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A comparison of the first quarter in 2022 to the first quarter in 2023 shows that actual sales have slowed in all categories of residential housing. The writer believes the market is in a period of transition, but it does not know which way it’s heading yet.
Analyst: The local real estate market is frozen
A review of the cities and towns up and down the East Bay, from Newport and Little Compton to East Providence, comparing the first quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of 2023, shows that unlike our … more
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A range of native and non-invasive plants will be for sale at the Earth Day seedling sale.
Group hosting a month of Earth Day activities, cleanups, fundraisers
You can make an impact this Earth Day, throughout the month of April, and all year long. Little actions like picking up trash, planting native plants, and reducing/reusing water all make a … more
Black sea bass are fun to catch and eat; minimum size will likely be 16 1/2” this year.
Black sea bass fishing will soon heat up
Black sea bass are fun to catch and great to eat. The Rhode Island state record for black sea bass is 26”, about 8 pounds, 7.25 ounces. The minimum size for black sea bass will likely be … more
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After years of focus, the state's economy remains a work in progress
STORY OF THE WEEK: Former Gov. Gina Raimondo talked a lot about the need to improve workers’ skills while building a more diversified economy. Her successor, Gov. Dan McKee, has emphasized … more
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Walker's will re-open in Little Compton this summer
The news of Walker's Roadside Stand demise has apparently been greatly exaggerated — the Little Compton institution is back in business under the leadership of Ian Walker, founder Coll Walker's … more
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Patriots starting pitcher Damon Owen hurls one toward the plate during Portsmouth’s 4-1 win over Tiverton at home on Saturday. The righty surrendered one run on four hits over four innings, striking out six.
Portsmouth tops Tiverton, Cumberland to start season
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity baseball team got its season off on the right foot with back-to-back wins on Saturday and Monday.  In a non-league game against … more
Barrington’s SangMin Park (left) and James Ciummo attempt to block a Central spike.
Barrington knocks off Central and West Warwick in volleyball
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team has jumped out to 2-0 start this season.  The Eagles have knocked off Central 3-0 and West Warwick 3-0. Barrington Coach Christian Lambert said … more
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Vineet Abbineni hits the ball back toward his Moses Brown opponent during Thursday's home match.
Eagles crush Rebels and Quakers, fall to Rams
The Barrington High School boys tennis team is 2-1 after the first three matches of the season. After defeating South Kingstown 7-0 in the season-opener, Barrington battled back and forth … more
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A conceptualized look at the "Residences at Riverside Square."
ONENeighborhood Builders breaks ground on latest East Providence project
EAST PROVIDENCE — ONENeighborhood Builders, the non-profit housing and community developer, broke ground on its latest endeavor in East Providence Monday, April 10, the new "Residences at … more
EPHS head coach Bobby Rodericks joins with his infielders on the mound as he takes starting pitcher Tim Robitaille out of the Townies' game against Chariho Friday, April 7.
Townies tumble in first ever varsity baseball game on new EPHS diamond
EAST PROVIDENCE — Chariho and, more specifically, starting pitcher Adam Carpenter spoiled the first official game for the East Providence High School baseball team back on campus at its new … more
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Missing Tiverton girl, 16, found safe
A 16-year-old Tiverton girl reported missing late last month has been found. Police said Avah Flower, 16, was found last week, days after her mother reported her missing on Friday, March 31. … more
Macomber School teachers and best friends Jen Mederos (left) and Michelle Thomas.
Westport teacher saves best friend's life
Jen Medeiros and Michelle Thomas, teachers at the Alice Macomber primary school, have been closest of friends for more than 20 years — so close, in fact, that they call each other "work wife." … more
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Barrington native and former BHS hockey standout, Michael Lombardi, hoists the 2023 NCAA men's hockey championship trophy in Tampa, Fla., after helping Quinnipiac knock off Minnesota, 3-2, in overtime.
Barrington native helps Bobcats win national championship
Barrington native and former Barrington High School hockey standout, Michael Lombardi, helped the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team win the 2023 NCAA men's hockey championship on Saturday … more
Valcourt attends last Westport Select Board meeting
Brian Valcourt attended his last meeting as a member of the Westport Select Board meeting Monday evening, following his decision earlier this year to not seek another term. Valcourt, who had … more
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Letter: Pollinators at the cemeteries
To the editor: The Commissioners of the Cemeteries, and Cemetery Superintendent Enzly Ramsay, are happy to announce their decision to set aside some space this spring for pollinators in both … more
Fans enjoy a Concert Series performance during last year's festivities.
4th of July Concert Series criticized for lack of diversity
Disappointed to not see Portuguese musician Luis Neves return to this year’s lineup, local resident Crystal Pacheco commented as much on the 4th of July Committee’s Facebook page. She was shocked to find her comments get removed shortly afterward. more
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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Beamers, chicken soup, lettuce and more
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
Barrington High School students participated in the recent mock legislative session at the RI Statehouse. Pictured are (from left to right, front row) Lily Da Ponte, Caroline West, Violet Gagliano, Elizabeth Palmeiri, Ajax Holmer, and (back row) Troy Van Ness, Hayden Stubblefield, Luke Van Ness, Calliope Goldman, Addison Jay, Nyomi Herrera, Nolan Franke and Samuel Spector.
Barrington High School students shine at RI Statehouse
On March 25, the Barrington High School Model Legislature Delegation met at the RI Statehouse for the annual mock legislative session.   Delegations from 11 schools throughout the state met … more
Barrington Girl Scout Troop 551 held a petition party earlier this month, as they call for a change to the school district's transportation policy.
Barrington Scouts take action with a school busing petition drive
A local Girl Scout Troop held a “petition party” earlier this month as they try to change the school district’s transportation policy. Members of Barrington Girl Scout Troop 551 … more
Prospect Farm RoadImprovements: $384,000Land: $331,400Total: $715,400Gross area: 4,541 square feetLiving area: 2,060 square feetLot size: .47 acreDescription: Two-story, three-bedroom Colonial, built in 1999.2019 value: $501,500Increase since 2019: 42.6 percent
Wide range of increases in property values under Portsmouth reval
PORTSMOUTH —Now that Portsmouth homeowners have seen their new property assessments under the most recent reevaluation conducted by the town along with Vision Government Solutions, it’s … more
EP Council backs administration's request on sewer rate hikes, tax amnesty program
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, April 4, unanimously backed a pair of measures dealing with levies of sorts, giving its approval of a new schedule of sewer rate … more
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Phil Weinberg and Tanja Ryden of the Westport Board of Health
Westport Board of Health wins watershed award
The Westport River Watershed Alliance has presented its 2023 Environmental Award To The Town of Westport's Board of Health. The alliance chose the Board of Health for this year's award in … more
Letter: We deserve safe schools
Dear Barrington School Committee members, Once again, the nation is grieving the loss of our precious children and our dedicated teachers. Unfortunately, this tragedy occurred on the same day … more
A Barrington Police cruiser is parked outside Barrington High School.
Residents ask for a police officer in every Barrington school
More than 100 residents are asking the Barrington School Committee to form a “Campus Safety and Readiness Subcommittee” and place a school resource officer in every public school in … more
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A photo of an early construction phase for the Barrington Middle School project. Officials are now pursuing additional school facilities work — School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann offered an update to Town Council members at the April 3 meeting.
Officials mull ‘not to exceed’ price tag for school construction work in Barrington
The clock is ticking. Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann stopped by the Town Council meeting on Monday night, April 3, and offered an update on the school construction … more
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