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Warren Police Log: Storm-related calls continue; officers make DUI, domestic arrests

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, July 7, to Sunday, July 13: Monday, July 7 The Warren PD and other associated town divisions were still dealing with the … more

7/15/25

Calvin Coelho takes a rip at a pitch for the Bristol Warren Little League All-Stars in a recent Ron Silva Tournament game.

Gallery: Bristol Warren Silva Tourney Nationals squad

The Bristol Warren Little League Baseball co-op recently sent a pair of teams to the annual Ron Silva Tournament for youngsters ages 8-10-years-old. Both teams, the Nationals and Americans, … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/15/25

David Simcoe fields a question about no wake zone rules posed by a jet skier Saturday afternoon.

Westport police, harbor crews pair up for summer

Around 4 p.m. Saturday, an off-duty police officer was relaxing at boat beach when he saw five jet skiers “ripping it up,” as harbormaster Bill Chace described it later, just off the … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/15/25

During a state-run clam-digging class at Gull Cove last Friday, Rebecca Gibel hoists her catch in the air to show the other participants on shore. She and her husband harvested about 30 quahogs, along with a whelk. “I think we’re just going to sit on our porch and shuck ’em,” she said.

Shell yeah! Diggers discover the joy of clamming

There were plenty of sandy toes and salty-sweet treasures when more than 50 mostly newbies tried their hand at clamming last Friday off Gull Cove Beach. more

By Jim McGaw | 7/15/25

At the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission meeting in late June, members said there needs to be some punishment for leagues or teams that violate the wet field policy and damage the athletic fields.

Damage an athletic field in Barrington and it could cost you

Play ball on a wet field in Barrington and you could face some stiff penalties. The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission is recommending a series of penalties, including suspension from … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/15/25

Katie Pointer (center) and children, Grahham (left), 4, Grace, 8 and Gus, 10, look at books fore sale in the auditorium.

Stack. Sort. Repeat. ‘I Think I Can!’ mentality arrives at the library

Being sent to bed is only fun as an adult — and an unnatural occurrence, at that. When Max gets sent to bed by his mom in “Where the Wild Things Are,” his imagination goes, well, … more

By Michelle Mercure | 7/15/25

Manuel Soares Jr. speaks at a Wednesday, June 18 meeting of the Westport Infrastructure Oversight Committee, two weeks after he allegedly resisted arrest during a police investigation into trespassing by Dartmouth police.

Westport Select Board member held without bail

Westport may be short one select board member for the foreseeable future. Manuel Soares Jr. has been incarcerated at the Bristol County Jail and House of Correction in Dartmouth since the first week … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/15/25

A view toward the area where two brothers from Stoughton lost their lives fishing Saturday.

Little Compton fishing tragedy — 'It hits home'

The two Massachusetts brothers who lost their lives in the Little Compton surf Saturday met up with friends that morning for a day of fishing near Warren's Point, one of the most private, … more

By Christian Silvia | 7/15/25

Steve Eddleston heads up the East Passage at the helm of Tenderly.

Bristol couple make an electric trip

In a bold demonstration of what's possible with electric propulsion, “Tenderly”, a Highfield SP660 powered by Flux Marine electric outboard, successfully completed a 41.9-nautical mile … more

7/15/25

Max Colantonio hurls a pitch to a Bristol-Warren batter after coming in to relieve Matthew Montecalvo.

Barrington 11U team wins district title, loses at states

The Barrington Little League 11U All Star baseball team earned a trip to the state tournament after winning the District 2 title. Barrington knocked off Bristol-Warren in the finals of … more

7/14/25

Rumford players and coaches celebrate with Cole Bowers after he stole home plate to beat Bristol Warren 2-1 in extra innings during the District 2 championship at Kimberly Ann Rock Athletic Complex on Friday night.

Bowers steals home!

Rumford Players, coaches and crowd erupted into a frenzy after Cole Bowers stole home on a passed ball to give the Rumford 12U All-Stars an improbable, come-from-behind, 2-1 victory over Bristol … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. , photos by Julie Furtado | 7/14/25

Assault on officer, domestic offenses top Portsmouth arrests

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, July 7 Jerry Walter Walmsley, Jr., 45, of no permanent address, was charged with … more

7/14/25

Town native and long-time mariner Joe Silva is the new harbormaster in Warren, currently in his first full season in the position.

Silva steers way into role as Warren's new harbormaster

If it has anything to do with being in or out of the water, or thereabouts at the shoreline for that matter, then Joe Silva has probably done it during his long maritime career. The new Warren … more

By Mike Rego | 7/14/25

A photo from high above the Barrington High School campus offers an updated perspective on the Victory Field athletic complex renovation project.

New view offers update on Victory Field renovation project

Workers are rebuilding the running track and stadium field at Barrington High School — the work started in early June and officials are hoping to wrap it up by the end of September or start of … more

7/14/25

The brothers and a third man were fishing near the Warren's Point Beach Club Saturday when one brother fell in, prompting both of the other men to jump in. Only one made it back to shore.

Searchers find drowned brothers' bodies in Little Compton

The bodies of two Massachusetts brothers who fell in the ocean while fishing just west of Warren's Point Saturday were found Sunday morning, following two days of searching by the Little Compton Fire … more

By Christian Silvia | 7/13/25

Caleb Walsh rounds the bases after homering for the Bristol Warren 12U Little League All-Stars in their District 2 baseball tournament championship against Rumford Friday, July 11.

Bristol Warren 12U baseball stars fall in District 2 final

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Bristol Warren Little League 12-and-under baseball All-Stars suffered a gut-wrenching, 2-1 extra-inning loss to host Rumford in the 2025 District 2 tournament championship … more

By Mike Rego | 7/12/25

Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy speaks during Portsmouth High School's graduation ceremony in 2022. He is leaving the district to become superintendent in East Greenwich.

Portsmouth school superintendent leaving district

PORTSMOUTH — Superintendent of Schools Thomas Kenworthy is leaving the district to become the new superintendent in East Greenwich. more

7/11/25

Bristol Warren school construction projects have a contractor in Brait Builders

The wide-ranging construction projects set for the district now have a general contractor after the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee at its June 23 meeting approved the recommendation of its … more

By Mike Rego | 7/10/25

Bristol police: revelry, fireworks and noise complaints

Monday, June 30 A Wood Street caller reported finding a tracking device on their car at 12:14 p.m. Officers were called to a disturbance off Wood Street at 10:01 p.m. They charged a 17-year-old male … more

7/10/25

A tradition that stands the test of time

“Today, we gather in solemn and proud observance of a tradition that began on this day in 1784, led by Reverend Henry Wright, a pastor and a veteran of the American Revolution, the people of … more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/10/25

Barrington School Committee Chairman TJ Peck (center) looks toward district administrators while answering a resident's question at the 2025 Financial Town Meeting.

Barrington Schools reorganizing after superintendent's departure

The Barrington School Committee is meeting tomorrow, July 11, to start organizing the next phase of school district leadership, following the departure of former Superintendent Robert Wargo less than … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/10/25

Women from the women’s sailing class at the East Bay Sailing Foundation set sail in Narragansett Bay to practice the skills of tacking and jibing in what is their second class out on the water.

The crew that sets sail together, stays together

Captain Ahab often comes to mind when sailing is mentioned — but where was his wife? In Moby-Dick, she’s never seen, only briefly mentioned, and not even by name. Unlike Ahab’s … more

By Michelle Mercure | 7/10/25

Louie Botelho, Tommy Carroll and Cam Cote subtly celebrate Bristol Warren's victory over Barrington July 9 in the semifinals of the District 2 Little League 12U Baseball All-Star tournament.

Bristol Warren beats Barrington, reaches 12U baseball district final

The Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars will play for the District 2 title after the locals defeated Barrington, 6-1, at Vets Park in a contest that stretched over two night, … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/25

Kip Haberman scores one of the Bristol Warren runs in the locals' outing against Cranston in the state Little League Baseball All-Star Junior Division tournament Wednesday night, July 9.

Bristol Warren Junior Baseball Stars suffer first loss of summer

CRANSTON — The Bristol Warren Junior Division Little League All-Stars suffered their first defeat during the 2025 summer season after the locals fell to host Cranston, 13-2, in the winners' … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/25

Heather Abbott, who lost her left leg in the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013, will speak during the “Portsmouth Strong” fund-raiser on July 22 to support the victims of the tragic stairway collapse at the Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club on June 7.

‘Portsmouth Strong’ event to benefit PPACC victims

The local community is coming together once again to support the victims of last month’s stairwell collapse that took the life of 15-year-old Kelly Nevitt and seriously injured 17-year-old … more

7/9/25