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Ben Humm hurls a pitch during the team’s game against Riverside on Sunday night. Humm struck out nine, walked one and allowed just four hits and two runs in six innings.
Portsmouth all-stars beat Middletown and Riverside
Great pitching, defense and timely hitting was the formula for Portsmouth Little League 12U all-stars as they shut down Middletown 5-1 at Aquidneck Field on Saturday and thwarted Riverside 5-2 at … more
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Frazier Bell (left) and TJ Peck are running for the Barrington School Committee. The Independent candidates believe political agendas should not be part of school committee work.
Candidates aim to remove politics from school committee work
TJ Peck and Frazier Bell want to see politics eliminated from the school committee.   Peck and Bell are Independent candidates running for two seats on the Barrington School Committee. … more
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Barrington resident Mark Tracy, pictured with his children Kate and Jonah, is running for the District 66 House seat.
Small business owner vying for District 66 seat
Barrington resident Mark Tracy recently declared his candidacy for State Representative in District 66. “As a father of two children in Barrington public schools, I will fight at the State … more
Susannah Holloway announced recently she is running for the RI Senate District 32 seat.
Barrington Appropriations member running for RI Senate seat
Barrington resident Susannah Holloway, the vice chair of the Barrington Committee on Appropriations, announced last week that she is running for the Rhode Island Senate District 32, which includes … more
Coach Steve Furtado rallies the team between innings during their 5-0 victory over Newport on Saturday. 
DeWolf, Towers fuel Bristol-Warren all-stars to back to back wins
The Bristol-Warren Little League 12U all-stars shut out Newport 5-0 at Bristol Memorial field on Saturday and crushed Pawtucket 15-3 on the road on Sunday to earn a winner’s bracket … more
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Barrington resident Jennifer Boylan, shown at a 2018 event, is running for the District 66 seat in the RI House of Representatives.
Barrington resident running for District 66 seat
Barrington resident Jennifer Boylan announced last week that she plans to be a candidate for the Rhode Island House District 66 (Barrington, Riverside) seat being vacated by retiring Representative … more
Portsmouth declines to issue moratorium on solar facilities
PORTSMOUTH — Despite pleas from local residents who live near approved — or once-proposed — commercial solar arrays, the Town Council Monday night declined to enforce … more
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This Purple Heart sign can be found on the base of the Mt. Hope Bridge.
New signs honor Purple Heart recipients in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth is a Purple Heart town, and has the signs to prove it. The Department of Public Works recently installed four signs around town that proclaim “Purple Heart Town … more
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Abortion will be a big topic in state races this year
The sweeping ability of the U.S. Supreme Court to reshape American life – and the power of justices with lifetime appointments -- used to be a quiet topic for the inside baseball of political … more
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Pro-choice demonstrators protested the recent United States Supreme Court's ruling on Roe vs. Wade Sunday morning in front of Little Compton Town Hall.
Little Compton protest targets Roe vs. Wade ruling
One woman spoke of her decision to have an abortion and how it enabled her to escape an abusive marriage. Another talked of an ectopic pregnancy she'd suffered years ago, and how her response to it … more
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Rep. Jason Knight (D. District 67, Barrington and Warren) recently shared his intentions to seek a fourth term in the RI House of Representatives.
Incumbent running for re-election to House seat
Rep. Jason Knight is the only Barrington legislator seeking re-election this year. Earlier this month, Rep. Liana Cassar (D. District 66, Barrington and East Providence) and Sen. Cindy Coyne (D. … more
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Portsmouth’s $70M budget calls for 2.23% increase in tax rate
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to approve a budget for fiscal year 2023 that calls for a tax rate increase of about 2.23 percent. The spending plan carries a … more
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Kate Galop, pastor of the Westport Point United Methodist Church, speaks to the congregation during her last service this past Sunday, June 26.
Westport United Methodist pastor is leaving town
Kate Galop, the pastor of the Westport Point United Methodist Church for the past six years, led her final service Sunday and is headed to a new assignment at Faith United Methodist Church in … more
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Letter: Thanks to Cortvriend, Seveney for PFAS ban
To the editor, I want to thank State Rep. Terri Cortvriend (District 72-Portsmouth, Middletown) and State Sen. Jim Seveney (District 11-Bristol, Portsmouth, Tiverton), for sponsoring legislation … more
ACLU: With Roe overturned, what comes next for abortion rights?
  The Supreme Court’s ruling today, which overturned  Roe v. Wade , is nothing less than a shameful, sweeping, … more
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Dan and Teresa O'Connor take a photo of their graduate, Finn O'Connor, as he walks back with his diploma
Little Compton students say good-bye to Wilbur & McMahon
Twenty-three eighth graders at the Wilbur & McMahon Schools said goodbye to their hometown school Thursday, when they graduated in an outdoor, evening celebration at the school. The students … more
Sarah Moniz (left) and sisters Lindsey and Gloria during a match between Diman and Westport at Westport High School this spring. 
Moniz siblings growing in confidence through trades and sports
Westport resident Joe Moniz has made learning a trade the law in his household. The last seven of his 10 children have gone to Diman Regional Vocational Technical and his youngest, Gloria, an … more
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The state says visitors to Thurston Gray Pond, aka Upper Melville Pond, should be careful not to ingest water or eat fish from the pond. All recreation, including fishing, boating, and kayaking, should be avoided.
State: Avoid contact with Melville pond, Turner Reservoir
PORTSMOUTH/EAST PROVIDENCE — The R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) and the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Thurston Gray Pond (also … more
Tiverton talks solar, imposes Fogland parking fines
Notes and points from the Tiverton Town Council's most recent meeting, held last Monday: Solar energy A council-appointed group revising an ordinance to regulate the installation of solar … more
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Stingy Alley, operated by Square Peg owners Joel and Amy Cary, will open potentially as soon as this fall or winter (if all goes to plan), at 489 Main St., where Sprout CoWorking used to be.
Stingy Alley gets Warren Council approval
A Main Street vacancy won’t remain vacant for long, as the owners of Water Street’s The Square Peg have received Town Council approval for a business and liquor license to operate another … more
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The 2021 Folks Fest brought lively energy to an eager crowd after the lockdowns of 2020.
Warren Folks Festival will return Aug. 20
The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization, has announced the 6th Annual Warren Folks Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 30 Cutler St., Warren, RI. … more
Warren Town Council Vice President Steve Calenda cried foul at the notion of reverting Council terms back to a structured, two-year term, arguing that it would effectively rob him of a year of elected service he would be entitled to under the current system.
Voters will decide term length, limits for Town Council
A recommendation by the Warren Charter Commission to revert term lengths for Town Council members to two years will be decided upon by voters this November in a referendum — along with a host … more
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Patrolman Lane Ukura receives a commendation from Town Council Vice President Steve Calenda following action he took during a house fire on April 16, 2022.
Warren police officer commended for heroism
The Warren Town Council awarded a commendation to Patrolman Lane Ukura of the Warren Police Department during their meeting on June 14, recognizing him for heroic actions undertaken during a fire … more
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John C. Muth joined the Bristol County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol in October of 1966.
Local airman celebrates over 50 years of service
Warren resident John C. Muth joined the Bristol County Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol in October of 1966 at the age of 13 years. John progressed through the cadet program, attending his first … more
Tom Hanson performs with 7 Day Weekend at last year’s July 4th Concert Series, held at Roger Williams University.
Local talent excited to take the stage
Just about all musicians have big dreams of taking the stage before a cheering crowd. But many who grew up in Bristol celebrating the 4th of July hold on to a big small-town dream of playing the … more
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