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Some members of the Barrington High School Science Olympiad team pose for a photo inside a science classroom. The local team won the state Science Olympiad championship and will compete in nationals in May. Barrington High School has won 15 straight state championships.

State streak intact — Barrington High School heading to nationals

The Barrington High School Science Olympiad team won the state championship. Again. In fact, for the last 15 straight years, a team from Barrington High School has won the state Science … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/30/25

Where your tax dollars go: Table highlights the town’s expenditure priorities by magnitude under the $77.2 million budget proposed for fiscal year 2026. (Source: Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr.’s proposed budget.)

Proposed Portsmouth budget calls for 1.49% hike in tax rate

PORTSMOUTH — A homeowner with property assessed at $500,000 would pay an additional $99 in property taxes next year should Town Administrator Richard Rainer Jr’s proposed municipal … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/30/25

Barrington High School's Caleb Satisfield, shown hurdling the bar in the high jump during a meet at Portsmouth on Monday, April 21, finished first in the event at a meet on April 28.

Barrington High School boys track team tops EP, Rogers and PCD

The Barrington High School boys track team improved to 7-0 after sweeping East Providence (117-35), Rogers (135-19) and PCD (154-0) in a home dual meet on Monday, April 28. The Eagles … more

4/30/25

Construction on the Victory Field renovation project will begin June 9. Barrington School Committee members said the company agreed to wait until the day after the Barrington High School graduation ceremony to begin work.

Victory Field construction to start day after Barrington High School graduation

The Victory Field athletic complex renovation project is expected to break ground in early June. Officials are also expecting the installation of the new running track and artificial turf … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/30/25

Hugh Cole Elementary School student Matthew Massa takes part in the annual "Kids Heart Challenge" fundraiser.

Gallery: Hugh Cole Elementary School 'Kids Heart Challenge' fundraiser

Students at the Hugh Cole Elementary School held their annual "Kids Heart Challenge" basketballl fundraiser for the American Heart Association in recent days. The kids had some fun shooting baskets … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 4/30/25

A surfer catches a wave in Little Compton, in a still taken from video

'Can't unring the bell' at Town Landing

Five years after Little Compton unknowingly opened the flood gates at the Little Compton Town Landing by accepting a state grant that came with strings attached, the town's attorney will petition the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/30/25

Valarie Lawson, a lifelong Townie and member of the Senate since 2018, was elected by a majority of her Senate peers to succeed the late Dominick Ruggerio to become the next President of the Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday, April 29.

East Providence's Valarie Lawson elected President of Rhode Island Senate

Lifelong Townie and Rhode Island Senator since 2018, Val Lawson has completed her ascendance to one of the state's most powerful political positions. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/29/25

Alyssa Karalekas looks to shoot during the Townies 8-7 overtime win over Smithfield on Thursday. Karalekas scored 4 goals during the game and leads the team in scoring.

Townies remain undefeated in girls' lacrosse

The undefeated East Providence girls' lacrosse team remains undefeated eight games into their 2025 season. more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 4/29/25

The location of the proposed "Settlers Green" housing development remains idle as the approval process has stalled with the parties involved awaiting an updated engineering study of the site.

Warren Planning Board broaches yet another 'Settlers Green' continuance

For yet another session, dating back to November of 2024, counsel representing the applicants of the "Settlers Green" housing development in town requested and were granted a continuance of their … more

By Mike Rego | 4/29/25

Ben Peters was the day's low scorer as he and his Mt. Hope High golf mates beat both Middletown and Providence Country Day April 28 at Swansea Country Club.

Mt. Hope sports notes: Boys' spikers sweep again, golf takes two

It wasn't as easy as it would appear, but the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball club returned to action last week with yet another three-set sweep this time over visiting Davies Career & Tech … more

By Mike Rego | 4/29/25

Warren resident Sophia Delara acts during her All-State performance of “Who Will Carry the Word?” for the St. Mary Academy-Bay View "Players" theatre troupe 2025 Rhode Island State Drama Festival.

Warren students Sousa, Delara earn All-State awards for parts in “Who Will Carry the Word?”

EAST PROVIDENCE — The St. Mary Academy-Bay View "Players" theatre troupe's portrayal of 23 women who were French Resistance fighters living as political prisoners in the barracks of Auschwitz … more

4/29/25

Nathan Mathias (right) applies a tourniquet to Jason Helger of Tiverton during a “Stop the Bleed” training session that Mathias organized last week at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center in Common Fence Point.

In Portsmouth: ‘Don’t be a bystander — be a by-doer’

PORTSMOUTH — You’re in your home and a family member suddenly slips in the shower, sending her crashing through the glass door. There’s blood everywhere and a deep gash on her leg. … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/29/25

Should Barrington remove religious holidays from the school calendar?

Members of the Barrington School Committee will soon consider eliminating religious holidays from the school district calendar, but they want to hear from residents first. Committee members … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/29/25

Warren Police Log: Officers make domestic, DUI arrests

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, April 21-Sunday, April 27: Monday, April 21 It was a busy morning for the WPD beginning with a call from Barton Avenue at just … more

4/29/25

Barrington High School’s Claire McTaggart hits a shot during a recent round at Rhode Island Country Club. McTaggart led the Eagles with a 37 in their season-opener.

Barrington High School golfers open season 4-0

The Barrington High School golf team is off to a strong start this season. The Eagles opened the 2025 Eastern Division regular season with wins over Mt. Hope and Rogers High School at … more

4/29/25

Westport, Masons may try again on Hix Bridge solution

Be careful who you accept money from — there are often strings attached. That was the word Monday from conservation commission member Jason Powell, who spoke before the select board as the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/29/25

Mary Beth Dziedzic, a licensed clinical social worker, attachment-focused EMDR, registered yoga teacher, and the founder of NOURISH talk walk flow grow, spends some time in her office — or what she refers to as “nature’s playground.”

This is the way to heal

Head bowed, elbows bent, fingers hovering over a keyboard, eyes fixed on a laptop screen — this is how many people spend their days. But should they? Mary Beth Dziedzic, a l … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/29/25

Portsmouth High lacrosse players Margaux Boneu (left) and Addison Lima react with their teammates after Margaux was awarded a scholarship in honor of her late mother, Patricia Grace Carellas, during a match against Prout on Friday. Carellas passed away in December of breast cancer and the lacrosse team raised awareness and funds for breast cancer research during the game.

Portsmouth High lacrosse team raises money for Dana Farber

PORTSMOUTH — They didn’t win their game against Prout at home last Friday, but members of the Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team accomplished something more important: Raising … more

4/28/25

PCD music teacher, Piera Leone, leads elementary school students in the singing of “Let it Grow” from “The Lorax”.

The goal for urban canopy in East Providence? 'Let it grow'

The sun, and the spotlight, shone down on Providence Country Day (PCD) School to commemorate the state’s 138th annual celebration of Arbor Day. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/28/25

A company is hired to water the hanging flower baskets along County Road.

You can help Barrington stay beautiful

Did you know that the flower baskets that hang on the lampposts in downtown Barrington are funded by private donations? Flower Power, Inc. is the non-profit organization behind … more

4/28/25

The Village Green will run through October at 22 Main St. in Adamsville.

Adamsville gets a ‘Village Green’

Years ago, when Earl’s was still selling fuel, Bruce Elwell hung a sign out front of his Meeting House Lane service station that read: “Cheapest gas in town.” Chuck Kinnane … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/28/25

Bristol Warren School District contracts with First Student for new bus contract

At the recommendation of Danielle Carey, the Director of Finance & Administration, the Bristol Warren Regional District School Committee at its April 21 forum approved a new transportation … more

By Mike Rego | 4/28/25

Barrington Police: Dog owner and Little League coach face-off at ball field

Barrington Police will increase patrols at the town’s baseball and softball fields following an incident at Chianese Park on Thursday night, April 24. Police said there was an altercation … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/25

Portsmouth Police deal with B&E, disorderly conduct, DUIs, trespassing

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, April 14 Katherine Brown, 58, of 103 Canton Ave., was charged with driving under the … more

4/28/25

Owen Boudria pops up for a jump shot during the Final Four. He scored a game high 27 points during the 57-56 loss to Hopedale. He was named the Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP and a Dave Cowens Award finalist.

Westport star named MAC MVP and Dave Cowens finalist

Westport basketball star Owen Boudria was named the Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP for the second time and a Dave Cowens Award finalist for his elite play in leading the Wildcats on a magical ride … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/28/25