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A summer concert at the Westport Town Farm. Ellis grants awarded this year include support for a wide variety of summer concerts and exhibits.

Helen E. Ellis grants for 2022-23 announced in Westport

The Westport Cultural Council recently awarded 18 grants totaling $55,000 for cultural projects throughout the Westport community. The Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust Grant is made possible with the … more

6/10/22

The Kickemuit Middle School girls’ track team placed second overall in the state following their performance at the 2022 state championship.

KMS track scores wins at championship meet

The Kickemuit Middle School girls’ track team placed second in Rhode Island following the State Championships on Sunday. Several boys and girls won accolades at the championship level. more

6/10/22

The trees at the south end of the Town Beach were removed recently, with safety concerns cited as the reasoning.

Warren Town Beach trees removed for safety

Residents may have noticed multiple large trees were cut down at the far south end of the Town Beach near the parking lot. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/10/22

Brian Wheeler, a Warwick native, said he’s never been happier in his new job leading Warren’s Department of Public Works.

Warren's new DPW Director looks to exercise military efficiency

In the midst of a 15-year career with the Army National Guard, Brian Wheeler said the experience has transitioned perfectly into the public sector. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/10/22

Bristol voters will decide on participating in legal marijuana industry

On Wednesday, June 1, the Town Council authorized a referendum that, if passed by voters in November, will allow for retail sales of cannabis in Bristol. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/10/22

Vintage baseball returns to the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration stage on June 18 on the Bristol Town Common.

Bristol's Fourth of July Vintage Baseball game returns June 18

This year, the Vintage baseball game will be played on Saturday, June 18, starting at 11:30 a.m., on the Town Common, featuring the Providence Grays and Lisbon Tunnelmen of Connecticut. more

By Manny Correira | 6/10/22

Bristol citizens appeal Planning Board approval of Yarn Mill project

A neighborhood group is spearheading an appeal of the Bristol Yarn Mill project, which passed the Bristol Planning Board by a 3-2 vote in May. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/10/22

The Barrington Town Council recently adopted a new ordinance that includes fines for people caught littering at town parks and beaches. The law stems from a littering issue at the middle school basketball courts.

Litterbugs in Barrington now face escalating fines

Get caught littering at a town park or the beach and it will cost you. On Monday night, June 6, members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a new ordinance that creates a … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/10/22

The Barrington High School Science Olympiad team won its 12th consecutive state championship recently. Pictured are (front row, from left to right) Levon He, Isabelle Chen, Alan Weng, Vignesh Peddi, Vineet Abbineni, Coach Sonalya Jayasuriya, and (second row) Coach Laura Donegan, Genevieve Geiser, Shaswat Singh, Rahul Yehiya, Yike Chen, Noah Higbie, Yiming Xiong, Dawen Cheng, and Troy Tian.

BHS Science Olympiad team wins state title

Call it a dynasty — the Barrington High School Science Olympiad team recently won its 12th consecutive state title. The Barrington students medaled in 12 out of the 15 events at the … more

6/10/22

Empty shell casing found at Portsmouth Middle School

PORTSMOUTH — An empty shell casing was located in the gymnasium at Portsmouth Middle School Thursday morning, Principal João P. Arruda informed parents in an e-mail. However, … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/9/22

Bristol Firefighters Memorial is this Sunday

The annual Firefighter Memorial commemoration will take place Sunday, June 12 in Bristol to honor all firefighter and rescue personnel who have passed away throughout the years. more

6/9/22

Teammates celebrate with Jayda Sylvia (middle) after she blasted a three run homer in the third inning. Mt. Hope won the game 6-0 and will play in the loser's bracket semifinal on Friday.

Huskies blank Avengers 6-0, move on to loser's bracket semifinal

A pair of homers, great fielding and awesome pitching were the key as the Mt. Hope softball team shut out East Greenwich in the loser’s bracket quarterfinals at the high school on Wednesday afternoon. more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/9/22

Chris Drance, Larry Medeiros, Michael Godet, Joe Dacosta, John Otero, Kevin Amaral, and Luis Medeiros pose in the taproom at Vigilant Brewing, which is slated to open at the end of June in Bristol.

Vigilant Brewing opening in Bristol end of June

The fourth Bristol-based brewery is set to open on June 26. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/9/22

The crowd gathered to plant a cherry tree in celebration of the life of longtime Guiteras teacher Linda Bruno included members of the Bruno family; Town Administrator Steve Contente; Tony Morettini, Chair of the Conservation Commission; Steve Saracino, Tree Warden; Ray Payson, long time Conservation Commission member and tree enthusiast; Craig Fisher and Leanne Freitas of the Conservation Commssion; Robert (Lou) Allard, Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator from Department of Environmental Management, Division of Forest Environment; Ed Tanner, Town Planner; and Brody the Police Dog.

Tree planted in honor of Guiteras educator who lost battle with ALS

On Arbor Day, the school gathered with town officials and volunteers to plant a beautiful Kwanzan flowering cherry tree in Linda Bruno’s honor. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/9/22

Barrington High School senior Lucy Dreier has been named as a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar. The award is based on a student’s academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership.

Barrington's U.S. Presidential Scholar: 'She’s worked so hard'

Yes, he is impressed by her grades. They are impressive: All A’s, not a single B — and with a course-load that features the top-level calculus class and a handful of other AP … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/9/22

Historic Army rifle range in Rumford will soon be remediated

EAST PROVIDENCE — An area off Ferris Avenue historically used as a shooting range to train troops through the first half of the 20th Century will soon be remediated of toxic material associated … more

By Mike Rego | 6/9/22

Barrington officials are considering adding portable restrooms at the town's athletic fields. Pictured is a soccer field at Haines Park.

Barrington official proposes port-a-potties at town's athletic fields

Rob Humm is requesting the town take a closer look at locating portable restrooms at the athletic fields around Barrington. The town council member spoke about the issue during the council … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/9/22

The Schoolyard Market at Hope & Main will feature food, cocktails, and plenty more each Wednesday evening from June 15 through Sept. 28

Hope & Main’s Schoolyard Market opens June 15

Schoolyard Market happens every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. June 15 through Sept. 28 at Hope & Main, 691 Main Street, Warren. more

6/9/22

British Motorcars roll into Bristol this weekend

About 200 classic cars are expected at the sixth annual British Motorcars in Bristol festival at Colt State Park, taking place June 10 and 11. On Friday, June 10, as many as 100 cars will parade for … more

6/8/22

Farmers' market planned for this week, all summer in Barrington

Residents and non-residents alike can look forward to a new farmer’s market in Barrington this summer. The farmer’s markets will be held at St. John’s Church on Thursdays, June … more

6/8/22

Taiko drummers perform in Independence Park in 2019. There will be several opportunities to see the drums this weekend, with a Friday night performance in Rockwell Park at 6:30 p.m. and three demos throughout the Saturday Arts & Crafts and Martial Arts Fair at Independence Park from 10:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. They will also be performing at the Gala at Ochre Court, Newport, on Saturday night.

Bristol's 'Black Ships Festival' is this weekend

This year’s Black Ships Festival, the 39th annual, will kick off at 10 a.m. Friday with opening ceremonies at Rockwell Park. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/8/22

Pam Zabel of Greene counts fish at the 2016 BioBlitz in Hopkinton.

This weekend, it’s a Bio-Blitz along the bike path

Don’t be surprised to see more traffic than usual along a 4.4-mile stretch of the East Bay Bike Path this weekend — nor folks there at all times of day and night. BioBlitz 2022 is … more

6/8/22

The Massasoit Historical Association recently received a grant for nearly $24,000 from the Champlin Foundation to install a new HVAC system.

Warren's Massasoit Historical Association nabs Champlin grant

$23,898 from the Champlin Foundation will go towards the installation of a new HVAC system to improve the building’s climate control. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/8/22

Would you support legal marijuana sales in Bristol?

The Bristol Town Council has decided that residents will get the final vote on whether or not to allow recreational marijuana sales in town. What do you think? more

6/8/22

Barrington Town Council sending marijuana question to voters

Should there be a recreational cannabis retail store in Barrington? Members of the Barrington Town Council discussed that question during their meeting on Monday night, June 6, and eventually … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/8/22