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Attendees enjoy live music at last year’s Folk at the Farm event at Frerichs Farm.

'Folk at the Farm' returns to Frerichs Farm on Oct. 2

Folk at the Farm, a free music concert featuring four Rhode Island-based groups, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 2-6 p.m. at Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicutt Ave. in Warren. more

9/15/22

Guests decorate their tables as they arrive at Little Compton's annual "Community Dinner," Sunday afternoon.

Food for the soul in Little Compton

More than 600 friends and neighbors gathered along the Little Compton Commons Sunday afternoon, taking the rare opportunity to share in a meal together as a community. The annual Little Compton … more

By Jen Campisi | 9/14/22

Primary narrows list of Barrington Democrats for general election

The field of candidates in Barrington shrunk on Tuesday night, Sept. 13. The list of three Democrats hoping to run for the Barrington Town Council in the general election was cut to two. … more

9/14/22

Firefighters' artwork to be showcased during Collaborative art and food event

The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization in Warren, RI, will be holding a food and art event at their Studio, 4 Market St in Warren, on the evening of Thursday Sept. 15 from 5-9 p.m. more

9/14/22

How Bristol voted in the 2022 State Primary

Bristolians preferred Foulkes over McKee, selected favorites among two contested Democratic State Senate seats. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/14/22

EPHS girls' volleyball program begins anew in Division II

EAST PROVIDENCE — Much like their male counterparts did this past spring, the members and coaches of the East Providence High School girls’ volleyball team are hoping a change in scenery … more

By Mike Rego | 9/14/22

This conceptual project design, completed by Addaspace at a cost of $15,000, will still be utilized as a reference when the town goes back to bid, according to town officials.

Burr's Hill project faces major setback

The multi-year effort to install a series of recreation buildings near the band shell at Burr’s Hill Park has hit a significant and unexpected snag, which has resulted in the Town going back out to bid for the project. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/14/22

East Providence’s ‘Asphalt Art Initiative’ is completed at Hennessey Elementary

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Arts Council together with the city administration and area artist Anna Dugan recently completed a street mural created following consultation and … more

9/14/22

Little Compton Town Council member, two others, charged in dog incident

Little Compton Town Council member Andrew Iriarte-Moore said Wednesday that he believes charges filed against him and his husband over an incident late last month are unwarranted, and said he is … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/14/22

The contractor for Rhode Island Oak Counseling and Wellness, a new business where the old Kaufman's Hardware used to sit, plans to put in a curb cut so vehicles can enter via East Main Road and exit onto Patriots Drive.

Council overturns denial of curb cut for Portsmouth business

PORTSMOUTH — The subject that took up the bulk of the discussion at Monday's Town Council meeting was the site of the old Kaufman's Hardware store at the corner of East Main Road and Patriots … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/14/22

As expected, DaSilva, Rossi advance in race for East Providence mayor

EAST PROVIDENCE — The expected matchup to see who will be the city’s second ever elected mayor emerged from the Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 primary election as incumbent Bob DaSilva earned the … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/22

Linda Ujifusa is the apparent Democratic primary winner for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat, beating out Matt A. Chappell.

Linda Ujifusa apparent winner of District 11 Senate primary

Linda L. Ujifusa will be the Democrat on the ballot in November for the District 11 R.I. Senate race. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/22

James Garman (left), recipient of this year’s Portsmouth Award, is congratulated by Town Council President Kevin Aguiar Monday night.

Portsmouth Award goes to James Garman

J. Mark Ryan remembers sitting with a group of “intellectually unmotivated boys” in a damp, un-air conditioned classroom back in high school. Despite that, the Town Council member said … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/22

Iain DeBoth dribbles upfield on a scoring bid.

Barrington boys soccer takes the field with deep roster

The Barrington High School boys soccer team graduated 12 seniors from last year’s squad, but entered the current season with a very deep roster. “Our biggest strength is our … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/13/22

Barrington Police intervene in jogger-vs-motorist incident

Barrington Police are investigating a situation that occurred near the high school on Wednesday, Sept. 7. A man was jogging on Lincoln Avenue by the school when a vehicle was pulling out of a … more

9/13/22

Barrington’s Little Free Library will offer diverse books

Members of Barrington’s DEI Committee will host a celebration on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5 to 6 p.m., at Woods Pond, marking the creation of Rhode Island first Read in Color library. … more

9/13/22

This home, just southeast of Almy Brook, rents for $450 per night on Airbnb.

Little Compton may start regulating short term rentals

” Quote “I’m tired of people breaking up our driveway, parking on the road, and late at night there’s lights going on and off. Why can’t we … more

By Jen Campisi | 9/13/22

Michelle Orlando addresses a joint meeting of the Westport Select Board and school committee Monday evening.

Orlando regains Westport school board seat

Michelle Orlando is back on the Westport School Committee, five months after she lost her seat in April's elections. A joint meeting of the Westport Select Board and school committee voted 7-0 … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/13/22

The Barrington Town Council voted 3-2 in favor of allocating $1 million for renovations to some of the athletic fields at Haines Park.

Barrington Town Council approves $1 million for Haines plan

During their meeting on Monday night, members of the Barrington Town Council voted 3-2 in favor of allocating $1 million in federal funding for renovations to some of the athletic fields at Haines … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/13/22

Newport Boat Show features hundreds of boats and more this weekend

The 51st annual Newport International Boat Show takes place over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 15 to 18. Spread along five sites encompassing more than 14 acres, visitors can check out … more

9/13/22

Senior forward Abby Parella shoots the ball by Bay View goalkeeper Kayley Thibodeau. Parella scored three goals for the Tigers.

Tigers crush Bay View 7-0 in home opener

Senior captain Sam Gacioch and senior Abby Parella each netted a hat trick as the Tiverton field hockey team crushed St. Mary Academy-Bay View 7-0 in the home opener on Thursday evening. The win … more

Story by Jen Campisi and Rich Dionne | 9/12/22

Senior midfielder Parker Camelo attempts to kick in a pass from a free kick late in the game. Jesse Wilson is at right. Wilson scored the Huskies lone goal to tie the game in the second half.

Soccer team loses heartbreaker to Classical 2-1 in home opener

The Mt. Hope soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Classical in front of a decent crowd despite a drizzly in the home opener on Wednesday night. The game looked to be headed for overtime, … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

A recent report on the Carmelite Monastery property recommends "that serious consideration be given to demolishing the building and permitting increased residential density on the site in order to permit a financially viable development and a return of the town’s acquisition investment."

Report: Monastery must go for project to make money

The Town of Barrington released a site development report on Monday, Sept. 12 for the former Carmelite Monastery, which states that preserving the monastery as part of the project would provide a … more

9/12/22

Kelli Kidd of Portsmouth, nutrition specialist at Health Services and in the Athletics Department at the University of Rhode Island, is among the community volunteers who share vegetables grown at URI’s Agronomy Farm.

Portsmouth woman involved in food sustainability at URI

A Portsmouth woman is among some volunteers at the University of Rhode Island whose efforts have led to recent recognition by the National Association of College & University Food … more

9/12/22

Neal Tullson barrels through the North Kingstown defense to gain yardage for the Patriots in the season-opener Friday at home. The Patriots were defeated, 20-0.

Portsmouth downed by Skippers in season-opener, 20-0

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School football team couldn’t manage to put any points on the board as North Kingstown won the season-opener Friday night on the turf field, 20-0. The … more

9/12/22