Get to know the people running for three open seats on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee.
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/29/22
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Concerned about potential impacts to shell and finfish, recreational boaters and other local impacts, the Little Compton Town Council voted 4-1 last Thursday to hire an environmental attorney to …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/29/22
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Members of the school building committee endorsed a plan to build two new elementary schools, renovate Nayatt and turn it into an early learning center, and eliminate Sowams School, as part of the …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/29/22
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What struck me about local singer, songwriter, guitarist Colby James, when I met him recently, was his unpretentious, warm, affable manner. Although it was the first time we’d met, he treated …
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By Michael Khouri
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7/29/22
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According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the second-highest sale in Warren this year.
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7/28/22
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Barrington officials were hoping residents would share their opinions about the plans for the future of local schools.
The plans — presented by officials from the architecture firm Kaestle …
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7/28/22
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The Barrington School Committee is expected to complete its “second read” of the Covid-19 policy during its meeting tonight, Thursday, July 28.
Two weeks earlier, the committee held …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/28/22
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For many, a meatless meal can be a hard sell, but if you think a plant-based diet is nothing but an endless procession of salads, you haven’t met Chef Pete.
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By Christy Nadalin
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7/28/22
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Carlo and Betty Mencucci have become household names in Rhode Island and beyond for their award-winning work in gravestone conservation. Their work includes repairing the gravesite of the infamous accused witch, Bathsheba Sherman, known from the popular film "The Conjuring".
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/28/22
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Barrington Public Schools will spend $36,862 on a DEI — diversity, equity and inclusivity — audit.
Members of the Barrington School Committee approved the expenditure during …
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7/28/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The council, at its July 19 meeting, gave the second of two mandated approvals to an ordinance authorizing a Tax Incremental Financing agreement, a “TIF,” between …
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By Mike Rego
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7/28/22
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Daryl Gould, a Warren resident and three-time candidate for local office, has found himself the subject of a possible probe by the Attorney General’s Office following a report from the Board of …
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/27/22
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It's going to take longer than officials originally hoped to put a possible budget override question before voters.
This Spring, a general override — which would allow the town to increase …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/27/22
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The Barrington Town Council has taken a step toward banning any new gas stations from opening in town.
During the council meeting on Monday night, July 25, members discussed the idea of …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/27/22
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Mich Myette was traveling south on the bike path back towards his home in Bristol when a life-changing moment occurred faster than he could react.
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/27/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) announced on Wednesday, July 27, the conservation of 20.97 acres of land north of Bramans Lane in Portsmouth.
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7/27/22
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Along the edge of the water, where Hundred Acre Cove meets Walker Farm, chunks of concrete and broken rubble mix with rocks and sea grass.
There is a boat dock and a concrete boat ramp, and …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/27/22
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He's been all across New England, but Seth Fortier had never seen Westport before he and his wife Alexa arrived here late last month on his newest mission, as pastor of the Westport Point United …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/27/22
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The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team lost 4-1 to Cranston East in a must-win game in the state tournament last week.
Barrington dropped its first tournament game 11-0 to the eventual …
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7/27/22
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The Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars advanced to the state finals after edging Cumberland 3-2 on Saturday and topping North Kingstown/Wickford 7-6 on Monday in the 12U state championship …
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By Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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7/26/22
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For the last two years, students district-wide enjoyed free meals at school. But that will change this fall.
Barrington School officials emailed families earlier this month to alert them to the …
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7/26/22
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The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team took an early lead against Warwick North in an elimination bracket game at the state tournament on Wednesday, July 20, but struggled to hold onto …
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7/26/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The fifth annual Portsmouth High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union St., …
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7/26/22
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Coaches will no longer need to send their players into the woods when nature calls at Barrington athletic fields.
On Monday night, July 25, members of the Barrington Town Council voted …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/26/22
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Dozens came out to help Westport unveil its new veterans' monument under a hot July sky at Beech Grove Cemetery Sunday afternoon,
The monument, the first here which recognizes all seven branches …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/26/22
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