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Crews from seven towns battled a fire inside a large home located a block from Mt. Hope Bay in Bristol on Saturday morning. Firefighters from Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Portsmouth, Rehoboth, East … more

1/25/25

Dara Dupre, as she appeared in her booking photo.

Police: Driver stopped for DUI had 2-year-old in car

PORTSMOUTH — A Fall River woman was found with a 2-year-old child in her car when she was pulled over on Friday, Jan. 24, and subsequently charged with driving under the influence (DUI). … more

1/25/25

Neronha challenges executive order ending birthright citizenship

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced he recently joined 19 other plaintiff states in challenging President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order … more

1/24/25

RIDEM confirms domestic bird case of Avian Flu

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock … more

1/24/25

Ben Browne, repping Mt. Hope on the Hurricanes boys' high school hockey co-op, sealed a 4-1 win for the locals over the S.K./Westerly collaborative Thursday night, Jan. 23.

'Canes boys' hockey co-op wins again, Mt. Hope players contribute

The Hurricanes boys' high school hockey co-op between Mt. Hope, Rogers, Middletown, Tiverton and East Providence made it two wins in a row following their 4-1 victory over the South … more

By Mike Rego | 1/24/25

The 88th Army Band performing at a past concert in Independence Park.

July 4th Concert Series changing venue

Camille Teixeira, General Chairman of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, released the following letter on Friday, January 24: To the Community and Supporters of the Bristol 4th of July … more

1/24/25

Sen. Jack Reed, Congressman Gabe Amo, Mayor Bob DaSilva, Rep. Matt Dawson, Council President Rodericks, Council VP Rego, and Chief Michael Carey pose with the graduating class of the East Providence Fire Department's 36th Training Academy.

East Providence hires a dozen new firefighters

The City recently welcomed 12 new firefighters to the East Providence Fire Department thanks to a $3.75 million federal grant. more

1/24/25

Members of the Barrington Town Council recently approved a motion to purchase 10 AEDs — automated external defibrillators — and place them at parks and other athletic facilities across town.

Barrington council gives jolt to safety, approves purchase of 10 AEDs

Ten AED devices are coming to recreational facilities across Barrington in the near future. Members of the Barrington Town Council, at their meeting on Jan. 13, approved a motion to … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/24/25

All adults who enter the Fishing Show can register to win a free fishing charter trip with Capt. Connor MacLeod of Tall Tailz Charters for up to six people.

Fishing show simply the best

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is the largest and best fishing show of its type in the Northeast. There are over 340 booths with 18 seminars of interest that will have you catching fish … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 1/24/25

Winter history book club meets Feb. 1

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society and Rogers Free Library will commemorate the 350th anniversary of King Philip’s War with a book club that will meet on the first Saturdays in … more

1/24/25

Firefighters walk back to their engines after putting out a fire at 575 Nanaquaket Road on Thursday afternoon. Due to the size of the 1760 historic home, upwards of 30 firefighters were on the scene after a third alarm was called. “Crews made an aggressive interior attack on this house and we were able to the seed of the fire, extinguishing it with minimal damage to the structure itself," said Tiverton Fire Deputy Chief Joshua Ferreira.

Crews extinguish fire in historic Tiverton home

Fire crews from Tiverton, Fall River and Westport were called to a Nanaquaket Road home Thursday afternoon to fight a fire in a historic 1760 home. Deputy Tiverton Fire Chief Joshua Ferreira said … more

By Christian Silvia | 1/23/25

Warren Planning Board won't take up 'Settlers Green' matter at January meeting

For the third consecutive meeting of the Warren Planning Board, an anticipated discussion on the "Settlers Green" housing development has been postponed at the request of the applicant. The … more

By Mike Rego | 1/23/25

Ranger School first grader Lucas Little talks about his goals with Tiverton police Lt. John Leduc and school resource officer Jackie Smaldone.

Tiverton schools take the L.E.A.D.

Conflict resolution, working toward goals and avoiding violence — big things for first graders to think about, to be sure. But all are on the table as elementary-age Tiverton students began a … more

By Christian Siliva | 1/23/25

Route 136 from Schoolhouse Road to the Massachusetts border is scheduled to be repaved this year under Rhode Island's "State Transportation Improvement Plan."

Three key roads in Warren are set to be repaved via Rhode Island's 'STIP' program

Motorists who frequent some of the main thoroughfares in the town, which is actually most locals, will soon begin to get a bit comfier of a ride when various agencies begin implementing the State … more

By Mike Rego | 1/23/25

Carrigan Nelson was first diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, in 2019. Feb. 8 — her 24th birthday — has been declared Carrigan Nelson Day (also known as Cancer Warrior Day) in Portsmouth.

Feb. 8: A day for Carrigan — and other cancer warriors

PORTSMOUTH — When Chris Carceller told her friend Carrigan Nelson that she was going to propose a day in her honor, Nelson made it clear she didn’t want any celebration to be about her … more

1/23/25

Bristol’s newest brewery will be brought to you by (l-r) Chris Kerr, Mike Godet, and Jason Buck.

Tragmar’s coming to town

The popular Gooding Avenue brewery Six Pack closed recently — the owners decided to pursue some new opportunities — but fortunately their devoted regulars won’t be out in the cold … more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/23/25

Westport police logs: One arrest last week

Monday, Jan. 13 Scott P. Viens Jr., 37, of 129 Clay St., Apt. 1, Fall River, was charged with driving under the influence and operating on a suspended license, after police received a motor … more

1/23/25

Editorial: Silencing the public

Bids to hire consultants? No comments. Ordinance introductions? No comments. Watson Avenue development purchase and sale agreement? No comments. For multiple items on the recent … more

1/23/25

Letter: Barrington DEI Committee continues its film series

To the editor: “Have you ever known anyone named Grace Lee?” (There are many more than you might imagine.) And then, “How would you describe her.” (Most said, … more

1/23/25

Letter: I voted no on turf items on November ballot

I voted no. I voted no on both turf items on the November ballot, along with 60 percent of Barrington residents. Imagine my surprise when I recently learned that the … more

1/23/25

Letter: Barrington will hold a special place in our hearts

To the editor: Dear Barrington community, as my family packs up to move and prepares to embark on the next chapter of our lives, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for … more

1/23/25

Ella Martin, shown in a game earlier this season, scored 18 points in the Eagles' win over Moses Brown on Wednesday night, Jan. 22.

Eagles upset Quakers in girls basketball showdown

The Barrington High School girls basketball team handed Moses Brown its first loss of the season on Wednesday night, Jan. 22. The Eagles ran out to a 28-17 lead going into the half, extended the … more

1/23/25

Thea Jackson won four individual events to the lead the Mt. Hope High School girls' indoor track and field team to a third-place finish in the Headley Division championship meet Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Mt. Hope girls take third at Headley Division indoor track championships

There are stars and then there are "superstars" and as far as the current crop of Mt. Hope High School females athletes are concerned Thea Jackson correctly fits in the latter category. The … more

By Mike Rego | 1/23/25

Stop by the library to speak with your representatives

Barrington's General Assembly members will hold a drop-in community conversation for constituents. This informal, drop-in event will be held at the Barrington Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 25 … more

1/23/25

The Barrington High School sailing team will hold a fund-raiser on Thursday, Jan. 30 at Barrington Yacht Club.

Show your support for Barrington High School sailing

The Barrington High School sailing team will hold a fund-raising dinner on Thursday, Jan. 30. The event will be held at Barrington Yacht Club from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature a special … more

1/23/25