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The Head of Westport was packed with water lovers Saturday not just because of the mid-summer weather, but also because of the annual party thrown by the Westport River Watershed Alliance . The … more

6/26/24

Here’s who is running for office in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Fifteen residents will vie for the seven available seats on the Portsmouth Town Council this election season. more

6/26/24

Westport police: Man faces weapons, OUI charges

Monday, June 17 A Division Road caller reported the theft of a license plate at 8:24 a.m. Animal complaints came in from American Legion Highway at 9:14 a.m., and from Drift Road at 7:15 … more

6/26/24

Fulbright Scholar and former Orange cluster student Madison Emond visited the middle school earlier this month to speak with students about her project “Nature as Artist: Visualizing the Personhood of the New Zealand Landscape."

Fulbright Scholar revisits her middle school roots in Barrington

Fifteen years ago, Madison Emond may have been sitting in one of the auditorium chairs, looking up towards the stage, and wondering “What, exactly, is a pin-hole camera?” But now, … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/26/24

Providence's waterfront celebration and fireworks are July 2

The City of Providence hosts its Independence Day Celebration and fireworks show on Tuesday, July 2, beginning at 5 p.m., in partnership with Narragansett Brewery. The event, which will feature … more

6/26/24

Bristol's Fourth is in full swing – carnival, concerts and more

Bristol’s annual Fourth of July celebration is moving full steam ahead toward Independence Day. • The Rockwell Amusement Carnival is on the town common through July 4 with rides, food … more

6/26/24

A recent view of the Oldman School property on Bullocks Point Avenue.

Council reverses course again, keeps ARPA allocation in new Rec Center budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Reversing a decision it had already reversed once prior, the East Providence City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, June 25, voted by a 4-0 count to rescind an ordinance … more

By Mike Rego | 6/26/24

Free waterfront concert series welcomes James Montgomery

Renowned blues harmonica player James Montgomery is set to make a triumphant return to Newport’s King Park Gazebo on Friday, June 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Presented by the Friends Of The … more

6/26/24

Newport Film Outdoors presents a towering love story

On Thursday night, June 27, Newport Film Outdoors will be screening a documentary of towering heights. Part romance, part thriller, “Skywalkers: A Love Story” follows a daredevil couple … more

6/26/24

P. Brandt Heckert (right), and Steve Calenda (left, currently the Council Vice President) have both declared they won’t run for re-election in November, leaving two seats open for four-year terms to be filled during this November’s election.

Warren Town Council will have two open seats in November

With Brandt Heckert and Steve Calenda declaring they were not seeking re-election, Warren will have a new configuration of the Town Council for the first time since 2018. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/26/24

Will Coutant, shown making a play at third base in the first round game, pitched for Barrington in the second game of the District 2 tournament and struck out four Pawtucket batters.

Barrington 12U team advances to winner’s bracket final

The Barrington 12U Majors All Star team defeated Pawtucket, 13-3, in a winner’s bracket game on Tuesday night, June 25. A double by Seb Hyams on an 0-2 count put Barrington the scoreboard … more

6/26/24

Rumford Major Baseball Stars survive with win over neighboring Central/Riverside squad

The respective 2024 Rhode Island District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments started earlier this week, including the vaunted Major Baseball Division that ultimately concludes with the World Series … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/26/24

The 10-12 age group takes off to start their 1-mile race.

Speedsters impress at annual Bristol Fourth Foot Races

The 37th Annual Fourth of July Foot Races saw a good turnout of youthful runners on a beautiful day of competition. more

6/26/24

Mt. Hope codifies cell phone ban in school handbook update

“The use of cell phones in educational environments (classroom or other locations where teaching and learning is taking place) is strictly prohibited,” the handbook language reads. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/26/24

Letter: Water board had roundabout plans all along

To the editor: As many of you may recall, one of the very contentious issues with regard to the proposed roundabout at East Main Road and Turnpike Avenue was the contention that the … more

6/26/24

Addison Lubelcyzk slides safely into home during Barrington’s Majors Division All-Star game against Portsmouth, Tuesday.

Barrington All Stars top Portsmouth 16-3 in Majors Softball opener

The Barrington Majors Division Softball team started its All Stars campaign with a 16-3 win over Portsmouth on Monday night, June 25, at Barrington High School. Barrington sprinted out to … more

6/26/24

Portsmouth OKs FY25 budget calling for 40-cent tax hike

With little discussion, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to formally adopt a total municipal budget of $74,404,959 for fiscal year 2025 that calls for a 3.15-percent increase in the … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/25/24

Commentary: Voters were not misled on school bond

On June 12 at the town budget hearing, Tom Grieb alleged that Portsmouth voters were “deceived” by the School Committee, the Town Council or maybe RIDE (though he admitted he did didn’t exactly know by whom) on the specifics of the 2022 school bond that was presented to the voters. more

By Emily Copeland | 6/25/24

Barbara Ripa, administrative assistant for the Town of Portsmouth, is retiring June 30 after more than 26 years of service. Here, she works the virtual participation feed for Monday’s Town Council meeting.

Two longtime Town of Portsmouth employees retiring

PORTSMOUTH — Kudos and citations greeted two longstanding town employees at Monday night’s Town Council meeting in recognition of their upcoming retirements, effective June 30. … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/25/24

The USS Marinette is engineered to function in both near-shore and vast oceanic environments. The ship’s design and capabilities allow for seamless integration with diverse joint, combined, manned, and unmanned teams, fulfilling a range of operations including maritime security, sea control, and global deterrence.

Senator Reed gets USS Marinette to dock in Bristol for Fourth

The U.S. Navy will provide further details at a later date on how and where Rhode Islanders can get an up-close view of the USS Marinette, a 388-foot, Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS). more

6/25/24

Warren Police respond to two firearms related incidents over weekend

Police arrested a man on Metacom Avenue after he allegedly threatened to shoot officers responding to a call on Sunday morning. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/25/24

The inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, joined by Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco, and Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers. (Athletes and others are identified from left to right, row by row.) First Row: Sofia Illiano, Becky Bernard, Diana Halleman, Heather Wyrostek, and Molly McKay. Second Row: Mary-Ellen Powers, Christina Peacock, Mary Irons, Liz Grasso, Brianna Puglia, and Jeffery Pete, Jr. Third Row: Cote David, Drew Palumbo, Ed Pacheco, Emily MacLaughlin, Kathy Krzywonos, Lauren Sartini, and John Williams. Fourth Row: Alex Adams, Keith Wilcox, Jr., Ian Shepherd, Chris Lussier, Sarah LaBreche, and Michael Bullock.

Grads in first class of SORI Athlete Leadership U counts two locals

SMITHFIELD — After a year and a half of taking college-style courses to become certified leaders, the inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, … more

6/25/24

Audrey Paxton fires a strike toward the plate during Barrington's 11-3 win over Portsmouth in the first game of the District 2 finals.

Barrington Senior Softball All Stars build early lead, roll to 11-3 win

The Barrington Senior Division Softball All Star team defeated Portsmouth 11-3 in the first game of the District 2 finals on Monday night, June 24. Audrey Paxton pitched seven strong innings for … more

6/25/24

Lisa Daft, shown speaking at a recent FTM in Barrington, criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee during a meeting earlier this month.

Barrington resident rips Committee member about canceled speaker

A member of the public called out a member of the School Committee during a meeting earlier this month. Lisa Daft criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee for allegedly … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/25/24

Westport teachers ink three-year deal with town

Westport teachers will receive three percent raises over the next three years, under a new contract ratified by the Westport Community Schools school committee last week. Superintendent Thomas … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/25/24