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Kim Hassan (left) returns a shot as teammate Lois Miller looks on during pickleball league play at Portsmouth High School on Thursday, June 12.

Portsmouth’s getting pickled — in the best way

PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at America’s fastest-growing sport in Portsmouth lately, you’ve been in a real pickle. more

By Jim McGaw | 6/13/25

Educator Kerri Krawczyk smiles with her family, son Connor and husband Jason, while receiving applause for being named a national Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching finalist during a ceremony June 12 at Kickemuit Middle School.

KMS's Krawczyk 'steams' towards potential national educator accolade

WARREN — The accolades, one already well certain and another possibly on the horizon, keep coming for Kickemuit Middle School instructor Kerri Krawczyk. Previously recognized for a … more

By Mike Rego | 6/13/25

Warren 'remains' a destination for Hollywood

WARREN — Hollywood once again comes to town in the coming days as filming for the upcoming motion picture "Remain" will take place here, beginning Wednesday, June 18. The film , based on … more

By Mike Rego | 6/13/25

Barrington needs volunteers — 13 boards and commissions have vacancies

Barrington has more than two dozen boards and commissions, and about half of them have vacancies. A recent press release shared by the town clerk’s office lists openings on 13 … more

6/13/25

The late Kelly Nicole Nevitt will be memorialized in events planned for Friday and Monday in Portsmouth.

Two events to memorialize Kelly Nevitt planned in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — In two upcoming events, family, friends and loved ones will pay tribute to Kelly Nicole Nevitt, the 15-year-old Portsmouth High School student who died Saturday night in a … more

6/12/25

Hungry for something special? East Providence 'Restaurant Week' returns June 15

The City of East Providence is proud to announce the Second Annual East Providence Restaurant Week, taking place from June 15 to June 21, 2025, with special deals and raffle prizes available for all. more

6/12/25

A refurbished shed, the work done by Mt. Hope High School Career and Tech Center students and which was once located at town beach, was recently situated at the new community garden site in Warren.

Warren Community Garden continues to 'grow' with shed addition

The town's nascent Warren Community Garden project continues to take shape, the latest addition being the situating a storage shed refurbished in recent months by students at the Mt. Hope High School … more

By Mike Rego | 6/12/25

Monterecy is a match, becomes new Bristol Warren assistant super

BRISTOL — Courtney Monterecy was formally introduced as the new assistant superintendent for the Bristol Warren Regional School District at the June 9 meeting of the school committee, when that … more

By Mike Rego & Christy Nadalin | 6/12/25

Award winners gather for a photo following the Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington's annual ceremony.

Students receive Barrington Times, CVS Classic and other scholarships

The Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington held its annual awards ceremony late last month. The event include a special tribute to the late Al Genetti, who served as a math teacher and later as … more

6/12/25

Dennis Arruda with his mentor, Dr. Victoria Heimer-McGinn.

For this truly self-made man, the sky’s the limit

Dennis Arruda, a recent Roger Williams University graduate and a Bristol native currently living in Portsmouth, will soon be moving to Texas to pursue a neuroscience doctoral program at the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/12/25

The procession marched to the sound of the Rhode Island Highlanders’ bagpipes.

Remembering the bravest

The annual Bristol Firemen’s Memorial, held the second Sunday in June, once again honored our own firefighters and emergency medical personnel who have passed away, including those who have … more

6/12/25

Barrington schools have not joined speed camera discussion – until tonight

The Barrington Town Council is moving forward with speed cameras. The Barrington School Committee is trying to catch up. To date, the town council’s discussions regarding the … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/12/25

Lynn Hughes holds up the two books she has published in her lifetime — “The Bagy Bunch Solves a Mystery” and “The Adventures of Harry the Rhode Island Boat Dog.”

Her books about a dog come to town — by boat

Rhode Islanders are known for making outlandish statements like, “It’s 45 minutes? Better get a hotel,” whenever faced with the idea of traveling across the state. And if someone … more

By Michelle Mercure | 6/12/25

A hypothetical site plan shows a concept for including a housing element to help offset rehabilitation costs for the former school. This is not the final design, but a conceptual concept.

Hypothetical housing plan added to Oldham renovation bristles some in Riverside

Plans to transform the dilapidated former Oldham Elementary School into a rejuvenated gem within the heart of Riverside became a little clearer following a public meeting on June 4 at the Fuller Creative Center — but they got a little more contentious, too. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/12/25

An historical photo of the Guiteras Memorial School, date unknown.

Former Guiteras students, public welcome to celebration, final walkthrough

The cornerstone was laid in 1925 (containing a box of memorabilia from that year), but students didn’t fill the halls of the Guiteras Memorial School until 1927. In that 98 years, longtime … more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/11/25

A crossing guard in front of Hampden Meadows School stops traffic to let a bus exit. Members of the town council are considering installing speed cameras along New Meadow Road in front of HMS.

Why is Barrington considering speed cameras?

Kate Berard said it was not a manufactured topic. During a special meeting on Tuesday night, June 10, the Barrington Town Council member offered an explanation on how the council first … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/11/25

Marvin Campbell (left), Donovan Rhodes, Kai Reed and Sade Williams march in front of the parade with the city banner during the parade.

Photos: Hundreds celebrate Pride in East Providence

Marchers, dancers, witches, and musicians of all kinds joined together to celebrate the annual East Providence Pride celebration on Saturday, June 7. more

6/11/25

An overhead view of the densely-situated property up for sale in the downtown area of Warren, which is being marketed as location for the potential remodeling of a structure into an accessory dwelling unit, "ADU."

Anodyne or aggravating...'ADU' issue sparks a reaction

WARREN — The issue of accessory dwelling units, "ADUs" for short, is becoming a larger topic of discussion around the state, including here in Warren, as the revised housing laws passed by the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/11/25

Barrington Town Council member Kate Berard, shown speaking during the recent financial town meeting, said she does not agree with part of the accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment that requires a property be at least 20,000 square feet in order to have an ADU.

Barrington residents cannot wait to vent about ADUs

What is an ADU and why are some Barrington residents so opposed to them? At the June 2 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council tabled a discussion focused on ADUs — accessory … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/11/25

David Burligame is stepping aside as the finance director in Warren to be replace by Gary Marshall, who is departing a similar role in Bristol.

Burlingame submits resignation as Warren's finance director

WARREN — David Burlingame has officially tended his resignation as the Warren's finance director, doing so formally with a letter directed to the town council and placed on its meeting agenda … more

By Mike Rego | 6/11/25

The stairway to the second floor of the Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club after the landing had collapsed Saturday night, killing a 15-year-old girl and injuring several others.

Portsmouth releases preliminary records on PPACC building

PORTSMOUTH — In the wake of a 15-year-girl’s tragic death after an outdoor stairway landing collapsed at the Portuguese American Citizens Club (PPACC) Saturday night, Town Planner … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/11/25

Back for some Guiteras nostalgia

The Mt. Hope High School Class of 2029 gathered recently with their Guiteras Elementary mates on the steps of the school. The group, which is completing its eighth-grade year at Kickemuit Middle … more

6/11/25

Seth Aguiar (left) and the class hoist their hats into the air after commencement.

Tiverton graduates 126 seniors

As Tiverton High School's graduation ceremony began Friday evening, Principal Susan Craven reflected on her years as the principal of the Class of 2025, a position she has held since the class was … more

6/11/25

Lawnmower larcenist thwarted by attentive Barrington man

Planning to cut the grass this week? Keep an eye on your mower. For the second time in about two weeks, a Barrington lawnmower was the target of thieves. On May 26, a Maple Avenue … more

6/11/25

Chase Pascoe (center) and other Patriots race out onto the rain-soaked field at Brown University to celebrate their 15-6 win over East Greenwich to capture the Division II boys’ lacrosse title on Saturday. Pascoe led the offense with five goals.

Winning in the rain

PORTSMOUTH — A huge boom of thunder and bright lightning forced the Rhode Island Division II boys’ lacrosse championship game to be stopped with still a little over a minute left in … more

6/11/25