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Warren honors two on Veterans Day 2024

Two Warren residents – an infantryman who served in World War II on planes that were made to crash and a commander of Black troops in the Civil War – will be remembered at Veterans Day …
11th Hour Racing putting sustainability first
When you hear 11th Hour Racing, you almost certainly think of the 11th Hour Racing Team, which last year became the first American … Read More
After day spent in court, Mt. Hope High School football team loses on the field
It was a tumultuous end to an otherwise terrific Division III season for the Mt. Hope High School football team November 8, a day … Read More
Portsmouth: Aquidneck Food Pantry receives $15K grant
PORTSMOUTH — The Aquidneck Food Pantry (AFP) — formerly St. John’s Lodge Food Bank — has been rewarded a significant … Read More
Barrington volleyball team will play for state championship
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team will face off against Middletown for the Division II State Championship on Sunday, … Read More
World War II veterans highlight special event in Barrington on Monday
This Monday, Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington will host a special event honoring veterans, including five Atria residents who … Read More
Ten years of hope, on Main
Lisa Raiola, the visionary behind Hope & Main, Rhode Island’s first food business incubator, now celebrating its 10th year, … Read More
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Newport Restaurant Week continues through the weekend

The 18th annual Newport Restaurant Week continues through Nov. 10. It is the culmination of ten days of culinary experiences, from 65 restaurants, including 10 new restaurants, throughout Newport and …

Farm Fresh Winter Market is back in Providence

Farm Fresh Rhode Island has resumed its Winter Market, on Saturdays from now through April. The largest indoor farmers market in New England, it features a rich selection of local farm and food …

Pokanoket Tribe at the farm on Saturday

Members of the Pokanoket Tribe will be at the Coggeshall Farm Museum to celebrate the fall harvest. Tribe members will lead storytelling, drumming, and dancing. Hear about the Pokanoket Tribe’s …
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Obituaries
Robert Banz "Bob"|Robert D. Banz "Bob", beloved husband, father, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in hospice in Connecticut on his 91st birthday. Born on November 1, 1933 in Chicago, Robert lived a l
Carlen Booth Carlen P. Booth 94, of Wakefield, RI formerly of Barrington, RI., passed away on November 2, 2024. He was the husband of the late Joan T. (Thornley) Booth. They were married for 53 Years. Born in
Sally Monohan South Kingstown|Sally Evans Monahon, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at her cherished cottage in South Kingstown, with family by her side.
Sports
Islanders end Huskies' season in Division II girls' volleyball semis PORTSMOUTH —  The end was close, but cruel for the Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Portsmouth, the Huskies saw their 11-match winning streak come to …
Tigers down Lincoln School 3-0, head to championship The Tiverton girls' soccer team shut out Lincoln School 3-0 in the Division 4 semifinals at East Providence High School on Thursday night. Tori Murray, Jenna Deldeo and Juleighani Soto scored for …
Wildcats shutout Hull 3-0, move on to round of 16 Both the Westport boys' and girls' soccer teams won in the round of 32 and move on to play in the round of 16 this weekend. Striker Will Quinlan scored two goals as the Wildcats shutout Hull 3-0 …
Portsmouth advances to girls’ D-I volleyball finals PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team will be looking to avenge its only loss this season when it meets North Kingstown in the Division I state title game …
Opinion
Letter: It’s time to finally address short term rentals in Little Compton

The Little Compton Town Council has periodically discussed the short-term rental (STR) situation in town, but they have not yet taken action. The time has come. The town council should explore …

Letter: Where is the plan to save South Shore Beach?

The book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson was written in 1962 — 60 years ago. She tried to spread the word that we were destroying our planet and we needed to start paying attention. There was …

Letter: Wary of having state agencies overseeing bridge inspections

In response to the article, “ Inspection under way on Mount Hope Bridge, ” Oct. 31, I offer the following: Regarding the Mount Hope Bridge inspection currently underway and lasting …

Letter: Political rally was an unsafe distraction for motorists

Recently some of our friends and neighbors were in front of Clements Market on multiple days to promote their political candidate. They set up chairs, signs and placards to deliberately get attention …

Letter: Low Lane house has no connection to the Lows

I am writing in response to the recent article, “ A home like no other ” (Bristol Phoenix, Oct. 10). Readers may have been confused, and a little clarification might be useful. The …

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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.