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Post 10 Juniors will face Connecticut champ in Junior Legion Baseball regionals

Though the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club lost to Cranston Auburn Post 20 by a 7-3 score Sunday, July 30, to decide the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League state title, the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/1/23

Man charged in would-be Westport phone scam

A Boston man has been charged by Westport police with attempting to scam a local couple. Hector Arias-Guzman, 28, of 20 Mallard St., Boston, faces charges of conspiracy and attempted larceny … more

8/1/23

The late Richard "Sweet Pea" Hart will be honored this year.

Save your clams — Shellstock is coming

Shellstock is coming in just over two weeks, and organizers hoping to raise funds to keep the town's shellfish stocks healthy are dedicating the event in honor of long-time shore engineer, assistant … more

8/1/23

Grinnell’s Beach is a busy place on hot summer days and evenings.

Grinnell's Beach under the gun

As the summer wears on and reports of unacceptable behavior at area beaches are steadily increasing, the Tiverton Town Council is considering the creation of a new ordinance that would impose fines … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 8/1/23

City native Jennifer Griffith testifies before a House committee in her role as Rhode Island’s Child Advocate. She was recently named as the Secretary of State's lead legal counsel.

Amore names East Providence's Griffith Department of State legal counsel

PROVIDENCE — Secretary of State Gregg Amore announced fellow East Providence resident Jennifer Griffith has joined the Rhode Island Department of State as lead legal counsel. “We are … more

8/1/23

The 2023 Warren Walkabout Poster Design Contest is now open through Monday, Aug. 28. Winners will be announced via the Discover Warren Instagram, Facebook, and website on Sept. 24.

Entries now open for 2023 Warren Walkabout Poster Design Contest

A $300 prize and widespread visibility awaits the winner of Warren's annual poster design competition. more

8/1/23

The view from behind an end zone at East Providence High School's football field.

Barrington Council planning tour of athletic fields and facilities

Members of the Barrington Town Council will hit the road this month as they tour athletic fields and facilities in the area. The tour is part of the town’s ongoing efforts to improve … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/1/23

The AgInnovation Farm is a student-run program located at Cloverbud Range on Jepson Lane, Portsmouth.

Micro-clover pilot program to be planted in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) recently received a grant award through the Urban and Community Conservation (UAC) Grant Initiative to model a unique … more

8/1/23

Members of Team Fraid Knots pose for a photo. The group has raised more than $1 million while participating in the Pan Mass Challenge over the last 15 years.

Fraid Knots raise $1M and still rolling on

Dave Cambria has been riding in the Pan Mass Challenge for 15 years. Fifteen years of training and fund-raising, and still each year there is a moment where he is overwhelmed, just as he was the … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/1/23

Nick Spaner at Fitton Field at the College of the Holy Cross, where he has committed to play Division 1 baseball.

Portsmouth’s Nick Spaner commits to play D-1 baseball

PORTSMOUTH — The recruiting process took 24 months. The first email was sent in June of 2021. The first conversation with a college coach took place in July of 2021. Two years … more

7/31/23

Butch Souza (left) and another volunteer stack steamers into a huge pot at Saturday’s clamboil.

A farm coast legend lives

If you ever shop at Lee’s Market, you probably remember Michael Hanley, who worked in the meat department for 47 years and considered pretty much everyone he met his friend. Hanley, 63, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/31/23

A view of the scoreboard in the top of the seventh inning of Post 10's eventual 7-3 loss to Post 20 in the 2023 Junior Legion Baseball championship game.

Cranston Post 20 tops Riverside Post for Junior Legion Baseball title

WEST WARWICK — Sometimes the scoreboard doesn't tell the whole story, but in the case of the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club it pretty much did Sunday, July 30, in a 7-3 loss to … more

By Mike Rego | 7/31/23

Mt. Hope wrestler Andrew McCarthy was named to the All-American team after placing 5th at the Nuway Combat Summer Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ last week.  Photo was taken during the RI state tournament in February.

McCarthy earns All-American status at nationals

Mt. Hope wrestler Andrew McCarthy achieved All-American status by placing fifth in the 138-pound weight class in the Nuway Combat Summer Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ last week. … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/31/23

Jayden Healey delivers a pitch in Post 10's victory over Post 39 Saturday, July 29, in the 2023 Junior Legion Baseball state playoffs.

Post 10 sends off South Kingstown Post 39, reaches Junior Legion state final

WEST WARWICK — The ATC/Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club earned a spot in the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League championship round after dispatching South Kingstown Post 29 … more

By Mike Rego | 7/30/23

It's 50 years ago this year that former Bristol High School star athlete Bill St. Vincent captured one of this state's most prestigious awards.

Bristol's Bill St. Vincent revisits iconic sports career 50 years later

William “Billy” St. Vincent is not the type who brags about his personal accomplishments, albeit he certainly had enough good fortune in the three major sports (baseball, basketball, and football) he participated in back in the day. more

By Manny Correira | 7/28/23

Bristol PD: Police arrest two, fire department tackles boat fire

Bristol police made two arrests between July 17-24, 2023. more

7/28/23

Warren PD: More items stolen from cars throughout town

Warren police made three arrests and investigated more reports of items being stolen from cars between July 17-24, 2023. more

7/27/23

Neal and the Vipers play a show at Latham Park in Barrington earlier this summer. The concert series is moving to Barrington Beach, starting this Sunday.

Barrington’s summer concert series moving to town beach

Barrington is moving its summer concerts to a new location. Starting this Sunday, the concerts will be held at Barrington Beach. Barrington Recreation Department Director Michele … more

7/27/23

AJ Colonna (right) walks off the 16th green at Ledgemont CC Thursday, July 27, after beating Barrington High teammate Adam Gorman (left) for the RIGA Junior Amateur First Division title.

Colonna flies past fellow Eagle Gorman for RIGA Jr. Am First Division title

SEEKONK — Players with local ties vied for two of the four division championships Thursday afternoon, July 27, to conclude the 104th playing of the Rhode Island Golf Association's Junior … more

By Mike Rego | 7/27/23

A confidential report includes recommendations for improving safety and security at Tiverton High School.

Confidential report’s handling pits deMedeiros vs. school chief

Calling his actions “an insult,” Tiverton Town Council Chairwoman Denise deMedeiros on Monday sharply criticized Tiverton School Superintendent Peter Sanchioni for turning over a … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/27/23

Aquapalooza, an unauthorized, social media-driven event scheduled for Saturday, July 29 at Potters Cove, Prudence Island, is necessitating the precautionary shellfishing closure, according to RIDEM. (File photo)

'Aquapalooza' forces preemptive closure of Prudence shellfishing area

PORTSMOUTH — Citing the risk of accidental and illicit discharge of sewage associated with the gathering of hundreds of boats off Prudence Island on Saturday, the R.I. Department of … more

7/27/23

Greico group responds to Attorney General's statement on consumer protections settlement

In response to a release penned by the Rhode Island Attorney General's office on Wednesday, July 26 , regarding a settlement reached to resolve three enforcement actions against Grieco Honda and … more

7/27/23

Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment. The town will use a lottery system to select who receives a rebate.

Feeling lucky? Barrington will use lottery for leaf blower rebates

Fate, or maybe luck, will decide who benefits from Barrington’s electric-powered lawn equipment rebate program. more

By Josh Bickford | 7/27/23

Bristol Pickle Ball Club members Joan Barsin (left), Rhonda Mitchell, Terry Murphy and Eileen Malloy pose with the new courts during a session last week.

Bristol dedicates new Town Common courts

Pickleball is the game of the day, and it's never been more popular in Bristol. Now the town has brand new courts to satisfy the interest. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/27/23

The Barrington Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will select a winner to the community crosswalk design contest. A crosswalk painting event will be held in September. At top is "Wheel Crossing" and below is "Birds Flying on a Sunny Day."

Winning Barrington crosswalk mural to be announced

A winner will soon be chosen in the community crosswalk design contest. Dr. Tom Ollila, chairman of the Barrington Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, said the top design will be selected … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/27/23