EP school committee chair looks to continue momentum

The new iteration of the East Providence School Committee features two new members who were also both immediately placed into leadership roles on the board. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/9/25

New owner-occupant could soon fill Main Street Citizens branch in Warren

There appears to be a reasonably good chance a new business will fill the building located at 521 Main St. about to be vacated by long-time tenant Citizens Bank. Citizens recently announced its … more

By Mike Rego | 1/9/25

(l-r) Colonel Bradford Connor, Chief of Police for Warwick and the President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, Captain Julie Veader, and Chief Kevin Lynch.

Captain Julie Veader honored by Police Chiefs Association

On Dec. 17, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association honored law enforcement professionals, presenting their annual awards for outstanding contributions across various categories of excellence. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/9/25

Rob Browne, second-generation owner of Bristol Bagel Works, is carrying on the tradition and legacy crafted by his parents 30 years ago.

A story of bagels, legacy and love in downtown Bristol

Thousands of businesses have come and gone through the small storefronts of downtown Bristol. Many have flamed brightly and died quickly. Others took hold, endured for a years, then passed into … more

By Scott Pickering | 1/9/25

Barrington’s Bobby Wind, shown competing at a meet last year, won the 55-meter hurdles at a recent meet and has the top time in the state this year.

Barrington boys sprint past Narragansett and Smithfield

The Barrington High School boys indoor track team continued to dominate the competition in the dual meet season. The Eagles improved to 8-0 after defeating Narragansett 104-5 and Smithfield 99-10 on … more

1/9/25

Barrington Police trace suspicious email to homeless man

Barrington Police are investigating a suspicious email received by the superintendent of schools on Friday, Jan. 3. Police said the email was sent by a 37-year-old homeless man who has … more

1/9/25

Clara Bucher (Barrington) splits a pair of LaSalle opponents to advance the puck.

Eagles come up short against Rams in girls hockey

The East Bay Eagles Co-op girls ice hockey team slipped to 1-2 after losing to LaSalle on Friday night, Jan. 3. The loss to LaSalle followed a lopsided win for the Eagles team, which … more

1/9/25

Carousel manager Tracy Johnson talks about the history of the Crescent Park Carousel while discussing the upcoming project to totally disassemble and replace two central bearings in the historic ride.

Carousel restoration will be an historically monumental task

For the first time since it was constructed in 1895, one of East Providence’s most historic and celebrated landmarks will be taken down to its bare bones and given a fresh infusion of mechanical vigor. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/9/25

Barrington native Col. Samuel “Joe” Nirenberg (right) receives his promotion certificate recently. Last month, the Army promoted Nirenberg to the rank of colonel.

Barrington grad promoted, takes command of artillery brigade

When he left for college, Joe Nirenberg never imagined a life of military service. Nirenberg grew up in town, graduated from Barrington High School in 1999, and when he headed to Florida … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/8/25

Mt. Hope High School recently recognized its student-athlete academic All-Stars between basketball games on campus Monday night, Jan. 6. Those in attendance pictured were (in no particular order): William Southworth, Benjamin Martel, Elena Oliveira, Savannah Murray, Lila Maloney, Rhys Davies, Sofia Haberman, Cohen Ferreira, Avery Walsh, Gavin Stegall, Paige Gauthier, Ethan Martel, Brayden Cummins, Luke Domina, Addison McMillan, Charles Knapman, Lola Silva and Jacob Betres.

Mt. Hope High School salutes student-athlete academic All-Stars for 2024

Members of Mt. Hope High School’s Academic All-Star team for 2024 were honored in between games of the boys' and girls' basketball doubleheader hosted by the Huskies Monday night, Jan. 6. … more

By Mike Rego | 1/8/25

Lilly DaSilveira scored a team-best 17 points for the Mt. Hope High School girls' basketball team in its loss to East Providence at home Monday night, Jan. 6, in a Division II contest.

Mt. Hope hoops notes: boys win a pair; girls fall to E.P.

The Mt. Hope High School basketball teams returned to the hardwood from the recent holiday break in earnest last week, beginning with a split of a home double-header Monday evening, Jan. 7. That … more

By Mike Rego | 1/8/25

Work on the massive Diman Regional Vocational School in Fall River began over the summer of 2024.

Westport select board notes: Diman, new hire, and insurance

News from Monday evening's meeting of the Westport Select Board: Westport hires highway foreman Keven Colon has been named Westport’s highway department foreman, a new position … more

1/8/25

David Fiorillo of Portsmouth inspects the dome of the Columbus Theatre’s ceiling while standing on a scaffolding platform about 40 feet above the seats. He and other members of the work crew are working to restore the intricate, original handmade artwork here and elsewhere in the building.

Goodbye, Columbus … Hello, Uptown

PROVIDENCE — For nearly a century this grand performance space — originally designed as “a 19th-century Italianate palace” — provided a variety of entertainment to the … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/8/25

Little Compton police logs: Two deer collisions

Monday, Dec. 30 A dog complaint came in from South of Commons Road at 2:54 p.m. A car collided with a deer on Colebrook Road at 7:55 p.m. Police said nobody in the vehicle was injured … more

1/8/25

A chain link fence now blocks the rear entrance and exit for the new Madrid European Bakery & Patisserie on County Road. The owners of the bakery say the blocked entrance and exit has created an unsafe situation.

Barrington bakery backed up by unexpected fence

When Sergio Mendoza and Hercilia Corona purchased the property at 230 County Road they had a clear plan for the future. The owners of the Madrid European Bakery & Patisserie in … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/8/25