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EPHS wrestlers Jacob Poore, Robbie Amaral, Martim Moniz, Jacob Francis and Charlie Phillips (from left to right) placed at the Lancer Invitational in Waterford, Conn., last weekend. Moniz (center) defended his tourney title at 120 pounds.

Moniz, Phillip shine for EPHS wrestling, track teams

Two East Providence High School winter sports teams offered up terrific results competing in early season events last weekend. Two EPHS wrestlers won their respective weight classes while leading … more

12/20/22

East Providence sinks Mariners in Division I boys' basketball

NARRAGANSETT — The East Providence High School boys’ basketball earned its second win in three Division I regular season games to date after the Townies defeated Narragansett by a convincing … more

By Mike Rego | 12/20/22

Barista Alex Ash serves a customer a cup of coffee Monday morning at the Daily Grind.

Gray's Grist Mill sale delayed

There is still no word on the eventual fate of the Gray's Grist Mill property in Adamsville, which was expected to be sold last Friday to an unnamed Fairhaven resident. Eleanor Wickes, a realtor … more

By Ted Hayes | 12/19/22

State: All six Barrington schools earn 5-star ranking

Barrington schools have another reason to celebrate this holiday season. Late last week, the Rhode Island Department of Education released a report that gave all six Barrington Public Schools the … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/19/22

Portsmouth picks 5 projects for Discover Newport grants

In an effort to enhance visitors’ experience in Portsmouth, the town has selected five local recipients of a one-time $7,500 community support grant from the Newport & Bristol County … more

By Jim McGaw | 12/17/22

Festively dressed Max Magilton, 9, takes a photo with Kris Kringle himself on the lawn of the Burnside Building during Bristol’s Christmas Festival on Saturday.

Christmas Festival brings seasonal magic to Bristol

The Bristol Christmas Festival brought seasonal magic to the downtown on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 for a weekend of caroling, crafting, live entertainment and lots of tasty food to be bought and enjoyed … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 12/16/22

On Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m., Temple Habonim will hold a candlelight service/vigil on its front lawn to "Shine a Light on Antisemitism."

‘Shine a Light on Antisemitism’ this Sunday in Barrington

Temple Habonim in Barrington will hold a special candlelight service/vigil on its front lawn on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m., to "Shine a Light on Antisemitism.” “Our goal is to … more

12/16/22

Coach Mike Raffa and his BHS boys basketball team defeated Mount Pleasant 70-46 on Thursday night, Dec. 15.

Strong second half powers Eagles to 24-point victory

The Barrington High School boys basketball team rebounded from a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Mount Pleasant 70-46 on Thursday night, Dec. 15. The Eagles stormed out to a 19-10 … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/16/22

Elaine Felag spends much of her life inside the cozy, vibrant and totally unique confines of the women’s clothing store she has sustained for more than four decades. With deep passion for what she does, she plans to keep Feminine Fancies going until at least 50.

Four decades of fun and fashion

Elaine Felag has no interest in retiring anytime soon. She is the living embodiment of the expression, “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Felag … more

By Scott Pickering | 12/16/22

Restrictions for blue-green algae in Lower Pond (pictured) and Thurston Gray Pond at the Melville Recreation Area have been lifted by the state.

State lifts restrictions for blue-green algae at Melville

PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have recommended lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at … more

12/16/22

Trey Rezendes shared team high scoring honors with Max Collins in the Townies' first Division I league win of the season over visiting East Greenwich Thursday night, Dec. 15.

Townies split a pair to open Division I boys' hoops slate

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ basketball team began its 2022-23 Division I regular season slate last week with a split of two games, including an agonizingly … more

By Mike Rego | 12/16/22

In this map prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MASSDEP), Westport is depicted almost entirely in light green — the state's designation for watersheds that may be designated as Natural Resource Areas following the promulgation of proposed Title V amendments. Towns shown in gray either have not yet been evaluated for nitrogen impacts, or have been evaluated and determined not to be impacted by nitrogen.Half of New Bedford, a small part of Fairhaven and most of Achushnet, shown in teal, have already been designated Natural Resource Areas.

Town — and maybe homeowners — face expensive Title V changes

Thousands of Westport homeowners could be on the hook for expensive septic upgrades under a series of Title V (septic) amendments being rolled out early next year, though Westport officials are … more

12/15/22

Investigation reveals contamination at Yarn Mill site

Abutters to the Robin Rug/Bristol Yarn Mill site received notices from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) at the end of November, outlining the agency’s findings … more

By Christy Nadalin | 12/15/22

Barrington Lions Club members (from left to right) Doreen Burgers, Cat Horn and Michaela Keohane inspect the burned tree at Barrington Beach.

Scrooge scorches Christmas tree at Barrington Beach

Late Wednesday night, when most Barrington residents lay asleep in their beds, a grinch slunk to the town beach and lit the Barrington Beach Christmas tree on fire. The Barrington Lions Club … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/15/22

This map shows the approximate location of Monast Island in Mt. Hope Bay in red. Touisset Point in Warren is at top left, east Bristol at left, Tiverton at right and Swansea and Somerset at upper middle to right.

Tiverton sells island to the state DEM

It's so tiny, it barely registers in a Google search and unlike its sister Spar Island, is not listed on many navigational charts. But Monast Island, a deserted quarter acre of sand in the middle of … more

By Ted Hayes | 12/15/22

Kelsey Perry, Mayflower Wind’s community liaison coordinator, and Tim Reiher, the developer’s offshore cables package manager (left), speak to residents at the drop-in session on Dec. 7 inside Ragged Island Brewing Company’s Brewery Barn. Another session was held the previous night at the Portsmouth Free Public Library.

Mayflower Wind: ‘People still have a lot of questions’

PORTSMOUTH — What will the cables look like? Why come up the Sakonnet River? What’s in it for Portsmouth? Will recreational and commercial fishing be impacted? more

By Jim McGaw | 12/15/22

Barrington's Lindsey Lemay drives the lane in the first half. Lemay finished the game with 20 points.

Eagles sprint out to big lead, hold on for big win

The Barrington High School girls basketball team survived a second-half rally by Ponaganset and picked up a 45-40 victory in front of a hometown crowd on Wednesday night, Dec. 14. The Eagles built … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/15/22

Don Ruest and Lisa Newcity are the talent behind Fenwick & Oliver, a new retail destination on Thames Street. Ruest is a talented woodworker, and Newcity sources fair trade handicrafts that complement Ruest’s creations.

Fenwick & Oliver, in Bristol, offers unique, handmade items

The shop reported a great first weekend, fueled by the crowds drawn to downtown Bristol by the Christmas Festival. more

By Christy Nadalin | 12/15/22

Cannabis sales: ‘It’s not legalized for youth’

Denise Alves is proud of her hometown. The director of the Barrington Prevention Coalition said she was very happy to see Barrington residents vote against allowing the sale of recreational … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/15/22

EPHS wrestling makes its return to Division I

EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s been a whirlwind few years for the East Providence High School wrestling team with the program attempting to rebuild on the fly while also contending with the … more

By Mike Rego | 12/15/22

Terry Taffinder Grosvenor and Richard Curtis Grosvenor hold their new book, the product of many hours of researching, transcribing, and photographing the works of Charles DeWolf Brownell. Terry, his great, great granddaughter, took journals she inherited that chronicled his travels in Cuba and turned it into a one-of-a-kind literary journey through the eyes of the talented mid-19th-century painter, poet, and explorer.

You may not know of this DeWolf — but you should

Charles DeWolf Brownell was a multi-talented 19th-century artist. His first-person accounts and sketches from trips to Cuba are explored in a new book, written by one of his descendants. more

By Ethan Hartley | 12/15/22

The original Oldham School off Bullocks Point Avenue as it looked recently.

E.P. School District deeds former Oldham property back to city

EAST PROVIDENCE — The former Oldham Elementary School property located on Bullocks Point Avenue was, in fact, conveyed from the School Department back to the city as has been expected, with its … more

By Mike Rego | 12/15/22

Members of the Barrington High School boys swim team celebrate after winning the state title last year.

Barrington High School swim teams have depth, and stars

The Barrington High School swim teams are on a roll. Last year, the boys and girls teams made it a clean sweep at the state championship meet. The Barrington girls team won its eighth straight … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/14/22

Coltrane McGonigle Owen Friedrichson, Coach Boudria and the bench explode in cheer after Owen Boudria sinks a jumper to put Westport up the fourth quarter. The Wildcats however, fell to Fairhaven 69-66, while the girls won, 56-37, in their home openers.

Boys lose, girls win, in Westport basketball openers

The Westport basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 69-66 home loss to Fairhaven while the girls traveled and crushed the Blue Devils 56-37 as both teams kicked off their seasons on Wednesday … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 12/14/22

The late Al Micheletti (right) never got over the loss of his beloved wife, Marie, who also passed away earlier this year.

Rhode Island mourns Al Micheletti, beloved restaurateur

Al Micheletti, who passed away Dec. 2 at the age of 92, would have been smiling from ear-to-ear. The outpouring of affection during his wake and funeral service was astounding. more

By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira | 12/14/22