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Dom Benedict Sagaya Valan Maria, O.S.B. was ordained to the sacred priesthood earlier this month in the Church of St. Gregory the Great at Portsmouth Abbey School. Originally from the Bay of Bengal region of India and trained as a software engineer, Benedict discerned a call to religious life with the intention of returning to India as a missionary priest. That path, however, led him to Portsmouth Abbey.

PORTSMOUTH — Originally from the Bay of Bengal region of India and trained as a software engineer, he discerned a call to religious life with the intention of returning to India as a missionary … more

5/20/25

Barrington High School’s Charlie Dimery clears a hurdle while competing in the Eastern Division Championship on Sunday, May 18. Dimery finished second in the event.

Barrington High School girls win 10 events, capture division title

The Barrington High School girls track team powered to victory at the Eastern Division Championship held at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18. The Eagles scored 273.5 points, more than … more

5/20/25

Portsmouth High students allowed use of cell phones outside class

Portsmouth High School students will be allowed to use their cell phones during passing time or lunch under a new policy unanimously approved by the School Committee last week. more

By Jim McGaw | 5/20/25

Little Compton council considers removing Commons warrant articles

Town council members were expected Tuesday to discuss and possibly vote on removing two controversial questions on the future of the Odd Fellows Hall and Fire Barn from Little Compton's upcoming Town … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/20/25

Becky Rebecca Patalano and Julia Silva hold up strawberry plants that would then be put into decorative pots and sold to raise money for the residents of Waterview Villa.

Growing inter-generational gratitude in East Providence

For the past eight years, Katie Solitro has taken students to give gifts to residents at Waterview Villa on South Broadway. Last week, the Villa residents gave a gift back. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/20/25

Letter: Zoning board doesn't understand town's zoning

Please don't call the Tiverton Zoning Board of Review a “zoning board"! The members apparently don't understand what zoning means. They don't seem to know the zoning definitions. They don't … more

5/20/25

Letter: Setting record straight in Seasons reporting errors

I would like to have corrected several items made in last week's front page article on the Tiverton Zoning Board of Appeals. First, my last name is "Driggs,” not "Griggs,” as … more

5/20/25

Cameron Baker, who helped build the boat at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, attended Sunday's unveiling.

Buzzards Bay Coalition christens a classic

It probably won’t see much use as a first-line lifesaver. But the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new lifeboat, unveiled Sunday at the lifesaving station opposite the Gooseberry Island causeway, … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/20/25

Warren Police Log: Officers make multiple arrests for driving, disturbance offenses

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police Log from Monday, May 12-Sunday, May 18: Monday, May 12 The new work week began with an officer stopping a vehicle what was traveling in the wrong … more

5/20/25

The Warren Planning Board at its May 19 meeting held a wider discussion on his it communicates with residents while talking about the oft-delayed "Settlers Green" housing development.

Warren Planning Board talks improving communications, planner situation

The Warren Planning Board agenda for its May 19 meeting, like those of the six months prior, included an expected public hearing on the major sub-division, "Settlers Green" housing development at the … more

By Mike Rego | 5/20/25

Runners break from the starting line at the Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger adventure race on Sunday, May 18. This year’s event drew more than 1,200 competitors.

More than 1,200 run in annual Hampden Meadows Tough Tiger

The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger saw one of its biggest crowds ever this year. Nearly 1,300 people registered for the annual adventure race, which was held Sunday, May 18. Even more people … more

5/20/25

Barrington High School’s Charly Potter soars to a first place finish in the long jump at the Eastern Division Championship on Sunday, May 18.

Barrington boys overpower the field at Eastern Division Championship

The Barrington High School boys track team dominated the competition and won the Eastern Division Championship at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18. The Eagles finished with 345 points, … more

5/20/25

Hailey Ferreira and her Mt. Hope High School softball mates are winding down their 2025 season with games this week.

Mt. Hope High spring sports sides approach end of 2025 seasons

Entering the final few days of the regular season, the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team appeared to have just about locked up first place in the Division III standings and the top seed in the … more

By Mike Rego | 5/20/25

Rhode Island case against energy producers knowingly distorts facts

For those that are following, a two-hour hearing on April 15 in Providence County Superior Court marked the latest chapter in Rhode Island’s long-running … more

5/20/25

Land trust to host spring birding morning

Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust for springtime birdwatching with Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s senior director of education programs. Dress for the weather and … more

5/20/25

The Portsmouth Dog Park was awarded a grant by the Aquidneck Island Land Trust for dog-friendly and native plants for its expansion trail.

Portsmouth organizations awarded Merritt funds

PORTSMOUTH — Aquidneck Island Land Trust has awarded six grants totaling $10,148 to local community and neighborhood groups through its annual grant program, the Merritt Neighborhood Fund. … more

5/19/25

Barrington resident Michael Vorenberg will share a presentation on his new book, “Lincoln’s Peace, The struggle to end the American Civil War,” at an event on Tuesday night, May 20 at Barrington Public Library.

Barrington resident’s book answers question: When did the Civil War end?

It was the wrong box. The roots for Michael Vorenberg’s newest book, “Lincoln’s Peace, The struggle to end the American Civil War,” can be traced to a mis-step … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/19/25

Mt. Hope High's Kara Pisasale competes during her third-place performance in the girls' pole vault during the 2025 Eastern Division Track and Field Championship Meet Sunday, May 18.

Huskies start track and field championship slate

The final few weeks of spring are supposed to be one of anticipation and exaltation for track and field athletes, but the mood turned a bit glum for the Mt. Hope High School team as the locals began … more

By Mike Rego | 5/19/25

Portsmouth High senior Rowan Snyder came in second in the girls’ pole vault at the Division Championship held Sunday in Barrington. Her best effort was 9 feet, 6 inches.

Portsmouth's Gray, Kaull, Tate, Thomas shine in Division meet

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ and girls’ track team notched four, first-place finishes at the Eastern Division Championships held Sunday at Barrington High. more

5/19/25

Support bill prohibiting sale of products from fur farms

To the editor: Kudos to Sen. Linda Ujifusa for cosponsoring the Trade in Farmed Animal Fur Products Act (S.25), which would prohibit the sale of new products made with fur sourced from fur farms … more

5/19/25

Westport basketball team head coach Scot Boudria (left) poses with his son and senior player, Owen Boudria after he was named Division 5 Player of the Year by the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association at the Red Auerbach Senior Awards Breakfast on Sunday.

Boudria named D-5 Player of the Year

Wildcats basketball star Owen Boudria was named the Division 5 Player of the Year by the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association at the Red Auerbach Senior Awards Breakfast on Sunday. … more

5/19/25

Road rage, disorderly conduct top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, May 13 Yonathan Osvaldo Alvarez Cortez, 21, of 424 Park Ave., was charged with … more

5/19/25

Whitehouse wants the Democrats to come back fighting

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Three primary factors seemingly fueled Donald Trump’s win for the White House last year -- Democrats’ slow response to voters’ concerns about inflation and … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/19/25

The house at 607 Metacom Ave., from the town's tax assessment database.

End of an era, as Stop & Shop house falls

When Stop & Shop opened on Metacom Ave. in 1994, it had a unique feature that no other supermarket could claim: a house in the middle of the parking lot, fronting Metacom Ave. In an article in … more

5/19/25

Fifth graders Owen Machado (mid-left), Zander Resendes and David Wilcox line up with helmets and bikes for the training.

Rockwell students learn about bike safety

Last week, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council’s Rhode to Bicycle Safety (R2BS) bike education program came to work with a group of Rockwell School students. The four session program … more

5/19/25