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Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing
To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more
The cache of ammunition recovered by East Providence Police following the Friday, Dec. 1, shooting and motor vehicle chase in city.
Florida man named as suspect in East Providence shooting, chase
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police identified the suspect and announced charges he faces from a harrowing chase he led officers through Friday afternoon, Dec. 1. Joshua D. Pavao, … more
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A view of the two EPPD vehicles that crashed into a home at the intersection of Dover and Gardiner Avenues as officers pursued, and eventually caught, a shooting suspect.
Chase in East Providence ends with shooting suspect caught, accidents in its wake
EAST PROVIDENCE — Officers from the East Providence Police Department endeavored on an epic chase, mid-afternoon Friday, Dec. 1, of a shooting suspect who left a trail of destruction before … more
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Little Compton woman charged with embezzlement
Rhode Island State Police have charged a Little Compton tax clerk with felony embezzlement, though it was unknown Friday afternoon whether the charges relate to her work for the town. more
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Barrington’s Zoey Despines, a junior on the Haverford College field hockey team, earned all-conference recognition recently.
Barrington High School alum named all-conference in field hockey
Barrington’s Zoey Despines earned all-conference recognition for a standout season on the Haverford College field hockey team. Despines, a junior midfielder for the Fords, was recently … more
Westport gets closer to regulating Air BnBs
Once a lengthy document that contained a dizzying array of rules, steps, fees, inspections and prohibitions, an updated version of the town’s proposed Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental … more
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Bristol Port Marker models ready for public input
For the month of December, models of each artist’s proposal will be on display at Rogers Free Library. more
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Brody, a mild-mannered Beagle, traveled to Lewiston, Maine with his partner and chauffeur, Diane Lambert.
Bristol therapy dog brings comfort to Lewiston
Among the many to respond to Lewiston, Maine in the aftermath of the Oct. 25 mass shooting that claimed 18 lives was a pair of Bristol residents; one of which who, by all reports, is a very good boy. more
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Warren PD: Police make three arrests, two for DUI
Warren Police made three arrests between Nov. 20-27, 2023. more
A BMX rider jumps his bike at the Legion Way skatepark years ago. The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission recently voted to prioritize a grant application to DEM to build a new skatepark in town — it would be located in the parking lot behind the town hall.
Barrington commission chooses skatepark as top priority grant
Skatepark or splash pad? That was the question members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission considered during their recent meeting. Commission Chairman Mike Seward had asked the … more
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Letter: Insanity
Every once in a while, someone writes an opinion piece in The Phoenix that is so outrageous that it has to be challenged. more
Letter: Recognize a loved one with memorial tree
The commissioners are discussing the opportunity for a family to have a tree or trees in North Burial Ground memorialize a family member. more
Drea Cabral, 6 (right), liked what she saw after her face-painting session with Debbie Salamon.
Bristol celebrates 8th annual 'Kickoff to Christmas'
It was estimated that over 350 people were on hand for the pre-Christmas festivities. more
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Kate Michaud, photographed shortly after becoming the Town Manager of Warren.
Warren Town Manager steps down to pursue job with Rep. Gabe Amo
Warren Town Manager Kate Michaud recently stepped down from her role as the Town’s lead administrator to take a job as the District Director for Rep. Gabe Amo. more
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East Providence's Isaac Fox and Steven Clark Jr. were selected first-team, All-Division II-A by the league coaches.
Eight Townies earn postseason football accolades
EAST PROVIDENCE — By the numbers, the ones in the end that have the most meaning, the recently completed 2023 campaign for the East Providence High School football team wasn't too great. But … more
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Members of the BHS sailing team pose for a photo with skipper Charlie Enright during a special event on Wednesday night, Nov. 29. Pictured are (from left to right) Duffy Macaulay, Jack Gaynor, Christopher Chwalk, Quin Schneider, Charlie Enright, Avery Guck, Abby Appleyard, Abby Guertler and Lauren Leonard.
Barrington sailing team earns bid to nationals
The Barrington High School sailing team made history recently. For the first time ever, the BHS sailing team will compete in the Keelboat Nationals. The event will be held at St. Petersburg … more
Groups agree joint venture to finally begin redevelopment of South Quay in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The proposed partners in the development of the South Quay property in city at the shore of the Providence River announced an agreement to move forward on the project In … more
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During the recent Park and Recreation Commission meeting, one resident asked if there was any way the town could alter the Haines Park field plan in order to preserve a large oak tree (shown) located near the parking lot.
Haines Park plan draws concerns about an oak tree and a fence
Barrington Park and Recreation Commission Chairman Mike Seward shared an update about the Haines Park field improvement project recently.   Officials are planning the construction of a new … more
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Amaral's 11th annual Holiday Complimentary Dinner tickets are now available for those in need. Leading the way are family members left-right Brian Amaral, Sherry Amaral, Don Amaral, Lubella Amaral, Dot Valenzuela, Tony Amaral, and Chelsea Vieira.
Warren restaurant continues tradition of free holiday meal giveaway
On Sunday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Amaral's will once again offer complimentary dinners to those in need of a good, hot meal. more
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Christmas events kick off this weekend in Bristol with Grand Illumination
The Bristol Christmas Festival Committee will kick off the season’s holiday festivities with the Grand Illumination on Saturday, Dec. 2. In the event of rain, the Grand Illumination will take place on Sunday, Dec. 3. more
Newport Film hosts 'A Disturbance in the Force'
In 1977, "Star Wars" became a cultural phenomenon that single-handedly revitalized a stagnant film industry, and forever changed how films were sold, made, and marketed. Movies would never be the … more
The Summer House at Linden Place, the oldest structure on the property, will be getting some badly-needed repairs thanks to a grant from the Champlin Foundation.
Two Bristol nonprofits get $80,000 in Champlin grants
The East Bay Food Pantry will be receiving $51,015 to resurface the floors at their facility, and awarded $30,000 to Linden Place for the preservation of the 18th Century Summer House. more
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Santa Claus reached the shores at Sabin Point Park on a rainy Saturday morning, Nov. 18, aboard the "Lady Pomham II," the Friends of Pomham Rocks launch.
Gallery: Santa (sorta) sails into town!
EAST PROVIDENCE —  Santa Claus doesn’t always come to town on a sleigh. He usually makes his first visit to the city each year by boat, the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse "Lady … more
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Casey and Sara of Circus Dynamics perform for a large crowd behind the Masonic Lodge.
Photos: Warren Holiday Festival lights up the night
The 35th Annual Warren Holiday Festival rang in the season this past Friday and Saturday. more
The much-discussed roundabout at the new Henderson Bridge from the Waterfront Drive approach.
Difficulties with new Henderson Bridge roundabout appear overstated
EAST PROVIDENCE — The new roundabout at the reconstructed Henderson Bridge site has certainly created a stir. But the one thing it hasn't generated is any significant increase in the amount … more
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