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Sofia Clarizio, 7, and her sister Giavanna, 4, enjoy making the acquaintance of K9 Marty, the East Providence Police Department’s first Comfort Dog. Marty, who was accompanied by School Resource Officer Jay Rogers, shares the same parents as Bristol’s K9 Brody, who is about 18 months older than his brother.

Sgt. Mourato is planning to bring Community Night Out back next year as an end of summer event, and hopes to partner with the town’s backpack giveaway effort. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/25/22

Democrats Susannah Holloway (left) and Pam Lauria are running for the District 32 seat in the Rhode Island Senate.

RI Senate District 32 candidates — where they differ

What is it that separates the candidates — Susannah Holloway and Pam Lauria — for the District 32 seat in the Rhode Island Senate? According to both candidates, there are plenty of … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/25/22

Hathaway School kindergarten teacher Liz Gill organizes materials in her classroom on Monday as she prepares for the first day of school next week. The 2022-23 academic year begins on Monday, Aug. 29, for staff; Tuesday, Aug. 30, for kindergarten, fifth- and ninth-grade students; and Wednesday, Aug. 31, for all other students.

Portsmouth schools reminder: No free lunches this year

PORTSMOUTH — They’ll be no free lunch for students when they report back to school next week. more

By Jim McGaw | 8/25/22

Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.

Portsmouth: Mayflower should explore alternative routes

PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind should explore alternate routes before running a cable up the Sakonnet River and over land in Portsmouth, an attorney for the Town of Portsmouth told the R.I. Energy … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/25/22

Man charged with Back Eddy break-ins

Social media publicity, tips and help from the Fall River Police Department and old-fashioned police work helped Westport police track down and arrest a man suspected of breaking into the Back Eddy … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/25/22

$This graph from the HCH study shows how, despite what you might pay for internet each month, it doesn’t actually translate to the service you receive. Some people pay as much as $110 a month for service that doesn’t even meet the outdated standard for internet speeds, while others pay a fraction of that for speeds well in excess of the standards.$

Study finds only 1/3 of Warren residents properly served by broadband speeds

Nearly two-thirds of Warren residents surveyed do not have access to the quality of high-speed internet that is now considered the standard — and those more likely to rely on the internet for non-entertainment purposes are more likely to be subjected to subpar service and speeds. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/25/22

Eric Perry aims an arrow while playing a game.

Gallery: 31st annual 'Neighborhood Day' in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual Neighborhood Day, sponsored by the East Providence Neighborhood Day Coalition along with the City of East Providence and the Boys & Girls Club of East … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 8/25/22

Barrington officials want to hear from residents as the town moves forward with prioritizing roadway projects and seeking funds for construction in the coming years.

How do you feel about Barrington's ‘Complete Streets’ plan?

Barrington officials are seeking resident input on sidewalks and bikeways. The town’s “Complete Streets” plan was drafted in 2021, and approved by the Planning Board in … more

8/25/22

Multiple members of the Fraid Knots cycling team showed up to The Guild last week to enjoy their new Pints With Purpose, on tap now at the brewery. Group from L-R: Tony Moscrop, Mike Reuter, Mark Hoder, Dave Cambria, Kedrik Knight, Jeanne Leffers, Matt Leffers, Chip Wilkerson and Chris Jensen.

The Guild teams up with Fraid Knots for charitable brew

The Fraid Knots, which began with a team of Barrington dads in 2011, has grown to 20 members and has raised nearly $1 million for cancer research. They now have a limited time signature beer at The Guild. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/25/22

A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.

E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable

Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more

By Katie Langley | 8/24/22

See the complete Barrington School bus schedules here

The Barrington School District has released bus schedules for the 2022-23 school year, which begins on Monday, Aug. 29. Because of a publishing error, an incomplete version of these schdeules was … more

8/24/22

People enjoy a film during a FLM FWD festival at the Barrington Town Hall campus.

FLM FWD’s top film pick wins at European festival

Reviving Rivers, a documentary film that premiered at Barrington’s FLM FWD Environmental festival in July and took top honors there, has been awarded a top prize at Europe’s Kinosaray … more

8/24/22

Tiverton harbor commission, state to tour Chase Marina Tuesday

Members of the Tiverton Harbor Commission, representatives from the state Department of Environmental Management and other town officials will tour the old Chase Marina at 169 Riverside Drive, which … more

8/24/22

This comic ran in the Warren and Barrington Gazette, poking fun at an event that seemingly caused quite a bit of friction between the Bristol and Warren baseball clubs. The Bristol team accused the Warren team of trying to snake an invitation from the Boston Red Sox that was intended for their club, which the Warren club responded to in force.

The day the Red Sox (almost) came to town

100 years ago, a spat developed between Bristol and Warren ball clubs over hosting famed team. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/24/22

Fr. Christian Anderson is bringing his one-man show, “Jesus Was Not a Doorman” to Bristol on Sept. 10.

Hollywood doorman turned priest is bringing his unique story to Bristol

“What happens when a good ol’ church boy ends up running the door at the hottest nightclub in Hollywood?” more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/24/22

Richard Huggins lays the groundwork for his skull and books sculpture early Friday morning at Cherry and Webb beach.

Westport sand sculptor creates fleeting works of art

Walk through the dunes to Cherry and Webb beach pretty much any Thursday, Friday or Saturday morning in the summer, and you're liable to find fantastical creatures, jovial elves and towering minarets … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/24/22

The Patriarca family, consisting of grandparents Anthony and Mary, mother Cassie, father Michael, and children, Brady and Mia, standing in front of the disputed area that, on paper, is their property, but has been challenged by their neighbor.

Warren property dispute involves state senator, possible adverse possession

The Patriarca family thought they had meticulously planned for what would become their forever home, but a property line dispute with their neighbor, state senator Walter Felag Jr., has their plans in limbo. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/24/22

Volunteers pass through a trail at the Haile Farm Preserve, located along the Palmer River in Warren.

Land Trust Days celebrates special places in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is gearing up to host Land Trust Days, the 11th annual series of outdoor events designed to celebrate the trails, landscapes and open spaces across Rhode Island, … more

8/24/22

Barrington resident Ruth Oppenheim (center) stands with members of the Barrington Police Department after sharing her first-person account of “Kristallnacht” (Night of Broken Glass) in 1938 Germany. BPD Chief Michael Correia (left) helped organize the recent event.

Resident shares her account of ‘Kristallnacht’ with local police

Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was on vacation a few weeks back when news broke about a Tiverton restaurant that posted a Facebook meme making light of Anne Frank. The meme was met … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/24/22

Democratic candidates for the RI Senate District 32 seat Susannah Holloway (left) and Pam Lauria share their thoughts during a recent online forum.

Healthcare, gun laws and environment fill Senate 32 forum

The candidates for the Rhode Island Senate District 32 seat shared their thoughts on the environment, healthcare and other issues during a forum last week. Pam Lauria and Susannah Holloway will … more

8/24/22

Town of Portsmouth ends fiscal year with large budget surplus

PORTSMOUTH — Although the books are not yet closed, the town apparently ended the 2021-22 fiscal year with a large surplus — somewhere in the vicinity of $800,000 or so. more

By Jim McGaw | 8/23/22

Amy LaBelle blasts a shot toward the goal after dribbling during a cone drill.

Barrington High School kicks off preseason practices

Barrington High School’s fall sports teams sprinted into the fall sports season with the start of preseason practices on Monday, Aug. 22. That day marked the first official day of … more

8/23/22

A screen shot of the forum for Democratic candidates seeking the District 65 State Representative seat.

Senate 14, House 65 candidates vie in Democratic primary election forums

EAST PROVIDENCE — The second of three 2022 Primary Election forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and East Bay Media Group, parent company of The Post, for candidates … more

By Mike Rego | 8/23/22

An architectural rendering shows the proposed construction in the old industrial park

Tiverton sells land at Tiverton Business Park

In a deal worth approximately $5 million, the town has agreed to sell 100 acres of undeveloped municipal land at Tiverton Business Park to an out-of-state company that plans a major industrial … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 8/23/22

Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.

Portsmouth delays vote on resolution opposing Mayflower cable

PORTSMOUTH — A resolution to oppose the installation of the Mayflower Wind transmission cable in the Sakonnet River was on Monday’s agenda for a vote by the Town Council, but no action … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/23/22