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This special issue of the Sakonnet Times dated Dec. 9, 1971 touted Portsmouth Middle School’s official dedication held a few days later.

Portsmouth Middle School is celebrating 50th birthday

PORTSMOUTH — “A new concept in learning,” boasted the front page of a special issue of The Sakonnet Times from more than 50 years ago. The just-opened Portsmouth … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/25/22

Warren PD: ‘Strange bones’ and a loose seal on Market Street

Warren Police activity from March 14-21, 2022. more

3/25/22

Reese Pavao performs on the vault, where she scored a 9.15 during the state gymnastics meet at Rhode Island College on Feb. 20.

Mt. Hope's Pavao performs well at gymnastics championships

An ankle injury may have hampered Mt. Hope gymnast Reece Pavao’s performance at the New England championship meet, but not her excitement. more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 3/24/22

Former Hometown Tavern owners Jon and Rose Tagessian are flanked by their realtors, Robert Rox (left) and Michael Alves, of KW Elite Commercial Realty.

After two decades, the owners of Hometown Tavern hand over the keys

The new owners, Jay Cardosi and Sharon McCarthy, who took over from the Tagessians on Feb. 28, own a couple of other well-known local establishments in Rhode Island. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/24/22

Students from various levels of Ryan Garrity’s (standing, to the left) construction program sit at one of the two handicap-accessible picnic tables that they built for the Town of Warren’s Pete Sepe Pavillion. Sitting (not listed in order), they include: Tyler Gow, Sam Rodrigues, Gavin Akervik, Jared Hughes, Zachary Janke, and Nate Evans. Standing next to Garrity is senior Aidan Lima.

Mt. Hope construction program builds confidence, future careers

Seven Mt. Hope High School students assembled under the pavilion’s shade — seated at two handicap-accessible picnic tables they had recently built as part of their construction curriculum. more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/24/22

Nadia Dias (left) and Savannah Lariviere play Rocket League.

New Mt. Hope Esports team has plenty of game

Electronic Sports (Esports) structures organized competitive gameplay between two teams. It’s relatively new to youth sports, recognized by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League for only about the last five years or so. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/24/22

Bristol property values rise by average of 15 percent across town

The results of the every-third-year statistical revaluation of real estate hit local mailboxes last week, and with a few exceptions, property values went up across town. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/24/22

Anthony DaPonte, sporting his bronze medal, shakes hands with silver medalist 85-year-old Spencer Parish following the 200-meter run at the Masters National Indoor Championship on March 20.

86-year-old Warren native nabs bronze in national track meet

DaPonte competed in the 200-meter event for peopled aged 85-89, earning third place among the national competition with a time of 47.31. more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/24/22

Bristol Town Council President Nathan Calouro and Vice President Mary Parella, along with Town Administrator Steve Contente, during the first JFC meeting in March.

More student support is focus of approved $56.9M school budget

The Bristol Warren Regional School District’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) unanimously approved, 9-0, the $56,950,024 million FY23 school budget requested by Superintendent Ana Riley. more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/24/22

This image of an anchor was taken from the 1836 shipwreck site of brig Industry in the Gulf of Mexico by the NOAA ROV deployed from NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer on February 25, 2022.

Westport whaling ship found in Gulf of Mexico after 186 years

The wreck of a Westport whaling ship lost more than 180 years ago has been found 6,000 feet deep in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its partners … more

3/23/22

E.P. Council nixes proposed changes to traffic light camera procedures

EAST PROVIDENCE — When and if, and it remains an “if,” more speed control/license plate cameras are installed around the city, the guiding principles of how the East Providence … more

By Mike Rego | 3/23/22

Barrington School Committee to discuss honors program on March 30

A new date and a new location. The Barrington School Committee has set a new date and location for its meeting to discuss the recent changes to the Barrington High School honors … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/23/22

The rear of the monastery building. One of the design options for the property calls for the renovation and re-use of the building.

What’s next for the monastery property in Barrington?

What would you do with the former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue? Would you cut down most of the trees and knock down the old brick monastery building and fill the land with dozens … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/23/22

Mia Leroux was a sophomore lacrosse goalie at Barrington High School a year ago. Today she is racing cars throughout the Southeast and hoping to forge a path for female drivers.

‘A girl can totally do this’

A year ago, Mia Leroux was a high school sophomore, a distance-learning student who spent her days at home, Zooming into classes with her friends. Today Mia is going to school full-time in a dual … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/23/22

Barrington High School students are hosting a special Ukraine relief dinner on April 3 at the school. A number of students are helping out, including (from left to right, back row) Zachary O'Connor, Max Splaine, Grace Zwolinksi, Jillian Sullivan, and (front row) Yael Goldstein, Angelica Bazyk, Paris Mashburn, and Tessa Sullivan.

Barrington High School organizing Ukraine relief dinner

Barrington High School will hold a special dinner on Sunday afternoon, April 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., to raise money for Ukraine refugees. The school community has been involved in the relief … more

3/22/22

Town officials locked up the Barrington Middle School basketball courts on Friday afternoon because of trash left there.

Barrington officials lock up middle school basketball courts again

On Friday afternoon, shortly after classes dismissed, dozens of students arrived at the new Barrington Middle School basketball courts hoping to take advantage of the warm, sunny weather. … more

3/22/22

The Portsmouth Free Public Library as it appeared in this postcard from 1907. The building has gone several expansions since it first opened in 1897.

Portsmouth Free Public Library is celebrating 125 years

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth was a very different place in early 1897. Fewer than 2,000 people lived in the rural, farm-based community. Its dirt streets were oiled in the summer to keep … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/21/22

The Courtyard at the Cove events included various food trucks and live entertainment. They also compiled a total of $1,481 in unpaid police detail fees.

Barrington Town Council forgives and forgets police detail fees

The Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to forgive nearly $2,000 in fees owed to the Barrington Police Department by organizers of two events held last summer in town. The FLM FWD film … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/21/22

The next planning board meeting is April 22. It remains to be seen if Brady Sullivan Properties will amend their proposal or ask for a continuance on the matter.

Planning Board approves preliminary motion to deny Robin Rug development

After discussing the wide valley between the developer's plans for Robin Rug and the wants of the Town Planning Board, a preliminary motion to deny the proposal was approved unanimously. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/21/22

A Ukrainian woman is overcome with grief as she makes her way into Poland earlier this month.

Westport photographer captures Ukrainian refugee crisis

Westport photojournalist Alex Carrigg has seen a lot, but that didn't prepare him for the overwhelming crush of humanity that greeted him when he touched down in Warsaw, Poland in early March, rented … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/21/22

Helen Spets (left), a 95-year-old resident of Bay View Estates, chats with R.I. Meals on Wheels Executive Director Meghan Grady during a visit to her apartment on March 15. Town Council Vice President Linda Ujifusa also helped deliver a meal of shepherd’s pie, plus a blanket, slippers and a puzzle.

Portsmouth Senior Center now a Meals on Wheels dispatch site

PORTSMOUTH — Helen Spets opened the door to her third-floor apartment at Bay View Estates and greeted her visitors with a big smile and a warm welcome. “Look at all of you!” … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/21/22

The Seaflex anchors, shown here waiting to be installed and attached to a float, should allow Bristol’s new marina to handle hurricane-strength conditions.

Harbormaster presents progress report on marina

Bristol Harbormaster Gregg Marsili offered a progress report on the state of the marina expansion , receiving authorization from the council to set rates on everything from the 200 amp power that … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/12/22

The race crew are (from left to right) Olivia Vincent, Sarah Wilme, Gigi Fischer, Sophia Comiskey, Elizabeth Gardner, Milla Clark, and Phoebe Lee. Not pictured: Callie Dawson.

Making history, from Newport to Bermuda

The eight girls making up the yet-to-be-named crew that is set to become the youngest, all-female team to compete in the Newport to Bermuda race hatched their plan at the Bristol House of Pizza. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/12/22

Twelve acres near Fogland sell for $1.2 million

A 12-acre stretch of coastal land just south of Fogland Beach has sold for $1.2 million, the biggest land sale in Tiverton in six years. The property at 0 High Hill has two approved buildable lots, … more

3/11/22

There will be a random drawing for rental use of the kayak storage rack spaces at Walker Farm.

Barrington switching to random drawing for kayak storage stickers

Barrington will use a random drawing to determine who can purchase boat or kayak storage stickers this year. Town officials decided to use the random drawing as demand for the boat and kayak … more

3/11/22