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Raccoon found in East Providence tests positive for rabies

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are alerting the public that a racoon found at Bold Point Park in … more

4/15/22

On the hunt for spring

Photos from the Bridgepointe Church Egg Hunt and Family Festival this past Saturday at Burr's Hill. more

4/14/22

The 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Fundraising Committee deserves a loud of applause for their efforts in keeping alive the memory of a great American war hero. They include standing (l-r): Philicia Pacheco, Calvin Boersma, Scott Grimo, Robert McKenna, Cliff Jorge, Peter McKenna, Carol McKenna, Jonathan Ferreira, and front row left-right Julie McKenna, Charlene Ferreira, and Gina-Marie Jorge.

6th annual fundraiser for fallen veteran Andrew McKenna a success

The event was the 6th annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna, Jr. Beer Tasting fundraiser, held last Thursday night at the Portside Tavern. Scores of Andrew’s family and friends packed the restaurant in tribute of this remarkable decorated war hero. more

By Manny Correira | 4/14/22

Barrington’s Andy Fletcher delivers a pitch during Wednesday’s game. Fletcher threw six no-hit innings against East Providence on Wednesday.

Barrington pitchers no-hit Townies in D-I baseball showdown

Andy Fletcher and Matt Davis combined to throw a no-hitter as the Barrington High School baseball team defeated East Providence, 5-2, on Wednesday, April 13. Fletcher struggled with his control … more

4/14/22

The use of a CAT was a major help in spreading the huge pile of mulch that was needed to cover the new playground at the Warren Town Beach. It was provided for use with the permission of J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc., where two of Thibaudeau’s sons work. Operating the CAT is Byron Thibaudeau.

Warren residents rally to ready new beach playground

Around 30 local volunteers showed up with rakes and shovels ready to help construct the new playground at the Warren Town Beach on Saturday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Kate Lane, who is working on a historical romance novella set in 1876, working in the Linden Place conservatory.

Linden Place to inspire eight creative pieces from range of writers

They come from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and creative interests, but the eight writers selected to participate in Linden Place’s inaugural Writers Residency all impressed the panel of judges with their potential to add context and explore new facets of the property’s complicated history. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/14/22

Members of the senior class jump into the air after getting the thumbs-up from Barrington High School teacher Steve Pickford in the limbo contest.

Photos: Seniors win 'Battle of the Classes' at Barrington High School

Barrington High School held its “Battle of the classes” on Victory Field on Friday afternoon. The competition pits members of all four classes and the BHS faculty in a variety of … more

4/14/22

Tanya Anderson-Martin, Daniel Hankins, and Rachel Tondreault, portraying Angela, Jay, and Natalie (respectively), during their performance of “Ill Never Do That” at Mt. Hope High School this past Thursday morning.

2nd Act presents authentic picture of addiction, celebrates recovery

During their performance of “Ill Never Do That,” the actors portraying a typical American family — three of which are in long-term recovery from alcohol addiction themselves — simultaneously painted a compassionate and authentic experience of how substance use disorder can affect an entire family, and how the road to recovery is anything but straightforward. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Tap-In (Touch a Person in Need) is seeking individuals who can help the non-profit in certain areas.

Barrington news briefs: Tap-In needs volunteers, art festival info

• Tap-In looking for volunteers with specific talents: Tap-In (Touch a Person in Need) is seeking individuals who can help the non-profit in certain areas: communications, planning … more

4/14/22

Congressman David Cicilline (at left, wearing in tie) joins others during a celebration of the student-run Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm on Tuesday.

In Portsmouth: ‘Experiential learning at its best’

PORTSMOUTH — “Meeting called to order!” School Committee Chairwoman Emily Copeland joked as she rode in the back of a hay wagon, pulled by a tractor manned by Middle School … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/14/22

Dr. Sandra Forard (middle) walks with Superintendent Kathryn Crowley (right) at the start of the 2021 EPHS commencement ceremony last June at Pierce Stadium.

EP School Committee formally backs Forand as new superintendent

EAST PROVIDENCE — Hinted at when current office holder Kathryn Crowley announced her impending retirement from the position some six weeks prior, the School Committee at its April 12 meeting … more

By Mike Rego | 4/13/22

Amaral leaving as Portsmouth High School principal

PORTSMOUTH — Joseph Amaral, Portsmouth High School’s principal for nearly six years, is leaving his position at the end of the school year, it was announced during Tuesday’s … more

4/13/22

Melissa Pacheco (left) and Gloria Cabral won seats on the Westport School Committee Tuesday, beating incumbent Michelle Orlando, who placed third in the race for two open seats.

Pacheco and Cabral in, Orlando out, in Westport School Committee race

Westport School Committee member Melissa Pacheco and political newcomer Gloria Cabral won three-year terms on the school committee Tuesday, placing first and second place, respectively, in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/13/22

Shortstop Parker Camelo puts a tag on a Middletown runner attempting to steal second base, with second baseman Jack Standish looking on (middle).

Huskies nine beat Moses Brown, sweep Middletown to start first D-I campaign

The Mt. Hope baseball team came back to beat Moses Brown 4-3 to win their third straight game to kick off their first ever Division I campaign with a 3-0 record. The Huskies 9 swept Middletown in a … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/13/22

Map shows the new proposed voting precinct lines for Portsmouth which is necessary due to redistricting. Melville School and The Portsmouth Senior Center have been removed as polling locations under the plan, which still needs to be approved by the R.I. Board of Elections.

Portsmouth voting precincts are shifting due to redistricting

PORTSMOUTH — Many Portsmouth voters may have a new polling place come November. Due to the General Assembly approving a redistricting plan in February, local canvassers likewise had to … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/13/22

There is a plan to redevelop some of the athletic fields at Haines Park. The town has also submitted an application for a $400,000 grant from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

Here’s what’s included in the Haines Park plan

Changes are coming to Haines Park. New athletic fields. Larger parking lots. Renovated walking trails. The redevelopment of Haines Park is estimated to cost nearly $2 million and … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/13/22

Two people and their canine companion walk along the shoreline near Nayatt Road in Barrington. These two happened to be traveling directly along the proposed “recognizable high tide line,” noted by the presence of seaweed and debris left by a recent high water line.

Who owns the shore?

Every now and then, the Rhode Island General Assembly confronts a bill that is not like other bills. It is bigger, bolder, more significant in promise and impact. The “Shoreline Access” … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/13/22

Portsmouth Comprehensive Plan formally approved by council

PORTSMOUTH — Two and a half years in the making, the town’s Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) — a 20-year roadmap to guide the town’s growth and development — was … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/12/22

Portsmouth High’s Jack Cianciolo splits a pair of La Salle defenders while controlling the ball toward the net during a varsity lacrosse game at home on Thursday, April 7. The Rams won, 19-7.

Portsmouth loses to La Salle in boys’ lacrosse, 19-7

The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team dropped a game to La Salle Academy on Thursday, April 7, by a score of 19-7. The Patriots’ Tony Marcucci scored two goals and … more

4/12/22

Ethan Baker leads Sam Barber following the start of the Nayatt 5K on Saturday.

Hundreds run in annual Nayatt 5K road race

More than 250 people completed the Nayatt 5K Road Race, held Saturday, April 9. The road race, which is organized by the Nayatt School PTC, raises money for the school. Proceeds fund all sorts … more

4/12/22

Maggie, a goat rescued from Westport six years ago, catches up with West Place executive director Wendy Taylor.

Animal sanctuary marks 15 years of love in Tiverton

Tiverton attorney Wendy Taylor never imagined that West Place, the animal sanctuary she founded in her back yard in 2007, would be anything other than a hobby — a small non-profit she hoped … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/12/22

Although a R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) right-of-way (ROW) sign has been posted at this path on Beach Street at Cedar Avenue for years, it’s actually not an official CRMC-designated ROW, according to Town Planner Gary Crosby. This location and several others will come under review on April 21.

Hearing on Portsmouth rights of way set for April 21

PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) will consider five locations in Portsmouth for possible designation as public rights of way (ROWs) during a hearing on … more

4/12/22

Blake Myatt performs as "Catherine Parr" in Barrington Middle School's rendition of "Revolting: An Historical Musical Revue."

Crowds rave about middle school’s ‘Revolting’ performance

Barrington Middle School students offered a triumphant return to the stage last weekend. After a two-year pause, BMS students returned with “Revolting: An Historical Musical Review.” … more

4/11/22

Barrington High School graduate Maddie Cox carries the puck up the ice for Salve Regina this winter.

BHS graduate is a stand-out at Salve

Ever since she was a freshman, Barrington’s Maddie Cox has skated as one of Salve Regina University’s front-line defenders. “In terms of how Maddie positions herself … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 4/8/22

Almy Creek, at center, includes pristine beachfront, salt marshes and coastal thickets.

Access anger at Little Compton's Almy Creek

Stumbling blocks to public access remain at the so-called Ratcliffe property in Little Compton, a five-acre tract which accesses prized Almy's Creek and was purchased late last year by the Little … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/7/22