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Portsmouth Building Official Matthew Kent, here reviewing plans for a new construction project, says there’s still plenty of confusion over what home improvement or construction projects require building permits. “There are a lot of people working without permits. And, it’s basically because they don’t know,” he said.

PORTSMOUTH — Did you recently replace a board on your outside deck but didn’t bother applying for a building permit? more

By Jim McGaw | 5/28/25

East Bay Democrats kick off the season with a community social at The Guild

The Democratic Town Committees of Bristol, Warren, and Barrington are coming together to host a laid-back, community-focused event to welcome the summer season on Sunday, June 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at … more

5/28/25

Westport couple killed in Dartmouth accident

A Westport couple were killed Sunday morning when the car they were driving was struck head-on in Dartmouth Sunday morning. Jeffrey and Diane Moniz, both 76, were pronounced dead shortly after … more

5/28/25

The USS Thresher was launched in July 1960.

Tiverton man hopes for closure on USS Thresher wreck

Tiverton resident Nick Wolfe never got a chance to meet his grandfather, United States Navy Quartermaster Seaman Ronald Wolfe. And Nick’s mother, Barbara, likewise never got to meet her father … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/28/25

The keynote speaker for the day was Brigadier General (Ret.) Greg Ebner.

On Memorial Day, Bristol honors those who served

With a welcome break from the weekend rain, a crowd came out for Bristol’s annual Memorial Day observances, beginning with a solemn wreath-laying at the North Burial Ground and a keynote … more

5/28/25

Scarlett Tucker reacts to her name being called as this year's Little Miss Fourth of July.

A crowning achievement

The 2025 Little Miss and Miss Fourth of July Pageant truly embodied the spirit and camaraderie of what the Fourth of July means to residents of Bristol when the community crowned its Miss Fourth, … more

By Olivia Labonte | 5/28/25

Blaise Rein, landscape designer and project manager of Water Way Lavender Farm in Barrington, demonstrates how to plant the lavender plants at Mount Hope Farm.

Stop and smell the … lavender at Mount Hope Farm

There is such a thing as white lavender — and it’s exceptional, both literally and figuratively. Lavender is well known as a flower that provides a calming scent, often used in tea, … more

By Michelle Mercure | 5/28/25

A modular steel panel bridge weighing 316,000 will be erected on land and progressively rolled out over the river.

New East Bay Bike Path bridge will roll across the river

For the last few weeks, the view looking north from the Warren River Bridge has been partially obstructed by an enormous steel structure. The cage-like creation is, in fact, a modular … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/28/25

Portsmouth High’s Mary Rainey smacks the ball into play during the Patriots’ 12-1 preliminary game win against South Kingstown at home on Sunday.

Patriots win one, lose one in softball playoffs

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High softball team had an easy time with South Kingstown in a Division II preliminary game at home on Sunday, winning 12-1. The No. 7-seeded Patriots ended the … more

5/27/25

Train track trespassing, failed car theft top police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, May 19 Danilson Alves Moniz, 20, of 73 Dunbar St., New Bedford, was charged with operating … more

5/27/25

Keynote speaker Richard James Norton shares his thoughts during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point.

Portsmouth honors veterans who died in service (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — The VFW Post 5390 welcomed community members Monday as it honored veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. more

5/27/25

Jessica Deal bettered her own Mt. Hope High School girls' outdoor track 1,500-meter record with her second-place performance in the event during the 2025 Class B Championships last weekend.

Deal paces Mt. Hope tracksters at 2025 Class B Meet

Jessica Deal's overall superb effort, both individually and in relays, was among the highlight performances for the Mt. Hope High School outdoor track and field teams at the 2025 Class B Outdoor Track and Field … more

By Mike Rego | 5/27/25

The Barrington Memorial Day parade rolls through town on Monday, May 26.

Photos: Barrington community celebrates Memorial Day

Barrington celebrated Memorial Day with ceremonies at Victory Gate and Barrington Town Hall and a parade. The events started with a wreath-laying ceremony at Victory Gate, … more

5/27/25

Retired Warren Fire Department Chief and United States Navy Vietnam veteran Al Galinelli (left) waves to the watchers of the Memorial Day Parade held Monday, May 26.

Gallery: Memorial Day 2025 in Warren

Local community, military and political dignitaries gathered Monday, May 26, for the Town of Warren's 157th annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony and honor parade beginning at the Town Common and … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 5/27/25

Photos: East Providence Memorial Day Parade 2025

Check out photos from the annual parade commemorating Memorial Day in East Providence. more

5/27/25

Charlie Galligan, a Bristol resident and private investigator, speaks about the inconsistencies and unlawful resistance he has faced from municipalities for over 30 years when trying to access public documents.

Senate committee tables bill that would update public records law

A coalition of advocacy groups hopeful to pass the first update in 13 years to the state’s access to public records law (APRA) was dealt a blow towards those efforts, as the senate version of the bill was ultimately held for further study. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/27/25

Alex Martens scans the field while pressured by a Prout defender.

Barrington girls lacrosse team tallies 20-13 win on Senior Night

The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team celebrated Senior Night with a 20-13 win over Prout School on May 20. Lily O’Neill led the way for the Eagles with six points — two … more

5/27/25

Barrington High School’s Caleb Satisfield reacts after clearing seven feet in the high jump at the Class B Championship on Saturday.

At Class B Championship, Barrington athlete clears seven feet in high jump

Barrington High School junior Caleb Satisfield highlighted an impressive performance by BHS student-athletes at the Class B Track Championship on Saturday. Satisfield cleared the bar seven feet … more

5/26/25

Troy Ingram, a deckhand onboard the Schooner Lynx, is dressed as a 19th century sailor. The Lynx, a replica of a 19th century American privateer, played the role of HMS Rose in the reenactment of the bombardment of Bristol at the Herreshoff dock.

Bombed and burned

Heavy artillery in the morning, musket fire after lunch — it was a loud but festive scene in Bristol on Saturday when two full scale Revolution-era re-enactments were held. At 10 a.m. on the … more

5/26/25

Joey Marshall entertains residents at the Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Joey Marshall brings joy, music to elderly

You got to love Joey Marshall. This Bristol native and current Riverside resident continues along the music trail in his own inimitable style, making people feel good about themselves. Recently, Joey … more

BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA | 5/26/25

Mt. Hope senior Summer Rhynard and Mt. Hope instructor Alex Watrous will put on a Film Night at Rogers Free Library on May 30th.

Film Night to feature student films from across North America

Over a decade ago, Alex Watrous, then a student at Mt. Hope High School, started a high school film night with his brother Elisha that aimed to allow students to show off their filmmaking skills. … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/26/25

The row of trees includes forest pansy redbuds, Milky Way Kousa dogwoods, Satomi Kousa dogwoods, golden glory cornelian cherries, Adams crabapples, Donald Wyman crabapples, snowdrift crabapples, sugar tyme crabapples, zumi calocarpa crabapples and autumnalus cherries.

Flowering tree colonnade creates beautiful gateway

To grace the southern entrance into Bristol, a colonnade of thirty blooming trees was planted last week in the median separating Roger Williams University from the president’s residence, a … more

By DeWolf Fulton | 5/26/25

Vietnam veteran Arthur Lane, who earned two Purple Hearts looks over a letter written by Cole Davis (right).

Students and veterans enjoy ice cream and conversation

In a room filled with ice cream sundaes, veterans of wars ranging from World War 2 onwards met last Friday with some of Colt Andrews Elementary School’s 5th graders to exchange notes and … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/26/25

Barrington High School teachers assistant Dennis Perry speaks out against proposed layoffs during the May 22 school committee meeting.

Community rallies against teacher layoffs in Barrington

A number of students took turns asking the Barrington School Committee to save their art teacher’s job at a meeting on Thursday night, May 22. The Barrington High School students … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/24/25

Bristol resident and Mt. Hope High senior Everson Goglia has accepted a scholarship to play college soccer at the University of Rhode Island.

Hot Shots! Mt. Hope High seniors Silva, Goglia ink D-I college letters

Two Mt. Hope High School student athletes recently penned their National Letters of Intent during the 2025 spring signing period to continue their academic and sports careers at the top level of … more

By Mike Rego | 5/23/25