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The Tall Ship Lynx, a reproduction of an 1812 privateer, will be filling in for the Oliver Hazard Perry, which is currently recovering from a flooded engine room last weekend.

Bristol to be raided by the British this weekend

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society (BH&PS), the Battle of Rhode Island Association, and the Bristol 250 Commission have joined forces to sponsor a weekend of events, May 16-18, … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/14/25

Cole Street parcel in Warren receives mixed-use rezoning designation

The lot at 51 Cole St. adjacent to the East Bay Bike Path gained a changed zoning designation by the council at its Tuesday's May 13 meeting from being considered in the town's manufacturing district … more

By Mike Rego | 5/14/25

The Warren Town Council noted state champion Mt. Hope High School athletes from the 2024-25 winter sports season at its May 13 meeting.

Council gives final approval to Warren's Fiscal Year 2025-26 operational budget

The Warren Town Council, at its May 13 meeting, gave final formal approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 operational budget. The budget, which received approval from the state, calls for … more

By Mike Rego | 5/14/25

Town Administrator Steve Contente speaks in favor of supporting the passage of the Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Fund Legislation during a gathering at Independence Park on Tuesday morning.

State and Local Legislators advocate for Resilient Rhody

State and town legislatures met at Independence Park Tuesday morning to advocate for the passage of House bill H-6252, which would formally establish the Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Act. The bill … more

Christian Silvia | 5/14/25

Bristol Police Captain Steven St. Pierre participated in the installation ceremony.

Ribbons for Remembrance

Despite the rain’s best efforts to scuttle their event, supporters and friends of the Bristol Health Equity Zone and the Matthew Patton Foundation successfully set up their “Ribbons for … more

5/14/25

Trinity Johnson-Carter (left) took first place and teammate Ryley Souto took second in the 110 hurdles during a dual meet with Tiverton and Mt. Hope on Monday.

Townies crush competition in dual meet, look towards divisionals

The East Providence boys track team finished their dual meet season by crushing Tiverton 103-50 and Mt. Hope 115-32 at home on Monday evening. The third place Townies improved their overall record to … more

Story and Photos by Rich Dionne | 5/14/25

With the signs of his recent accident quite evident, Warren Town Council President Joseph DePasquale addresses the audience at the body's May 13 meeting.

'Lucky to be alive' DePasquale is on the mend after fire accident

"I'm lucky to be alive," Joseph DePasquale exclaimed in recent days with what one might glean would be the expected exuberance considering the near-death experience he went through about seven weeks … more

By Mike Rego | 5/14/25

Kristin Matteson, a certified PWR!Moves specialist (a Parkinson’s-specific exercise program), shares a big smile as visitors of the Renew! Retreat engage with her about pdbuzzNPT — her initiative dedicated to bringing support, resources, and movement to people living with Parkinson’s in and around Rhode Island.

It’s not all physical — Parkinson’s needs mental movement too

Going to the gym is something often taken for granted. Not everyone has the stamina to keep up the pace of an intense workout, especially those living with health issues. Even a low impact workout … more

By Michelle Mercure | 5/14/25

An engineer for the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority acknowledged that the Mt. Hope Bridge’s riding surface is “horrible,” but that’s no reflection on the structural integrity of the span, which opened in 1929. This summer, work crews will be patching holes and installing a rubberized asphalt chip seal treatment to help restore “rideability.”

Mt. Hope Bridge is safe, RITBA assures public

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — When it comes to the nearly century-old Mt. Hope Bridge, looks can be deceiving, says the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). more

By Jim McGaw | 5/13/25

Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters.

RIDEM ramps up patrols, education during National Safe Boating Week

Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible … more

5/13/25

Dylan Edwards, shown in a recent BHS boys lacrosse game, scored two goals in the Eagles' victory over North Kingstown on Monday, May 12.

Eagles’ balanced attack proves too much for Skippers

Ben Parylak, Peyton Hillier and Dylan Edwards each scored two goals and Nick Spaight tallied three assists as the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated North Kingstown 9-8 on Monday … more

5/13/25

Sonia "Ascawawa" Thomas-Silva of the Narragansett Tribe pours cedar water, a ceremonial purification, onto the beached minke whale that washed up at Bold Point over the weekend.

Dead minke whale washes up at Bold Point in East Providence

The whale has been determined to have been dead since at least January, but it is not known how it died. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/13/25

Tiverton tax rate up 30 cents in budget plan

While the numbers are subject to change, members of the Tiverton Town Council met Monday night and agreed on a preliminary combined town and school budget of $60.62 million, an increase of $1.89 … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/13/25

Warren Police Log: Officers responded to 'howler,' arrest juvenile for vehicle tampering

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, May 5-Sunday, May 11: Monday, May 5 A Warren Police officer responded to a noise complaint call from Massasoit Avenue are … more

5/13/25

Outgoing marine services director Chris Leonard out on the Westport River a few years ago. He was on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Westport marine services director resigns

Marine services director Chris Leonard has resigned his post, effective Wednesday, July 2. Leonard held the job for 10 years and worked with the harbor department in other roles for years prior. … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/13/25

Barrington's Caleb Satisfield, shown during a recent meet, won the high jump in a meet against Tiverton, Tolman and Shea.

Barrington boys track team finishes dual meets undefeated

The Barrington High School boys track team finished the dual meet season undefeated after wins over Shea (143-7), Tiverton (121-29) and Tolman (134-16) last week. Grady Hazlett won the … more

5/13/25

Ashlee Cabral is the president of the Friends of the Barrington Dog Park. The group had asked the Barrington Town Council to construct a temporary dog park while the regular dog park is closed.

Barrington dog park president reacts to council rejection

Ashlee Cabral was hoping Barrington officials would create a temporary dog park in town. And while that did not happen, the president of the Friends of Barrington Dog Park is comforted by … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/13/25

Fishermen call bell buoy 2a the “middle buoy.” It lies one mile west of Sakonnet Harbor, which lies in the background of this photo.

Bell tolls for 'critical' Sakonnet Point buoy

They defeated a similar plan nearly a decade ago. Now, Little Compton mariners hope for the same result as the United States Coast Guard plans, again, to remove what locals say is a crucial … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/13/25

Author Hannah Goodman at a recent book signing at Barrington Books.

Bristol author publishes a new novel

Hannah Goodman’s dream of being a writer dates all the way back to elementary school in Middletown. Fast forward a few years and the Bristol resident, a psychotherapist by day, has recently … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/13/25

James Mottram (left) and Jack Casey block a shot from a Davies opponent while defending the net for Portsmouth during last week’s volleyball match at home.

Portsmouth shuts out Davies, improves record to 12-1

PORTSMOUTH — After winning their first 10 volleyball matches of the season, all by way of shutout victories, the Portsmouth Patriots finally experienced their first defeat May 2 at the hands of … more

5/12/25

Barrington residents wait to speak at last year's financial town meeting.

Barrington's final financial town meeting is May 28

The Barrington Financial Town Meeting is right around the corner. And it promises to be an historic event. Historic not because of an epic tax increase (or epic tax decrease), but because … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/12/25

Little Compton's 350th: Monkey mascot, and other strange local stories

Little Compton is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year; here is another dispatch from the Town Crier on the town's history, and what's going on with the celebration. For more information, see … more

By The Town Crier | 5/12/25

Four Barrington teenagers lit off fireworks inside a portable restroom located at the St. Andrew’s Farm Field property on Middle Highway.

Police: Barrington teens lit fireworks inside portable restroom

Four Barrington teenagers may be facing criminal charges after they allegedly lit off fireworks inside a portable restroom located at the St. Andrew’s Farm Field property on Middle Highway. … more

5/12/25

Woman arrested for DUI with 5-year-old in car

PORTSMOUTH — A 27-year-old Fall River woman had her 5-year-old child in her vehicle when she was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) on Sunday, May 11, according to police. more

5/12/25

Left-right: Martin Middle School Principal Laurie Marchand, seventh-grade social studies teacher Amy Moran, and Jim Curtis, New England Strategic Account Manager for School Specialty. Moran was named one of five educators in the United States among 500 entries to earn a "Crystal Apple" award for teaching excellence.

East Providence educator earns national 'Crystal Apple' award

Amy Moran, a middle school teacher at Edward R. Martin Middle School, is one of just five educators in the entire United States to earn the honor. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/12/25