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Elmwood Drive resident Bill Marshall stands amidst one of the large areas filled with trash and various debris from what he claims is an active campsite, located deep in the woods off a Town-owned nature trail that begins at the end of Elmwood Drive.
Bristol resident rings alarm on trash-filled illegal campsite near nature trail
The Town of Bristol has seemingly heard the call of a local resident, who came to the Phoenix with a grievance about a campsite that had accumulated large piles of garbage near a walking trail off Elmwood Drive. more
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Volunteer David Alves cleans the gutters of a Brook Street home during a Barrington Day of Caring event in 2018. Money from the Spencer Trust helps fund the Day of Caring.
Barrington proposes changes to 'poor and unfortunate' trust bylaws
Barrington Town administration is proposing some changes to the Spencer Trust bylaws, including two amendments that impact the home repair fund. The trust was established after former Barrington … more
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Chris Matos, Director of the George Hail Free Library, utilizes the new digital archive service, which provides high-resolution access to copies of the Warren Times-Gazette and its historic predecessors from 1866 to 1992.
George Hail Library digitizes Warren Gazette all the way back to 1866
The George Hail Free Library in Warren has digitized our newspaper, going all the way back to its first year in 1866 and up to 1992. The historic editions can now be browsed on any library computer. more
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Prudence Island residents fill Union Church during the Town Council’s September 2021 on the island. In the foreground are (from left) council member Keith Hamilton, Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr., and Town Clerk Jennifer West. The council has tentatively scheduled another meeting on the island on Saturday, Sept. 23, although it won’t be at the church.
Are council meetings on Prudence Island still necessary?
PORTSMOUTH —Now that technology allows you to participate in a Town Council meeting from the comfort of your own home, is it no longer necessary for council members to trek to Prudence Island … more
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Cantor Joel Gluck of the United Brothers Synagogue, uses a “yad” to locate a line in the Torah scroll. He is currently preparing this scroll for Yom Kippur, which involves searching for and marking the places on the scroll from which he will be chanting at the service. UBS has two sets of scrolls, which are only used for the High Holy Days. The other set has already been prepared for Rosh Hashanah.
Second oldest synagogue in Rhode Island to celebrate 100 years in Bristol
United Brothers Synagogue will be celebrating their 100th year on High Street in Bristol this Sunday, Aug. 27 with a rededication of the sanctuary from 2 to 4 p.m. more
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Members of the Fast Track 4x100 and 4x400 meter regional champion relay teams included (left to right) Laejah Preston, Eleanor Lial, Jordin Preston, Caitlin Massey and Serenity Lewis along with head coach Ernest Fennell.
East Providence youth track and field athletes shine on kids' summer circuit
EAST PROVIDENCE — A handful of East Providence-middle school aged track and field athletes enjoyed continued successes during the recent summer club season, including a visit to the youth … more
Park namesake Onna Moniz-John welcomes patrons the 32nd annual Neighborhood Day Saturday, Aug. 19, at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground.
Gallery: 2023 Neighborhood Day at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 32nd annual Neighborhood Day took place Saturday, Aug. 19, at Onna Moniz-John/Central Avenue Playground..."Us and You Year 32." Events included the traditional … more
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Brain Mello (middle) and other members of Tew’s Company, fire off their muskets.
Photos: Revolutionary reenactments brought to life at Coggeshall Farm Drill Day
While it’s always the 18th century at Coggeshall Farm, for one day — last Saturday, Aug. 19 — the Farm was host to a reenactment of a drill day and encampment of Revolutionary War soldiers and militiamen of Rhode Island’s own Tew’s Company. more
Beilah Teixeira enjoys a calm moment amidst the chaos to place her name on the large rock near the school’s main driveway.
Mt. Hope Class of 2024 honors a 'rock solid' tradition
As tradition dictates, many students wound up just as paint-spattered as the inanimate objects they sought to paint. more
Taxpayers stand for a vote at the 2017 Barrington Financial Town Meeting.
Is it time for Barrington to dump the FTM?
In its best year between 2014 and 2023, the Barrington Financial Town Meeting drew 5 percent of the registered voters. Five percent. Low participation at the annual FTM is one of the reasons … more
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From a distance, some vinyl sheeting can be seen submerged in the river covering a part of the incomplete project.
‘Broken Bridge’ project delayed amidst Cardi financial woes
A project that began in early 2022 and was supposed to be finished by the end of this summer now faces uncertain delays. more
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Seth Magaziner, and Senator Jack Reed were all on hand to talk about Bristol’s historic value to the state, taking in the scenery from the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s event tent overlooking Bristol Harbor.
Historic renovations are coming to Bristol's downtown
$750,000 in federal money was secured to rejuvenate Bristol’s “Revolutionary Heritage Byway”, which includes large portions of Hope Street and High Street. more
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Bruce Meirowitz, in blue hoodie, talks to beach lovers one recent afternoon.
Little Compton lifeguard, age 72: Life's a beach
It wasn’t until May that Bruce Meirowitz, Rhode Island’s oldest lifeguard, realized just how notable he was. For him, the achievement wasn’t so obvious — he’s used to … more
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Barrington Police investigating house break, burglary
Barrington Police responded to a Hampden Meadows home at about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for a break-in. The homeowner was away at the time of the break-in, but received a notification of glass … more
Political consultant Peter Fenn, of Westport.
Noted political consultant to address Democrats
The Westport Democratic Town Committee will host Peter Fenn , a long-time consultant to Democratic presidential candidates, at a meeting at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 16. … more
Suspect is currently tied up at Westport Point, and association members are learning to sail her.
Built in 1892, Suspect sails again
A rare racing catboat built on Cape Cod 131 years ago has been lovingly restored and is sailing again, three years after local cat lovers found her in considerable disrepair in East Dennis, Ma., … more
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Belton Court mansion, with its windows and doors boarded up.
Police: Out-of-state teens trespassing at Zion property
The alarm company that monitors the former Zion Bible College property in Barrington contacted police after a camera picked up footage of five people trespassing on the property on Wednesday, Aug. 16 … more
Bill Phoenix, of the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums, plays The National Anthem with other members of the group at the start of Saturday’s celebration hosted by the Battle of Rhode Island Association at the Butts Hill Fort property. The event marked the 100th anniversary of Dr. Roderick Terry purchasing the property and saving it from development.
In Portsmouth: Honoring the savior of Butts Hill Fort
PORTSMOUTH — Without Dr. Roderick Terry, who knows what might have happened to Portsmouth’s Butts Hill Fort, considered to be the largest existing Revolutionary War earthwork in southern … more
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Beach abutters: Fence makes a good neighbor
The old saying goes that fences make good neighbors. Four years after residents appropriated nearly $25,000 to replace one at Cherry and Webb Beach, a group of nearby residents hopes the adage will … more
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Mother: Suspended officer struck son in face
More details have emerged surrounding the recent arrest of Tiverton police officer Jacob Rapoza on a felony charge of second degree child abuse. Rapoza, the former Tiverton High School school … more
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Stephanie Beaute, Gabe Amo, Walter Berwick, Sandra Cano, Don Carlson, Stephen Casey, John Goncalves, Sabina matos, Ana Quezada, Aaron Regunberg
Ten Democratic Congressional hopefuls square off at Roger Williams University
It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition. more
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Barrington High School quarterback Alex McClelland throws a pass during preseason practice on Monday morning, Aug. 21.
Barrington High School fall sports teams get rolling
Most Barrington High School teams kicked off the fall sports season with practices on Monday, Aug. 21. The football team got started a week earlier.   more
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm students and BankNewport representatives celebrate the opening of the sun shading at the farm’s outdoor classroom.
In Portsmouth: A little shade for young farm workers
PORTSMOUTH — Sun shading has been installed to enhance learning at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm’s outdoor classroom with funding from BankNewport. The sun shading provides a safe … more
East Providence Council moves many measures, appropriates millions in ARPA funds
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, in a somewhat rare step at its meeting on Tuesday night, Aug. 15, unanimously gave the first of two necessary approvals to 11 spending ordinances … more
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Program alum Tony Vieira has resigned the position of boys' head soccer coach at East Providence High School, where he coached the Townies for 13 years.
Vieira makes difficult decision to step away from EPHS boys' soccer
EAST PROVIDENCE — Now former East Providence High School boys' soccer coach Tony Vieira, like just about every other person who has held a similar position, came to understand it was just time … more
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