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A screen capture from surveillance footage showing the suspect vehicle, a dark-colored Acura MDX, in a hit and run that occurred on Bulgarmarsh Road on Sunday, Sept. 11. Anyone with information on the vehicle is asked to contact Tiverton Police at 401-625-6717.

Tiverton police seek help locating SUV driver that critically injured man Sunday

Tiverton police need help identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that critically injured a pedestrian Sunday evening. Police and fire crews were dispatched to … more

9/12/22

Barrington resident Robert Swarts hands copies of a petition to members of the school committee during the meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Barrington parents make it clear: ‘We love our neighborhood schools’

Barrington residents continued to speak out against the school district’s plan to build two new Grade 1-5 schools, transform Nayatt into an early learning center, and close down Sowams … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/12/22

Senior forward Molly Bazinet pushes the ball upfield during the team’s 3-0 loss to Bishop Stang on Thursday.

Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss

Headline Abrams makes seven saves in Wildcats loss Field hockey team loses to Bishop Stang 3-0 Sophomore goalkeeper Hannah Abrams made seven saves as the Westport field … more

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

Mt. Hope High School evacuated after elevated carbon monoxide reading

Mt. Hope High School was evacuated Monday afternoon due to a high reading of carbon monoxide. more

9/12/22

The Kempton House has been in the same family since it was constructed in 1871.

Little Compton House Tour opens nine historic homes

The public will have the rare opportunity to tour nine historic Little Compton properties on Saturday, Sept. 17, to benefit the Little Compton Historical Society. Six private homes, two Historical … more

9/12/22

The three finalists for the Warren Walkabout poster design contest. All three are from Rhode Island artists, two from Warren.

Choose your favorite Warren Walkabout poster

Which poster design do you like the best? Voting closes on Friday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/12/22

A fence along Haines Park Road — replacing the guardrail shown — was proposed in the latest draft of the field redevelopment plan.

Wide range of ideas, concerns surface for Haines Park plan

Neighbors, youth sports league representatives and town officials met last week to review the latest plan to reconfigure and redevelop some athletic fields at Haines Park. The meeting, held at the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/12/22

Barrington's AJ DiOrio stretches out and hauls in a pass from quarterback Alex McClelland on a key second down and 20 in the first half.

Eagles pass Broncos in home opener, 34-21

The Barrington High School football team passed a series of tough tests and captured a 34-21 victory over Burrillville in the season-opener on Friday night, Sept. 9. The biggest test of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/11/22

An example of the graffiti that appeared on a fence outside the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center on Sunday, just hours before the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee’s annual fund-raiser there.

Vandals target Portsmouth Democrats’ event

PORTSMOUTH — Just hours before the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee’s annual fund-raiser at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center on Sunday, vandals painted hostile messages on … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/11/22

East Providence High School's Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Pilgrim tackler during the teams' non-league football game Friday night, Sept. 9, at Pierce Stadium. Abdullah scored three of the Townie touchdowns in their 47-0 win.

Gallery: Townies pummel Pats in non-league football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 9/10/22

Seasons Market discussion continues Tuesday in Tiverton

Members of the Tiverton Planning Board are expected to continue talks on the Seasons Corner Market proposal at their next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13. The applicant, Colbea Enterprises … more

9/9/22

Barrington teachers union president Ben Fillo speaks to district administrators and the school committee during Thursday night's meeting.

School committee sees red as teachers speak out in Barrington

Dozens of Barrington teachers, many of them wearing red shirts, attended the school committee meeting on Thursday night, Sept. 8, and shared their frustrations and concerns with the district’s … more

9/9/22

Rhode Island Energy crewmen check out a pole that was snapped in half when an oak tree fell across Cove Avenue at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday in Barrington. Crews are currently working to remedy the situation.

Rogue oak topples power lines in Barrington

A rogue oak tree fell across Cove Avenue smashing powerlines and snapping a pole at aprroximately 12:45 p.m. in Barrington on Friday. Power and tree crews are currently working to get the situation … more

9/9/22

Tiverton woman charged with exploiting elderly Little Compton client

A Tiverton woman faces charges of exploitation of an elder, and two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, after an investigation into alleged abuse by the Little Compton Police … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/9/22

The wreck of a ship thought to be the 19th-century Rhode Island whaler Dolphin at low tide off Puerto Madryn, Argentina.

Scientists help confirm wreck is long-lost Warren whale ship

Scientists investigating the remains of an old wooden ship off the cold, windy coast of far southern Argentina say it almost certainly is the Dolphin, a globe-trotting whaling ship from Warren, R.I., lost in 1859. Archaeologists have spent years researching the ship’s origin without making a definitive identification, but a new analysis of tree rings in its timbers has provided perhaps the most compelling evidence yet. more

By Kevin Krajick | 9/9/22

Helping with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School are, left to right, alums and contributors: Linda (DePasquale) Dean, Alison Chase-Padula, Edward Stuart, Donna (Murphy) McKenna, Robert McKenna, Louis Cirillo, Betty (Fortin) Lema, Frank Caruso, Terry (Salcone) Pasqual, Richard Bucolo, Bea (Cavallaro) Lavey, Donna (Carlone) Habershaw, Joseph Camera, Peggy (Vendituoli) Ferreira, and Ann (Deltoro) Soscia.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel celebrates 70 years on Sunday

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School has come a long way since its infancy when a small building (the Parish Hall) existed at the rear of the church near Congregational Street. more

By Manny Correira | 9/9/22

Runners take off through debri as a cannon signals the start of the 14th annual Finish for a Guinness 5K, on Sunday.

'Finish for a Guinness' holds 14th 5K

The 14th annual “Finish for a Guinness” 5K road race kicked off on Sunday morning. more

9/9/22

Wunnegin, the renovation of which recently won a state preservation award, is among the homes on the tour set for next Saturday, Sept. 17.

Doors open at some of Little Compton's most historic homes

Some of Little Compton's most historic homes and historical properties will be open for public tours next Saturday, when the Little Compton Historical Society holds its historic property tour for the … more

9/9/22

Freda Lehrer with a photo of her uncle Harry Molasky, who served in WWII and ran Molasky’s, the family’s dry goods store at 44 State St. When Lehrer put the house on the market and opened the long-dormant safe, Harry’s WWII records were among the treasures it contained.

Cracked Bristol safe reveals family treasures

When Freda Lehrer put the George Munro House at 44 State St. on the market, she knew there was one more thing she would need to do before handing over the keys: open the safe. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/9/22

Rooftop HVAC unit fails, high school evacuated

Students and staff at Barrington High School evacuated the building on Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, after a rooftop HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) unit broke and sent smoke into the … more

9/8/22

Popular Porchfest returns to downtown Bristol on Sunday

Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m., Bristol PorchFest 2022 will feature 9 porches and 18 musical acts. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/8/22

Sawdy Pond clearing angers neighbors

As he prepares to build a new home near Sawdy Pond, a Portsmouth man has angered some of his neighbors who claim he is clearing land he does not own and is harming the environment, including … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 9/8/22

George and Adeline Correia (center) are surrounded by family and friends at a surprise 70th wedding anniversary party Saturday night in their honor.

Bristol couple celebrates 70 years together

The Correias’ storybook marriage began on Labor Day, Sept. 1, 1952 at St. Elizabeth’s Church. more

By Manny Correira | 9/8/22

The Bristol Ferry Lighthouse has enjoyed a unique view for nearly 170 years.

Historic lighthouse will be changing hands

The Bristol Ferry Lighthouse has been an iconic symbol of Bristol for generations, guarding the 3,000-foot-wide passage between Bristol and Portsmouth at the beginning of Mt. Hope Bay for nearly 170 … more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/8/22

Michael Reilly (l) and Dave Scarpino of the James D. Reilly foundation, present a rendering of a Santa House they hope to site at the corner of State and Thames Streets for the holiday season.

A home for Santa planned in Bristol

The Santa House will be an initiative of the James D. Reilly Foundation, but will work in concert with the Christmas Festival Committee. The 14 by 20 foot structure is a ready-built shed with a front porch. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/8/22