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Church Community Housing’s conceptual rending of the Anne Hutchinson School building (left), which will potentially be developed into market-rate condos, and the new senior center facility and affordable senior housing complex at right.

Residents and council clash on Portsmouth senior complex

PORTSMOUTH — An update on the new senior center that’s part of a 54-unit affordable housing project turned into a debate Monday night on whether local senior residents were being … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/27/24

Governor vetoes Edwards' kratom bill

Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee has vetoed a controversial bill sponsored by a Tiverton representative, saying the drug that it would have legalized would be dangerous to public health. … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/27/24

Tiverton, firefighters’ union resume talks

With salary negotiations between the firefighters’ union and the town at a standstill for nearly a month, the newly appointed president of the Tiverton firefighter’s union, Lt. Nicholas … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/27/24

Letter: What did Little Compton do to our evergreens?

I am appalled to find the butchery done to our roadside evergreens without any notice. Surprising in a town that cares for its history and its residents and greenery. But perhaps not. Too … more

6/27/24

Letter: To recent grads: Buckle up, and I wish you fulfillment

This is the season, just past graduations, when many young people, here and elsewhere, are deciding what’s next. For high school grads a gap year, prep for college entrance, or moving into … more

6/27/24

Letter: Tynan’s writing taught me how to live fully

Dear Sakonnet Times or I should say, “Dear Sidney Tynan,” as this is addressed to the Sakonnet Times’s most faithful correspondent . Sidney, how is it possible that we haven’t … more

6/27/24

FBI search underway in Westport

FBI investigators have been searching a wooded area off Route 88 in Westport since early Thursday morning, but are releasing few details about their ongoing work. FBI spokeswoman Kristen Setera … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/27/24

The Barrington Town Council recently dedicated up to $10,000 to design the South Lake Drive educational and resilience park.

New park pictured along South Lake Drive in Barrington

Imagine a park that runs the length of South Lake Drive, complete with viewing platforms for birding, docks for fishing, and a pavilion that could be used as an outdoor classroom. That vision … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/27/24

The concession stand at Crescent Park, closed for the last two summers, will open soon for the 2024 season with new operators the "Dune Brothers."

Crescent Park concession stand cooks again under new management

EAST PROVIDENCE — The concession stand at Crescent Park, dormant since just after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, will open once again under new management after an agreement brokered by the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/27/24

Eric Linacre, the goalkeeper for the combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club, makes a save during his side's 3-1 victory over its opposition from the Warwick PD in a fundraiser played at Pierce Memorial Stadium Saturday, June 22.

Gallery: East Providence public safety soccer club beats Warwick PD

EAST PROVIDENCE — The combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club not only beat thunderstorms later Saturday, June 22, but more importantly … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/27/24

East Providence Independence Day celebration is July 3

The City of East Providence’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display takes place Wednesday, June 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium. Beginning at 6 p.m., there will be live concerts featuring … more

6/27/24

Your fireworks guide – 6 shows in 4 nights

Weather permitting, the skies will be flashing and booming throughout this region next week, with six separate fireworks shows planned in the area from July 2 to 4. There is one (Providence) … more

6/27/24

Packed races as Sakonnet candidates declare intent to run for office

The races for town council and school committee are packed in both Tiverton and Little Compton, where nearly 30 candidates declared their intent to run for office by the state’s deadline … more

6/26/24

Updated: Candidate filing period in East Providence ends, six seats have no race

EAST PROVIDENCE — The third and final day of the 2024 candidate filing period in East Providence, Wednesday, June 26, came and went with exactly half of the 12 offices in the city being … more

By Mike Rego | 6/26/24

Seapowet bill awaits governor's signature

Legislation that would almost certainly kill a plan to establish a .9-acre oyster farm just southwest of the Seapowet Avenue bridge is awaiting action by the governor, after the Rhode Island Senate … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/26/24

River Day at the Head of Westport

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