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Portsmouth firefighters save man who fell from boat

PORTSMOUTH — Two swimmers from the Portsmouth Fire Department rescued a man who spent about 20 minutes in the water after falling from his boat off Fountain Avenue in Island Park Monday … more

9/26/22

Paul Murphy (left), a member of the Battle of Rhode Island Association, explains how the 1778 battle of Rhode Island played out in Portsmouth during Saturday’s well-attended event at Heritage Park. At right is Seth Chiaro, a member of the 54th Regiment of Foot.

Portsmouth: More than 120 turn out to ‘Walk the Battlefield’

With Heritage Park serving as a virtual map of Portsmouth during the Revolutionary War, more than 120 visitors came out Saturday to get a sense of the complex set of events that shaped the Battle of … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/26/22

Emily Mushen, Linda Beall, and Bob Molloy, who have been volunteering for the East Bay Food Bank and Thrift Shop for two and a half years, one year, and 12 years respectively, during a normal day helping out inside the pantry. The food bank has around 160 volunteers, about half of whom volunteer multiple days a week throughout the year.

Inflation, increased need put pressure on East Bay Food Pantry

Inflation, combined with a decreased focus on the pandemic and the food insecurity it caused, has led to increased need for the communities served by the East Bay Food Pantry. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/26/22

Junior captain Korynne Holden (middle) plays a Fairhaven throw in during their non-league home game on Friday. Julia George is right.

Youthful girls soccer team ready to start league play

This girls varsity soccer team may be the youngest Westport Middle-High School team ever as the majority of the girls are seventh and eighth graders with just two juniors, three sophomores, a … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/26/22

Josie Morway, a Boston-based artist and former Rhode Island resident, in the process of painting a finely-detailed saltmarsh sparrow on a storefront at 24 Child St. It is part of a mural commissioned by the Town in partnership with The Avenue Concept designed to bring awareness to the increasing concern over climate change and sea level rise.

In Warren, an artistic perspective on rising tides

A new mural on Child Street, combined with multiple other efforts, looks to bring awareness to the dangers posed by climate change and rising ocean waters. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/26/22

Fazioli steps aside as East Providence’s Planning/Econ Director

EAST PROVIDENCE — Nearly three years to the day he was named to the job, the office of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced Bill Fazioli would be leaving his position in the administration as the … more

By Mike Rego | 9/26/22

The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss the various paths forward for the former Carmelite monastery building.

What is the next step for monastery property in Barrington?

The committee meetings are finished. The consultant has submitted his report. And the future of the former Carmelite monastery property still appears a bit uncertain. Members of the 25 … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/26/22

Portsmouth High’s Avery Pelletier blocks the net on Townie player during Friday night’s non-conference volleyball game.

Portsmouth High volleyball team falls to Townies, 3-2 (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots’ varsity girls’ volleyball team lost a non-conference match against East Providence on the road Friday night, 3-2. The Patriots are now in fourth … more

9/26/22

Karyn Jimenez-Elliott, a resident of Common Fence Point, reaches high Sunday morning as she paints over graffiti at the top of the railroad bridge located at the entrance to the neighborhood. Jimenez-Elliott, who arrived to the site at 5 a.m., volunteered to cover up the work of “artists” that have recently plagued the neighborhood.

Volunteer effort targets graffiti in Portsmouth — again

Two weeks after painting over graffiti that targeted a Democrat Town Committee fund-raiser, volunteers from Common Fence Point got out their paint brushes again Sunday to erase more illicit messages … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/26/22

Sara Campion-Egan, owner of Gilded Lily Medspa, has years of experience as a nurse practitioner in primary and urgent care settings. She entered the field of aesthetic injections with the belief that when people look good, they feel good, improving self-confidence and quality of life.

New business in Barrington enhances your natural beauty

Sara Campion-Egan carefully chose the name of her business. Gilded Lily Medspa, located on Maple Avenue in Barrington, specializes in enhancing a person’s natural beauty. The medical … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/24/22

The state will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the project to replace the East Bay Bike Path bridges.

State leaders will celebrate commitment to new bike path bridges

State and local leaders will attend a special groundbreaking event in Barrington on Monday, Sept. 26. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island … more

9/23/22

Little Compton dog owner charged for third time

Karen Ziarello, one of three Little Compton residents charged in an incident over leashed dogs, was charged on two separate occasions with the same offense — keeping animals at large (off … more

9/23/22

The owners of the former Zion Bible College property recently applied for a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion.

Property owner plans to demolish Belton Court mansion

A once-proud Barrington historic home has been marked for demolition. The owners of the former Zion Bible College property recently applied for a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion. … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/23/22

Wedge will open up at 279 Water St., in the building that formerly housed Muse jewelry shop, ideally in November.

The perfect charcuterie board: coming soon to Water Street

Water Street wanderers will soon be able to visit a one-stop-shop for all your charcuterie board needs. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/22/22

Hampden Meadows School students pose for a group photo after last year's production.

New season of Arts Alive! shows will kick off at Hampden Meadows

The Arts Alive! performing arts program will return to its participating schools this season. Arts Alive will be offering theatre programs and school-play programs for students in grades 1-8 … more

9/22/22

From left, Ethan Stewart, 11 (coxswain), Sam Hall, 13 (stroke), Aja Crockett, 11, Ryder Jusseaume, 14, and Blake Stewart, 13, pose for a photo during Saturday's competition on Gloucester Harbor.

Westport rowers take home gold in Gloucester

Westport's Community Youth Rowing race team won big at the Gloucester Gig Rowers' annual Harbor Race held Saturday on Gloucester Harbor, and Westport's adult rowers fared well too, bringing home … more

9/22/22

Doug Still, principal of the local company This Old Tree Consulting, explains to Orlo Avenue fourth graders about the importance of trees to the environment during a planting event at the school September 21.

Trees bring much needed shade to Orlo Avenue Elementary schoolyard

EAST PROVIDENCE — Volunteers from the city, the school department and a local non-profit joined students at the Orlo Avenue Elementary School for a tree planting and outdoor classroom lesson on … more

9/22/22

Jack Leduc, shown scoring a touchdown against Taunton earlier this season, ran for 170 yards and one touchdown against Dartmouth on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Eagles run over Dartmouth in Pop Warner action

The Barrington Pop Warner football teams picked up key wins last weekend. The Eagles' 12U football team evened its record to 2-2 after defeating Dartmouth 32-12 on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18, in … more

9/22/22

Alex Smuk represents RIFAC at a recent event.

RIFAC athletes complete busy summer, start new season

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new month marked a new season for the athletes at the city-bases Rhode Island Fencing Academy, who took part in the Boston Fencing Club sponsored Regional Junior/Cadet … more

9/22/22

Veteran Tom Acciardo receives an award from Bristol Town Manager Steve Contente.

Purple Heart recipients honored at Bristol Veterans Home

The ceremony was held to recognize Bristol’s Purple Heart recipients, with Bristol’s official designation as a Purple Heart Town, following the Town Council’s unanimous approval of a resolution at their Aug. 3 meeting. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/22/22

Katie Potter, founder of Newport Chowder Company, with her mother, Muriel Barclay de Tolly, after being voted the winner of the 2022 Pitch Competition at Hope & Main.

Newport Chowder Company wins Hope & Main's Pitch Contest

Katie Potter, founder of Newport Chowder Company, was voted the winner of Hope & Main’s pitch contest, which awarded a $10,000 cash prize. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/22/22

Brandon Piedade (number 299), shown running in an indoor track meet last year, leads the Barrington High School boys cross country team this fall.

BHS Sports: Junior runner leads cross country team

The Barrington High School boys cross country team jumped out to a strong start this season. The Eagles opened with a win at the Martha’s Vineyard Cross-Country Invitational, and followed … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/22/22

Floral designer Chelsey Barton-Karnes at Thistle & Posy on Gooding Ave., the realization of her longtime dream to have her own flower shop. She likes to carry a selection of unique blooms and plants, locally sourced whenever possible. Barton-Karnes creates both unique and traditional floral designs for events of all kinds; she also offers same day delivery and floral design workshops.

Bristol native achieves dream of opening flower shop

Thistle & Posy opened at its 204 Gooding Ave. location in August. The bright and airy space was renovated top-to-bottom by owner, Chelsey Barton-Karnes, and her husband, Dwayne. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/22/22

Guiteras Principal Christine Hughes with a Furby and an N’Sync Kickin Keepsake Scrapbook — two of the many treasures uncovered when Guiteras recently opened their time capsule after 22 years.

Guiteras time capsule opened after 22 years

What treasures from 1999 awaited inside? more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/21/22

Local candidates for general assembly seats (top row, from left to right) Sam Read (House, District 66), Jason Knight (House, District 67), Pam Lauria (Senate, District 32) and (bottom row) Jennifer Boylan (House, District 66), Scott Fuller (House, District 67) and Rhonda Holmes (Senate, District 32).

Ask the candidates: How will you help local businesses?

Question: List two ways East Bay legislators can help local businesses. District 32, Senate Rhonda Holmes (R) — “Taxation and regulation. The General Assembly missed many … more

9/21/22