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Police investigating Barrington house break

Barrington Police received a 911 call on Monday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. for a possible house break on Cherry Lane. Officers responded to the scene and discovered that a front window at the home had … more

10/4/22

The Huskies girls cross country team from left, Analucia Romero, Ryan Coffey, Jessica Deal, Sonia Bradley, Reyn Ferris, Lily Dasilveira, and Lucy O’Brien, posted their best regular season record ever at 8-3, according to coach Susan Rancourt. The team is waiting their fate about qualifying for states as a team.

Huskies go 8-3, best record ever

Freshman phenom Jessica Deal took first place as the Mt. Hope cross country team swept Tiverton and St. Mary Academy on Monday to finish with an 8-3 record, the best record in the team’s … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/4/22

Members of the Barrington School Committee are shown during a meeting earlier this year.

Barrington School Committee fined for Open Meetings violation

In May, Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Lanphear ruled that the Barrington School Committee violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by failing to provide sufficient notice before … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/4/22

Portsmouth High’s Joseph Murphy attempts to head a corner kick into the net during a 5-0 win over Mt. Hope on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Portsmouth High shuts out Mt. Hope, 5-0 (photos)

The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ soccer squad overwhelmed visiting Mt. Hope in a league game last Wednesday, Sept. 28, shutting out the Huskies by a score of 5-0. more

10/3/22

Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer head coach Mike Stinton (center) talks to his team during halftime of a game in 2018. The 1968 PHS grad will be inducted into the PHS Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 8 as both an athlete and coach.

Last call for Portsmouth High Athletic Hall of Fame tix

The Portsmouth High School Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony this Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with a cash … more

10/3/22

A "Bobcat" plowing a sidewalk with its snowblower attachment similar to the vehicles the East Providence DPW is requesting to purchase as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Budget.

E.P. Council considers Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital projects budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, at workshop held the last week of September, took its first in-depth look at the $3,131,725 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital expenditures budget as proposed by … more

By Mike Rego | 10/3/22

Barrington High School senior Leo Caldarella (second from right) stands with other members of Team Christine, which recently participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Providence. Caldarella organized the team and helped raise more than $7,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association as part of his senior project.

Barrington student honors his grandmother through his senior project

For Barrington resident Leo Caldarella, the choice of a high school senior project was easy. He would study the effects of Alzheimer’s, a disease that has directly impacted his family. … more

10/3/22

Barrington's Payton Murphy runs over a Cranston East defender en route to a long pick-up.

Eagles outscore Bolts in football fireworks display

The crowd at Victory Field on Friday night was treated to showcase of high-scoring offenses. In the end, the Barrington High School football team built a two-score lead in the fourth quarter and … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/1/22

Russell Morin Catering & Events will be taking over management of the town-owned Glen Manor House on Jan. 1, 2023.

Portsmouth: Russell Morin to manage Glen Manor House

PORTSMOUTH — After nearly three decades of being managed by Katie and Don Wilkinson, the reigns of the town-owned Glen Manor House will be turned over to Russell Morin Catering & … more

By Jim McGaw | 10/1/22

Weaver Library unveils new ‘StoryWalk’ outdoor learning path

EAST PROVIDENCE — Weaver Library has added another use for its sprawling lawn, besides its seasonal farmers market and concert venue, with the recent installation of permanent structures … more

10/1/22

Owen Boudria chips onto the first green during Westport’s match against Bourne at Acoaxet Golf Club on Wednesday. Boudria shot a 53 to win his match.

Spirlet shoots 40 in Westport golf loss

Cooper Spirlet shot a low score of 40 and won his match at the Old Scotland Links Golf Course in Bridgewater for the Westport golf team which lost to Bristol Plymouth 2-7 in a league match on … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/30/22

Sean Palumbo (right) was all smiles after receiving the John Pellegrino Memorial Award from Bristol Fire Dept. EMS Captain Sam Turner.

Bristol EMS celebrates 75 years of saving lives

In 1947, a handful of Bristol’s finest firefighters got together and formed the Bristol Rescue Squad. Seventy-five years later, the team is going stronger than ever. more

By Manny Correira | 9/30/22

Sally Barker and Jane Harrison admire artwork donated by local artists that is destined for the silent auction at Warren Heritage Foundation’s Portside Picnic.

Warren Heritage Foundation’s annual gala is Oct. 8

A bounty of food, live music, and a prize-filled auction will highlight event honoring Warren’s nautical roots more

9/30/22

Harbormaster and wharfinger Chris Leonard wants to make it easier for local families to continue the family fishing business upon the death of wharfage holder.

Wharfinger eyes plan to protect Westport's fishing families

In a town built on its close ties to the water and tradition, the harbormaster wants to make it easier for fishermen and women to pass their family's legacy on to the next generation. At a … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/30/22

Bristol named safest college town in nation

According to FBI crime data, Bristol’s latest top-spot stats include a violent crime rate of 0.23 per 1000 residents, while property crime is at 3.17 per 1000. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/30/22

Digital rendering of a portion of the Revolution Wind farm as seen from Newport.

Revolution Wind farm plan moves ahead

Even as the Mayflower Wind project faces concern here over the routing of its electric cables up the Sakonnet River, a second project that could have a greater visual impact on the coast from … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/30/22

Portsmouth’s lead runner was Wake Zani, who ran seventh overall in 18:58.

Gallery: Portsmouth, Tiverton cross country teams

TIVERTON — Teams from LaSalle Academy were the winners of both the boys’ and girls’ Metropolitan Division cross country meet held Monday, Sept. 26, over the 3.1-mile layout on and … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 9/30/22

The concrete boat launch at Walker Farm. Hundred Acre Cove is to the left.

Police: Dispute surfaces between worker and fisherman

Barrington Police responded to Walker Farm on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for a dispute between a fisherman and a construction worker. Police said a construction worker had approached a man who was … more

9/30/22

Bristol bans smoking marijuana in public

After approving a new ordinance banning public consumption of marijuana, the Bristol Town Council began work on recreational marijuana zoning changes in the event that voters approve the referendum on election day. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/30/22

Fire Chief Michael DeMello at a fire on State St. in 2016.

Bristol Fire Chief honored with state award

Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello was among the first recipients of the “Excellence in Municipal Government” awards, announced by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/30/22

Police issue stern warning to man who took off with wallet

A Barrington resident called police on Monday, Sept. 19 after losing his wallet at a County Road gas station. The man said he left his wallet on his vehicle when driving away and it fell to the … more

9/30/22

Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.

Ask the candidates: What's at the top of your agenda?

Question: What's at the top of your agenda if elected to the Barrington School Committee? Rudy Seber (D) — “Issues need not be divisive. I will work together with my peers so that we … more

9/30/22

Advantage…Townies

EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day expectedly full of firsts for the East Providence High School girls’ tennis team as the Townies christened the new complex on campus with a resounding 7-0 … more

By Mike Rego | 9/30/22

Animals injured in Westport barn fire

Westport firefighters were able to extinguish a barn fire off Sodom Road early Sunday morning, and credited a family member for quickly sounding the alarm and helping to control the fire. The … more

9/29/22

A conceptual rendering from ZDS Inc. shows the vision for the development. The outdoor dining area seen in the image would be for The Waterdog restaurant, located next door and owned by Daniel Teodoro, the developer of the proposed apartment building.

A look at the proposed 17-unit Water Street apartment building

The proposal of a 17-unit apartment building on Water Street has already drawn a lot of attention. Check out the details here. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/29/22