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Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park July 29-31. With a full lineup of over 50 acts as well as plenty of food an exhibits, this year's festival is set to be a music-packed … more

7/25/22

Owner: Westport's Fork in the Road will fly again

It's a little worse for wear, but the fork in the road stolen Tuesday is back. Tom Schmitt, the Westport resident who a decade ago built the 11-foot utensil with his wife Kate and planted it at … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/21/22

Westport's Fork in the Road has been found

They found a fork in the road, and returned it. Westport police reported Thursday afternoon that the iconic fork at River and Old Harbor roads has been found, and returned to owners Tom and Kate … more

7/21/22

A 'peaceful revolution' at the pump in Tiverton

Motorists were lined up on the shoulder of Stafford Road in Tiverton for more than 20 minutes on Monday, waiting their turn to fill up their gas tank at one of four pumps at George’s Gas and … more

By Jen Campisi | 7/20/22

Nathan Bruno was 15 and a student at Portsmouth High School when he died by suicide in February 2018.

Portsmouth: Court limits access to cell phone data in Bruno lawsuit

PORTSMOUTH — A Superior Court judge has ruled that the defendants in a lawsuit alleging negligence that resulted in the suicide of 15-year-old Nathan Bruno in 2018 may have access to only a … more

7/20/22

Newport Folk Festival returns to Fort Adams this weekend

The historic Newport Folk Festival will take place this weekend, July 22-24 at Fort Adams State Park. Performances go all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with gates opening at 10:00 a.m. This year's … more

7/20/22

The large fork at Old Harbor and River in Westport was impossible to miss.

Westport's fork in the road goes missing

Someone stole the fork in the road. Westport police are looking for the unknown thieves who made off with the fork that marked the split at River Road and Old Harbor, they said Wednesday. There … more

7/19/22

Free concerts in King Park: Down City Band

King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, July 24, come … more

7/19/22

Easton's Beach Children's Night: T-Bone

Easton's Beach is hosting a Children's Night Series on Thursdays in July. Kids and families can enjoy magicians, puppet shows and interactive entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m. The … more

7/19/22

Newport Dance Festival July 19-24

Newport's own Island Moving Company will be joined by five visiting dance companies during the Newport Dance Festival, held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on the nights of July 19-24. The performances will be … more

7/19/22

Where the East Bike Path repairs are planned in Riverside.

East Bay Bike Path could be impacted by repair projects

PROVIDENCE — Parts of the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol and Riverside could be impacted by repair projects and temporarily close the week of July 18-22 , according to the Rhode Island … more

7/16/22

Boaters taking part in Saturday's parade on South Watuppa Pond wave to well-wishers on shore.

Watuppa celebrates America

You don't get the nickname 'Captain Seaweed' for nothing. Christian DaSilva, of Beaulieu Road in Westport, has had it for years, and not surprisingly loves to be on the water. This past weekend, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/15/22

An ancient stone wall meanders through a grassy plot saved in Little Compton by the Sakonnet Preservation Association.

Sakonnet Preservation Association celebrates 50 years

For half a century, a small group of nature lovers has made a huge impact on Little Compton, helping to preserve more than 460 acres of open space in the town. In 1972, a group of concerned … more

By Jen Campisi | 7/15/22

Tiverton man critical after crash Friday evening

Tiverton police believe speed and alcohol contributed to an accident Friday night that left a Tiverton resident in the hospital in critical condition. Police and fire crews were called to the … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/15/22

Westport, Horseneck beaches closed to swimming after shark sighting

Westport has closed town beaches to swimming, following a near-shore shark spotting at Horseneck Beach Wednesday morning. Horseneck was the first to close following the sighting Wednesday morning. … more

7/13/22

Easton's Beach Children's Night: Big Joe the Storyteller

Easton's Beach is hosting a Children's Night Series every Thursday in July. Kids and families can enjoy magicians, puppet shows and interactive entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m. The … more

7/13/22

Tiverton wants traffic study before Seasons Market plan vote

Nearly two dozen speakers pleaded with the Tiverton Planning Board Tuesday evening to reject a proposal by a Cranston-based company that wants to build a Seasons Corner Market, a 24-hour convenience store, gas … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/13/22

Witness ‘Lizzie Borden’ on trial

The Delvena Theatre Company will present “Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks” this coming Monday in Fall River. Entry to the performance is free and open to all, but registration is … more

7/13/22

Tiverton councilor wants referendum on marijuana licenses

A Tiverton Town Council member has submitted a resolution that would let taxpayers decide whether they want marijuana-related businesses in town, following the drug's recent legalization statewide. … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/8/22

Spectators cheer on the runners during last year's race.

Little Compton race and fair is Saturday

The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its annual Summer Fair and Road Race on this coming Saturday, July 9. It is the 61st Summer fair on the Commons and the 41st annual race. … more

7/8/22

Driver’s licenses for undocumented is not a panacea

This legislative year the Rhode Island General Assembly agreed to allow the issuance of driver’s permits/licenses for undocumented immigrants who can prove they have income and income tax … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 7/8/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22

John Higginbotham, a United States Navy veteran who served on the USS Truitt and USS Suribachi, salutes as the crowd recites the Pledge of Allegiance Monday morning.

'We, the people' mark independence in Tiverton

Amidst barbecues and beach days, family cookouts and fireworks festivities, there was a more low-key celebration that took place Monday morning. Approximately 30 people gathered around the World War … more

By Jen Campisi | 7/7/22

The Acoaxet Chapel in Westport celebrates 150 years this July.

Acoaxet Chapel at 150: Construction was a true community effort

The notes below are taken from the historical record and continue from a previous article detailing the history of the Acoaxet Chapel in Westport, MA. They are being presented as the Acoaxet Free … more

7/7/22

Letter: Protect Tiverton's character — say no to large developments

Tiverton is one of the few East Bay communities that still has ample forests, pastures and undeveloped land. It was for this reason that, a dozen years ago, I purchased land and built a … more

7/7/22