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Lawmakers promising a closer look at I-195 bridge saga

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Washington Bridge saga took a noteworthy turn when state officials last week declined to rule out the possible demolition of the westbound portion of the bridge. If such a … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/29/24

Owen Pfeffer lays a shot up during the first half of Friday's game against Bishop Hendricken.

Packed house watches Eagles top Hawks, 53-41

The Barrington High School boys basketball team treated a capacity crowd to a double-digit victory over Bishop Hendricken, 53-41, on Friday night, Jan. 26. The Eagles, playing in front of an … more

1/29/24

A view of the traffic jam on I-195 extending back to the state line with Massachusetts.

McKee makes several bridge response moves

Facing mounting scrutiny of his efforts in the matter, specifically, Governor Dan McKee had a busy few days responding to the ever-growing Washington Bridge closure crisis over the last week plus. … more

By Mike Rego | 1/29/24

A grant from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank will help Barrington address coastal erosion at Latham Park.

State grant will help Barrington battle coastal erosion

Barrington will receive grant money to address coastal erosion issues in three locations in town. The grant, awarded through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, will pay for coastal adaption … more

1/29/24

Letter: Vote to ban 'assault rifles' would be totally unnecessary

To the editor: In response to the letter to the editor by John and Linda Dacey in the Jan. 25 edition of the Portsmouth Times (“Rhode Island is rated 49th in democracy”), let’s … more

1/29/24

Local residents Paula and John Andrade can't say enough good things about the Bristol Animal Shelter, and their 8-year-old dog, "Shamrock," is further proof.

Bristol couple considers themselves lucky after experience with animal shelter

In another few months, Shamrock will celebrate her first full year with the Andrade family. Sitting in their comfortable living room, John and Paula agree that everything couldn’t have worked out better. more

By Manny Correira | 1/26/24

Editorial: 'Public Comment' rules should be open, flexible and customer-friendly

In the years leading up to the pandemic, most Americans were hyper-focused on national-level politics, with Trump, the Democrats or the Republicans seemingly responsible for everything good or bad in … more

1/26/24

Clements’ Marketplace owner Tracy Anthony speaks in opposition to a plan to create a roundabout in front of her Portsmouth grocery store during a public forum last month. The ability to speak at public meetings is a New England tradition that goes back centuries.

New report on government access – How does your town rate?

One law governs public meetings in Rhode Island, yet seemingly no two public meetings are the same. A sweeping analysis of “public comment” rules by the American Civil Liberties Union … more

By Scott Pickering | 1/26/24

East Providence's Fernat Akdemir controls his opponent from North Providence at 165 pounds en route to a victory for the Townies Thursday night, Jan. 25.

Cougars catch Townies late, win Division I wrestling dual

The East Providence High School wrestling team suffered a Division I dual meet loss after the Townies were edged by visiting North Providence, 36-34, Thursday night, Jan. 25, at Ramos Gym. A win … more

By Mike Rego | 1/26/24

In Barrington, DUI arrests increase nearly 300 percent

Barrington saw a 278 percent increase in the number of DUI arrests last year. According to year-end statistics from the Barrington Police Department, the number of arrests for driving … more

1/26/24

The Eagles celebrate Trevor Snow’s goal against LaSalle Academy.

Barrington hockey team beats Moses Brown, loses to LaSalle

The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team moved its record to 5-2 in Division I standings after splitting games last weekend. On Friday night, Barrington defeated Moses Brown 5-0. … more

1/26/24

A view looking south towards the bluffs at the end of the repaired Crescent Park seawall in the summer of 2023.

East Providence gets grant to fix Crescent Park coastal bluff

East Providence will receive a sizable share of the latest Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank "Action Grants," Executive Director Bill Fazioli and Gov. Dan McKee announced late last week, the city … more

By Mike Rego | 1/26/24

Kara Pisasale performs her floor routine during a recent meet. The freshman led the Huskies with an all around score of 33.7 as the Mt. Hope gymnastics team beat Prout/EWG Co-op and Chariho in a tri-meet on Saturday at Strive Gymnastics in Somerset and improved their record to 5-2 in Division II.

Pisasale leads Huskies gymnasts in tri-meet

Freshman Kara Pisasale lept, twirled and flipped her way to a 9.0 on her floor routine and an led the Huskies with an all around score of 33.7 as the Mt. Hope gymnastics team beat Prout/EWG Co-op and … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/26/24

A multi-family home at 40 Arlington Ave. in Warren caught on fire in the early morning hours on Friday, Jan. 26, bringing out around 40 firefighters to deal with the blaze, which quickly spread throughout the building.

Fire on Arlington Avenue in Warren displaces multiple families

While no residents of the 6-unit multi-family home were injured as a result of the blaze, Warren Fire Chief James Sousa reported that a few cats were lost in the fire. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/26/24

Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Pella windows, e-bikes and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more

1/26/24

If passed into law, commercial activity within Sapowet Cove, where Sean and Patrick Bowen propose a one-acre oyster farm, would be prohitibited.

Bill would ban commercial uses at Sapowet

A Tiverton lawmaker who has long opposed a plan to establish a small oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue has submitted legislation that would prohibit commercial activity in the area where it would be … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/26/24

Eli Dunn, on the line at Eli’s Kitchen in Warren. Dunn sold that restaurant in late 2020, going into private cheffing. Now, he’s back with a new restaurant concept coming to Hope Street soon.

Local celebrity chef Eli Dunn opening a new restaurant in Bristol

A "European style cafe" at 301 Hope St. in Bristol (formerly Angelina’s, and Roberto's before that) will be the home of Chef Eli Dunn's newest culinary expedition. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/25/24

Cam Evora is part of East Providence High School's top high jump contingent.

East Providence indoor tracksters start winter championships slate

The East Providence High School indoor track and field teams, as their sport traditionally does, get the 2023-24 winter championships schedule started this weekend when the girls contest the Sullivan … more

By Mike Rego | 1/25/24

Tiverton police officer's case heads to trial

The Tiverton police officer accused of activating his taser at a high school assembly and sporting event nearly two years ago will appear before a judge in three weeks, when his trial on disorderly … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/25/24

Barrington Police investigating break-in at Nayatt area house

Barrington Police are investigating a break-in that occurred on Wednesday morning, Jan. 25. Police said the break-in took place in the Nayatt Road area. Officials would not share specific … more

1/25/24

Should students have access to their phones during the school day or not? The subject brought lively discussion at a recent virtual meeting between school officials, first responders, and members of the school community.

Should Mt. Hope High School become a phone free zone?

Mt. Hope High School has been investigating ways to keep phones away during school hours so that students can focus on being students. Police say, despite commonly held beliefs, such a policy could also be beneficial in case of an emergency. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/25/24

Letter: Washington Bridge fiasco has me wondering...what next?

Budget money has constantly been allocated to everything else, from digital security labs to soccer stadiums. Meanwhile critical infrastructure, like the 195 bridge, was shoddily inspected and shoddily repaired. Here is the result. more

1/25/24

Letter: Show your disapproval for hunting at the ballot box

While I cannot fathom how any civilized human being can derive pleasure from shooting an arrow into a defenseless animal and chasing it down until it bleeds to death, I'm more upset that our town council members would vote unanimously to allow this cruel and inhumane activity on town-owned land. more

1/25/24

Letter: Please leave the sidewalks on Monroe Avenue alone

A sidewalk is not just to walk on, it’s a safe place to be when you’re trying to do some outside work or hear a car coming. more

1/25/24

Letter: Is tax overcharge paying for all of Barrington’s consultants?

To the editor: I got a kick out of Mr. Pogue's letter about being charged interest on his December tax payment, simply because those employees in the Tax office had the afternoon off. I was … more

1/25/24