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Bristol’s free summer concert series is Thursday nights
The Town of Bristol offers a free summer concert series. Bring blankets, chairs and picnics. Performers are Michael DiMucci (pictured) on July 11 and The East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble on July 18. … more
A preliminary rendering of a portion of the large development located at Denver and Kinnicutt Avenues, south of Frerichs Farm.
Large housing development denied by Warren overturned by Superior Court
Settler's Green, a development including 12 single-family homes and two apartment buildings comprising 108 units, was denied by the Warren Planning Board in early 2022. After two rounds of appeals, it's back. more
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State: Avoid upper pond at Melville, Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Avoid contact with upper Melville Pond, the state recommended in a July 5 advisory. The R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) and the R.I. Department of Environmental … more
Proposed route of the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll Event, which organizers want to host from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Island Park, the Hummocks and part of Common Fence Point.
Rare lack of quorum cancels Portsmouth council meeting
PORTSMOUTH — Town Council President Kevin Aguiar made a surprise announcement at the start of Monday’s regular meeting: There would be no meeting. more
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Herreshoff's Sunset Music Series resumes Thursday night
The Sunset Music Series kicks things off on Thursday, July 11, with Neal and the Vipers and concludes on Aug. 29 with Roomful of Blues, with a great lineup in between. There are tables, chairs and … more
Customers visit the newest restaurant in town, Plant City, last week.
Barrington Shopping Center welcomes Plant City
There is a new restaurant in the Barrington Shopping Center.   Plant City, a plant-based eatery, opened its doors to customers on Wednesday, July 3. Plant City offers breakfast favorites, … more
Jhonny Cespedes-Gil as he appeared in his booking photo.
Portsmouth: Man charged with DUI had 2 minors in vehicle
A 32-year-old man from Hartford, Conn. had two young children in his vehicle — ages 1 and 6 — when he was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Saturday, July 6. more
Letter: Island Park, Hummocks residents need to prepare
To the editor: To all Island Park/Hummocks residents: In April of 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its 2024 hurricane data. This year is forecasted to be the … more
126th annual Italian feast is Sunday in Bristol
The feast features music, raffles and lots of food (Italian specialties, seafood, french fries, ice cream sandwiches, doughboys, wine, beer and soda). The Living Rosary is at 2 p.m., with the … more
Angler Greg Vespe of Tiverton shows the 49-pound striped bass he caught off Newport last week trolling tube and worm.
Experienced or not, it’s a great time to fish
F ishing memories last a lifetime. And, the good news, you do not need a lot of money to start creating them for you, family members and friends. Fishing connects you with the environment, it is a … more
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Democrats have a problem – but is it actually just a Biden problem?
STORY OF THE WEEK: With 122 days until the Nov. 5 election (as of the writing of this column), Democrats find themselves in a fix. Various news reports this week had President Biden weighing a … more
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Reading choices from light to heavy for those lazy summer days
Just a few choices for your porch, deck, beach or boat reading this summer. “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough (2015). As with all of his books, McCullough exhaustively … more
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Developer withdraws Westport educational facility plan
A controversial plan to open a live-in for-profit educational facility for teens on the Westport/Little Compton town line appears all but dead this week, after the developer notified Westport officials just before the July … more
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The Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr. (left) pictured with this year's Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshals Debbie and Bill Henrich.
Mt. Carmel's annual feast begins this Thursday
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast, the oldest, continuous religious celebration in the long and proud history of the Diocese of Providence, is on Thursday to Sunday, July 11 to 14. more
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Strangers make Adamsville farmer whole after $1,500 loss
While the greed of unknown thieves cost her $1,500 worth of herbs and a little faith in humanity, the kindness of strangers has renewed the faith of an Adamsville herb farmer who had more than 300 … more
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East Providence Police identify deceased kayakers
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police and Fire Departments have identified the two male kayakers found dead Friday, July 5, at the Omega Pond off Roger Williams Avenue in the Rumford … more
Mike Topazio (left), shown here coaching the Barrington Middle School girls basketball team a few years ago, was recently inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
‘If you cut me, I bleed blue and gold’
Mike Topazio has been helping Barrington sports teams win games since the late 1970s. Topazio coached the Barrington High School boys basketball team from 1980 to 1996 and helped the Eagles win the … more
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Coast Guard commander LCDR Tyler Kelley of the USCGC William Chadwick shakes hands with parade goers on Hope Street during the Bristol Fourth of July Parade on Thursday morning.
Photos: Bristol celebrates the Fourth of July
Many thousands of parade attendees got to enjoy spectacular weather during Bristol's most celebrated and anticipated event on Thursday, July 4. more
South Coast Bikeway gets Westport boost
Westport has won a state grant to help further a small part of the South Coast Bikeway, a planned 50-mile system of bike paths, lanes and multi-use paths that when built out will run from Rhode … more
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UPDATED: East Providence public safety officials recover bodies of missing kayakers
City public safety personnel were searching for two apparently missing kayakers in the Omega Pond after receiving calls early Friday morning, July 5. The East Providence Fire Department was … more
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Warren PD: Four arrests, including one DUI
Warren Police made four arrests between June 24 and June 30, 2024. more
Donovan Bazar throws a pitch for the Rumford 10U Baseball All-Stars in their 11-0 victory over Bristol July 1 in the District 2 Tourney winner's bracket final
Rumford 10U Baseball Stars reach District 2 final
The lone city entry into the District 2 Little League Major Baseball 10U Division All-Star event from Rumford has raced through the competition so far, winning all three of its games via the 10-Run … more
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East Providence High School lists last honor roll for 2023-24
Bill Black, Principal, Shane Messier, Assistant Principal, Jill Usenia, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTC Director and the Amazing Staff of East Providence High School, announce the Honor Roll for … more
Bristol PD: Police make six arrests, help baby deer
Bristol Police made six arrests between June 24 and June 30, 2024. more
Roger Williams University sailors rigging and launching their new fleet, manufactured by Bristol’s own Zim Sailing.
A championship-worthy collegiate fleet, made in Bristol
Just in time for the 2023-2024 season, RWU received a new fleet, courtesy of generous donors and manufactured by Bristol’s own Zim Sailing. more
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