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Senior Kit Ruddock, the reigning boys' indoor state 300 meter champ, captains the EPHS boys' outdoor track and field team this season.

Townies tracksters take aim at improved state meet results

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School outdoor track and field teams began their respective 2023 Eastern Division regular seasons by hosting the inaugural competitive meet at new … more

By Mike Rego | 4/18/23

Noah Lacey attempts to tag out a Case baserunner.

Westport nine bash 18 hits, clobber Case 12-4

Westport nine bash 18 hits, clobber Case 12-4 Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. The Westport baseball team bashed 18 hits as they clobbered Case 12-4 during a non-league home … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/18/23

Tony Chatowsky with one of the Gyotak-method prints on display at his new Fish Print Museum on East Main Road. This is a print of a northern sea robin which, like all the others on display, he caught himself.

In Portsmouth: He catches fish — and then prints them

PORTSMOUTH — Tony Chatowsky knows his fish. He’ll tell you all about the tarpon, the famous fighting fish of Florida: “When you hook one, you wait for that explosion and they … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/18/23

Beach-goers traverse cobbles as they look for a sandy spot at South Shore Beach Friday.

Locals decry overcrowding at Little Compton beach

With the summer season rapidly approaching, a handful of Little Compton residents –– a crowd, by the small town’s standards –– sat in on the Beach Commission meeting … more

By Paige Shapiro | 4/18/23

Earth Day garden expo in Tiverton

Spring is in the air, and Tiverton Public Library and the URI Master Gardeners are teaming up to present a Garden Expo this Saturday, April 22! There will be a URI Master Gardening kiosk, … more

4/18/23

Coggeshall Farm Museum opens for the season

Coggeshall Farm Museum opens for the season this Saturday, April 22! Therewill be a showcase of heritage breed livestock, historic gardening, farming practices, and the tools of the trade to … more

4/18/23

Chamber Orchestra of Barrington concert celebrates native Rhode Island artists

This Sunday, April 23, The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s,conducted by Edward Markward is set to celebrate two native Rhode Island musicians. Widely acclaimed, … more

4/18/23

Pitcher Mackenzy Ponte winds up to pitch during the West Bridgewater game. The sophomore struck out 14, walked 8, and allowed 11 hits and 9 runs in 7 innings of work.

Wildcats edge West Bridgewater 10-9, crush Bishop Connolly 22-13

The Westport girls softball team scored 4 runs in the sixth inning to come from behind and beat West Bridgewater 10-9 in their first league game of the season at home on Thursday afternoon. Third … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/18/23

Brad Denson makes a pitch during Mt. Hope’s 9-0 win over Central. Denson struck out 7, walked 5 and gave up just 2 hits in 6 shut out innings of work.

Mt. Hope nine pound Central, lose to Hendricken

Timely hitting and clutch pitching and defense were the keys to victory for the Mt. Hope baseball team as they beat Central 9-0 in a Division I game on Tuesday morning at Guiteras Field. The Huskies … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/18/23

More than a dozen candidates lining up for a run at Congress

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Democratic field in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District is starting to gel, with a series of noteworthy developments this week. Former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg, … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/18/23

Letter: Republican Congress shares responsibility for gun deaths

Once again the Second Amendment has its day, this time in the sanctity of an elementary school. Six innocent lives brutally taken, three of them children. Mentally ill persons occur in all … more

4/18/23

Letter: Big thanks to Westport fire and highway departments

We want to thank the Westport Fire Department for their dedication and sacrifice in fighting the brush fire on our property Friday, April 14. They spent four hours extinguishing the fire and making … more

4/18/23

An artist's rendering of the Diman vocational school in Fall River, which will be paid for in part by Westport.

Diman vote a victory for town officials, budget

What a difference four months make. Last Tuesday's vote to fund the town's obligation to the $293 million Diman vocational school project via excluded debt passed by a margin of five to two, a … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/18/23

Rick Wise of Wakefield with a striped bass he caught this week in Salt Pond using a white soft plastic lure.

Favorite ways to catch striped bass

We still have a lot of larger holdover striped bass in the 20- and 30-plus-inch range in the area. These are the fish that decided not to migrate south and ‘hold over’ here for the winter … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/18/23

Ace McCoy applies the tag to a St. Raphael’s player during a game last week.

Barrington softball team battles through early-season challenges

The season just started but the Barrington High School softball team has already faced a handful of challenges. The Eagles were missing a few key players during April vacation and are … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/18/23

Celebrate Earth Day with a walk to Osamequin Nature Preserve

The world celebrates Earth Day in April. You can participate here at homeby joining a free guided walk to Osamequin Nature Preserve in Barrington! The walks will be held on Thursday, April 20, … more

4/18/23

Discover bluebirds of Caratunk with Audubon

This Sunday, April 23, learn all about beautiful Eastern Bluebirds with the Audubon Society! Discover their natural history, learn how to identify them, and more. Head out to the fields of … more

4/18/23

Sea glass jewelry workshop with Audubon

This Saturday, April 22, join the Audubon Society in Bristol and design and create a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches. Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and … more

4/18/23

Barrington's Alex McClelland (left) receives a custom-painted pair of cleats from former NFL MVP Cam Newton after leading his team, Breakthrough Elite, to a 6-0 record in the Cam Newton 7-on-7 football tournament last weekend. McClelland, who plays quarterback, was named MVP of the tournament.

Barrington QB shines in Cam Newton football tournament

Barrington High School junior Alex McClelland was named MVP of the Cam Newton 7-on-7 football tournament in Washington, D.C. last weekend. McClelland plays quarterback and led his team, … more

4/17/23

Letter: Gun rights are simple, and boil down to Constitution

To the editor: Well it’s that time of the year and they’re trying to infringe our gun rights again. more

4/17/23

Would-be buyer reaches agreement with BBC over farm

A Dartmouth woman with long-held dreams to own her own farm is closer to getting her wish, seven months after she lost out on her bid to purchase a 31-acre Main Road property to the Buzzards Bay … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/17/23

Letter: What of solicitor conflicts and hidden costs?

The following letter was sent to the Little Compton Town Council, following the recent appointment of Anthony DeSisto as the town's new solicitor. DeSisto also serves as council for the state Coastal … more

4/17/23

Letter: R.I. gun control laws will not make you safer

To the editor: Rhode Island’s General Assembly is about to consider a number of bills that can make you and your family less safe. These bills will restrict your firearms ownership, while … more

4/17/23

Senior Chris Riel, teeing off the first hole at the Townies' Agawam Hunt home during a recent practice, is the 2023 EPHS golf team captain.

EPHS eyes spot in revamped golf state championship tournament

EAST PROVIDENCE — "Competitive" or some variation of it is the key word surrounding the East Providence High School golf team as the Townies begin their 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League … more

By Mike Rego | 4/17/23

Mt. Hope Farm Executive Director Brenda A. Turchetta has earned a positive reputation in a short period of time by keeping this Bristol treasure among the country's most revered historic places.

Turchetta embraces tutelage of Mt. Hope Farm

Mt. Hope Farm's executive director, Brenda A. Turchetta, gets a special feeling knowing full-well that things continue to go in a positive direction whereby everyone, young and old, can take advantage of this magnificent piece of property. more

By Manny Correira | 4/17/23