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A Barrington resident snapped this photo while stuck in traffic outside of Barrington Middle School during school dismissal earlier this year. This is just west of the intersection of Middle Highway and Lincoln Avenue, where the town and state are talking about improvements.
Traffic improvements coming to congested BMS intersection
There are some changes coming to the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Middle Highway in Barrington. According to town officials, the state is moving closer to bidding out a construction … more
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The Honkies play last year's Shellstock fund-raiser, which benefits the Shellfish Propagation Program.
Save your clams: Westport Shellstock is Saturday
Shellstock is coming this Saturday, and organizers are hoping a date change to summer will help bring in even more funds for the town's Shellfish Propagation Fund. The fundraiser will be held at … more
The town has been working toward this new Haines Park design, with new a new field to the west (left) and a new field to the east (right).
Neighbors call for more discussion on Haines Park plan
Concerns over a proposed renovation of Haines Park athletic fields surfaced during the July 25 Barrington Town Council meeting. Lauren Schneider, a neighbor to the park, spoke first during the … more
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Former Colt Memorial High School basketball star Richard "Stick" Medeiros is always at the top his game, including painting the exterior of the school he once represented.
Former student spending weeks sprucing up Colt and Andrews
“I’m back!” That was the battle cry of Richard Medeiros, who felt right at home on the ground that became his sports domain during the early 1960s. This time, however, it was a … more
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Gravestone cleaners promise a clean slate in Little Compton
As the sun set on a beautiful summer night, a handful of local volunteers spent one recent evening scraping away at some of Little Compton’s oldest tombstones. As they worked, years of lichen, … more
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A screenshot of Mayflower Wind’s new virtual exhibition room.
Mayflower Wind launches virtual exhibition room
PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind energy lease area located off the coast of Massachusetts that could impact the East Bay and South Coast area, has launched a … more
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: Mayflower Wind reps grilled about cable route
PORTSMOUTH — During an informational meeting before the Town Council Tuesday night, Mayflower Wind representatives were peppered with questions about the route of a proposed cable that … more
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Bristol gives approval to waterfront mill apartments
On Wednesday, Aug. 3, the Bristol Town Council again took up the matter of zoning changes requested by Brady Sullivan Properties to support the redevelopment of the Robin Rug facility at the southern … more
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Vic Bullard has an array of musical talents, but singing carried them to an All-National vocal ensemble.
Mt. Hope student has a national-level voice
Mt. Hope High School junior Vic Bullard is joining the finest of the nation’s music students as one of only 15 Rhode Islanders chosen to participate in the National Association for Music … more
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Last year’s Warren Folks Festival brought out hundreds to Cutler Mill to enjoy music, local food, and peruse wares from local craft artisans.
Warren's Folks Fest 2022 looks to be biggest yet
Between the free admission, the wide variety of live music, over 40 local art vendors with plenty to browse, and a selection of food and beverage choices that would make any Providence elitist stop … more
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John Birs of Bristol has raised $108,045 in his five years riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge.
Passion fuels Birs through his fifth Pan-Mass ride
Bristol resident John Birs loves to put miles on his bike — a typical weekend might see him getting together with friends to log 50 or 60 miles on a Saturday, with a (slightly) shorter ride on … more
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With over an acre of land and sitting overlooking Mt. Hope Bay, this five-bedroom-home is the highest selling home in Warren since 2006. It sold for $1.89 million.
Touisset home sale is highest in Warren in 16 years
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of 10 Stonegate Road in Warren for $1,895,000. RPL Sales Associate Alicia Reynolds represented the seller as the listing agent in this … more
East Providence High School freshman football player Aydan Sousa is fitted for his helmet by Townies' assistant coach Eric Stringfellow earlier this week as the team readies for the official start of the upcoming 2022 season with opening day of practice Monday, Aug. 15.
Townies hope summer work pays off this fall
EAST PROVIDENCE — Adhering to the axiom “no rest for the weary,” the East Providence High School returning football players and coaches have been diligent about preparations for the … more
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Purple Heart recipient Arthur Medeiros greets admirers during the 2021 Bristol Fourth of July Parade. Medeiros was thrice awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in World War II, including at the Battle of the Bulge, as well as a Silver Star and a Bronze Star for his valor. The Bristol Veterans Council and VFW Post 237 are seeking Bristol’s Purple Heart recipients for recognition, following the Town Council’s proclamation declaring Bristol a Purple Heart Town.
Calling all Purple Heart recipients from Bristol
In August of 2019, then-Gov. Gina Raimondo declared Rhode Island a Purple Heart State, joining 44 other states and the territory of Guam. Last week, a proclamation made by Councilman Aaron Ley, … more
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Marissa Ferris stands among the top deck of The Wharf, which she acquired with her husband four years ago. The stunning vista earned her the accolade of Best Outdoor Dining spot in the East Bay, and their improvements to the restaurant earned them the Best Restaurant in the East Bay award among much competition.
Warren shines among RI’s 'Best'
If Warren is the smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state in the nation, then it has some of the most talented people, beloved businesses and sought after products per capita … more
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Susanna Osinski, a Roger Williams University shellfish field technician and research associate, leads Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (left) and Jack Reed (center) on a “wet tour” of the university’s oyster farm, along with RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis (right).
University welcomes $1.6 million to bolster oyster and aquaculture efforts
On Monday, Aug. 8, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined Roger Williams University President Ioannis Miaoulis for a ‘wet tour’ of the university’s oyster farm in Mount … more
Town council members Carl Kustell, Rob Humm, Michael Carroll and Annelise Conway (from left to right) march in the Memorial Day Parade earlier this year.
Barrington Council considers whether to help pay for community events
Should the town establish a policy for funding community events such as film festivals or block parties? Members of the Barrington Town Council mulled that question during their July 25 meeting, … more
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Artistic rendering from the Mayflower Wind website.
Tiverton council talks anti-semitism, Mayflower Wind
The Tiverton Town Council was expected Tuesday evening to discuss whether to hire an attorney to represent its interests as the Mayflower Wind project moves forward, and also considered a resolution … more
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Pokanoket Sachem Chief Tracey Dancing Star Brown performs a blanket dance with other women of the tribe during Pokanoket Heritage Day at Burr’s Hill Park on Sunday. The event featured Native American singing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, presentations and displays on Pokanoket history and culture. 
A celebration of the Pokanokets at Burr’s Hill
Burr’s Hill Park in Warren was the site for a Pokanoket Heritage Day on Sunday, Aug. 7. The event featured Native American singing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, presentations and displays … more
Barrington aims to add Juneteenth as town holiday
The town’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee wants Barrington to recognize Juneteenth as a town holiday. DEI Committee Chairman Braxton Howard Medlin spoke during the July 25 … more
Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council
Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more
The farmers’ markets take place at St. John’s Church, across from the Barrington Shopping Center.
Final Barrington farmers market of season is Thursday
The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across … more
A rendering of the Senior Center grounds with the proposed Community Center added.
East Providence’s continued Community Center pursuit receives federal boost
EAST PROVIDENCE — Now some three decades in the conceptual stages and after a couple of false starts even after residents twice expressed their backing for it with their votes, the … more
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Earlier this year, the town purchased a new Ford Mach-E electric police vehicle and committed to a new charging station behind the safety complex. It recently allocated another $75,000 of federal funds toward electric vehicles.
Barrington planning new tech, bike path and more
Did your project make the list? At their meeting late last month, members of the Barrington Town Council selected a handful of projects to be earmarked for federal American Rescue Plan Act … more
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Andrew Orr and employee Nikolaj Peltier pick green beans in their field off Adamsville Road in Westport.
Photos: Rain's on the way; will it be enough for the farmers?
Farmers across Westport and Little Compton have been watching for rain for months and up until this week, had little reason to be hopeful after week upon week of hot temperatures and blue skies. But … more
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