Few private organizations have had as big an impact on Westport's way of life as the Westport Land Conservation Trust . Now, with 50 years of saving one sliver of open space at a time under its belt, …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/19/22
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The proposed Bristol Yarn Mill development, located at the site of the former Robin Rug factory, received Master Plan approval from the Bristol Planning Board by a 3-2 vote.
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By Ethan Hartley & Christy Nadalin
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5/19/22
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PROVIDENCE — Kent Heights Playground, off Clyde Avenue in the eponymous neighborhood it resides, will soon get long-sought after renovations following an announcement by state officials …
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By Mike Rego
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5/18/22
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The ceremony included the badge retirement of Sergeant Michael Jannitto and Patrolman Richard Jean-Georges, both of who died while serving as members of the department.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/18/22
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The 2022 East Providence High School Art & Fashion Show was held Tuesday night, May 17, in the Elmasian Auditorium.
Themes of the evening included “Bucket Hats,” “Night Out …
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Photos by Tyler Maxwell
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5/18/22
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Debra Nyser has lived near the Carmelite Monastery for more than 30 years.
She loves the neighborhood, and recently has grown concerned about some of the plans being discussed for the …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/18/22
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Founded in 1987, the volunteer-run nonprofit organization strives to protect and preserve open space for the enjoyment of all, while advocating for measures to increase resiliency against the wide-reaching implications of manmade climate change and protect native species.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/18/22
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Workshops will focus on growth planning, marketing and PR strategy and development, sales forecasting and planning, social media and email marketing, setting up Google My Business, guidance on optimizing or building websites and more.
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5/17/22
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The fundraiser shifted away from the spelling bee towards an “adult recess” theme, held at Hope & Main's parking lot in Warren.
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5/17/22
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The Huskies stormed outfielder Aidan Ramaglia who stood on second base after he hit a groundball base hit up the middle to score Matt Gale and Caleb DeCastro and give the Huskies an improbable 10-9 walk-off victory at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon.
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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5/16/22
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Westport authors Fred and Amy Thurber will lead a walking tour of Westport Point Saturday in support of their new book, "In the Wake of the Willows," a humorous followup to the classic "The Wind in …
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5/13/22
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A divided zoning board voted 3-2 to approve the redevelopment of the Robin Rug factory into 127 residential units.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/13/22
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Westport will ease size restrictions on in-law apartments, following a vote last week that zoning board members hope will make it easier for the elderly to stay in their homes, with their …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/13/22
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The Fourth Annual “Learn to Row Day” is going down at the Warren Town beach on Saturday, June 4
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5/13/22
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It was tedious. It was frustrating. And it was time-consuming.
But in the end, the research work completed by three college students helped uncover some valuable information about …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/13/22
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While waiting to see about state funding the cameras, the Bristol Police Department has launched a 30-day demo/pilot program, with a couple of officers on each shift volunteering to wear the technology.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/13/22
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What a difference a year makes.
At this time last year, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team had struggled to capture two wins while battling some tough competition. This year, the …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/13/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Housing Authority (PHA) will eventually be getting “out of the ownership and management business,” its chairman told tenants of Quaker Manor/Quaker …
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By Jim McGaw
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5/13/22
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Rogers Free Library will begin offering Kanopy streaming; patrons can stream 10 titles a month.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/13/22
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Warren Police activity from May 2 to May 8, 2022.
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5/13/22
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When they are not building high-performance fishing and sailing vessels or presiding over 4th of July Events, Joe and Rosa DaPonte are building giant roosters.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/12/22
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The funding will assist in the conversion of the decommissioned Walley School into a new senior and resource facility.
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5/12/22
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Music and various local arts and crafts artisans will fill State Street in Bristol from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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5/12/22
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The speed at which town government has dialed back the use of remote meeting technology suggests they prefer the way things were.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/12/22
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A new mural has been painted on the dugout near the backstop of Jannitto Field on Water Street
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5/12/22
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