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Valarie Lawson, a lifelong Townie and member of the Senate since 2018, was elected by a majority of her Senate peers to succeed the late Dominick Ruggerio to become the next President of the Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday, April 29.

East Providence's Valarie Lawson elected President of Rhode Island Senate

Lifelong Townie and Rhode Island Senator since 2018, Val Lawson has completed her ascendance to one of the state's most powerful political positions. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/29/25

Farewell to the longest-serving lawmaker in Rhode Island

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: The unexpected death of Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio at age 76 on Monday marks the end of an era in more ways than one. Ruggerio, widely revered by his … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/29/25

Nathan Mathias (right) applies a tourniquet to Jason Helger of Tiverton during a “Stop the Bleed” training session that Mathias organized last week at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center in Common Fence Point.

In Portsmouth: ‘Don’t be a bystander — be a by-doer’

PORTSMOUTH — You’re in your home and a family member suddenly slips in the shower, sending her crashing through the glass door. There’s blood everywhere and a deep gash on her leg. … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/29/25

Hilarious play at Four Corners Gallery

A play by the Women’s Work Theatre Collaborative, “What Not to Cook,” is a laugh-out-loud original play inspired by Peg Bracken’s early feminist bestseller, “The I Hate … more

4/29/25

Newport String Project concludes concert series

The Newport String Project presents the final weekend of its 2024-25 Newport County Concert Series with the Newport String Quartet performing works by W.A. Mozart, Franz Schubert and Philip Glass. … more

4/29/25

Portsmouth High lacrosse players Margaux Boneu (left) and Addison Lima react with their teammates after Margaux was awarded a scholarship in honor of her late mother, Patricia Grace Carellas, during a match against Prout on Friday. Carellas passed away in December of breast cancer and the the lacrosse team raised awareness and funds for breast cancer research during the game.

Portsmouth High lacrosse team raises money for Dana Farber

PORTSMOUTH — They didn’t win their game against Prout at home last Friday, but members of the Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team accomplished something more important: Raising … more

4/28/25

Portsmouth Police deal with B&E, disorderly conduct, DUIs, trespassing

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, April 14 Katherine Brown, 58, of 103 Canton Ave., was charged with driving under the … more

4/28/25

Kayak angler Tom Houde with a string of three tautog, his limit, caught in spring two years ago.

NOAA using DNA to improve fisheries

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is loose genetic material shed by organisms in the environment. This can include mucus, feces, and tissue particles. It can be collected from seawater, extracted, and … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/28/25

Chris Burns (facing camera) attempts to slow down powerful Maine arm-wrestler Kurt Howgate during their match, with referee Bill Caldwell looking on. Howgate and Burns took first and second place, respectively, in both the open left-hand heavyweight/super division, and the open right-hand super heavyweight division.

Flexing some muscle for veterans’ hall in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Some strong-armed men and women turned out to the VFW Post 5390 hall in Common Fence Point recently. more

4/25/25

Boat ends up high and dry on Metacom

A Barrington boater's season got off to a rough start when an Albin fishing boat fell from its trailer following an accident near the Bristol and Warren line about 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Albin … more

4/23/25

Wickenden Street Makers Market is Saturday

The Wickenden Street Makers Market is set to take over the streets on Saturday, April 26, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. They will feature more 50 local artists and small businesses showcasing their … more

4/23/25

Imago presents Ed Shea in 'I Am My Own Wife'

Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will present Ed Shea performing Doug Wright’s Pulitzer and Tony-award-winning play, “I am My Own Wife,” at Imago Gallery, on Friday, April 25 and … more

4/23/25

Annual Driving Miss Daffy Parade returns to Newport

The Audrain Automobile Museum, in partnership with Newport Daffodil Days, invites everyone to the 11th annual Driving Miss Daffodil Parade — a joyful tribute to the 1,200,000 daffodils that … more

4/23/25

Norman Bird Sanctuary hosting a City Nature Challenge

Norman Bird Sanctuary is hosting a City Nature Challenge (CNC) this weekend. Whether you're an experienced naturalist or a beginner, the CNC is a chance to get outside, explore, and … more

4/23/25

Fogland cleanup is Saturday in Tiverton

Volunteer groups are partnering to clean up the Fogland area of Tiverton on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. Join as they plog (jog and pick up trash). This event is free and all are welcome to … more

4/23/25

Family Arbor Day Tree Trek at Blithewold

Blithewold is hosting a Family Arbor Day Tree Trek with Connie Ganley on Saturday, April 26 (rain date April 27), from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors should meet at the Visitors Center Bring the … more

4/23/25

Earth Day cleanup is Saturday in Portsmouth

The Portsmouth Conservation Commission in partnership with Litter-Free Rhode Island will sponsor an Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Glen Brown House, Linden … more

4/23/25

Newport Live hosts South African Freedom Day Celebration

Experience an extraordinary evening with legendary South African saxophonist McCoy Mrubata and his new sextet Siyabulela at the beautiful Casino Theatre. A living legend of South African jazz, … more

4/23/25

A Froggy Night Hike with Audubon

Audubon’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk is host for a Froggy Night Hike this Friday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Spend the evening with Audubon and discover which frogs are active … more

4/23/25

Distinctive Homes of the East Bay & South Coast | Spring 2025

Distinctive Homes of the East Bay & South Coast | Spring 2025 more

4/23/25

Booking photo of Nicholas Antoniou of Cranston.

Man charged with possessing child porn, circulating indecent material

PORTSMOUTH — A 36-year-old Cranston man was arrested last week following an investigation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division into a report of electronically disseminating indecent … more

4/23/25

Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Gabe Amo (from left) listen to a constituent’s question during a congressional town hall sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Newport County at Portsmouth Middle School Monday night.

A night to vent about the Trump administration

PORTSMOUTH — The sound reverberating through the Portsmouth Middle School auditorium on Monday night was a powerful and resounding rebuke of the direction President Donald Trump intends to lead … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/22/25

Little Compton resident Jennifer McDowell has HSP, a rare genetic wasting disorder that will likely take her life.

Dying with dignity in Little Compton

The hardest part for Jennifer Hopkins McDowell isn’t the isolation that will consume her — not the physical decline, not the cognitive deterioration and not the stripping away … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/22/25

The overgrown “3-S property” on the south side of Sandy Point Avenue was purchased by the town more than 20 years ago for recreational purposes, but there’s since been no efforts to establish any athletic fields there.

Portsmouth gets ‘ball rolling’ on sports fields at ‘3S’ property

PORTSMOUTH — The property was first purchased by the town in 2004 and was pitched as an ideal spot for two sports fields when voters approved a recreational bond in 2007. Now 18 years have … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/21/25

Do deportation efforts show 'a complete disrespect for the Constitution'?

STORY OF THE WEEK: If the sine qua non of President Donald Trump is about pushing boundaries, the apex of that tendency is coming front and center. The showdown over Kilmar Abrego Garcia in … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/21/25