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AJ DiOrio races around the Cranston East defense to score in the first half of Friday's game.
Barrington High School dominates Cranston East in football
The Barrington High School football team notched its second straight shut-out, defeating Cranston East 24-0 on Friday night, Sept. 29. The Eagles opened the scoring on a field goal by Ben Aree … more
LC Housing Trust plans four new affordable homes
A project that would bring sorely needed affordable housing to Little Compton was unveiled at last week’s town council meeting. Though it is in very preliminary stages, the end result, assuming … more
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Mt. Hope High School's Tom Fullen poses with his Outstanding Coaches Award citations from the State of Rhode Island.
Mt. Hope's Fullen receives lifetime coaching achievement award
Despite the fact that he’s not a native of either Warren or Bristol, 80-year-old Tom Fullen has been treated like a hometown hero ever since he arrived in Bristol in 2006. more
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Kasey Brown inside her new fitness studio, “True Training Studio” at 349 Metacom Ave.
Staying ‘True’ to her dreams led her to Bristol
Just a handful of years ago, Kasey Brown, a certified personal trainer and youth training specialist, had no idea that Bristol even existed. Now she has her dream fitness studio on Metacom Avenue. more
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A grant could bring more than $691,000 to the Bay Spring Community Center for building repairs, renovations and additions.
Grant would bring big changes to Bay Spring Community Center
The Town Council recently approved a motion that is expected to bring at least $691,000 to the Bay Spring Community Center.   At the Sept. 11 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council … more
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Warren PD: Four arrests, including one juvenile, and multiple thefts
Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 18-25, 2023. more
Bristol PD: Multiple thefts from cars and syringes found at park
Bristol Police received multiple reports of thefts from cars on Sept. 18 and responded to various other issues between then and Sept. 25, 2023. more
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team, shown in an earlier match this season, defeated Pilgrim 3-0 last week.
BHS Sports Roundup: Eagles defeat Pilgrim, lose to EP and Cumberland
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team picked up 3-0 victory (25-20, 25-14, 25-16) over Pilgrim on Thursday, Sept. 21.   The victory, coupled with two losses, moved … more
Friends and members of the Collaborative, including Jenn Harris, Scott and Stasia Walmsley, Michaela Scanlon, co-founder Uriah Donnelly, Janet Moscarello, and Town Councilman Joey Depasquale, make a toast.
Guild partners with Collaborative for charitable pint
There's still time to grab a brew for a good cause! more
The town’s historic district covers most of downtown Bristol, and other areas throughout town might soon be included among that protected land.
Bristol to resurvey Historic District for first time since 1978
The project initially came about in response to efforts to determine which local structures might be vulnerable to sea level rise, and consultants working on that project found some significant gaps in the existing data. more
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It was a fun-filled night at VFW Hall Saturday night when recently retired Jim Vieira (far left) was "roasted" by fellow Bristol Fire Department colleagues Lou Mascola (center) and Rick Giannini.
Bristol firefighter gets send-off after nearly 50 years of service
For nearly a half-century, James Vieira has epitomized what being a true firefighter is all about. more
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DEM stocks 25 state waterways with Brook, Rainbow trout
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is conducting its fall trout stocking at area locations in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The effort … more
EP Council claps back at mayor again, overrides police station ARPA veto
EAST PROVIDENCE — For the second time in as many weeks, the City Council clapped back at Mayor Bob DaSilva, overriding the executive's veto of an appropriation made by the legislature, this one … more
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Tess Sullivan, owner of Tizzy K's cereal ice cream makes a cup for a customer.
Photos: Hope & Main's Twilight Party delivers smiles, $10,000 prize
Francis and Ramon Hinds from Orisirisi Spice of Life, a specialty pepper sauce maker, took home the grand prize of $10,000 and the title of 2023 Munch Madness champion. more
Little Compton restaurant to be sold at auction
The old RL Flounders restaurant property at 90 Pottersville Road in Little Compton will be sold at public auction next Wednesday, Oct. 4 The former home of Crowther’s Restaurant closed … more
It appears a vehicle recently drove through one of the traffic island gardens located near the intersection of Rumstick Road and County Road.
Traffic island garden in Barrington damaged overnight
A member of the Barrington Garden Club reported damage to a garden located on a traffic island at the intersection of Rumstick Road and County Road.   Police said the damage was discovered … more
West Nile Virus found in Westport
A mosquito sample taken from Westport last week has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive finding was announced Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health, and comes to weeks … more
Barrington Resilience and Energy Committee Chairman Magnus Thorsson recently shared a presentation with the Town Council calling for the town to phase out the use of gas-powered equipment and comply with the 70 decibel noise limit by the start of 2026.
Barrington committee calls for ban on gas-powered equipment
A local committee is calling for Barrington officials to ban the use of gas-powered lawn equipment in town by Jan. 1, 2026.   The chairman of the Barrington Resilience and Energy Committee … more
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Author and illustrator R.W. Alley stands with Barrington Firefighters Milos Mirkovic, Nick Tessitore, Joseph Leighton and Bill Kneebone (from left to right). The fire department helped Alley with some expert advice for the book.
Barrington author gets helping hand from fire department
In his newest book, Barrington resident R.W. Alley leaned on a local expert for some important fact-checking. Alley called on the fire chief.   The well-known children’s book … more
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A date for the first community meeting to discuss the bond initiative has been tentatively set for Monday, Oct. 2
How much would a new high school cost Bristol?
A look into how much a proposed $200M bond to build a new high school and fix other schools throughout the district. more
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Freshman Amalia Amici netted a varsity goal for the EPHS girls' soccer team in the Townies' 3-3, non-league draw against Providence Country Day on September 22.
Townies earn first girls' soccer points, suffer initial boys' loss
EAST PROVIDENCE — It's been a fruitful and interesting last few days for the respective East Providence High School soccer clubs, the girls picking up their first two results to date in the … more
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Rinse and repeat...Council again voices opposition to East Providence Rec Center site
EAST PROVIDENCE — The majority of the Council once again when the topic was discussed at its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 26, signaled its opposition to the proposed construction of a … more
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An electric charging station sits outside the Rhode Island Veterans Home.
Curious about electric cars? Check out Colt State Park this weekend
It’s National Drive Electric Week, and to celebrate, RIDEM, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, and the Ocean State Clean Cities Coalition are hosting "Drive Green at the Park." more
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Removal of the two dams holding back waters that make up the former Warren Reservoir will result in the re-establishment of a tidal estuary in the area.
Demolition to begin soon at Kickemuit Reservoir dams
The work is scheduled to commence during the first week of October and continue through to the end of the year. more
Built in the early 1880’s in a simple shingle style, 110 Griswold was once home to Admiral Gilbert Hoover, a decorated naval officer who served in both World Wars and received three Navy Crosses for his heroics at the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Cape Esperance, and the Battle of Guadalcanal.
19th Century home burned on Griswold Avenue once belonged to decorated Admiral
The state Fire Marshal has not yet determined the cause of the fire that severely damaged the home at 110 Griswold Ave. in Bristol. more
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