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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

Pedestrians look at some of the art on display at Federal Hill Pizza (495 Main St.).

New arts pop-up debuts on Main Street in Warren

The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) has installed its sixth “pop-up” shop display featuring nine local artists in the storefront windows at Federal Hill Pizza located at 495 Main St. more

7/27/23

Shelly Morris coaching field hockey at Northeastern.

Westport hires new athletic director

A long-time collegiate field hockey coach is the new director of athletics and student activities for Westport Community Schools, following the departure of former athletic director Jason Pacheco in … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/27/23

Architect’s aerial rendering of what the Island Park OASIS Beach Volleyball would look like if built at the site of the former boomerang-shaped town landfill property. Park Avenue and Island Park Beach are at far right, with Mason Avenue just above the 13 proposed sand courts. (Boyds Lane is at the bottom, out of frame.) The three temporary structures between the parking lot and courts would be similar to trailers. The gravel entrance from Park Avenue features a turn-around to accommodate emergency vehicles.

Portsmouth gets first look at sand volleyball complex

PORTSMOUTH — A controversial plan to build a sand volleyball complex on top of the former town landfill got its first public airing last week before the Zoning Board of Review. more

By Jim McGaw | 7/27/23

Tiverton Town Administrator Chris Cotta (left) meets with Gov. Dan McKee (second from right) and District 70 Rep. John Edwards of Tiverton (right), this past February.

Cotta: I won’t respond to union letter

Tiverton’s town administrator said this week that he won’t respond to a critical letter recently e-mailed to the town council and Sakonnet Times by the union that represents public works … more

By Paige Shapiro | 7/26/23

Sakonnet Point, showing the Fo’c’s’le in the background, from an old postcard.

Community Cooking: Marie’s Fo’c’s’le Clam Chowder

This is the second in a series of recipes recently compiled in the Little Compton “Community Cookbook,” created by recent graduates from Wilbur McMahon School — Elizabeth Burchard, … more

7/26/23

Attorney General, Grieco dealerships settle consumer protection violations

PROVIDENCE — The Attorney General's Office announced it has reached an agreement to resolve three enforcement actions against Rhode Island car dealerships, including one located in East … more

7/26/23

Local youngsters make their way into RIGA Junior Am semifinals

SEEKONK — Youngsters have taken centerstage this week with the 104th edition of the Rhode Island Junior Amateur, which began with stroke play qualifying rounds in Westerly at Winnapaug Country … more

By Mike Rego | 7/26/23

At Town Hall last week, Gov. Daniel McKee discusses the Learn365RI Municipal Compact with (from left) Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy, Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr., and Holly Buresh and Capt. Jonathan Kabak of Oliver Hazard Perry.

An education under sail in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — By this time next year, the town hopes to have a group of local students working toward improving their reading, math scores and school attendance — all while aboard a … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/26/23

Roxann Romanow speeds down the "Super Slide" while clutching her son, Rex.

Gallery: Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest

EAST PROVIDENCE — The inaugural Crescent Park Summerfest was held on the grounds of the Looff Carousel and the park, July 20-23. East Providence Post and eastbayri.com contributing … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/26/23

Francis Marshall and his wife, Lois, pose with Senator Whitehouse following the ceremony.

98-year-old WWII veteran re-issued medals during Bristol ceremony

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse presented Francis Marshall the medals at a ceremony, attended by dozens of friends and family members, at Silver Creek Manor. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/26/23

Stephen Primiano (center) and Cynthia Rosengard (left), shown during this year's FTM, were selected as two of the 11 residents to serve on the Charter Review Commission.

Who made the cut — Council picks 11 to serve on Charter Review Commission

During Monday night’s meeting, the Barrington Town Council appointed 11 residents to serve on the Charter Review Commission. The Charter Review Commission is tasked with reviewing the … more

7/26/23

Voters soundly defeat $3 million override plan

Westport voters soundly rejected a proposed $3 million override to Proposition 2 1/2 Tuesday, in a vote that officials said could have profound ramifications for future town and school budgets. … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/26/23

Silver Creek is seen in the foreground with a wing of Mt. Hope High School behind it. Visible water damage can be seen along the lower exterior of the building going all the way to the left, and it visible throughout various parts of the building.

Is building a new Mt. Hope High School in the same location a bad idea?

District officials and their chosen school building consultant team answer questions and critiques levied from some members of the community. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/26/23

Council increases fund supporting new business in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its July 18 meeting voted to increase the city’s Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Revolving Loan Fund by $500,000 to support new businesses … more

7/25/23

James Lynch delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad during a recent Rhode Island American Legion Baseball game.

Post 10 takes top spot in Junior Legion Baseball standings

EAST PROVIDENCE — The ATC-sponsored Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club, on the cusp of finishing first in the Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League standings at the start of play … more

By Mike Rego | 7/25/23

Rick Clarkson, center, gathers for a photo with members and staff of the Corliss Institute within the activity space of their 290 Main St. building in Warren.

New executive director excited about changes coming to Corliss Institute

Rick Clarkson is hopeful that a new focus on bringing members, who are deaf and have various developmental disabilities, into the surrounding community, will be beneficial for all. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/25/23

Patty the dog, nearly euthanized, had surgery and is ready for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown

Brighter days ahead for dog abandoned in Tiverton

An abandoned dog spared from euthanasia earlier this month has a new lease on life, and is waiting for her forever home, at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. Patty, a mixed breed … more

By Paige Shapiro | 7/25/23

Results due in Tuesday's $3 million override vote

Westport voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of a $3 million override. Results came in after our deadline, but check us out online — results will be posted as soon as they are … more

7/25/23

Real estate values resume their upward trend

After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 7/25/23

Good Energy's Jamie Rhodes answers residents' questions during an earlier energy aggregation meeting in Barrington. Rhodes was back in front of the Barrington Town Council on Monday night, requesting a change to the contract.

Questions surface about energy aggregation contract change

Barrington’s electricity aggregation program is less than a year old, but already the contract signed with the provider is going to be amended. On Monday night, members of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/25/23

Graffiti covers the back wall of the concession stand building at Sherwood Field. The park has been plagued by vandalism, officials said.

Vandals spray hate at Barrington ball field

Vandals struck Sherwood Field last week. Again. They left behind broken pipes and water spigots, smashed door knobs, ugly spray-painted graffiti, and more. Inside the concession stand at … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/25/23

Architectural rendering of what the new-and-improved, adaptive and inclusive playground off Turnpike Avenue will look like.

Group makes final push for Portsmouth playground funds

It was just a little over a year ago when the nonprofit Four Hearts Foundation started fund-raising for a new-and-improved playground to be built on Turnpike Avenue. more

By Jim McGaw | 7/25/23

Council approval creates tax amnesty program in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence's offering of amnesty for delinquent tax payments became law last week when the City Council approved ordinances related to the matter at its Tuesday, July 18, … more

By Mike Rego | 7/24/23

Mt. Hope High School Choral Director, David Lauria, with (l-r) Kylie Rolando, Casey Ruth Little, Nick Perry, and Hannah de Jesus, spoke about the new album “Staring at the Milky Way,” which includes 11 original songs written, performed, and produced entirely by students.

Mt. Hope musicians set to release new original album

A new album comprised nearly exclusively of wholly original songs, written, recorded, performed, and produced entirely by student musicians, is hitting the airwaves soon. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/24/23