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Letter: Spencer Trust money should not be limited to income level

To the editor: After reading the article in the paper this week regarding the Spencer Trust, I immediately thought of the words of a man I had a great deal of respect for...Mr. John Martin, past … more

7/20/21

Letter: Here comes more West Main Road solar sprawl

To the editor: Nimali power is seeking master plan approval for the development of a large-scale solar project at 2340 West Main Road in Portsmouth. This is on land owned by the Patriot Petroleum … more

7/20/21

School committee members Victor Cabral, Marjorie McBride and Tara Thibaudeau discuss a point made by a resident during the open meeting at the high school on Monday night.

School board members give in, then fire back at critics

Bristol Warren schools will not open on the first full day of Rosh Hashanah this fall, after Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice issued a directive Monday afternoon that overrules an earlier school … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/20/21

Letter: Writer wrong — Oyster farm proposals are not small

To the editor: In the Sakonnet Times letters to the editor, July 15, Dr. Andrew L Rhyne claims that Tiverton residents are making baseless claims about the proposed oyster farms for Seapowet … more

7/20/21

Brice: Bristol Warren schools will be closed for Rosh Hashanah

Bristol Warren schools will be closed on Rosh Hashanah this fall, after Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice issued a directive Monday afternoon that overrules the school committee's earlier vote to … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/19/21

Ediorial: Temple vs. schools was a loser from the start

The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee’s handling of the 2021-22 school calendar is of the more embarrassing episodes you’ll see from a local government body. It’s difficult … more

7/17/21

The backyard view of the 2021 HGTV Dream Home, located at 470 Vanderbilt Lane.

HGTV ‘Dream Home’ in Portsmouth fetches $2.75 million

PORTSMOUTH — Jeff Yanes never even got to walk through the “Dream House” on Vanderbilt Lane that he won in April. Like many winners of HGTV Dream Home’s contest, he … more

7/16/21

Letter: Open schools without masks on kids

To the editor: An open letter to all East Providence Parents, Teachers, Caregivers, and Grandparents, we have tolerated the school mask policy for too long. It is time that it comes to an end. Most, … more

7/16/21

A rendering of the revised "Coastal" side of the "East Point" housing development in Rumford adjacent to the Seekonk River.

Full E.P. Waterfront Commission green lights 'East Point' housing development

EAST PROVIDENCE — Following the positive recommendations of two of its sub-groups the previous week, the full East Providence Waterfront Commission, at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting … more

By Mike Rego | 7/16/21

Assistant Warren Harbormaster Dawn Rego heads down the Warren River Monday afternoon.

Open for business, Warren looks to welcome boaters

The rain had just let up Monday afternoon as Assistant Warren Harbormaster Dawn Rego climbed aboard Warren's Harbor Patrol boat and shoved off from the Town Wharf to patrol the Warren … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/16/21

xBryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on Rhode Island’s three largest bridges.

Activists launch petition drive in support of bridge barriers

Bryan Ganley and Melissa Cotta, co-founders of Bridging the Gap for Safety and Healing, have been working tirelessly for years to have suicide prevention barriers installed on Rhode Island’s … more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/15/21

East Providence man sentenced to serve 16 years in state prison for 1st degree child molestation

PROVIDENCE — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that an East Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 16 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions … more

7/15/21

Letter: Should town council be deciding our values?

To the editor: On Flag Day there was a simple ceremony in front of the Honor Roll at the Town Hall. Lined up also, were all the banners that have been proposed for display in town and … more

7/15/21

Letter: Racism has permeated our nation from the start

Dear R. Lamb, thank you for your concern over my “self-righteous indignation.” As an ethnic minority in this town, I am constantly aware of how I, and other POC, are … more

7/15/21

Tiverton man charged with child molestation after missing Pennsylvania girl found

TIVERTON — A Tiverton man faces a charge of first degree child molestation sexual assault after a missing Pennsylvania girl was found at a Tiverton home on Wednesday, July 7. Tiverton Police … more

By Bruce Burdett | 7/15/21

Letter: Repect all religions (or none at all) in schools

On Monday, July 5, I stood on the parade route of Bristol’s Oldest Fourth of July Celebration . The parade was taking place on Monday as it does when July 4 lands on a Sunday — to … more

7/14/21

Letter: Barrington’s Band of Five needs to go!

To the editor: I just read the letter from Barrington councilor Jacob Brier titled “Be a good neighbor”. I thought to myself “Wow, this guy has Chutzpah with a capital … more

7/14/21

Letter: BLM Redux

Black Lives Matter. Got it. All black lives matter. Right? Obviously. Xavier Usanga (age 7,) Kennedi Powell (age 3), Nyla Banks (age 10) or Jurnee Thompson (age 8) were … more

7/14/21

Letter: Town would be wise to do some research

Like so many others, our family moved to Barrington so our children could attend the Barrington schools, and now, with our children grown, we face the option of staying or leaving. … more

7/14/21

Applications on the way for Spencer Trust money in Barrington

Annelise Conway wants to see a Barrington united, pulled together in its shared philanthropic approach. Neighbors helping neighbors. The town supporting those in need. Less fighting. Less … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/14/21

Letter: Why can’t they treat the Kiki like it’s in Maine?

Harlow Pond, in central Maine, measures approximately 640 acres and is bisected by a causeway of approximately 750 feet in length. A dam contains the pond at its furthest end. Harlow Pond Road … more

7/14/21

As of July 8, the Statesman Tavern has not had a liquor license. A sign on the front door Wednesday morning (July 14) said they are “closed for vacation.”

Bristol revokes restarant’s liquor license in show cause hearing

At the last Bristol Town Council meeting on Wednesday, July, 7, the council revoked the Class B Victualer Intoxicating Beverage License of Toasted Bun Hospitality, owned by Christopher Kleyla, doing … more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/14/21

Warren's growing 'Gateway' project moves ahead

With financing worries assuaged, members of the Warren Town Council were expected Tuesday evening to vote to continue the town's relationship with its preferred development partner for the Warren … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/14/21

Letter: Don’t let oyster farm diminish beautiful Seapowet Creek

To the editor: This letter is addressing CRMC file no. 2020-04-037 Bowen oyster Farm project to be located in the Sakonnet River within the Seapowet Creek area. Just a few years ago the DEM along … more

7/14/21

Arlene Violet: Senators Reed and Whitehouse throw military women under the bus

Congress has a bill on its plate that would remove the sole decision-making authority over whether serious crimes are prosecuted from the military chain of command and assign these cases to … more

By Arlene Violet | 7/9/21