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Ethan Martel tees off for the Mt. Hope High School golf team during the Huskies' 2025 season opener at Rhode Island Country Club against host Barrington and Rogers on April 21.

Hopeful Huskies tee off 2025 Eastern Division golf season

The Mt. Hope High School golf program continues its steady climb back into sustainability as the 2025 regular season begins. The Huskies, who call nearby Swansea Country Club as their home … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Barrington Police: ‘Clown-faced’ teenagers charged with vandalism

Barrington Police charged the same three teenagers twice in two separate incidents last week. The first set of charges stemmed from vandalism in town and the second set was related to … more

4/21/25

The overgrown “3-S property” on the south side of Sandy Point Avenue was purchased by the town more than 20 years ago for recreational purposes, but there’s since been no efforts to establish any athletic fields there.

Portsmouth gets ‘ball rolling’ on sports fields at ‘3S’ property

PORTSMOUTH — The property was first purchased by the town in 2004 and was pitched as an ideal spot for two sports fields when voters approved a recreational bond in 2007. Now 18 years have … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/21/25

Do deportation efforts show 'a complete disrespect for the Constitution'?

STORY OF THE WEEK: If the sine qua non of President Donald Trump is about pushing boundaries, the apex of that tendency is coming front and center. The showdown over Kilmar Abrego Garcia in … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/21/25

Wind turbines well offshore, as seen from the border of Little Compton and Westport last Friday.

Westport wind group's future blowing in the wind

A town board formed five months ago to monitor the potential impacts of offshore wind on Westport could soon go on an extended hiatus, or meet much less frequesntly. The reason? Changes in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/21/25

An extreme high tide in October 2024 completely flooded an access road at Gull Cove, off Route 24.

Coastal photos needed of Saturday’s king tide

Get your cameras ready! Extreme high tides will return to Rhode Island coastlines on Saturday, April 26, at 7:33 p.m. The University of Rhode Island is asking Rhode Islanders to join … more

4/21/25

Russ and Beth Milham will receive the 2025 Hope Harris Award, given annually to individuals or organizations exemplifying service to the communities APRI serves and unwavering dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

40th annual AIDS Run/Walk for Life coming to Pierce Field

The 40th annual AIDS Walk for Life will take place on May 3 at Pierce Field in East Providence, bringing together advocates and those affected by one of the most prolific and destructive diseases in world history. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/21/25

The owners of the commercial property at 51 Cole St. are seeking a permit change to mixed use.

Warren Town Council passes Cole Street status change request to planning board

The town council at its April monthly meeting referred to the planning board a request from the current owners of 51 Cole St., petitioning for a change in the status of the structure. Michael … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Former councilor and long-time community contributor Ed Theberge (left) was honored by the town council, including current member Louis Rego, at the body's April 8 meeting. Theberge will soon move from Warren.

Council commends long-time Warren community contributor Theberge

As part of its regularly scheduled meeting for the month, April 8, the town council, made a series of recognitions, including that of Edward Theberge. As presented by Councilor Louis Rego, … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Warren's monthly receipts stay steady, remain on track as year-end approaches

All things considered coming off a 12-month period when the town took an unexpected monetary hit due the unforeseen significant legal settlement at the start of the year, the Warren's coffers and … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Inaugural Latessa softball event in Bristol follows successful wrestling fundraiser

Coming off the well received and attended initial memorial event held in concert with the Mt. Hope High School wrestling program last winter, the inaugural Brian Latessa Softball Tournament, held in … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Bill would change bike path traffic patterns

The Rhode Island House of Representatives is expected to take up a bill pertaining to proposed new safety guidelines regulating the lanes of travel on the East Bay Bike Path. The legislation is … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Capt. Brandon Hagopian (right) of B-Hagz Bait and Adventures Charters (bhagzbaits@gmail.com), said he went summer flounder fishing last year after dropping off a night squid charter and caught seven double digit fluke.

NOAA budget and staff cuts bad for much more than fishing

Staff, budget, and research reductions outlined for NOAA in a Trump administration would be devastating for US agriculture, shipping, fishing, weather safety and the security of our nation as … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/21/25

Navy Choristers present their spring concert

The Newport Navy Choristers will present their annual spring concert, “Proudly We Sing,” under the direction of Lori McDowell, with a repertoire of popular and patriotic songs. … more

4/21/25

Pictured is an aerial view of the Barrington Middle School construction project in 2018. Barrington officials are now planning a $250 million construction project for Sowams, Nayatt, Primrose Hill and Barrington High School.

Barrington Town Council approves $13.5M in notes for school project

The Barrington Town Council recently approved the issuance of up to $13.5 million in bonds and notes for the school construction project. At the April 7 meeting, councilors voted … more

4/18/25

When life gives you lemons …

This last week, my closet decided it was time for some spring cleaning. I was taking a shower when I heard the sound of something crashing in my bedroom. Because I had music blaring … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/18/25

Waterfront park project in Barrington nearing completion, earns award

The renovation of a waterfront park in Barrington earned the community a Rhode Island Smart Growth award recently. The Walker Farm resilience and revitalization project was selected as … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/18/25

Barrington Police: Clown-faced teens spotted in pond gazebo

A Barrington Police officer was conducting a routine patrol downtown at about 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, when he spotted two juveniles sitting under a blanket inside the Wood’s Pond … more

4/18/25

Residential Properties Ltd. in Barrington recently launched its diaper drive benefitting Tap-In. People can drop off diaper donations – sizes 4, 5, and/or 6 – as well as wipes at RPL’s Barrington office at 259 County Road now through May 1.

Real estate office in Barrington is holding diaper drive

Residential Properties Ltd. recently launched its diaper drive benefitting Tap-In. Led by Sales Associate Cat Horn, anyone interested can drop off diaper donations – sizes 4, 5, and/or 6 … more

4/18/25

Bristol Police: Arrests for DUI, domestic assault, credit card fraud

Monday, April 7 Danielle N. Joly, 41, of 25 Homestead Ave., Warren, was charged with domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct. A complainant reported finding a tree-mounted … more

4/18/25

A Brown Play School student holds up a toy chick while in the homemaking portion of the school. He was particularly excited about the eggs that were contained within an incubator that day, awaiting their time to hatch.

Brown Play School celebrates 75 years of learning through play

For three quarters of a century (and 25 years in Rumford center), Brown Play School has thrived on the philosophy that young kids learn best when they're having fun. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/17/25

Westport resident Kevin McGoff fishes Grays Mill Pond Saturday morning with his daughter Carolyn and son Wesley.

Biting cold, and a few bites, in Adamsville

The mercury was at 35 degrees, with a wind chill that made it feel like 19 at Grays Mill Pond in Adamsville early Saturday morning. Still, that was good enough for the brave souls who came out for … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/17/25

Barrington's Miles Dolan makes the safe call as his teammate Cole Kepner slides into home during a five-run fifth inning. The Eagles beat Cumberland, 8-1.

Eagles out-slug Clippers in Division I baseball showdown

Miles Fontaine went 3-for-3 with a home run and a double, scored twice and drove in three runs to pace the Barrington High School baseball team to an 8-1 win against Cumberland on Wednesday, April … more

4/17/25

Bristol council will hear Fourth of July petitions

Months after it was announced that the Bristol Fourth of July concerts would be moving from Independence Park on Bristol Harbor to Roger Williams University, the Bristol Town Council will discuss … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/17/25

Thomas Harrington teaches drumming to students at the Macomber School several years ago.

Blood drive honors memory of two who left too soon

The late Thomas Harrington and Tracy Pereira touched countless lives in Little Compton and Westport. Two years after Harrington’s death at age 19, and nine months after Pereira followed, loved … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/17/25