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Two Barrington residents recently spoke out against the school district’s plan to renovate the Barrington High School athletic complex with a synthetic turf field.   Jessica Allen and … more
Westport’s commercial dock has seen better days, and the town’s marine services director is contracting with engineers to determine what kind of repairs the aging structure needs, and … more
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team made easy work of Middletown in its home opener Thursday in the PHS field house, cruising to a 70-37 victory. more
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth man has been sentenced to six months of federal probation after admitting to a federal magistrate judge that he violated the Migratory Bird Treaty Act when he … more
Food pantry usage has intensified, and the volunteers running them are reaching out for year round help as they expect the need will continue to rise. Some have been able to gain a helping hand by … more
Freshly elected Little Compton Town Council members Robert Mushen, Gary Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Victoria Talbot were sworn in for their upcoming terms this past Thursday, joining Andrew … more
Monday, Dec. 2 A caller reported a suspicious person at Route 88 and Old County Road at 8:24 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious vehicle on Village Way at 10:48 a.m. Animal complaints … more
It’s official — incoming 8th Bristol Representative Steven Ouellette is leaving the Westport Select Board. Ouellette, vice chairman of the town’s chief governing board, submitted … more
The owners of the Head Town Landing Country Store at 488 Old County Road have put their landmark riverside spot up for sale. The asking price: $1.25 million. Kathy and Rory Couturier have owned the … more
It’s been over 17 years since Nathan D. Crowell passed away — but nothing has stopped his family from turning that loss into a positive impact on the East Providence community, and beyond. more
The Warren Fire Department's annual holiday breakfast took place Sunday, Dec. 8, at headquarters on Joyce Street. Patrons were able to choose from a bevy of items like scrambled eggs, pancakes, … more
On Thursday, Dec. 12, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced the indictment of Alec Tahir Baker, 60, of Corona, Calif., charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud, and … more
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council’s next meeting won’t happen until after the new year, when the panel will gather at Portsmouth High School at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. … more
The Mt. Hope High School wrestling team continued taking steps towards regaining its once-held spot among the state's elite a year ago and the Huskies have some pretty lofty expectations for the … more
A person called police on Sunday morning, Dec. 8 to report that while she was walking her dog through Veterans Park she spotted a tent set up in the woods.   The woman was concerned that … more
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed several shellfish areas in Narragansett Bay and the coastal salt ponds due to excessive rain received Wednesday. more
Mt. Hope High School recently announced its honor roll of students for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 term. Students earn the distinction of High Honors for a cumulative A- average or above with … more
The Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to give $106,375 in ARPA money to the Bayside YMCA for renovations to the outdoor pool.   In one of its final votes, the previous Town Council … more
At a recent press conference held at Providence Children’s Museum, adults took a backseat as children took over the new exhibit, Big Block Party — an interactive experience designed to … more
One of the most commercially successful groups of the early Rock N' Roll era are coming to East Providence on Dec. 20. more
A three-year-old eviction proceeding against Weidong Wang, owner of Baba Sushi restaurant at 205 Thames St., was recently decided after being transferred to Providence Superior Court. The … more
A plan to build a storage facility at 203 Mouse Mill Road appears dead, after a steady stream of concerned neighbors implored members of the Westport Planning Board last week to hold the would-be … more
A tree that doubled as a nostalgic closet containing the treasures of childhood. Another that might have floated away had its boughs (mylar balloons, actually) still been filled with the helium they … more
PORTSMOUTH — In a 6-1 vote Monday night, the Town Council recommended that the R.I. Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) reject SouthCoast Wind Energy’s request for a noise variance … more
It is the gift that kept on giving… until now.   For more than two years, Barrington has dipped into its bag of ARPA funding to pay for all sorts of projects and purchases. But … more
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