EAST PROVIDENCE — ONE Neighborhood Builders broke ground in recent days on the long-awaited redevelopment of the former VAMCO Jewelry Co. site off Bullocks Point Avenue in the Riverside section …
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By Mike Rego
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1/20/23
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Bristol Police Chief Kevin M. Lynch was sworn in as the new president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association.
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By Manny Correira
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1/19/23
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Barrington is looking for nine volunteers to populate the newly-formed Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The Barrington Town Council approved the creation of the BPAC during its meeting …
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1/19/23
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Senior year of college is typically a heavy lift. That description takes on new meaning in the case of University of Rhode Island senior Arianna Helger, who not only carries a full-time …
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1/19/23
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If you haven't taken a tour through Westport's new Middle High School, Saturday's a good chance.
The cutting edge school, which opened in September 2021, is now firing on all cylinders, with …
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1/19/23
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They were down, but not out.
Trailing North Kingstown by as many as 18 points in the second half, the Barrington High School girls basketball team rallied and knocked off the defending state …
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1/19/23
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The Warren Town Council agreed unanimously on the first passage of a proposed ordinance that would cap the total number of short-term rental units allowed in town, set up a registration requirement, and enforce a parking requirement.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/19/23
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Eva Touhey thinks about trash a lot. At times, she finds joy in it. Touhey doesn’t necessarily want to pick through your trash, but she enjoys telling you where to put it — …
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By Scott Pickering
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1/19/23
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PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ indoor track team had mixed results following a pair of Sullivan Division regular season meets held over the last week at the Providence Career …
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Photos by Rich Dionne
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1/19/23
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Joe Martino will stop by Barrington Books on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. to read excerpts from his book “On The Run.”
Martino, who worked as the executive director at the Bayside …
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1/18/23
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A dead body was discovered along the edge of the Barrington River on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18.
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said a deceased male under the age of 30 was found near …
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1/18/23
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After nine years on the board, Selectman Brian Valcourt will not seek re-election in the April 2023 election. He will remain on the board until the election. With news of his departure, there are two …
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By Jen Campisi
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1/18/23
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A new exhibition featuring 22 historical panoramic views of Westport is open at the Westport Free Public Library, presenting astonishing expansive visions of the landscape as well as fascinating tiny …
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1/18/23
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In a four-hour marathon session last week, the Tiverton Planning Board continued its focus on anticipated growth in the north end of town as it reviewed four commercial …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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1/18/23
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A deceased city native and former police officer received long overdue recognition recently, when United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse presented a descendant of Albert E. Peterson Sr. with medals …
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By Mike Rego
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1/18/23
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Thousands of fans packed the harbor walls at Alicante, Spain to view Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing team sail against the competition in Leg 1 of the Ocean Race on Sunday. The first leg …
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Reports Courtesy of the Ocean Race and 11th Hour Racing
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1/18/23
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Mike Byrnes was a genuine as they come. He could get comical at times, but in most instances he talked straight from the hip. You always knew where stood with him. The town of Bristol has lost a real class act.
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By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira
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1/18/23
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PORTSMOUTH — After being informed it may expect a downgrade, the Town of Portsmouth learned last week that Moody’s Investors Service has maintained the municipality’s Aa2 bond …
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By Jim McGaw
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1/18/23
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Nick Scandura scored a career-high 31 points and Sean Bonneau knocked down seven three-pointers and finished with 25 points, as the Barrington High School boys basketball team defeated Cranston East, …
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1/18/23
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Hope & Main's venture into the big city is now open for business, and that's good for local business.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/18/23
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The Barrington daycare that is being investigated by DCYF and Barrington Police for giving melatonin gummies to children had its license suspended in 2018 following an earlier DCYF …
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1/18/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School District administration has signaled it will quickly attempt to fill the void being left in the principal’s position at Riverside Middle …
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By Mike Rego
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1/18/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE – St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2022-23 term. This academic distinction recognizes students in …
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1/18/23
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Jefferey Eutsay, the head coach of the Mt. Hope High School wrestling team, was arrested on Jan. 15 for three counts of domestic violence, including one felony count. He has been placed on administrative leave.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/17/23
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Barrington School officials kicked off the upcoming budget season with a deeper dive into student enrollment.
During their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, members of the school committee …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/17/23
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