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Icy education in Westport

There was no emergency. But if there had been, fire department members would have been ready to go. Dressed in day-glow exposure suits and carrying ice sleds, a drone and infrared equipment, …
Multiple guns found in vehicle after traffic stop in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A 39-year-old Central Falls man faces multiple charges after police said they found “multiple firearms” and a … Read More
Portsmouth boys’ indoor track team tie for first in division
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity indoor track team finished in a three-way tie for first place in the Dwyer … Read More
Holbrook comes back to beat Westport 42-31 in league
Holbrook scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to overpower the Westport girls' basketball team 42-31 during a Mayflower Athletic … Read More
Bristol County establishments gain $6 million during bridge closure crisis
As one might expect, the sudden and henceforth sustained closure for the past 13 months of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge … Read More
Barrington High School dismissing early due to water main break
A water main break on Lincoln Avenue on Monday morning, Jan. 13, is forcing school officials to send Barrington High School students … Read More
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 … Read More
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Mount Hope Farmers Market is Saturdays indoors

The Farmers' Market at Mount Hope Farm has moved indoors for the season, taking place every Saturday from  10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Dozens of vendors offer local produce, bread, meat, fish, …

Tiverton Farmers Market runs weekly indoors

The Tiverton Farmers Market is running weekly on Sunday mornings, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The market features a rotating lineup of dozens of vendors. Check the lineup and learn more at: …

Seaweed Science in Narragansett Bay

Uncover the mysteries of our local seaweeds and learn how important they are to marine life and our communities during a special program at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Meet Rebecca Venezia, PhD …
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Obituaries
Maryann Medici Maryann (Natale) Medici, 83, of Wamsetta Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on January 10, 2025 at the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Barrington, a daugh
Henry Helger Well known and respected antique automobile collector and mechanic| Henry Raymond Helger Jr., 84, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, passed away on January 7, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. H
David Long David Archer Long, 90, of Barrington, RI, passed away peacefully at Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI on Sunday, January 5, 2025 from injuries sustained from a fall. An adored father and grandf
Sports
Mt. Hope's Silva has record-setting day in indoor track It was a record-setting day for some Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field athletes who participated in the World Trophies Invitational held Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Providence Career and Tech …
Bristol fencer medals in New Hampshire tournament Aidan White, son of Ellen and Andy White, recently took home a silver medal at a Division III competition at Seacoast Fencing Club in Rochester, New Hampshire. White, a junior at the Providence …
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. …
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 …
Opinion
Letter: Hotel wetlands permit granted without merit

To the editor: As described by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), the proposed hotel development will alter and disturb 4,717 square feet of swamp and 45,200 square …

Letter: Is RI Energy taking advantage of its customers?

To the Editor: If you receive a monthly billing statement from RI Energy you will want to continue reading. I believe you will find this letter an interesting read. You may even want to follow …

Letter: Fixing our financial future — A community plan for Barrington’s finances

To the editor: Barrington’s financial trajectory is unmistakably dire. It’s gone catawampus. Speak with any long-time resident, and you'll hear deep concerns about the town's …

Little Compton needs a queen — is it you?

LC 350 , the committee organizing Little Compton's 350th anniversary celebration, is searching for a Little Compton resident over 90 years old to be a possible Queen, and two court members, for our …

Letter: A resolution once and for all

If we could choose to put our humanity first and reach out with kindness, we could live in peace on earth.

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.