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New St. Mary Academy-Bay View president Amy Gravell.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View names Gravell as new school president

EAST PROVIDENCE — Amy Gravell, a Providence resident and alumna with a long history in leadership positions for non-profit organizations, has been selected to become the fourth president in the … more

4/3/23

Driver dies after her vehicle hits home in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A 70-year-old Fall River woman died Sunday due to injuries she sustained after the vehicle she was driving plowed into a Common Fence Point home, police said. more

4/2/23

In Portsmouth: Fierce debate over 'closed' pension plan

PORTSMOUTH — After several years of nagging questions over the town’s supposedly closed pension plan, the matter came to head Monday night during a Town Council discussion of the R.I. … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/29/23

The Ming Nie Global Change and Ecosystem Lab in Shanghai invited Mark Bertness (center) to study saltmarsh degradation in their region.

Endangered species: Saltmarshes — and what to do about it

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington … more

3/29/23

Veterans often charter River Rebel Charters of Bristol to fish for free as part of the Veteran Angler Charters program.

Trout fishing is the ticket this month

Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed for fishing. However, the season opens Saturday, April 8, and runs through Feb. 29, … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 3/28/23

Symphonic wind ensemble director Ted Rausch leads the band on “Themes from Jurassic Park.”

Portsmouth High hosts 2023 Scholarship Concert (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School 2023 Scholarship Concert, featuring the chorus ensembles, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble and the symphonic band, took place Wednesday night, March 22, in … more

3/28/23

Tiverton council backs aquaculture legislation

The Tiverton Town Council last week approved a resolution urging the General Assembly to pass legislation that would restrict any new aquaculture leases on the Sakonnet River to at least 1,000 feet … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/22/23

Portsmouth schools seek 3.7% hike from town for FY24 budget

PORTSMOUTH — The School Committee Monday night unanimously approved a $43.3 million budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that calls for an overall increase of 2.6 percent in expenditures over the … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/22/23

Jessica Kaela, shown in studio singing her newly released single, “Crying.”

Meet Jessica Kaela: A young singer focused on career growth

At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing for others and doing what’s right, in the midst of a … more

By Michael Khouri | 3/22/23

Constance Gee of Westport (middle left), Mary Chalke of Nantucket (in the whale suit) and others listen to Timmons Roberts, a professor of environmental studies and sociology at Brown University and the executive director of the Climate Social Science Network.

Hundreds pack offshore wind forum in Little Compton

Hundreds of residents concerned about the impact of offshore wind projects on the shores of Little Compton, Westport and other area communities flooded the Wilbur McMahon School gymnasium... more

By Paige Shapiro | 3/21/23

RMT team photo with the Division II Championship trophy.

RMT comes back to beat Portsmouth 3-1 in state hockey final

The Rogers-Middletown-Tiverton Co-op team came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-1 for the Division II state hockey title at Schneider Arena on Saturday afternoon. Matt O’Hagen, Keaton … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 3/20/23

Offshore wind forum in Little Compton set for Monday

LITTLE COMPTON — Rep. Michelle McGaw (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) and the Rhode Island State Committee of the New England for Offshore Wind Coalition will host an … more

3/17/23

Members of East Bay Citizens for Peace recently held a vigil outside the Bristol Post Office.

Two decades spent working towards peace

East Bay Citizens for Peace recognized and reflected on 20 years of peace and social justice activism last Saturday. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/16/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the town’s west side over the weekend. Her bill in the House of Representatives, which seeks to clarify just where shoreline visitors are allowed to roam once entering via a legal right of way, has caused controversy with some waterfront property owners.

Portsmouth council hears tide of opposition to shoreline access bill

PORTSMOUTH — Proposed state legislation intended to clarify just where people are allowed to move along a shoreline failed to find support from the Town Council Monday night after numerous … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/16/23

The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.

The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?

Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/15/23

Former R.I. Sen. James Seveney shows off the proclamation that Town Council President Kevin Aguiar (left) had just presented to him during a brief ceremony at Monday night’s meeting. Seveney is also a former council president.

In Portsmouth: Jim Seveney honored for years of service

PORTSMOUTH — The town finally got to say “thank you” Monday night to Jim Seveney after a lifetime of public service, including 22 years in elected office. more

By Jim McGaw | 3/14/23

Dennis Seale, who died last week, served as Portsmouth’s chief of police from 1998 until his retirement in 2006.

RIP former Police Chief Dennis Seale: ‘Epitome of a good cop’

PORTSMOUTH — Dennis C. Seale, who spent more that two decades in law enforcement here before retiring as Portsmouth’s police chief in 2006, died last week at the age of 68. more

By Jim McGaw | 3/14/23

State announces response plans as winter storm looms

PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more

3/13/23

Members of the Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team cheer as they skate toward fans after the Division II “Frozen Four” win over Narragansett on Sunday. They’ll play for all the marbles this Saturday.

Portsmouth advances to D-2 championship game on Saturday

PORTSMOUTH — It will be a local matchup made in heaven on Saturday, when the Division II boys’ hockey championship will be played at Schneider Arena at Providence College. The … more

3/13/23

An angled rendering of the planned renovations to Metcalf Hall at PCD to accommodate the move of the Barnard School to the East Providence campus.

PCD announces renovations as Barnard School merger nears

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School will renovate Metcalf Hall in anticipation of welcoming students from the Henry Barnard School later this summer for the start of the … more

By Mike Rego | 3/9/23

Portsmouth's municipal electricity aggregation launches in May

PORTSMOUTH — A program expected to save local residents money on their electric bills, increase renewable energy use and reduce carbon pollution, is finally going live May 1. The … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/8/23

RIFC names Smith as franchise’s first head coach, general manager

PAWTUCKET — Khano Smith has been named the first head coach and general manager for Rhode Island Football Club, the expansion franchise announced in a release Wednesday, March 8. Smith is a … more

3/8/23

Portsmouth High’s Emily Maiato barrels through the North Kingstown defense to get under the basket during Saturday’s “Elite Eight” game on the road, which the Patriots lost to end their season.

Portsmouth girls’ basketball season ends with ‘Elite 8’ appearance

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ basketball team’s season came to an end Saturday, but not before the scrappy squad overcame expectations to get to the “Eight … more

3/6/23

Riverside resident Dave Tanury had a guitar long before he learned how to play it. Once he did, he never stopped. His wild success with the band Rizzz in the 1970s and ’80s led to his eventual induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame.

Meet Dave Tanury: From chorus, to guitars, to a Hall of Fame career

At a recent sit down over coffee at Borealis, in his hometown of Riverside, R.I., legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter Dave Tanury reflected on his life and career in music. It’s a career … more

By Michael Khouri | 3/6/23

The Patriots’ Connor Rogers skates in from behind the net to flick a shot toward the North Smithfield goal Friday at Portsmouth Abbey. Portsmouth won the game, 3-1, and went on to win Saturday against the Northmen, 4-3, to advance to the semifinals.

Portsmouth advances to semis after beating North Smithfield

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team took one step closer to their goal of a Rhode Island Division II title when they advanced to the semifinals over the … more

3/5/23