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Westport's annual Fourth of July parade moved slowly Monday morning, even with Fast Eddie in the house. Parade grand marshal Eddie Beaulieu, who got the nickname for his love of cars, surprised … more
The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team defeated Middletown 38-0 in a District II tournament opener on Tuesday night in Barrington. In the top of the first inning, Middletown's … more
Enjoy photos from the 237th Bristol 4th of July Parade. more
Two teenagers are facing charges after they allegedly broke into a Barrington home and partied there while the residents were away on vacation.  Barrington Police charged Devin M. Oliveira, … more
As they have for nearly 240 years now, the Patriotic Exercises kicked off the 4th of July festivities on Monday. Under brilliant blue skies, our flag was honored, patriotic songs performed, and dignitaries were introduced. more
For those who didn't want to make the drive to Bristol for the big parade, beaches in Tiverton ad Little Compton were packed Monday. Above, lifeguards at South Shore Beach in Little Compton took … more
It was fun, and it was a fund-raiser. The annual Fraid Knots Kids Bike Ride took place late last month, and drew a large crowd of young bicyclists and their parents to the Country Club plat … more
PORTSMOUTH — A Philadelphia family somehow found itself spending the morning of the Fourth of July on the grounds of the town’s library, where the very document for which the City of … more
With election day still four months off, two candidates running for the House of Representatives District 70 seat in Tiverton wasted no time late last week trading barbs on everything from the second … more
A long-time professional mariner who lives with his wife aboard a boat at Tripp's has been named a new part time assistant harbormaster and deputy shellfish warden. Douglas Murphy was … more
Barrington residents Joe Lombardi and his sons Joey and Michael reeled in a 650-pound swordfish last weekend. Lombardi and his sons, fishing aboard their boat Strikezone, caught the massive fish … more
PORTSMOUTH — Municipal staff members, along with a few elected local and state officials, gave retiring Town Planner Gary Crosby a final sendoff this week, thanking him for his leadership … more
Julie Goucher, Bristol's Treasurer and Finance Director, is moving on. more
Legislation that would have restricted aquaculture operations along the Sakonnet River remained stalled in the House of Representatives when the General Assembly's 2022 session ended Friday. … more
The ship will anchor off Bristol but will not be available for public tours. more
What does it take to keep a town full of revelers safe on Bristol’s big day? We asked the experts. more
Westport has not had a town planner since last summer, but help may soon be on the way. Planning board chairman James Whitin was expected to meet with Town Administrator James Hartnett to go … more
Gas prices are hurting everyone, and the Town of Westport is no exception. Town Administrator James Hartnett told the Select Board last Tuesday evening that with fuel prices rising 54 percent … more
Governor Dan McKee held a recent news conference with Rhode Island Housing to discuss a state investment that will create more than 800 affordable housing units across the state– some of which … more
Barrington Police are searching for a man who stole an American flag from the front porch of a County Road home on Thursday, June 30. Police shared surveillance camera photos of the suspect … more
Monday, June 20 Police investigated a suspicious car on Main Road at 12:17 a.m. A Rockland Terrace resident walked in to the station to report a stolen car. An employee of a Stafford … more
A new Little Compton Historical Society book that details the interesting histories and ownership of six private homes, two “lost” houses, and the society's own Wilbor House and Quaker … more
He won't be there in person, but Eddie "Fast Eddie" Beaulieu will be on the minds of many marchers when Westport holds its annual Fourth of July parade Monday morning. Beaulieu, who is 106 years … more
There are many hopefuls running for limited seats on the the School Committee and Town Council this year. more
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