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Historic Foodways Weekend at Coggeshall Farm

What did early Rhode Islanders eat? How did they grow, forge for and make their own food? Find out at Coggeshall Farm Museum's Historic Foodways Weekend on August 6 and 7. Costumed historians will … more

8/2/22

Tyler Boiani is greeted by his teammates, including Carter Doran (left) and Kane Brule, after hitting a dramatic two-run homer in the sixth inning to bring Portsmouth to within a run against Cumberland Saturday night in the state finals. Portsmouth would go on to lose 4-3, however.

Portsmouth All-Stars come up just short in state championship

If you want proof that baseball can sometimes be a cruel game of inches, look no further than what happened to the Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars during their quest for a state championship in North Providence Saturday night. more

By Jim McGaw | 8/1/22

Commentary: Hussey’s innovation was key to longevity of Hunts Mills Bridge

I read with interest the recent Post article on the upcoming replacement of the Hunts Mills Bridge. Because we will all be experiencing some inconvenience during its period of closure, I … more

By Ned Connors | 8/1/22

Brush fire chars three acres in Barrington

The Barrington Fire Department battled a large brush fire at the Osamequin bird sanctuary last week. The fire department received a call for the brush fire at about 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July … more

8/1/22

Barrington will fly same flags again next year

Members of the Barrington Town Council did not make any changes to their flag policy on Monday night, July 25. Instead, councilors voted unanimously to fly the same set of flags on the town hall … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/1/22

PVD beer garden

Enjoy craft beer and views of the providence river at The Guild Brewing Co.'s Beer Garden on the Providence Pedestrian Bridge, happening weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and … more

8/1/22

Norman Bird Sanctuary presents Lisa Morales

2018 Rolling Stone "Artist to Watch" Lisa Morales will be playing at the Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, August 5 at 7 p.m. The Mexian-American artist is known for fusing country music and … more

8/1/22

Holocaust survivors to speak in Tiverton Monday evening

Survivors of the Nazi regime in Germany will visit Tiverton Monday evening for a presentation on race, anti-semitism and tolerance, following the recent controversy over a Tiverton restaurant's … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/29/22

Ultim Emotion 2 at the start of the Newport to Bermuda Race on June 17.

World-class trimaran awaiting repair in Bristol

Not far off the Herreshoff Marine Museum pier, a forlorn vessel has been languishing on a mooring for about a month. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/29/22

Coastal Neighbors welcomes board members in Westport

Coastal Neighbors Network , which strives to help seniors 'age in place' in Westport and Dartmouth, has brought on two board members, Terry Cryan of Dartmouth and Tony Melli of Westport. Melli … more

7/29/22

Shellstock is coming early this year in Westport

Shellstock, the annual fund raiser for the Westport Shellfish Propagation Fund, will be earlier this year: Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Westport Fairgrounds on Pine Hill … more

7/29/22

Meet Bristol's candidates for school committee (Part 2)

Get to know the people running for three open seats on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/29/22

Little Compton lawyers up as wind project moves forward

Concerned about potential impacts to shell and finfish, recreational boaters and other local impacts, the Little Compton Town Council voted 4-1 last Thursday to hire an environmental attorney to … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/29/22

Barrington resident Mark Hanchar (left) shares his concerns about the price tag for the proposed projects — the rough estimate is between $98 and $124 million.

Barrington picks its school plan: Build new Grades 1-5 schools, close Sowams

Members of the school building committee endorsed a plan to build two new elementary schools, renovate Nayatt and turn it into an early learning center, and eliminate Sowams School, as part of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/29/22

Colby James is a husband and father first, a musician second, but he says he wouldn’t be completely happy if he wasn’t playing music.

Meet Colby James – Singer, songwriter, guitarist, do-gooder

What struck me about local singer, songwriter, guitarist Colby James, when I met him recently, was his unpretentious, warm, affable manner. Although it was the first time we’d met, he treated … more

By Michael Khouri | 7/29/22

McKee’s approval ratings are low, but does it matter?

On the surface, a new Morning Consult finding showing Gov. Dan McKee as the lowest-ranked governor in the nation (with a 38% approval rating) doesn’t reflect well on the incumbent. But if McKee … more

By Ian Donnis | 7/29/22

Attorney Greg Piccirilli (right) sits with his clients Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right) during a previous hearing at the high school.

Why is Barrington School Committee re-adopting its Covid-19 policy?

The Barrington School Committee is expected to complete its “second read” of the Covid-19 policy during its meeting tonight, Thursday, July 28. Two weeks earlier, the committee held … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/28/22

Taking over the space from the former Statesman Tavern, Foglia is set to open today and will serve up plant-based fine dining options.

Plant-based Foglia bringing healthy fine dining to Bristol

For many, a meatless meal can be a hard sell, but if you think a plant-based diet is nothing but an endless procession of salads, you haven’t met Chef Pete. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/28/22

Carlo and Betty Mencucci go through the laborious process of re-seating a gravestone that had become tilted at Kickemuit Cemetery on Serpentine Road in Warren, the oldest historical cemetery in town. The couple have helped restore and conserve over 40 cemeteries throughout Rhode Island, earning widespread acclaim.

Renowned gravestone preservationists come to Kickemuit Cemetery

Carlo and Betty Mencucci have become household names in Rhode Island and beyond for their award-winning work in gravestone conservation. Their work includes repairing the gravesite of the infamous accused witch, Bathsheba Sherman, known from the popular film "The Conjuring". more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/28/22

Barrington School Department spending $36K on DEI audit

Barrington Public Schools will spend $36,862 on a DEI — diversity, equity and inclusivity — audit. Members of the Barrington School Committee approved the expenditure during … more

7/28/22

Art and Music Weekend on the farm

An Art and Music Weekend is at Coggeshall Farm onSaturday and Sunday. Celebrate the beauty of the 1790ssaltmarsh farm as it showcases historic art and musicinspired by the natural world. There is a … more

7/28/22

Sunset walk at wildlife refuge

A sunset walk for teens and adults is on Friday at theTouisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge. Take a leisurely walkalong the trails and observe the twilight activities of wildlife in the meadows and marsh. … more

7/27/22

‘Off the Beaten Path’ film series

Become an armchair traveler as librarian Doug Swiszczshows movies set in diverse locales in the air-conditionedSalem Family Auditorium. The series begins Aug. 3 with“Summertime” (1955, … more

7/27/22

Daryl Gould during a debate prior to the 2016 election, where he ran for the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 67 against Rep. Jason Knight.

Former Warren State Rep candidate subject to possible AG probe

Daryl Gould, a Warren resident and three-time candidate for local office, has found himself the subject of a possible probe by the Attorney General’s Office following a report from the Board of … more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/27/22

Select board chairwoman Shana Shufelt and board member Brian Valcourt discuss a possible budget override at a board meeting in March.

Budget override likely out in Westport this year

It's going to take longer than officials originally hoped to put a possible budget override question before voters. This Spring, a general override — which would allow the town to increase … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/27/22