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Members of Team Fraid Knots pose for a photo. The group has raised more than $1 million while participating in the Pan Mass Challenge over the last 15 years.

Fraid Knots raise $1M and still rolling on

Dave Cambria has been riding in the Pan Mass Challenge for 15 years. Fifteen years of training and fund-raising, and still each year there is a moment where he is overwhelmed, just as he was the … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/1/23

Letter: Waterfront issues can be addressed in non-enforcement way

To the editor: I want to briefly comment upon the almost dystopian appraisals of the access to water being exercised in our town. While I don't wish this to be CSI CFP, I do … more

7/31/23

Nick Spaner at Fitton Field at the College of the Holy Cross, where he has committed to play Division 1 baseball.

Portsmouth’s Nick Spaner commits to play D-1 baseball

PORTSMOUTH — The recruiting process took 24 months. The first email was sent in June of 2021. The first conversation with a college coach took place in July of 2021. Two years … more

7/31/23

East Providence Police arrest two on illegal firearms charges

EAST PROVIDENCE — A traffic stop in city recently led to the arrest of two New Yorkers on illegal firearms charges. East Providence Police Officer Nathan DaCosta stopped a vehicle with two … more

7/31/23

Letter: Waiting for swallowtails, and the fall, to arrive

I really don’t like to write the word August, as it means there is only one month of summer left. For many July was a misery and for others August will mean an empty nest, but at least it will … more

7/31/23

Letter: Common sense prevails with override’s failure

Thank you! The collective wisdom of voters has prevailed with a ‘NO’ vote on the recent Proposition 2.5 override. The Westport Fiscal Stability Group, an almost nameless/faceless team, … more

7/31/23

Butch Souza (left) and another volunteer stack steamers into a huge pot at Saturday’s clamboil.

A farm coast legend lives

If you ever shop at Lee’s Market, you probably remember Michael Hanley, who worked in the meat department for 47 years and considered pretty much everyone he met his friend. Hanley, 63, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/31/23

A view of the scoreboard in the top of the seventh inning of Post 10's eventual 7-3 loss to Post 20 in the 2023 Junior Legion Baseball championship game.

Cranston Post 20 tops Riverside Post for Junior Legion Baseball title

WEST WARWICK — Sometimes the scoreboard doesn't tell the whole story, but in the case of the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club it pretty much did Sunday, July 30, in a 7-3 loss to … more

By Mike Rego | 7/31/23

Mt. Hope wrestler Andrew McCarthy was named to the All-American team after placing 5th at the Nuway Combat Summer Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ last week.  Photo was taken during the RI state tournament in February.

McCarthy earns All-American status at nationals

Mt. Hope wrestler Andrew McCarthy achieved All-American status by placing fifth in the 138-pound weight class in the Nuway Combat Summer Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ last week. … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/31/23

Jayden Healey delivers a pitch in Post 10's victory over Post 39 Saturday, July 29, in the 2023 Junior Legion Baseball state playoffs.

Post 10 sends off South Kingstown Post 39, reaches Junior Legion state final

WEST WARWICK — The ATC/Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club earned a spot in the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League championship round after dispatching South Kingstown Post 29 … more

By Mike Rego | 7/30/23

It's 50 years ago this year that former Bristol High School star athlete Bill St. Vincent captured one of this state's most prestigious awards.

Bristol's Bill St. Vincent revisits iconic sports career 50 years later

William “Billy” St. Vincent is not the type who brags about his personal accomplishments, albeit he certainly had enough good fortune in the three major sports (baseball, basketball, and football) he participated in back in the day. more

By Manny Correira | 7/28/23

Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Trucks, cheese and solar shingles

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more

7/28/23

Neal and the Vipers play a show at Latham Park in Barrington earlier this summer. The concert series is moving to Barrington Beach, starting this Sunday.

Barrington’s summer concert series moving to town beach

Barrington is moving its summer concerts to a new location. Starting this Sunday, the concerts will be held at Barrington Beach. Barrington Recreation Department Director Michele … more

7/27/23

AJ Colonna (right) walks off the 16th green at Ledgemont CC Thursday, July 27, after beating Barrington High teammate Adam Gorman (left) for the RIGA Junior Amateur First Division title.

Colonna flies past fellow Eagle Gorman for RIGA Jr. Am First Division title

SEEKONK — Players with local ties vied for two of the four division championships Thursday afternoon, July 27, to conclude the 104th playing of the Rhode Island Golf Association's Junior … more

By Mike Rego | 7/27/23

A confidential report includes recommendations for improving safety and security at Tiverton High School.

Confidential report’s handling pits deMedeiros vs. school chief

Calling his actions “an insult,” Tiverton Town Council Chairwoman Denise deMedeiros on Monday sharply criticized Tiverton School Superintendent Peter Sanchioni for turning over a … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/27/23

Aquapalooza, an unauthorized, social media-driven event scheduled for Saturday, July 29 at Potters Cove, Prudence Island, is necessitating the precautionary shellfishing closure, according to RIDEM. (File photo)

'Aquapalooza' forces preemptive closure of Prudence shellfishing area

PORTSMOUTH — Citing the risk of accidental and illicit discharge of sewage associated with the gathering of hundreds of boats off Prudence Island on Saturday, the R.I. Department of … more

7/27/23

Letter: This is from an underrepresented minority

To the editor: I am laboriously writing this letter to you (try typing with webbed feet!) to ask for inclusiveness of opinion for an underrepresented minority of Barrington athletic field users. … more

7/27/23

Letter: Special elections have notoriously low voter turnout

To the editor: Despite the heat and fun summer activities, a Congressional special election is underway as a result of David Cicilline’s departure from the seat that he held since 2011 … more

7/27/23

Letter: Avoid the unsavory experience recounted in the ‘Swamp’

To the editor: Reading Josh Bickford’s account of dealing with household “food waste” from his last week’s article titled “Welcome to the swamp” made us … more

7/27/23

Greico group responds to Attorney General's statement on consumer protections settlement

In response to a release penned by the Rhode Island Attorney General's office on Wednesday, July 26 , regarding a settlement reached to resolve three enforcement actions against Grieco Honda and … more

7/27/23

Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment. The town will use a lottery system to select who receives a rebate.

Feeling lucky? Barrington will use lottery for leaf blower rebates

Fate, or maybe luck, will decide who benefits from Barrington’s electric-powered lawn equipment rebate program. more

By Josh Bickford | 7/27/23

Bristol Pickle Ball Club members Joan Barsin (left), Rhonda Mitchell, Terry Murphy and Eileen Malloy pose with the new courts during a session last week.

Bristol dedicates new Town Common courts

Pickleball is the game of the day, and it's never been more popular in Bristol. Now the town has brand new courts to satisfy the interest. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/27/23

Letter: So many better uses possible at Yarn Mill

To the editor: “Space, the final frontier”. No doubt most of you know that phrase was the opening for both the original Star Trek TV show and also Star Trek, the Next Generation. However, … more

7/27/23

Letter: She didn’t ‘win’ the honor, she earned it

To the editor: I am writing regarding the article, “Bristol resident wins highest Girl Scout honor” published on July 18, 2023. I disagree with the use of the word “wins” … more

7/27/23

The Barrington Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will select a winner to the community crosswalk design contest. A crosswalk painting event will be held in September. At top is "Wheel Crossing" and below is "Birds Flying on a Sunny Day."

Winning Barrington crosswalk mural to be announced

A winner will soon be chosen in the community crosswalk design contest. Dr. Tom Ollila, chairman of the Barrington Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, said the top design will be selected … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/27/23