Barrington resident and state Rep. Jennifer Boylan recently introduced four bills that she believes will improve gun safety in Rhode Island.
“All of us are concerned about the …
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3/13/23
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Members of the Barrington Economic Development Commission have offered the Town Council a blueprint on how to bring more athletic fields and a recreation center to Barrington.
According to a memo …
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3/10/23
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Barrington officials say it is a chance to save money and use more renewable energy.
Barrington’s electricity aggregation program, called Barrington Community Electricity (BEC), is …
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3/10/23
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The Tiverton police officer charged earlier this week on assault and disorderly conduct charges pulled out and activated his department-issued taser at least twice during school events over the past …
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By Ted Hayes
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3/10/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Two wins over the last seven days, including an impressive road victory against Classical and another against a hard-scrabble Smithfield side that beat the locals in the …
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By Mike Rego
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3/10/23
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The kids at Barrington Middle School are ready to wow audiences with their performance of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical.
Performances will be held on Friday, March 10, …
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3/9/23
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The 7th annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna, Jr. Beer Tasting fundraiser, held last Thursday night at the Portside Tavern, was another great success.
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By Manuel C. 'Manny' Correira
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3/9/23
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With construction to the library's roof complete, the path between the Library’s Thames Street parking lot and Hope Street is accessible to foot traffic again.
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3/9/23
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The Rhode Island Heart Gallery, established in 2005, features professional portraits of children who patiently wait in Rhode Island foster care hope of finding loving families or other permanent connections. You can see them at Bristol's Quinta Gamelin Center.
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/9/23
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Bywater announced on Monday the launch of a Mainvest crowdfunding campaign to support the expansion of the restaurant's current space and the re-launch of The Bakeshop.
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3/9/23
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There is a new committee in Barrington and it has a lot of members.
The Barrington Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee has 11 full voting members and four alternate non-voting members. The …
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3/9/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School will renovate Metcalf Hall in anticipation of welcoming students from the Henry Barnard School later this summer for the start of the …
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By Mike Rego
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3/9/23
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Local resident Robert Botelho expressed concern that Bristol’s definition could attract adult entertainment businesses that would be turned away by municipalities with tougher regulations banning such activities.
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/9/23
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Captains Sarah Perry, Leah Sylvain and Korynne Holden combined for 42 points as the Westport girls basketball team beat Ayer Shirley 62-47 in the Sweet 16 at the high school gymnasium on Tuesday …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. Photos by Julie Furtado
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3/8/23
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A police officer was charged on multiple counts Wednesday following an internal Tiverton Police Department investigation into his conduct while serving as the school resource officer...
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By Ted Hayes
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3/8/23
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PORTSMOUTH — A program expected to save local residents money on their electric bills, increase renewable energy use and reduce carbon pollution, is finally going live May 1.
The …
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By Jim McGaw
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3/8/23
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The Barrington Planning Board has approved a plan to build a new Chipotle restaurant on County Road.
The unanimous vote, taken during a meeting on Tuesday night, March 7, advances the Chipotle …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/8/23
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The Tiverton Planning Board on Tuesday voted to give a would-be crematorium developer more time to submit information pertaining to the controversial proposal planned for a vacant lot at 730 Main …
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By Paige Shapiro
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3/8/23
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Want to beautify Warren and maybe win a prize? Start picking up any nips you find in town.
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3/8/23
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Staff called Bristol police on four occasions in the past month alone; once for a racially-motivated verbal attack that was heard by multiple staff and patrons.
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/8/23
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PAWTUCKET — Khano Smith has been named the first head coach and general manager for Rhode Island Football Club, the expansion franchise announced in a release Wednesday, March 8.
Smith is a …
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3/8/23
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The Barrington High School boys hockey team was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Division I playoffs over the weekend, falling to the top-seeded Bishop Hendicken Hawks in two straight games. …
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3/8/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Mayor Bob DaSilva has appointed Keith A. Brynes as East Providence’s new planning and economic development director.
Brynes takes over the position from Bill Fazioli, …
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3/8/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police detectives are investigating a shooting and a possible concurrent domestic violence case following an incident early Tuesday morning, March 7.
At …
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3/7/23
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East Providence High School winter sports athletes completed their respective seasons last weekend competing in the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship meet as well as the …
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3/7/23
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