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Plenty of staff changes at Barrington schools this year
Following is a list of the new teaching hires for Barrington schools, the teachers who resigned, and those who retired recently. Some of the changes were announced at the Aug. 17 school committee … more
Renovating old Westport High School could cost $29M
Renovating the old high school for re-use by Westport's municipal offices, senior center and school administration would cost just over $29 million, while renovating the town's current offices would … more
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East Providence Democrats meet in candidates forum tonight
Democratic candidates for two General Assembly seats will meet in a Primary Forum this evening, beginning at 5 p.m. The forum will be held on Zoom and broadcast live. Candidates featured in … more
Pat Tolento has stepped down from her role as Primrose Hill School principal.
Barrington elementary school principal resigns; staying in district
Primrose Hill School will start the new year with an interim principal. Pat Tolento announced earlier this month that she was resigning from her position as Primrose Hill School principal. Tolento … more
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Workers at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center staged a one-day strike in June 2021 to protest what they deemed an unjust termination of a co-worker.
Portsmouth: Greenleaf workers unanimously ratify first contract
The unionized budtenders, keyholders, online orderers and delivery drivers employed at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center voted unanimously recently to approve its first contract. more
Barrington School Committee members (from left to right) Amanda Basse, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson voted to move forward on Option 2B, which calls for two new elementary schools (grades 1 to 5) at the Primrose Hill and Hampden Meadows sites, the construction of a new early learning center at the Nayatt School location, and the closure of Sowams School.
Despite opposition, school committee moves forward on new schools plan
On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee voted to move forward on their facilities master plan. Committee members voted 4-0 to accept “Option 2B” which includes the … more
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An artistic rendering by Mayflower Wind shows the layout of the proposed wind farm south of Nantucket.
Tiverton passes on attorney as Mayflower plan moves ahead
The Tiverton Town Council last week decided against hiring an environmental attorney to represent the town's interests as the Mayflower Wind proposal moves forward. Town councilor Donna Cook … more
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Tiverton moves ahead on short term rental regulations
For more than a year, property owners who rent out rooms or homes on a short-term basis in Tiverton have been paying close attention to a proposed amendment to Tiverton's zoning code that could … more
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Little Compton non-profits receive $10,000 grants
The Little Compton Community Center and Historical Society have each received $10,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation’s Newport County Fund. The funds will help the organizations … more
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Little Compton seniors want place of their own
Senior citizens frustrated at the lack of town services told the Little Compton Town Council recently that they're tired of waiting for the town to support what is its largest segment of the … more
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Westport plans road re-paving for fall, spring
The town has selected nearly four miles of   road to be re-paved this fall and winter, under the Chapter 90 street program. They include: • Charlotte White Road, from Drift to Main, … more
The late Carlton 'Cukie' Macomber, left, with his friend Robert Harding of the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society.
Westport remembers 'Cukie' Macomber Sunday
Carlton 'Cukie' Macomber could tell a good yarn. On Sunday, it's the South Coast's turn to tell a few about the late Westport Point resident, who passed away earlier this year. The Dartmouth … more
The Mt. Hope Bridge is one of four bridges that the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will begin examining through a feasibility study to determine whether a physical suicide barrier could possibly be implemented.
Bridge barrier study expected to take 18 months
According to the projected timeline, the study will begin in October and continue for a year and a half, resulting in a final report by Feb. 28, 2024. more
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Submissions still welcome for Warren Walkabout poster contest
The winning designer will receive a $300 cash prize and the honors of having their design used in promotional materials for the Warren Walkabouts more
Warren Athletic Hall of Fame Committee chairperson Martha Delekta is delighted that there will be an induction banquet this year.
Warren Athletic Hall of Fame banquet returns Oct. 7
The Warren Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, at White’s of Westport, beginning at 5 p.m. more
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Matt Chappell and Linda Ujifusa will square off in next month's Democratic primary for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat.
District 11 candidates make pitches during League forum
Linda L. Ujifusa said she’s the most qualified candidate for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat because of her experience, while Matt A. Chappell said his “different perspective” is … more
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Rev. Vander S. Martins, a Brazil native, is already finding family in Bristol’s church community
St. Elizabeth’s welcomes new pastor, Rev. Vander S. Martins
On Aug. 5, the Rev. Vander S. Martins arrived as St. Elizabeth Church’s new full-time pastor. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. more
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Following two searches, Barrington finds its next high school principal
Barrington High School will have a new principal this year. District officials recently announced the hiring of Christopher Ashley as Barrington High School’s next principal. Ashley replaces … more
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Maria Ursini (with Bristol Town Administrator Steve Contene visible behind her), attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting in 2019.
'Double dip' defamation case against Town of Bristol dismissed
After three years, Judge William E. Smith, United States District Court, District of Rhode Island, dismissed all claims in a lawsuit brought by Maria Ursini that alleged, among other things, unlawful termination, defamation and malicious prosecution. more
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Warren Youth Soccer Association coach Toby Moran (center) is flanked by Emily, Philip and Matthew Moran. Toby, a Stage 4 lymphoma cancer survivor and bone marrow transplant recipient, enjoys coaching children in the sport he loves best.
'Every day is a blessing for me'
Many parents might make some variation of the claim that the birth of their children “saved their lives,” but in Toby Moran’s case, it’s just a fact. more
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The boat building class poses with the one man wooden canoe that they built with paddles. Row one from left, assistant instructor Melissa Conlon, Jarrett Rodrigues, Matthew Kibarian, Sonia Staroscik, Elena Sun, row two (top), Michael Kiselka, Colby Konz, Nickolas Markham, Erich Veegh, Aidan Enjeti, Thea Willner, instructor Ariana Murphy.
Herreshoff introduces new generation to boat building
Led by International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) graduate Ariana Murphy, the group of 10 students met at HMM for 20 hours each week in a course sponsored by the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA). more
A screen grab from a promotional video for the app shows how residents will be able to log various issues with town officials and receive updates on when those requests are carried out.
Warren purchases apps to improve communication with residents
The products, offered by GOGov, include their Citizen Notification and Citizen Request Manager (CRM) products, and come with a price tag of $11,520 annually. more
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Bill Teixeira (middle), Mark Dietrich (right) and others work the clam boil.
Bristol enjoys another “phenomenal” Harbor Festival
The event raised roughly $9,000 in profit after expenses that harbormaster Gregg Marsili hopes to allocate toward a new playground at Rockwell Park. more
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Longtime Barrington resident Barbara Barton passed away recently. She was 113 years old.
Barrington says good-bye to a longtime resident
Barrington lost one of its longest-living residents this month when Barbara Gibbs Barton passed away. Barton was 113 years old — she had been the sixth-oldest person in the United States prior … more
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Federal judge overrules Westport, allows Masquesatch cell tower
A United States District Court judge has sided with a Georgia telecommunications contractor, ruling that the firm has the right to build a 150-foot cellular telephone tower on Masquesatch Road. The … more
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