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Dan Cristina, who predicted when he was just a child that he would one day be the Director of Horticulture at Blithewold, made that dream a reality, and is looking forward to the future.

Blithewold’s new Director of Horticulture is right where he dreamed he'd be

If you asked Dan Christina what his dream job would be when he was just a kid, he'd tell you exactly what he's doing right now. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/20/23

Danielle Carey, a North Providence native and former finance director for the Town of Smithfield, will begin on May 8.

Bristol Warren School District hires new finance director

Danielle Carey, a North Providence native who previously worked for the State Division of Municipal Finance and as the Finance Director for the Town of Smithfield, will begin in her new role for Bristol Warren on May 8. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/20/23

Barrington resident Rich Turilli said his book, “The Art of War and Baseball,” shares plenty of tips about baseball, but also operates at a deeper level. Turilli had the idea to write the book while coaching one of his son's Little League baseball teams.

Barrington resident's book is about baseball, and much more

It is a book about baseball, but not really about baseball. Barrington resident Rich Turilli said his book, “The Art of War and Baseball,” shares plenty of tips about baseball, but … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/20/23

Grand jury rules no charges should be brought in Little Compton death

The state will not pursue murder charges in the death of a Swansea man who died following a party in Little Compton last fall. Steven Velozo, 47, died following a party at his mother's … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/19/23

Jeffrey Heath has been named the new principal at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth taps Middletown principal to lead PHS

PORTSMOUTH — Effective July 1, Jeffrey Heath will be the new principal at Portsmouth High School. The School Committee Tuesday night voted unanimously to ratify Superintendent Thomas … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/19/23

Barrington Planning Board member Bill Kurtz created this plan for how the monastery property could be subdivided. Some lots would be for single-family homes, others for senior housing units, and one section of the property would be reserved for future use.

New plan for monastery property in Barrington: Fewer homes

A new plan for the former monastery property calls for a significantly reduced number of housing units. Crafted by Planning Board member Bill Kurtz, the plan shows the property being … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/19/23

Candidates and supporters wave on arrivals at voting last Tuesday in Westport.

Soares and Ouellette win board seats, Stinson wins clerk race

Voters sent Steven Ouellette back to the select board for his fourth three-year term last week, and also voted to send a long-time town volunteer to the town's main governing body. Ouellette, with … more

4/19/23

The 12-foot-tall stained glass window currently sits inside the former St. Mark’s Church on Lyndon Street in Warren, which is being converted into a private residence after being saved from becoming a residential development.

In Warren, a revelatory discovery has hidden in plain sight since 1877

A stained glass window, installed over 145 years ago at the former St. Mark's Church in Warren, displays Jesus and Gospel figures as persons of color, sparking widespread discussion and interest in its origins and implications. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/19/23

Bristol Warren School Committee approves safe gun storage resolution

A resolution to send correspondence to parents informing them of pending state bills on the requiring of safe storage of firearms and ammunition passed by a 7-2 vote of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/19/23

Barrington’s Matt Davis delivers a hit for the Eagles during the team’s win over Tiverton.

Eagles walk-off wins against Tiverton and East Providence

The Barrington High School baseball team celebrated its first league win in dramatic fashion last week. The Eagles battled back from a one-run deficit against Tiverton, scoring two runs in the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/19/23

Bristol Sports Club celebrates Diamond Anniversary

The Bristol Sports Club celebrated its Diamond Anniversary on Saturday night. Established in 1961 to encourage high level soccer in Bristol’s Portuguese community, the evening was highlighted … more

4/19/23

Tiverton High School students listen to Alice Eichenbaum speak of her experiences during the holocaust of World War II.

Holocaust survivor tells Tiverton students: Never forget

Scores of Tiverton High School students gathered in the school’s library one recent Friday morning to hear Alice Eichenbaum, 95, speak about her experiences in the holocaust. The assembly, … more

By Paige Shapiro | 4/19/23

Robert Hanlon, director of the East Providence Career and Technical Center, talks about the robot patients in the Nursing room. On this particular day, the students were away on a field trip to the Boston Museum of Science, but on a normal day, they will practice monitoring, tending to and taking vitals for their patients, which talk to the students and tell them how they’re feeling. The senior Nursing students will graduate with CNA certifications at the end of this school year.

Inside E.P. High – a cathedral to CTE

East Providence High School is one of the clear leaders in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming in the state of Rhode Island. The spectacular new facility, which was built for $189.5 … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/19/23

Ava Monroe looks up from working on a design project within the Graphic Communications room at East Providence High School. Graphics is one of 10 different Career and Technical Education tracks offered at the school, where about half the students are enrolled in some form of CTE programming.

Career and Technical — a new era in education

Since school choice began to proliferate a few years ago, hundreds of students have chosen to leave their hometown districts and enroll elsewhere. They often enroll close to home, choosing a neighboring district or a district a short drive away. But not always. more

By Scott Pickering | 4/19/23

Bristol Warren School Committee denies plan for student representative

An attempt to have one non-voting member of the student body chosen to be seated at the table alongside publicly elected school committee members was voted down by a 5-4 margin. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/18/23

Paul Amadio will be the next head of school at The Pennfield School beginning July 1.

Pennfield School in Portsmouth selects its next head of school

PORTSMOUTH — Paul Amadio has been named the new head of school at The Pennfield School, effective July 1. He succeeds Rob Kelley, who has served as head of school for nearly two … more

4/18/23

Missed target? Barrington man finds two arrows in his backyard

A Washington Road resident stopped into the Barrington Police station on Tuesday, April 11, after finding two arrows in his backyard. The resident’s property is located a short distance … more

4/18/23

Senior Kit Ruddock, the reigning boys' indoor state 300 meter champ, captains the EPHS boys' outdoor track and field team this season.

Townies tracksters take aim at improved state meet results

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School outdoor track and field teams began their respective 2023 Eastern Division regular seasons by hosting the inaugural competitive meet at new … more

By Mike Rego | 4/18/23

Noah Lacey attempts to tag out a Case baserunner.

Westport nine bash 18 hits, clobber Case 12-4

Westport nine bash 18 hits, clobber Case 12-4 Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. The Westport baseball team bashed 18 hits as they clobbered Case 12-4 during a non-league home … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/18/23

Tony Chatowsky with one of the Gyotak-method prints on display at his new Fish Print Museum on East Main Road. This is a print of a northern sea robin which, like all the others on display, he caught himself.

In Portsmouth: He catches fish — and then prints them

PORTSMOUTH — Tony Chatowsky knows his fish. He’ll tell you all about the tarpon, the famous fighting fish of Florida: “When you hook one, you wait for that explosion and they … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/18/23

Beach-goers traverse cobbles as they look for a sandy spot at South Shore Beach Friday.

Locals decry overcrowding at Little Compton beach

With the summer season rapidly approaching, a handful of Little Compton residents –– a crowd, by the small town’s standards –– sat in on the Beach Commission meeting … more

By Paige Shapiro | 4/18/23

Pitcher Mackenzy Ponte winds up to pitch during the West Bridgewater game. The sophomore struck out 14, walked 8, and allowed 11 hits and 9 runs in 7 innings of work.

Wildcats edge West Bridgewater 10-9, crush Bishop Connolly 22-13

The Westport girls softball team scored 4 runs in the sixth inning to come from behind and beat West Bridgewater 10-9 in their first league game of the season at home on Thursday afternoon. Third … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/18/23

Brad Denson makes a pitch during Mt. Hope’s 9-0 win over Central. Denson struck out 7, walked 5 and gave up just 2 hits in 6 shut out innings of work.

Mt. Hope nine pound Central, lose to Hendricken

Timely hitting and clutch pitching and defense were the keys to victory for the Mt. Hope baseball team as they beat Central 9-0 in a Division I game on Tuesday morning at Guiteras Field. The Huskies … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/18/23

An artist's rendering of the Diman vocational school in Fall River, which will be paid for in part by Westport.

Diman vote a victory for town officials, budget

What a difference four months make. Last Tuesday's vote to fund the town's obligation to the $293 million Diman vocational school project via excluded debt passed by a margin of five to two, a … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/18/23

Ace McCoy applies the tag to a St. Raphael’s player during a game last week.

Barrington softball team battles through early-season challenges

The season just started but the Barrington High School softball team has already faced a handful of challenges. The Eagles were missing a few key players during April vacation and are … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/18/23