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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Things To Do ...

Tools & Trades Day at Coggeshall Farm

Coggeshall Farm is hosting “Tools and Trades Day,” a chance for visitors to learn about some of the many trades that were important to farmers in the 18th century. On Saturday, June 14, …

Sunset Music Series on Fridays at Westport Rivers

The 18th season of Sunset Music Series is underway on Fridays (and two Saturdays) this summer. Bring your blankets, bug spray and lawn chairs. Wine, beer and food available for purchase, with …

34th summer of polo begins Saturday

Newport Polo has unveiled the season schedule for the Newport International Polo Series. Presented by Turkish Airlines, it features a lineup of matches and international rivalries for the 34th summer …
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Obituaries
Jose Alves José L. Alves, affectionately known as Joe, age 84, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, following complications from kidney failure. He was t
Robert Smith Robert G. Smith, age 68, of Tiverton, RI, passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2025 after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Claire (Hopkins)Smith. Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of Elean
Sally Arruda Sally M. (Cavaca) Arruda, 90, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Village House. Sally graduated from J.F.Wilbur School, married and raised her family in Little Compton. She was an
Sports
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 …
Townies cap perfect season, capture D-III title in girls lacrosse Perfection has been achieved by the 2025 East Providence High School varsity girls' lacrosse squad.
'Gansett jolts Mt. Hope, upsets top seeds for boys' lacrosse crown PROVIDENCE — The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team's unbeaten run to a potential Division III title, literally and figuratively, got jolted in recent days as the top-seeded Huskies were …
Track state champ from Barrington: ‘R and R’ was most important (Video) More than a dozen Barrington High School student-athletes finished among the top three competitors in all of Rhode Island in a variety of events at the outdoor track state championships over the …
Opinion
Letter: Housing affordability requires local action

The Northeast is not making any measurable progress in addressing the demand for housing. Meanwhile, the South is only three years away from closing their housing gap.

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are …

Letter: Please reject installation of speed cameras in Barrington

Dear Members of the Barrington Town Council: We understand that your upcoming special meeting on June 10, 2025 will focus specifically on the merits of installing ticketing speed cameras near …

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