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Madeline Miller (left) and Larkin Damell pose for a photo after the tree is lit.
Barrington celebrates the holidays with tree lighting
The annual tree-lighting celebration drew an excited crowd to Barrington Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2.   There was plenty of excitement leading up to the tree-lighting: … more
Live nativity on Friday and Saturday this week
The meticulously staged production recreates the story of Jesus’ birth from the Roman guards taking the census and the shepherds’ field, where angels proclaim the birth, to the manger … more
A wider discussion regarding a request for proposals for the operation of the Hedly Street transfer station and curbside pickup will have to wait until January, as the Town Council ran out of time at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Portsmouth trash sticker fee set at $385 for 18 months
PORTSMOUTH — Although yet another discussion on the future of the town’s waste disposal program had to be tabled until January because the Town Council ran out of time last Thursday, the … more
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European-stye Christmas Market in Bristol this weekend
A European-stye Christmas Market returns to Bristol in time for holiday shopping. The two-day festive extravaganza fills the streets with music, rustic huts with gifts and crafts, and vendors … more
Joshua Pavao
Suspect in East Providence shooting/chase is arrested in Coventry on more gun charges
Joshua Pavao, the suspect in the shooting/vehicular chase in city December 1, has been arrested on more firearm charges following a separate investigation in Coventry. Coventry Police Department … more
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An overhead rendering of the proposed Penny Lane development shows the mix of townhouses with a green space in the middle. Each property would have multiple units and its own parking spaces.
More details emerge on large Child Street development in Warren
The East Bay CDC is proposing a 40-unit, 4.5-acre development on Child Street, which would be 100% rental units open to people making 60% of the area median income. more
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This image shows the possible layout of Hampden Meadows School, including a new gymnasium, and a two-story addition. It also shows new parking areas and student pick-up/drop-off zones.
Barrington decides, Sowams School or Hampden Meadows?
One resident said he preferred expanding and renovating Hampden Meadows School because the site offers more space and greater flexibility. Another said Sowams School was the better option … more
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State police: LC clerk admitted embezzlement
A Little Compton Town Hall employee charged last week with embezzlement admitted in an interview with Rhode Island State Police to taking $1,000 in cash that had been brought in as a tax payment, … more
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Letter: Exploding deer population is our fault, not theirs
I am writing in response to Sidney Tynan's letter last week , "What's to be done about all the deer?" and to others who have complained about the explosion of the deer breeding populations and the … more
A view of the main driveway into the 435 Old Harbor Road property.
Residents organize over Old Harbor Road plan
More than 100 residents who live near a proposed live-in rehabilitation facility for teens with substance abuse disorders have signed an open letter to the Town of Westport, imploring planning … more
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Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the … more
Nick Capobianco swims the breaststroke portion of the 200 yard individual medley for East Providence High School at the 2023 state meet. Capobianco leads the returnees to the 2023-24 boys team.
Numbers, expectations increase a bit for both EPHS swim squads
EAST PROVIDENCE — Enthusiasm is never a problem for the respective East Providence High School swim teams and numbers, which in the recent past have been, are becoming less of one as the … more
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EPFD Chief Glenn Quick retired from the role in late November 2023.
Quick retires as EPFD chief, Carey takes over in interim capacity
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Fire Department Chief Glenn J. Quick, recently announced he was retiring following a 37-year career. His last day on the job was November 18. Quick began … more
The story of two feisty women who broke barriers
“First Ladies” By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray A highly skilled writer of historical fiction, Marie Benedict usually chooses as her subjects women of substance who … more
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Clements’ Marketplace owner Tracy Anthony speaks in opposition of the roundabout the R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) wants to build on East Main Road on front of her store. “Not just a few businesses will be hurt with a project of this magnitude, and many will feel the negative effects,” she said.
Residents voice strong opposition to Portsmouth roundabout
PORTSMOUTH — Several hundred residents crowded the Portsmouth High School auditorium Thursday night, the great majority of them with a resounding message for the Town Council: They … more
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The Israeli-Hamas war is a loss all-around
It’s almost crass to write about the Israeli-Hamas war in the abstract. Whether it is a father searching for his children under rubble that had been his home in Gaza or a parent and child bound … more
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Jonathan Stone, former executive director of Save the Bay, was presented this year’s person of the year award by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at the 14th Annual Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day.
Hats off to Senator Whitehouse for another great Leaders Day
Hats off to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year the … more
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Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts: Subarus, heated blankets 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
Letter: Of trash and travel in Portsmouth
To the editor: It’s difficult to observe the reaction to our government attempts to provide support for basic requirements, such as dealing with trash and roads. First, the ideas that … more
Plumbing problem surfaces at Barrington High School
Principal Chris Ashley announced that Barrington High School would have a half-day of classes on Tuesday, Dec. 5, due to a plumbing issue at the school.   According to multiple sources, the … more
State police: Little Compton clerk embezzled from town
A Little Compton Town Hall employee charged last Thursday with embezzlement allegedly stole an unknown sum through her work as a fiscal clerk in the town's treasurer/tax collector's office, court … more
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The participants in the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence Tidal Waves introductory youth swim program "Pass It On."
Tidal Wave swimmers 'Pass It On' while instructing their peers
EAST PROVIDENCE — A group of about two dozen middle schoolers from around the city recently completed an introductory swim program held at the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence where … more
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This rendering shows a close-up of the pocket neighborhood included in the plan for the monastery property.
Barrington Council will discuss future of monastery property
The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss the former Carmelite Monastery property during its meeting on Monday night, Dec. 4, and could entertain a motion to draft an RFP for the development … more
Eric Whipple of Whipple Tree Experts guides Ray Elias’s large spruce tree off a trailer and onto the front lawn of the Westport Land Conservation Trust’s Kirby House on Adamsville Road.
Spruced up one last time in Westport
Every Christmas season, year in and out, Ray Elias climbed the large spruce in the front yard of his Holly Lane home, decorated it and otherwise made it look perfect for the holiday season, much to … more
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Letter: RIDOT is like the black hat villain showing up in town
The special Town Council meeting on Nov. 30 was held at the Portsmouth High School and was well attended because the agenda items were the transfer station and the proposed … more
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