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'Cowboy and the Queen' screening at the Polo grounds

Newport Film Outdoors hosts its next screening on Thursday, July 11, at the Newport International Polo Grounds, 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth. The venue opens at 6 p.m. The film — “The … more

7/10/24

FirstWorks brings global beats to free Providence concert series

FirstWorks, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting art with audiences, is hosting its 2024 Summer Beats Concert Series over the next week-plus in Providence. Presented in partnership with … more

7/10/24

The queen and court in Little Compton’s Tricentennial Parade in 1975.

From the Town Crier: Little Compton celebrates 350 years

Editor’s note: Continuing on Little Compton’s 350th birthday celebration, the Town Crier writes of Queens and canes, and their ties to the town’s history. An article in the … more

By the Town Crier | 7/10/24

Visitors check out the Portsmouth Dog Park’s new off-leash trail system, located within the Melville Park Recreation Area, which was opened to the public Saturday morning.

Happy trails in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Dogs and owners who prefer the rugged trails to an open space to gallop and socialize now have a happy medium. The Portsmouth Dog Park, nestled within the Melville Park … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/10/24

The state champion Tiverton Baseball U10 All Star team includes (front row, from left) Gavin Grimm, Brandon Flores, Dax Michaud, Shea MacGillivary, Liam Destremps and Chace Silva; (middle, from left) Jacoby Teixeira, Jack Toner, Calvin Medeiros, Sam Chapman, Liam Moore and Weston Methia; and (top row, from left) Coach Mike Silva, Coach Justin Teixeira, Coach Dan Medeiros and Manager Jason Methia.

Tiverton Baseball U10 All Stars win state championship

Tiverton Baseball ’s 10 and under All Star team are state champions for the second time in the Cal Ripken-affiliated league’s two-year existence, following a bizarre turn of events in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/10/24

Canceled speaker: ‘I was really looking forward to it’

Betsy Brenner wants to know ‘What changed?’ A year ago, the longtime Barrington resident visited health classes at the high school to share a talk on eating disorders. Brenner said … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/10/24

Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.

Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation

PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon. At least that's how the … more

By Mike Rego | 7/10/24

Warren Land Trust gets $4,000 in legislative grants

The money will go towards trail maintenance and the removal of invasive species. more

7/10/24

The new pumpout boat is being manufactured by Bristol’s own C&C at a cost of $109,000. The Town anticipates taking delivery in late July or early August.

Bristol gets grant to purchase new 'pumpout' boat

The new boat is being manufactured by Bristol’s own C&C at a cost of $109,000. The Town anticipates taking delivery in late July or early August. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/10/24

Lexi Fredricks struck out 5 and allowed 0 hits and 3 walks in 2 innings of work. It was her third no-hit effort in 5 tournament games.

Tiverton softball crushes South Kingstown 13-0

The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars bashed 11 hits as they crushed South Kingstown 13-0 in 4 innings to move on in the state softball tournament on Tuesday night. Morgan Napolitano smacked a … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/10/24

Gary Jobson will be speaking in Newport on July 18.

‘Voice of Sailing’ Jobson to preview Olympics and America’s Cup

With the Olympics later this month and the quest to regain the America’s Cup starting in late August, the Sailing Museum and the National Sailing Hall of Fame are hosting Hall of Fame sailor … more

7/10/24

Andy Arruda, center, with Shihan Chris Montella and Shihan Wendy Montella, co-owners of Montella’s Karate Academy in Swansea, where Arruda recently earned his blackbelt at the age of 62.

Warren native earns karate black belt at 62 years old

You could have hardly blamed Andy Arruda if he chose to quit on his journey towards earning the coveted black belt in karate — in fact, it seems like the universe was screaming at him to do so. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/10/24

Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.

Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row

The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/24

Little Compton is expensive — but is housing ‘attainable’?

With an affordable housing crisis entrenched in Little Compton, town officials hope to change zoning regulations to help keep working people and their families in town, and to ease the pressure on … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/9/24

Atwater-Donnelly performing benefit concert

“Homeward Bound,” a concert to benefit refugees hoping to travel from Afghanistan to the United States, will feature popular musicians Atwater-Donnelly this Saturday, July 13, at … more

7/9/24

Letter: Walker’s demise — what a shame for Little Compton

Walker’s Roadside Farm Stand started doing business in Little Compton in 1964. I moved to Little Compton about 35-40 years ago. Coll Walker was my neighbor. We became friends and I miss … more

7/9/24

Westport looks to organize as offshore wind project moves ahead

It would be years before its impacts would be felt in Westport, if ever. But with so much on the line environmentally and economically, the Westport Select Board is considering forming an advisory … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/9/24

Gov. Dan McKee speaks at a July 9 press conference updating the Washington Bridge reconstruction project.

Stresses, strains associated with bridge project likely led to lack of bids

PROVIDENCE — The stresses and strains associated with such a significant and scrutinized project are what state officials believe to be the reasons why no company formally bid to rebuild the … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/24

The OsteoPearl device is placed where there is a need for the body to rebuild natural bone.

Bristol resident’s company develops 'game changing' product for spinal fractures

More than 60 patients have already benefitted from receiving OsteoPearl; the very first surgery was performed two years ago at Fatima Hospital. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/9/24

Wickford Art Festival is this weekend

Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, the renowned Wickford Art Festival returns this week. More than 200 juried fine artists from across the state and country will assemble to … more

7/9/24

Emma Marvelli earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project, titled “Coach Robert Gourley Advocacy Campaign and Hammer Throwing Awareness.”

Barrington resident earns Girl Scout Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England recently announced that Barrington’s Emma Francis Marvelli has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Marvelli … more

7/9/24

Letter: The Biden ‘catastrophe’: new jobs, low unemployment

To the editor: Nikki Haley has called Trump, among other things, “unhinged,” but has said she will support him because Biden has been a “catastrophe.” Friday, it was … more

7/9/24

Police shoot and kill aggressive dog in Barrington

Barrington Police are awaiting the results of a test to see if a dog was rabid when it allegedly attacked a family on Fairfield Road last week. According to police, the dog escaped from its own … more

7/9/24

This story of two best friends is a sad portrait of rural America

‘The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America’ By Monica Potts T his is the tale of two young girls – best friends Monica and Darci – … more

By Donna Bruno | 7/9/24

Warren's summer concert and movie series continues

The Warren Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its 2024 Summer Concert & Movie Series at the Burr’s Hill Park bandshell, Water Street, Warren. All events are free. Concert … more

7/9/24