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Waterfire 'Starts at Sunset' on Thursday night

Waterfire Providence hosts its first even of the year, “Starts at Sunset,” this Thursday, May 15. Supported by Providence Tourism Council, Starts At Sunset is a community gathering on the … more

5/14/25

Dr. Hank Wietsma was one of the founders of the Pets in Need (PIN) Clinic back in 2016. He helped gather a collaborative of people to bring it back from the dead in 2025.

Riverside low-income pet clinic revived under new collaborative

A group of veterinarians, vet techs, private donors, and pet loving community members have given low-income pet owners a great gift in Riverside. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/14/25

Oyster & Chowder Festival on the Newport waterfront

Sip, slurp, and savor the best of Rhode Island’s coastal cuisine at the annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, held on the historic waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf. Spend the weekend … more

5/14/25

Rumford native Acadia Ullucci with some of the participants of her “Social Emotional Crafternoon” program, which earned her the highest honor among Girl Scouts: The Gold Award.

Rumford native earns Girl Scout Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England recently announced that Acadia Ullucci, of Rumford, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. more

5/14/25

Eastern Painted Turtle at the Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, Mass.

A family celebration of World Turtle Day

Celebrate World Turtle Day with the family on Friday, May 23, at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Meet a variety of turtles up close and personal — touching, learning, and even snapping … more

5/14/25

Sheep & Wool Festival returns to Coggeshall Farm

The annual festival brings traditional fiber arts to life with sheep shearing and wool dyeing demonstrations, spinning and weaving exhibits and Two Coves Farm sheepdog herding demonstrations. Browse … more

5/14/25

Trinity Johnson-Carter (left) took first place and teammate Ryley Souto took second in the 110 hurdles during a dual meet with Tiverton and Mt. Hope on Monday.

Townies crush competition in dual meet, look towards divisionals

The East Providence boys track team finished their dual meet season by crushing Tiverton 103-50 and Mt. Hope 115-32 at home on Monday evening. The third place Townies improved their overall record to … more

Story and Photos by Rich Dionne | 5/14/25

Annual spring concerts by community chorus

The Greater Tiverton Community Chorus will present its annual spring concert, “Make A Joyful Noise,” under the direction of Christian Black and accompanied by Katie Estrella. The theme … more

5/14/25

The British are coming! The British are coming!

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, the Battle of Rhode Island Association, and the Bristol 250 Commission have joined forces to sponsor a weekend of events celebrating the 250th … more

5/14/25

Bird’s call for celebration

As the sounds of “Chirp,” “Tweet,” “Coo,” “Caw,” and other bird songs multiply each day, spring rolls in like a natural wake-up call as the sun slowly … more

By Michelle Mercure | 5/14/25

Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters.

RIDEM ramps up patrols, education during National Safe Boating Week

Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible … more

5/13/25

Sonia "Ascawawa" Thomas-Silva of the Narragansett Tribe pours cedar water, a ceremonial purification, onto the beached minke whale that washed up at Bold Point over the weekend.

Dead minke whale washes up at Bold Point in East Providence

The whale has been determined to have been dead since at least January, but it is not known how it died. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/13/25

Left-right: Martin Middle School Principal Laurie Marchand, seventh-grade social studies teacher Amy Moran, and Jim Curtis, New England Strategic Account Manager for School Specialty. Moran was named one of five educators in the United States among 500 entries to earn a "Crystal Apple" award for teaching excellence.

East Providence educator earns national 'Crystal Apple' award

Amy Moran, a middle school teacher at Edward R. Martin Middle School, is one of just five educators in the entire United States to earn the honor. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/12/25

Expanded tournament includes mainland ocean shores

“We are thrilled that the Block Island inshore fishing fournament keeps growing. We surveyed past participants and put what we learned to use to expand the tournament,” said Capt. … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 5/12/25

Rhode Island Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling Rhode Island waters. May 17-23 is National Safe Boating Week.

DEM ramping up water patrols and education

Whether you’re on the high seas or just cruising the bay, navigate the water safely and wear your life jacket. Environmental police officers from the R.I. Department of Environmental … more

5/12/25

Should Rhode Island raise taxes on its wealthiest residents?

STORY OF THE WEEK: Legislative leaders in Rhode Island have for years reflexively opposed efforts to raise broad-based taxes. The trend has been more in the other direction, with a four-point cut in … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/12/25

Embrace the magic of gardening with the moon

On May 12, the full flower moon will appear in the sky representing renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings. Seasoned southern New England gardeners recognize this event as the official kickoff of the … more

By Cindy and Ed Moura | 5/12/25

A night of jazz at Mount Hope Farm

The Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Rhode Island, has sustained a long and historical existence. Its origins hark back to the cradle of the earliest American settlements and townships, continuing as a … more

By Michael Khouri | 5/12/25

Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly. more

5/9/25

The redesigned signs, one at each planned entry to the development known as “The Met”, off Veterans Memorial Parkway. The Waterfront Commission had rejected a previous design that was 21 feet tall. The approved signs are 11 feet, seven inches tall.

Waterfront Commission approves smaller signs for Met development

While the East Providence Waterfront Commission checked off one of its final local approvals for the development, the group fighting against the development continues its efforts. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/8/25

Change is good, challenges are better

If I didn’t have a child, I’d be in Peru right now. Why Peru? I say, why not? I mean, I’ve never been, for one. I heard one of the Seven Wonders is there, so that sounds pretty … more

5/8/25

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

10 questions with new Senate President Val Lawson

Valarie Lawson reflects on her historic rise to one of the loftiest political positions in the state, pay respects to mentor she succeeded, and highlight some of the state’s priority issues ahead. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/7/25

It's a special Mother's Day Market in Tiverton on Sunday

Sunday is a day typically dedicated to relaxation, and Mother’s Day lands on a Sunday — so a morning (or afternoon) stroll through a specialty market geared toward moms might be the … more

5/7/25

Letter: Some antidotes to despair

To the editor: Day 100 of the current administration is upon us. With that formidable reality, I rise each day struggling to choose hope over despair. You may be feeling similarly—daunted by … more

5/7/25

'Bull in the China Shop' at Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum presents "Bull in the China Shop," a dynamic and thought-provoking exhibit on view from Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, June 28. Featuring a compelling mix of functional and … more

5/7/25