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In the past two months more than 10 large whale standings have occurred in the New York/New Jersey area. Some claim it is the sonar from the offshore wind survey vessels that confuses whales and has …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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2/22/23
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A group of residents determined to block development of a crematorium in the north end of Tiverton has raised more than $5,000 in donations, representing more than half of its $10,000 goal.
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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2/21/23
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The recent pro-wind letters to the editor disparage anyone who questions offshore wind with hidden motives, deception, and disguise. Our only motive is to clarify the environmental impacts, …
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By Lisa Quattrocki Knight, M.D., Ph.D.
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2/21/23
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There is a widely used statistic that most of the towns in Rhode Island do not provide adequate affordable housing. Little Compton, for example, supposedly only has fewer than 10 units that qualify …
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2/21/23
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Tiverton could soon be home to a corpse incinerator on 730 Main Road, adjacent to four densely populated streets, a primary care facility, daycare and multiple bus stops. Some may balk at my word …
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2/21/23
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Though they've had cameras in their cruisers for years and were one of the first departments in the state to use them, members of the Westport Police Department are now outfitted with body cameras as …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
My name is Vanessa Baker and I’ve been working in the casino business since 1992. Back then smoking was accepted almost everywhere. Thirty years later, casino workers are the …
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2/21/23
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The Warren Town Council voted unanimously to approve a new ordinance limiting the number of short-term rental units in town, and allowing no more than 50% of units within a building to be utilized as short-term rentals.
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By Ethan Hartley
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2/21/23
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The Barrington School Committee took its first look at the proposed school budget at a meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 16.
After an hour-long discussion, members of the School Committee …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
On Nov. 14, 2022, a group of older residents participated in a Coffee and Conversations session with local police and fire officials at the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment. …
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
I am writing as a supplement or post script to the letter that was sent to BHS students and families as well as a recent editorial regarding the report that “some Barrington …
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
The most recent episode of “Barrington’s Got Issues” occurred last Monday night in Town Hall chambers. It was almost as entertaining as the Seinfeld soup-nazi …
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2/21/23
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To the editor:
Don Keenan’s questions about the proposed solar installation at the Bay Springs Community center resilience hub “Is this solar deal just a sales pitch” is a …
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2/21/23
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The Barrington High School girls basketball team lost to LaSalle 48-44 in the quarterfinals of the Division 1 tournament.
Playing Monday night, Feb. 21, at LaSalle Academy, the Eagles …
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2/21/23
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Ethan Knight earned the title “State Champion” as he ran to a first place finish in the 55-meter hurdles at the indoor track state championship meet on Saturday, Feb. 18.
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2/21/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School gymnastics team came in second in the Division II state gymnastics championship on Saturday, narrowly losing the top spot by just one point.
The …
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2/20/23
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Portsmouth High senior Morgan Casey was crowned state champion in the girls’ high jump at Saturday’s R.I. Indoor Track State Championship.
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2/20/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) has announced the conservation of 11.48 acres of farmland across two parcels on Moitoza Lane in Portsmouth.
The property is located …
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2/20/23
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The Barrington High School gymnastics team just missed out on winning a state title on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Eagles scored 141.125 in the all-around, about a half-point behind first place …
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2/20/23
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It was bombs away for the Westport basketball team as they sank Thirteen 3-pointers to beat Bishop Connolly 78-73 in Fall River on Friday night. The Wildcats went 3-0 away from Westport this week, …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/19/23
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The Westport girls basketball team celebrated their seniors by blasting Bishop Connolly 70-18 at the high school on Friday night. The Wildcats went 2-1 this week, losing to Case 63-50 on Monday and …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/19/23
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PROVIDENCE — Carter Bessette was the lone member of the Rogers/East Providence High School co-op club to qualify to compete at the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Gymnastics State …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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2/19/23
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PROVIDENCE — Kit Ruddock capped a steady rise from novice to titleist after the East Providence High School senior won the boys’ 300 meter race at the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic …
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By Mike Rego
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2/19/23
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BRISTOL — The Providence County Day/St. Raphael Academy co-op recorded a pair of impressive doubles Friday night, Feb. 17, in the Division IV Championships held at the Roger Williams University …
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By Mike Rego
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2/19/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — It took a bit longer, but much like in their regular season meeting almost a month to the day prior the East Providence High School boys’ basketball team once again …
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By Mike Rego
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2/18/23
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