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Barrington's Myles Napolitano (second from right), shown competing in the track state championship, set a new school record in the 1,600-meter race at the New England Championships recently.

Barrington High School athletes place against best in the region

The Barrington High School boys track team competed in the New England Championships, held recently in Connecticut. Myles Napolitano led the way for the Eagles. Napolitano raced to a … more

6/19/25

“A Solstice Retreat to Rest, Reflect, Recharge, and Resist” will be held on Monday, June 23, starting at 7 p.m. on the terrace of Barrington Congregational Church.

Poetry, live music, moments of stillness and more in Barrington on Monday

“A Solstice Retreat to Rest, Reflect, Recharge, and Resist,” hosted by Barrington Interfaith Partners, will take place on Monday, June 23, starting at 7 p.m. on the terrace of Barrington … more

6/19/25

Walker Farm project in Barrington is complete, it is time for a party!

The Town of Barrington and community partners will celebrate the revitalization of Walker Farm on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The celebration will feature a brief ribbon-cutting … more

6/19/25

Haskins named new Tiverton superintendent

After months of searching, the Tiverton School Committee appointed Christopher J. Haskins as the new superintendent of the Tiverton School District, pending contract ratification. Haskins began … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/19/25

The Make-A-Wish Foundation will send the Kelly family to Greece, granting Nora’s wish request. Pictured are (from left to right) Jared, Nora, Charlotte, Maeve and Katie Kelly during a special event held at Rhode Island Country Club.

All smiles as their wish comes true

The main dining room at Rhode Island Country Club is nearly filled with people. At the front of the room, 14-year-old Barrington resident Nora Kelly stands with her sisters, Maeve and … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/19/25

A photo taken following Wednesday night’s incident shows hundreds of pounds of illegal fish poured from five coolers seized by environmental police.

Five men fined $51K for illegal fish

One of incoming harbormaster Bill Chace's new policies paid early dividends Wednesday evening when town and state officials coordinated to apprehend five out-of-state men who brought five coolers of … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/19/25

Restaurant staff member Maria carefully places a plant-based “chicken” sandwich in the food window, ready for pickup for a dine-in order.

The business is the mission, and the mission is the business

Serial entrepreneur Kim Anderson and her family aspire to more than just building a business. They want to grow their business, while helping the environment, healing the world, setting good … more

By Michelle Mercure | 6/19/25

Bill Hurley (left) and Tony Ottone, Jr. pose inside McShortagees Deli in Riverside, the spot formerly occupied by the beloved Schroder's Deli, which opened in May of 2024. The duo now use it as a home base to store vast amounts of beloved Townies artifacts, and record their own podcast with local people of interest.

"Good Morning, Riverside" — a podcast by Townies, for Townies

Bill Hurley and Tony Ottone, Jr. have figured out the most important truth to starting a podcast: everybody has a story worth telling. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/19/25

Senate Judiciary Committee passes DiPalma's amended assault weapons ban bill

PROVIDENCE — By an 8-6 vote Wednesday, June 18, the Judiciary Committee of the State Senate passed an amended bill, 2025-S359, which, coupled with a version passed by the House of … more

By Mike Rego | 6/18/25

Jesse and Keith Dias at last year's inaugural Westport Pride Fest.

Pride Fest returns to Westport

Westport’s Pride Fest is back, a year after the event was founded by partners Jessie and Keith Dias, owners of the Cat and Raven. This year’s festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. this … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/18/25

Crews filming M. Night Shyamalan's new movie will be in town for three days starting Friday

Film crews headed to Little Compton Friday

Lights, cameras, action! Hollywood is coming to Little Compton. Crews filming M. Night Shyamalan’s new film, “Remain,” are expected in Adamsville Friday and later, Sakonnet … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/18/25

Pictured is the East Bay 7/8 Girls’ Lacrosse team: (back row) Coach Greg Blanco, Surry-Jane Manville, Molly Reagan, Mila Aguirre, Adelaide Crosby, Nina Hansen, Marisa Sao Bento, Ruby Sander, Daisy Moscrop, Kendall Blaney, Bridget Nolan, Coach Cerissa Blaney, (front row) Coach Jacqueline LoVerme, Avery Blanco, Maggie Porter, Lucy LoVerme, Skyler LoVerme, Emma LoVerme, and Hadley Slusarz.

East Bay Lacrosse: A season to celebrate

East Bay Lacrosse celebrated two state championships recently. The East Bay Lacrosse Boys 5/6 team and the Girls 7/8 team each won Division I state championships. The East Bay 7/8 … more

6/18/25

Buses roll out of the Hampden Meadows School driveway.

Barrington’s new deal with bus company worth $10.7M over five years

The Barrington School Committee has approved a five-year contract with Ocean State Transit to provide busing for district students. Ocean State is the current transportation provider for … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/18/25

Barrington Middle School cross country and track coach Larson Gunness (right) is shown leading an Eagle Speed summer running program practice a few years ago.

Want to run faster? Check out this Barrington program

Do you want to become a stronger runner? Do you want to build overall core and general strength? Do you want to learn about good running technique? Do you want to run with friends and have fun? … more

6/18/25

The Washington Bridge amidst its demolition in late 2024.

Second round of grants for East Providence businesses exceeds $500,000

The City of East Providence is launching a second round of grant funding for those businesses that did not have the opportunity to apply the first time around. more

6/18/25

Mt. Hope High School junior Ben Peters was the lone Husky to qualify for the 2025 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Golf Championships.

Mt. Hope High golfers complete momentous 2025 season

The Mt. Hope High School golf team completed what is considered to be its finest spring in the 32 years since the Bristol Warren merger, finishing near the top of the Eastern Division regular season … more

By Mike Rego | 6/18/25

Portsmouth's budget with slight tax increase to be adopted Monday

PORTSMOUTH — You know it’s a rare budget season when Larry Fitzmorris, president of the taxpayer watchdog group Portsmouth Concerned Citizens, heaps praise on town officials for its … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/18/25

Bristol woman cleared of all charges in Kelce memorabilia case

Pennsylvania officials have dropped all charges against LeeAnn Branco of Bristol, who was accused along with 2 others of selling forged Jason Kelce memorabilia valued at approximately $200,000. … more

6/18/25

A car drives along New Meadow Road past Hampden Meadows School last week. Officials are exploring the idea of installing speed cameras in school zones.

For and against — Barrington residents split over speed cameras

Joelle Adams is for them. So is Camille Field. James Jackson is against them. And so too is Anthony Bucci. More than a dozen residents spoke out about speed cameras during a … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/18/25

75th Orange Crate Derby is in the books

And they’re off! The 75th Orange Crate Derby was held on Sunday, June 15, and it was a competitive field indeed, with several near-photo finishes. Landon Vermilyea, 11, took the top spot, With … more

6/18/25

Warren Police Log: Officers make DUI arrest; residents' good nature, honest sides on display again

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police Department call logs from Monday, June 9-Sunday, June 15: Monday, June 9 A 16-year-old juvenile female was arrested on charges of alleged simple … more

6/18/25

Vintage Baseball will be played this year on June 21 at Guiteras School Field on Washington St. as part of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21

Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and … more

BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA | 6/18/25

Scenes from the Warren "No Kings" protest Saturday, June 14, as attendees lined Child Street to Main from Turner and Cole near the bike path.

Hundreds turn out for Warren 'No Kings' demonstration

Gray skies and intermittent drizzle did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of those who attended the Warren version of “No Kings National Day of Mobilization” demonstration during the … more

6/18/25

Residents stand to vote, to approve a vote on amendments 1-64 as a block. The community later passed the block of amendments with a verbal vote, approving a 12 percent tax levy hike — three times what state law normally allows.

Little Compton voters OK 12 percent levy hike

The tax levy will rise 12 percent in Little Compton after voters at Tuesday's annual Financial Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved an $18.3 million municipal and school budget for the 2025-26 fiscal … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/18/25

Patrick (left) and Rye Popores, ages 11 and 9 at the time, get some thrills while riding “The Scrambler” at the festival back in 2022.

Fifty years of faith, family, fun — and fried dough

PORTSMOUTH — It’s been 50 sweet years of malassadas and memories at the St. Barnabas Parish Festival, which returns this year from Friday to Sunday on the church grounds at 1697 East Main … more

By JIM MCGAW | 6/17/25