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Wire breaks are shown inside the main cables on the Mt. Hope Bridge. The R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority plans to apply a dehumidification project intended to restore the cables’ strength.

$35 million Mt. Hope Bridge work goes out for RFP

The proposed cable dehumidification technology needed to extend the life of the iconic bridge is expensive, with a projected $35 million price tag. But that’s a fraction of what the cost would be for a full cable or bridge replacement. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/29/22

Huskies second baseman Dan Desilets missed a short throw from shortstop Dayton Van Amberg in an attempt to start a double play during Mt. Hope's home game against South Kingstown on Wednesday. Instead both runners were safe. The Huskies made a combined 15 errors in the South Kingstown away and home series.

Four losses highlight tough run for Huskies baseball

The Huskies were swept in a two-game away and home series to South Kingstown, and lost to North Kingstown twice to fall from a tie for first place to a tie for 10th with a record of 4-4. more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 4/29/22

Rogers Free Library librarians Nancy Kellner (left) and Catherine Murray both won awards for their library work.

Bristol librarian named most outstanding in state

Nancy Kellner is the winner of the 2022 Outstanding Librarian of the Year Award, and Catherine Murray has been voted the winner of the 2022 Meritorious Friend of the Library Award. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/29/22

East Passage Boatwrights’ founder Carter Richardson steers the East Passage 24, Classic Boat magazine’s Best New Powered Vessel of the Year in (where else?) the East Passage of Narragansett Bay.

Bristol boat maker wins ‘Best New Powered Vessel of the Year’

East Passage Boatwrights was awarded 2022’s Best New Powered Vessel of the Year by Classic Boat Magazine. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/29/22

Father Angelo Caruso shares a benediction during the Barrington UVC-organized Memorial Day event at Victory Gate last year. The BUVC will again hold a Memorial Day ceremony at Victory Gate this year.

Veterans council holding its own Memorial Day ceremony

There will be two Memorial Day ceremonies held at Victory Gate on Monday, May 30. The first, held by the Barrington United Veterans Council, will begin at 8 a.m. The second, set for 9 a.m., will … more

4/29/22

Diners enjoy a meal outdoors in May of 2021.

Bristol ordinance would perpetuate seasonal outdoor dining on State Street

The Bristol Town Council discussed a draft ordinance that, if approved, will establish an outdoor dining zone on State Street. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/29/22

Spouses Cathy Plourde (left) and Kara Larson launched their first professional venture together three years ago. Their Rhode Island Spirits products are now being sold in restaurants and package stores throughout Rhode Island, and they are beginning to work on expansion into Massachusetts.

Rhode Island distillery relies on farms, fields and wild foraging

The founders, co-owners and distillers at Rhode Island Spirits have a saying. It’s actually more than a saying; it’s a philosophy, a sales pitch, and the essence of their business … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/28/22

Mt. Hope's Eva White named student athlete of year

Eva White, a Mt. Hope High School multi-sport athlete, will be recognized as student-athlete of the year in May. more

4/28/22

Warren PD: A very busy week

Warren Police activity from April 18-25, 2022. more

4/28/22

Budget increases continue to grow for Barrington schools

In 2018, the school department received a budget increase of 2.53 percent. A year later, the increase was 2.96 percent, and in 2020, the Barrington School Department received a 3.59 percent … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/22

Two Portsmouth residents charged with voter fraud

“Vote early and often,” goes the saying. According to the R.I. Attorney General’s Office, two men here took the second part of that maxim to heart during the 2020 General Election. more

By Jim McGaw | 4/28/22

Members of Barrington Daisy Troop 723 carry an American flag through the Memorial Day parade route a previous year.

Barrington continues to plan Memorial Day parade

It’s been a couple years since the town held a Memorial Day parade. And unlike prior years, the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Barrington is being organized by a group other than the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/22

Aidan McCrosson (right) and coach Dave Landoch (right) and the team celebrate as they unveil their new sign saying that Tiverton is a national unifield champion High School.

Tiverton unified basketball program wins national honor

If true group athleticism involves perseverance, hard work, confidence, friendship and trust, Tiverton High School has it in spades. The school was recently recognized as a "National Unified … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/28/22

Bristolian hired by Denver Broncos as athletic trainer

Alexia Malone Oliver knew she wanted to be a part of the NFL since she was a little girl growing up in Bristol. Some dreams come true, and she was recently hired as a full-time member of the Denver Broncos medical staff. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/28/22

A three-dimensional rendering of how the new Turnpike Avenue playground would appear if built.

In Portsmouth: We can build it: Bigger, safer, and all-inclusive

PORTSMOUTH — Two local moms with a shared vision to rebuild the Turnpike Avenue playground received permission from the Town Council Monday night to start fund-raising so their dreams become a … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/28/22

Left to right: Elena Oliveira, Marion Byrne, Lucy O’Brien, Erika Tally, Emma Coelho, Abigail Lanctot, Taylor Mason, Ben Rozea, Emma Torres, Chase Jackson, Gwenyth Tucker, and Brady Connor were all awarded for their science fair projects during the state science fair in March.

Mt. Hope produces large crop of impressive science fair winners

From climate change to which mask is best, Mt. Hope student projects impressed judges at the recent RI Science and Engineering Fair, with two students winning "best in fair" awards for their work. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/28/22

The former Benny’s retail space has been vacant for the past four and a half years.

New entity purchases former Benny’s property for $2.1 million

Four years after the beloved Benny’s discount retail chain closed operations, its 3.8-acre Bristol plaza has sold to new owners. Two weeks ago, REC Properties LLC purchased the vacant building and large parking lot at 655 Metacom Ave. for $2.1 million. more

By Scott Pickering | 4/28/22

Kristi Dukoff finishes a passionfruit mocktail with a splash of color using edible flowers. Each mocktail is crafted with a keen eye for flavor balance, and can be a perfect mixer for your alcohol of choice, but no booze is required to enjoy.

Craft mocktail cart coming to bike path in Warren this May

Mocktails are alcohol-free drinks that combine local fruits, herbs, spices and sweeteners to create a complex flavor profile intended for maximum refreshment without the inebriation. A new cart serving these concoctions is opening in May in Warren. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/27/22

A rendering of the conceptualized Gateway project from Union Studios. The project has been an ongoing process for nearly two years without significant progress.

Warren officials at odds with Gateway developer

Town officials say that they haven't seen financial evidence necessary to move the development forward, but the developer says that the town is holding the process up. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/27/22

Tiverton High School students (from left) Ava Milukas, Ellie Flanagan, Casey Michaels, Julia Han and Emma Baker, who also wrote the play, will premiere "White Noise" Saturday evening.

Tiverton student film considers pandemic's toll

The white noise, a deafening, thick thing that pushes out all else, has consumed Mara's life: It drowns out her mother's incessant drone. Her friends' questions and concerns. It threatens … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/27/22

Huskies junior pitcher Reily Amaral has been red hot, striking out 18 and throwing a no hitter against Westerly and 16 more against Middletown. Amaral improved her undefeated record to 7-0.

Amaral dominates as train keeps rolling for Mt. Hope softball team

The train keeps rolling for the Mt. Hope softball team as they edged Middletown 2-1 at home on Wednesday and crushed Westerly 8-1 away on Thursday to stay undefeated with a record of 7-0 at the top … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/27/22

Members of the Barrington Town Council include Jacob Brier (back, left) and Carl Kustell (front, center). Brier criticized Kustell in a monthly email he sends to hundreds in the Barrington community. Kustell responded with harsh criticism of his fellow Democrat on the council.

Councilor criticizes 'disturbing pattern' from fellow board member

Statements made in a recent town council member’s newsletter have left another member of the council feeling concerned. In Jacob Brier’s emailed newsletter for April, he wrote about an … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/27/22

Council member: Veterans council should run Memorial Day parade

The Barrington United Veterans Council needs to be front and center when it comes to any Memorial Day or Veterans Day event in Barrington. That is the message being shared by Carl Kustell. … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/27/22

Barrington School Committee chairwoman not running for re-election

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae announced Monday night, April 25, that she will not be running for re-election. Bae made the announcement during a Barrington Town Democratic … more

4/26/22

Portsmouth High’s Chris Vachon, Kevin Sullivan and Kaden Kluth (from left) run in a pack during the 1,500 meter run at Monday’s home track meet. Kluth would go on to win the event, and also set a new school record in winning the 3,000-meter run.

Portsmouth boys, girls both winners in track meet

Just two weeks after he shattered a 42-year-old Portsmouth High School running record, Kaden Kluth improved on another school best during a home meet on Monday. Competing against East … more

4/26/22