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The Barrington Fire Department's Color Guard leads a previous year's Memorial Day parade.
Barrington’s Memorial Day Parade steps off Monday morning
The entire community is invited to the Barrington Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies on Monday, May 27.   Residents are encouraged to check the Town’s website (www.barrington.ri.gov) … more
Warren to recognize two Memorial Day observances this weekend
Ceremonies will begin on Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. honoring a Vietnam Veteran, and continue at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, Memorial Day, with Naval Honors at the Town Wharf, followed by a speaking program and parade. more
The deconstruction and repair of the chimney on Town Hall will be accomplished through $112,000 in ARPA money, as approved by the Town Council at their May 14 meeting.
Around $1.4M left in ARPA funds for Warren
Following expenditures over the past couple of years, and three allocations during their most recent meeting, a little less than half of the $3.1 million the Town was allotted during Covid remains, and must be spend prior to December 2025. more
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Cam Kelley, shown in a match earlier this season, led the Eagles offense with 15 kills in the win over West Warwick.
Barrington volleyball team picks up wins over Wizards and Bulldogs
On Tuesday, May 14, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a sweep of West Warwick, 3-0. The scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-10.   Cam Kelley led the … more
Keira and Makayla Boxell (left), seniors at Portsmouth High School, founded Shades of Knowledge along with Jully Myrthil (right) of Providence, to get representative literature into the hands of underserved communities in other countries. They hope to continue their literacy efforts in Rhode Island as well.
Getting the right books to underserved children
PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth High School senior Keira Boxell joined her twin sister, Mayakla, and their Providence friend, Jully Myrthil, on a leadership journey to South Africa last … more
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Police: Man spotted taking photos of teenage girls at Barrington Beach
Barrington Police responded to Barrington Beach on Monday, May 13, after a person called the station to report that an older man was taking photographs of teenage girls. Police spoke to a … more
Cole Brauer performs rigging maintenance and work at the top of the mast.
She had to fight to get her shot — and made history when she got it
Cole Brauer, the first American woman to sail solo around the world, went from not being taken seriously to making history through sheer perseverance of will. more
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The former Oldham Elementary School building as it appeared as of May 3, 2024.
East Providence Council meeting ends abruptly due to connectivity issue
The Tuesday, May 21, East Providence City Council meeting ended abruptly just under an hour into the session because of a technical issue with the live stream of the event, halting viewing access to … more
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This sketch from a couple years back illustrated the concept in mind by Matthew King. King said on Monday the vision remains much the same, with Tizzy K’s anchoring the brick and mortar portion, a pizza variant of the Taco Box, and two rotating food trucks on the premises.
Tizzy K's ice cream coming to Warren to anchor new Main Street food spot
The former convenient store that has been vacant for years just outside of downtown Warren is about to be hopping with delicious activity — hopefully by next month. more
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Nathan Carter has qualified to compete as an individual representing EPHS at the 2024 state golf tournament. Carter had the seventh best scoring average in the state for the regular season.
Townies come up short on pitch for state golf tourney berth
It's best regular season record in decades as well as setting a new program scoring mark for stroke play scoring still weren't enough for the East Providence High School golf team to earn a berth … more
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The Barrington Financial Town Meeting will be held in the high school gym on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Barrington FTM: Monastery property, $5M bond, budgets and more
At the FTM on Wednesday night, May 22, Barrington taxpayers will vote on the future of the Monastery property, a $5 million bond to improve athletic fields, and nearly $100 million in school … more
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On Monday morning, eight Portsmouth High School seniors visited Portsmouth Nursery School, where they all “graduated” as 5-year-olds back in 2011. This year’s class of nursery school students raised $270 toward the June 5 Post Prom event for the Class of 2024. Here, PHS seniors pose with PNS students and faculty. Starting with the third person from left in the back row, they are (from left) Gracin Raposa, Kayla Parsons, Oliver Tibbets, Nick Spaner, Matt Nolan, Colm Dooley, Claire Hook, and Cole Swider. They are all wearing shirts representing the colleges and universities they will be attending next fall. They are flanked by teacher’s aid Kristie Labonte and head teacher Christy Renkawitz (left) and teacher’s aide Caroline Dooley (right).
In Portsmouth: Tiny tots help the big seniors
PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth High School seniors enjoy the fun and safety of their “Post Prom” on June 5, they’ll have some youngsters half their size to thank for helping to … more
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An accident reconstruction specialist was called to the scene of a car crash on the Wampanoag Trail on Sunday, May 19.
Barrington teenager flips his car on the Wampanoag Trail
Barrington Police are investigating a crash that occurred on the Wampanoag Trail on Sunday morning, May 19.   Police said a 16-year-old Barrington boy was driving at a high rate of speed … more
The existing high-profile dock at Walker Farm will remain, while plans for new decking to be installed over the concrete and dirt approach. A second low-profile dock will be installed farther north on the Walker Farm property.
Council approves bids for Walker Farm work, town audit, more
It was a busy night for bids.   The Barrington Town Council approved a number of bid requests during the May 6 meeting.   BAY Team — $122,832 The Council approved (3-0 vote) … more
The former Knights of Columbus home at 28 Fish Road.
Tiverton KOC sells building, gives away $1 million
A local Knights of Columbus council marked the end of an era last week when members distributed more than $1 million — proceeds from the sale of its old home — to four local churches and … more
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Though they have always been technically illegal in Westport, the only Short Term Rental (STR) properties that have been called out by the town to date are those that have been problematic — like this home on Spinnaker Way, whose owners were served cease and desist orders last year after neighbors complained.
Short Term Rentals a "quagmire" for Westport, select board says
Two weeks after voters at Town Meeting rejected a warrant article that would have legalized and regulated Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Westport, members of the Select Board warned Monday night that … more
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Text-based mental health counseling now available to Bristol Warren teachers
Students will also have access to the mental health services starting during the 2024/25 school year. more
Partner Noah Amaral (left) looks on as Austin Carter heaves the javelin during the Special Olympic Games in Dartmouth on Monday.
Westport Special Olympians give it their all
For a few hours Monday, 15 Special Olympians from Westport got to leave everything behind and just focus on competing. Sophia Siddal was as competitive and driven as ever. Ethan Cabral and Ethan … more
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Aquidneck Island towns hosting hazard mitigation workshops
PORTSMOUTH — The towns of Portsmouth and Middletown, and the City of Newport, are developing the first ever multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Aquidneck Island.   The … more
Corporal Peter Fletcher, who served in an anti-aircraft missile battalion for the USMC, died on Jan. 20, 1968, in Quang Tri, South Vietnam.
Warren native who perished in Vietnam to be honored Sunday
Peter Fletcher was a direct descendant of Commodore Abbot, a hero of the War of 1812, a one-time commander of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet. He was 21 when he died during military service in Vietnam. more
No. 1 singles player James McShane serves for the Townies during a recent EPHS boys' tennis match.
EPHS boys' tennis seniors hopefully leave a lasting legacy
Three matches is all that potentially remains in the noteworthy careers of the seniors on the East Providence High School boys' tennis team as the Townies begin their pursuit of the 2024 Division II … more
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Portsmouth Police deal with domestic assault, DUIs
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, May 14 Freddie Valentin DeJesus, 41, of 93 Mason Ave., was charged with domestic violence … more
Finn Madden slides head first into the mud pit while participating in the Hampden Meadows Tough Tiger event, Sunday.
Hundreds try to tame Tough Tiger course at Hampden Meadows School
The cold wet weather on Sunday, May 19, could not dampen the spirits of those who participated in this year’s HMS Tough Tiger adventure race.   As usual, a very large crowd turned out … more
Barrington Town Council member Braxton Cloutier (right), shown during a previous FTM, serves as liaison to the DEI Committee. During the May 6 Council meeting, Cloutier said the Westerly Town Council offers a respectful speech statement prior to its public comment period. At left is Barrington Council member Kate Berard.
Barrington Council still hesitant to adopt ‘respectful speech’ statement
One member of the Barrington Town Council pushed pause on a request by the DEI Committee to include a “respectful speech” statement during Council meetings.   Another Council … more
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Tiverton FD staffing crisis reaches tipping point
TIVERTON — One day after a staffing shortage forced the temporary closure of one of Tiverton’s three fire stations, town administrator Chris Cotta announced at an emergency town council … more
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