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The Eagles celebrate a goal early in Saturday’s game against the Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho girls’ co-op team at Portsmouth Abbey.

Eagles, Titans skate to 1-1 tie in girls’ hockey (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — Even after a five-minute overtime period, a winner could not be decided between the Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth and Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho high school girls’ co-op … more

1/9/23

Huskies defenders Matt MacDougall, Ben Calouro and James Rustici (from left) fight for a rebound with Tiverton’s Ryan Poland in a physical Division II matchup at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday night. Tiverton won the game, 56-42.

Tiverton beats Mt. Hope, 56-42, in ‘scrappy’ D-II matchup

BRISTOL — Jason Potvin led Tiverton with 15 points as the Tigers beat Mt. Hope, 56-42, in a physical Division II matchup in Bristol on Thursday night, Jan. 5. The win improved the … more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/9/23

Start of the Third Leg of The Ocean Race Europe, from Alicante, Spain, to Genoa, Italy.

Enright tests positive for Covid, watches 11th Hour team place second

Charlie Enright’s 11th Hour Racing team placed second without their skipper due to testing positive for Covid, during the In-Port Race in Alicante, Spain on Sunday as the Ocean Race gets under … more

Ocean Race report | 1/9/23

Rescuers including Little Compton Volunteer Animal Rescue First Responders Elizabeth Torphy Middleton and Jason Anderson, along with John Barylick and professionals from Mystic Aquarium, tend to the stranded dolphin Saturday evening.

Dolphin stranded on Little Compton beach succumbs

Rescuers tried, but ultimately were unable, to save a deep-water long-beaked dolphin that was found beached along the rock Chace Point shoreline Saturday afternoon. Little Compton resident Emily … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/9/23

Huskies defenders Matt MacDougall (left), Ben Calouro and James Rustici fight for a rebound with Tiverton's Ryan Poland in a physical Division II match up at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday night. Tiverton won the game 56-42.

Potvin scores 15 as Tiverton beats Mt. Hope 56-42

Jason Potvin led Tiverton with 15 points as The Tigers beat Mt. Hope 56-42 in a physical Division II match up in Bristol on Thursday night. The win improved the Tigers record to 4-2 in Division II, … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/7/23

Portsmouth High’s Benjamin West skates toward his teammates on the bench to celebrate a goal against Mt. Hope at the Portsmouth Abbey rink on Wednesday, Jan. 4., The Patriots won, 10-3.

Portsmouth defeats Mt. Hope in boys’ hockey, 10-3

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity hockey team continued its fine season with a 10-3 win over Mt. Hope on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Portsmouth Abbey rink. The … more

1/6/23

The town’s first-ever “Aging Optimally” symposium will feature a musical performance by Joanne Lurgio.

‘Aging Optimally’ is focus of upcoming symposium

It’s a health fair, with a twist. Barrington’s first-ever “Aging Optimally” symposium on Jan. 24 will offer a bit more than most typical health fairs. In … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/6/23

A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last month.

RITBA clarifies restriction on Mt. Hope Bridge weight limit

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The new 30-ton weight restriction for the Mt. Hope Bridge applies only to certain vehicles, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) stated in a … more

1/6/23

Stories to watch in 2023: Climate change, housing and the economy (stupid)

We reached out to dozens of people of influence to ask what story or stories they will be watching in the new year. Here’s what they had to say, in their own … more

1/6/23

Barrington Firefighter Dave Morelle holds the dog while Firefighter Jared Pedro pushes through the ice to help Morelle and the dog back to shore.

Barrington Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice

Two Barrington Firefighters rescued a dog that fell through the ice at Brickyard Pond last week. Police and fire received a 911 call at 3:24 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 — the caller … more

1/6/23

DEM stocks 10 ponds, lakes for winter fishing

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking the following 10 lakes and ponds with rainbow trout, Sebago Atlantic salmon, and new this year, lake … more

1/6/23

Matt Dawson takes the oath of office as the representative from East Providence District 65 Tuesday, Jan. 3, during the opening session of the Rhode Island General Assembly in the lower chamber of the State House.

Quartet of newcomers joins East Providence’s Assembly delegation

PROVIDENCE — The East Providence General Assembly delegation welcomed four new members to its ranks last Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 3, when both chambers convened at the State House on Smith Hill … more

By Mike Rego | 1/6/23

Keigan Grant fires a pass past the Portsmouth offense.

Gallery: East Providence-Mt. Hope drops D-II hockey outing vs. Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — The East Providence High-Mt. Hope High School co-operative hockey squad dropped its latest Division II outing played Wednesday night, Jan. 4, a 10-3 decision to Portsmouth High at … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 1/6/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend, Sen. Linda Ujifusa, and Rep. Michelle McGaw (from left), all of Portsmouth, pose outside the Senate Chamber at the Rhode Island State House, shortly after swearing-in ceremonies Tuesday night. They’re making history for being the town’s first-ever all-female General Assembly delegation.

Portsmouth’s power trio

PORTSMOUTH — When Linda Ujifusa, Terri Cortvriend, and Michelle McGaw raised their right hands to take the oath of office at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday, besides swearing to … more

1/5/23

Cindy Elder (front), executive director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, leads a winter walk through Sowams Woods, one of the properties preserved by the land trust.

Grant will help Barrington land trust increase its outreach

The New England Grassroots Environment Fund awarded a $2,840 grant to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust to help the organization increase its outreach to under-represented communities in 2023. … more

1/5/23

Leah Sylvain made nine steals defensively for the Wildcats, sank three 3-pointers and scored 13 points. “Leah played outstanding defense resulting in nine turnovers,” said Coach Gargiulo. “Fairhaven has a smart coach and three talented seniors. They made us work for every basket.”

Wildcats squash Fairhaven 44-21, stretch unbeaten streak to six games

The Westport girls basketball team extended their undefeated streak to six games, after squashing Fairhaven 44-21, during a home game on Wednesday night. Sarah Perry continues to be an inside force … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/5/23

Mount Hope Farmers Market continues indoors on Saturday

The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market continues in its winter location this Saturday, Jan. 7, with vendors set up inside the historic barn. The market brings together dozens of local growers and … more

1/5/23

The incident was caught on video, and tips from the public assisted police in identifying the suspect.

Tips help Bristol police identify hit and run suspect

Bristol Police have identified and cited a suspect in a hit and run incident that grabbed attention due to the event being caught on video. more

1/5/23

Aquidneck Growers' Market continues in the new year

Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) winter market is held on Saturday mornings at Stoneacre Garden in Newport. The market hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through April 29 (no market Dec. … more

1/5/23

Newport seal tours departing Saturday and Sunday

Save the Bay welcomes visitors aboard one of its education vessels for a trip through historic Newport Harbor, to take in 360º views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the … more

1/5/23

Within the appropriations, $10 million is earmarked for the bridge cable dehumidification project at the Mt. Hope Bridge, a method of controlling deterioration due to corrosion.

Millions in federal spending to benefit Bristol infrastructure

In this year's federal spending bill, $1,248,000 will be allocated for Bristol’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Project, $1 million for sidewalks, and $10 million will go to the Mt. Hope Bridge for its ongoing maintenance needs. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/5/23

Letter: 135 Ferry Road — A call to action

To the editor: Last week saw the demolition of the architecturally and historically significant gothic cottage at 135 Ferry Road. What was an important landmark on the outskirts of Bristol … more

1/5/23

Letter: EMS coordinator salary won’t cut it

To the editor: Recently, the Bristol Fire Department advertised both in the Phoenix and on the town website seeking to hire an EMS Coordinator for the department, and while I applaud the town … more

1/5/23

Letter: Let’s end the outrage on Ferry Road

To the editor: I am writing in response to the irresponsible letter written regarding 135 Ferry Road by Stephen Brigidi. His claims that no one cared enough to save 135 Ferry Road are completely … more

1/5/23

Letter: Bristol’s flood problems and needed mitigation

To the editor: On Friday morning, Dec. 23, Bristol once more experienced flooding; this due to a combination of a high tide and an onshore wind augmented by rain. Hope Street was closed as the … more

1/5/23