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The Head of Westport was packed with water lovers Saturday not just because of the mid-summer weather, but also because of the annual party thrown by the Westport River Watershed Alliance . The … more

6/26/24

Here’s who is running for office in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Fifteen residents will vie for the seven available seats on the Portsmouth Town Council this election season. more

6/26/24

Westport police: Man faces weapons, OUI charges

Monday, June 17 A Division Road caller reported the theft of a license plate at 8:24 a.m. Animal complaints came in from American Legion Highway at 9:14 a.m., and from Drift Road at 7:15 … more

6/26/24

Fulbright Scholar and former Orange cluster student Madison Emond visited the middle school earlier this month to speak with students about her project “Nature as Artist: Visualizing the Personhood of the New Zealand Landscape."

Fulbright Scholar revisits her middle school roots in Barrington

Fifteen years ago, Madison Emond may have been sitting in one of the auditorium chairs, looking up towards the stage, and wondering “What, exactly, is a pin-hole camera?” But now, … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/26/24

A recent view of the Oldman School property on Bullocks Point Avenue.

Council reverses course again, keeps ARPA allocation in new Rec Center budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Reversing a decision it had already reversed once prior, the East Providence City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, June 25, voted by a 4-0 count to rescind an ordinance … more

By Mike Rego | 6/26/24

P. Brandt Heckert (right), and Steve Calenda (left, currently the Council Vice President) have both declared they won’t run for re-election in November, leaving two seats open for four-year terms to be filled during this November’s election.

Warren Town Council will have two open seats in November

With Brandt Heckert and Steve Calenda declaring they were not seeking re-election, Warren will have a new configuration of the Town Council for the first time since 2018. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/26/24

Will Coutant, shown making a play at third base in the first round game, pitched for Barrington in the second game of the District 2 tournament and struck out four Pawtucket batters.

Barrington 12U team advances to winner’s bracket final

The Barrington 12U Majors All Star team defeated Pawtucket, 13-3, in a winner’s bracket game on Tuesday night, June 25. A double by Seb Hyams on an 0-2 count put Barrington the scoreboard … more

6/26/24

Rumford Major Baseball Stars survive with win over neighboring Central/Riverside squad

The respective 2024 Rhode Island District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments started earlier this week, including the vaunted Major Baseball Division that ultimately concludes with the World Series … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/26/24

The 10-12 age group takes off to start their 1-mile race.

Speedsters impress at annual Bristol Fourth Foot Races

The 37th Annual Fourth of July Foot Races saw a good turnout of youthful runners on a beautiful day of competition. more

6/26/24

Mt. Hope codifies cell phone ban in school handbook update

“The use of cell phones in educational environments (classroom or other locations where teaching and learning is taking place) is strictly prohibited,” the handbook language reads. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/26/24

Addison Lubelcyzk slides safely into home during Barrington’s Majors Division All-Star game against Portsmouth, Tuesday.

Barrington All Stars top Portsmouth 16-3 in Majors Softball opener

The Barrington Majors Division Softball team started its All Stars campaign with a 16-3 win over Portsmouth on Monday night, June 25, at Barrington High School. Barrington sprinted out to … more

6/26/24

Portsmouth OKs FY25 budget calling for 40-cent tax hike

With little discussion, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to formally adopt a total municipal budget of $74,404,959 for fiscal year 2025 that calls for a 3.15-percent increase in the … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/25/24

Barbara Ripa, administrative assistant for the Town of Portsmouth, is retiring June 30 after more than 26 years of service. Here, she works the virtual participation feed for Monday’s Town Council meeting.

Two longtime Town of Portsmouth employees retiring

PORTSMOUTH — Kudos and citations greeted two longstanding town employees at Monday night’s Town Council meeting in recognition of their upcoming retirements, effective June 30. … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/25/24

The USS Marinette is engineered to function in both near-shore and vast oceanic environments. The ship’s design and capabilities allow for seamless integration with diverse joint, combined, manned, and unmanned teams, fulfilling a range of operations including maritime security, sea control, and global deterrence.

Senator Reed gets USS Marinette to dock in Bristol for Fourth

The U.S. Navy will provide further details at a later date on how and where Rhode Islanders can get an up-close view of the USS Marinette, a 388-foot, Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS). more

6/25/24

Warren Police respond to two firearms related incidents over weekend

Police arrested a man on Metacom Avenue after he allegedly threatened to shoot officers responding to a call on Sunday morning. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/25/24

The inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, joined by Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco, and Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers. (Athletes and others are identified from left to right, row by row.) First Row: Sofia Illiano, Becky Bernard, Diana Halleman, Heather Wyrostek, and Molly McKay. Second Row: Mary-Ellen Powers, Christina Peacock, Mary Irons, Liz Grasso, Brianna Puglia, and Jeffery Pete, Jr. Third Row: Cote David, Drew Palumbo, Ed Pacheco, Emily MacLaughlin, Kathy Krzywonos, Lauren Sartini, and John Williams. Fourth Row: Alex Adams, Keith Wilcox, Jr., Ian Shepherd, Chris Lussier, Sarah LaBreche, and Michael Bullock.

Grads in first class of SORI Athlete Leadership U counts two locals

SMITHFIELD — After a year and a half of taking college-style courses to become certified leaders, the inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, … more

6/25/24

Audrey Paxton fires a strike toward the plate during Barrington's 11-3 win over Portsmouth in the first game of the District 2 finals.

Barrington Senior Softball All Stars build early lead, roll to 11-3 win

The Barrington Senior Division Softball All Star team defeated Portsmouth 11-3 in the first game of the District 2 finals on Monday night, June 24. Audrey Paxton pitched seven strong innings for … more

6/25/24

Lisa Daft, shown speaking at a recent FTM in Barrington, criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee during a meeting earlier this month.

Barrington resident rips Committee member about canceled speaker

A member of the public called out a member of the School Committee during a meeting earlier this month. Lisa Daft criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee for allegedly … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/25/24

Westport teachers ink three-year deal with town

Westport teachers will receive three percent raises over the next three years, under a new contract ratified by the Westport Community Schools school committee last week. Superintendent Thomas … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/25/24

Who's running for office in Tiverton and Little Compton?

Residents seeking public office have until Wednesday to declare their intent to run office in this November's election. Though all declarations must be made by the end of the day Wednesday, a handful … more

6/25/24

St Mary Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more

6/25/24

Crop cannons like this are used by many farmers to keep pests away from their corn crops. This year, one farmer is out of the game as he believes his ability to use them could be threatened.

Little Compton farmer cancels corn amid crop cannon row

The controversy over crop cannons, the noise makers which polarized Little Compton last year as the town sought a way to placate angry neighbors while supporting farmers’ right to use them, … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/25/24

Barrington’s Chase Corcoran slaps a hit to the left side of the infield during the Majors Division All Star game on Monday night, June 24.

Barrington 12U All Stars open district play with 2-1 win over Rumford

A first inning lead-off walk by Harrison Collins, followed by Mahir Salahuddin’s home run and a double by Luke Fluet provided all the offense the Barrington 12U Majors All Stars would need in a … more

6/25/24

The state champion Warren U16 girls’ soccer team. Bottom row, l-r: Vivienne Noonan, Aubrey Cummings, Adrianna Lage, Vivyana Gomes, Ava Morissette, Sophia Santoro; Top row, l-r: Mackenzie Lema, Thalia Adkins, Mackenzie Stall, Kendra Ascoli, Ella Texeira, Jocelyn Leitao, Jasmine Kenney. Missing from photo: Catherine Frawley and Regan Pires.

Undefeated Warren U16 women's team takes Super Liga title

The U16 women’s team from Warren were crowned Rhode Island Super Liga state champions over the weekend, following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Portsmouth. more

6/24/24

Pride Fest organizers Jessie and Keith Dias, pose for a photo during their busy day.

Westport celebrates first Pride festival

Keith Dias was raised in Westport and has spent most of his life here. Though he’s always loved his home town, he was still overwhelmed by the love and support he and partner Jessie Dias felt … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/24/24