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Belton Court mansion, on the campus of the former Zion Bible College, has been targeted by vandals over the years.

Trespassers spotted at vacant Zion Bible College property

An alert resident and a quick response by Barrington Police may have thwarted a dangerous or destructive situation last week, as trespassers and full cans of gasoline were spotted at a vacant … more

7/10/24

Westport police logs: Two arrests this week

Monday, July 1 A noise complaint came in from Washington Street at 12:16 a.m. Police tried but were unable to serve a warrant on American Legion Highway just after 6:30 a.m. A Pine … more

7/10/24

The queen and court in Little Compton’s Tricentennial Parade in 1975.

From the Town Crier: Little Compton celebrates 350 years

Editor’s note: Continuing on Little Compton’s 350th birthday celebration, the Town Crier writes of Queens and canes, and their ties to the town’s history. An article in the … more

By the Town Crier | 7/10/24

Visitors check out the Portsmouth Dog Park’s new off-leash trail system, located within the Melville Park Recreation Area, which was opened to the public Saturday morning.

Happy trails in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Dogs and owners who prefer the rugged trails to an open space to gallop and socialize now have a happy medium. The Portsmouth Dog Park, nestled within the Melville Park … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/10/24

The state champion Tiverton Baseball U10 All Star team includes (front row, from left) Gavin Grimm, Brandon Flores, Dax Michaud, Shea MacGillivary, Liam Destremps and Chace Silva; (middle, from left) Jacoby Teixeira, Jack Toner, Calvin Medeiros, Sam Chapman, Liam Moore and Weston Methia; and (top row, from left) Coach Mike Silva, Coach Justin Teixeira, Coach Dan Medeiros and Manager Jason Methia.

Tiverton Baseball U10 All Stars win state championship

Tiverton Baseball ’s 10 and under All Star team are state champions for the second time in the Cal Ripken-affiliated league’s two-year existence, following a bizarre turn of events in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/10/24

Canceled speaker: ‘I was really looking forward to it’

Betsy Brenner wants to know ‘What changed?’ A year ago, the longtime Barrington resident visited health classes at the high school to share a talk on eating disorders. Brenner said … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/10/24

Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.

Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation

PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon. At least that's how the … more

By Mike Rego | 7/10/24

Warren Land Trust gets $4,000 in legislative grants

The money will go towards trail maintenance and the removal of invasive species. more

7/10/24

The new pumpout boat is being manufactured by Bristol’s own C&C at a cost of $109,000. The Town anticipates taking delivery in late July or early August.

Bristol gets grant to purchase new 'pumpout' boat

The new boat is being manufactured by Bristol’s own C&C at a cost of $109,000. The Town anticipates taking delivery in late July or early August. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/10/24

Lexi Fredricks struck out 5 and allowed 0 hits and 3 walks in 2 innings of work. It was her third no-hit effort in 5 tournament games.

Tiverton softball crushes South Kingstown 13-0

The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars bashed 11 hits as they crushed South Kingstown 13-0 in 4 innings to move on in the state softball tournament on Tuesday night. Morgan Napolitano smacked a … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/10/24

Andy Arruda, center, with Shihan Chris Montella and Shihan Wendy Montella, co-owners of Montella’s Karate Academy in Swansea, where Arruda recently earned his blackbelt at the age of 62.

Warren native earns karate black belt at 62 years old

You could have hardly blamed Andy Arruda if he chose to quit on his journey towards earning the coveted black belt in karate — in fact, it seems like the universe was screaming at him to do so. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/10/24

Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.

Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row

The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/24

Little Compton is expensive — but is housing ‘attainable’?

With an affordable housing crisis entrenched in Little Compton, town officials hope to change zoning regulations to help keep working people and their families in town, and to ease the pressure on … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/9/24

Westport looks to organize as offshore wind project moves ahead

It would be years before its impacts would be felt in Westport, if ever. But with so much on the line environmentally and economically, the Westport Select Board is considering forming an advisory … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/9/24

Gov. Dan McKee speaks at a July 9 press conference updating the Washington Bridge reconstruction project.

Stresses, strains associated with bridge project likely led to lack of bids

PROVIDENCE — The stresses and strains associated with such a significant and scrutinized project are what state officials believe to be the reasons why no company formally bid to rebuild the … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/24

The OsteoPearl device is placed where there is a need for the body to rebuild natural bone.

Bristol resident’s company develops 'game changing' product for spinal fractures

More than 60 patients have already benefitted from receiving OsteoPearl; the very first surgery was performed two years ago at Fatima Hospital. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/9/24

Emma Marvelli earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project, titled “Coach Robert Gourley Advocacy Campaign and Hammer Throwing Awareness.”

Barrington resident earns Girl Scout Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England recently announced that Barrington’s Emma Francis Marvelli has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Marvelli … more

7/9/24

Police shoot and kill aggressive dog in Barrington

Barrington Police are awaiting the results of a test to see if a dog was rabid when it allegedly attacked a family on Fairfield Road last week. According to police, the dog escaped from its own … more

7/9/24

A preliminary rendering of a portion of the large development located at Denver and Kinnicutt Avenues, south of Frerichs Farm.

Large housing development denied by Warren overturned by Superior Court

Settler's Green, a development including 12 single-family homes and two apartment buildings comprising 108 units, was denied by the Warren Planning Board in early 2022. After two rounds of appeals, it's back. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/9/24

State: Avoid upper pond at Melville, Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Avoid contact with upper Melville Pond, the state recommended in a July 5 advisory. The R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) and the R.I. Department of Environmental … more

7/8/24

Proposed route of the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll Event, which organizers want to host from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Island Park, the Hummocks and part of Common Fence Point.

Rare lack of quorum cancels Portsmouth council meeting

PORTSMOUTH — Town Council President Kevin Aguiar made a surprise announcement at the start of Monday’s regular meeting: There would be no meeting. more

By Jim McGaw | 7/8/24

Customers visit the newest restaurant in town, Plant City, last week.

Barrington Shopping Center welcomes Plant City

There is a new restaurant in the Barrington Shopping Center. Plant City, a plant-based eatery, opened its doors to customers on Wednesday, July 3. Plant City offers breakfast favorites, … more

7/8/24

Jhonny Cespedes-Gil as he appeared in his booking photo.

Portsmouth: Man charged with DUI had 2 minors in vehicle

A 32-year-old man from Hartford, Conn. had two young children in his vehicle — ages 1 and 6 — when he was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Saturday, July 6. more

7/8/24

Developer withdraws Westport educational facility plan

A controversial plan to open a live-in for-profit educational facility for teens on the Westport/Little Compton town line appears all but dead this week, after the developer notified Westport officials just before the July … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/8/24

The Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr. (left) pictured with this year's Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshals Debbie and Bill Henrich.

Mt. Carmel's annual feast begins this Thursday

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast, the oldest, continuous religious celebration in the long and proud history of the Diocese of Providence, is on Thursday to Sunday, July 11 to 14. more

By Manny Correira | 7/8/24