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St. Andrew’s Head of School David Tinagero takes a selfie with the Class of 2025.

St. Andrew’s School celebrates its graduates

St. Andrew’s School graduated 50 students during its commencement for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 24. The graduates hail from seven states and 10 countries. Students will continue … more

6/2/25

AG Neronha gets aggressive on R.I. health care crisis

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: When Attorney General Peter Neronha makes a presentation, he really goes to town. A case in point was the news conference in his office Wednesday, about confronting Rhode … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/2/25

Jourdan Cicchinelli scored in four events at the 2025 middle school state outdoor track and field meet, including a victory in the girls' long jump.

Kickemuit's Cicchinelli captures girls' middle school long jump crown

Jourdan Cicchinelli won the girls' long jump title with a leap of 15 feet, 7.25 inches at the 2025 middle school state outdoor track and field championships held Sunday afternoon, June 1, in … more

By Mike Rego | 6/2/25

Fishing Machine Charters, Pt. Judith, RI hooked up with cod, pollock and cunner in the Cox Ledge area wind farm this winter.

Saltwater licenses up 3.8 percent in Rhode Island

The Department of Environmental Management’s Marine Fisheries Division released their 2024 annual commercial and recreational fishing report on May 20, 2025. The Department is required by … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/2/25

Rhode Island is awash with conflicts

Politicians in the state no longer hide their conflicts of interest. It is probably because the voters have become anesthetized to abuses. Here are just a few recent examples. Speaker of the … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 6/2/25

The Patriots’ Shane Temple fires a shot over the Smithfield goalie during Friday’s 18-8 quarterfinal win in Division II boys’ lacrosse. Temple was Portsmouth’s top scorer, with five goals.

Portsmouth boys’ lacrosse team advances to semis

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ lacrosse team overwhelmed Smithfield in the Division II quarterfinals on Friday, 18-8. The 12-4 Patriots, seeded No. 3 in the tournament, … more

6/1/25

Sophia Sebolt cuts toward the goal to score for the Patriots in the first half of Thursday’s quarterfinal lacrosse game. Portsmouth was triumphant in the end, 17-16.

Portsmouth edges Prout in Division I lacrosse quarterfinals

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Division I quarterfinal contest with Prout School came down to the wire Thursday, May 29, as the Patriots nipped the visiting team by a score of 17-16. … more

6/1/25

Portsmouth High’s Jack Loper watches his shot fall to earn a point for the Patriots during last week’s Division III quarterfinal win against Davies.

Portsmouth boys advance to D-3 volleyball semifinals

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ volleyball team made easy work of Davies Career Tech in the quarterfinals of the Division III state championships. more

6/1/25

Commons Restaurant closing is temporary – not permanent

The Commons Restaurant in Little Compton is closing temporarily, effective Sunday, June 1, but is expected to reopen in the future. Rumors began circulating earlier this week in the very small … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/30/25

Josh Lifton tells voters that just because the affordable housing funds have not been dispensed yet does not mean they are not needed.

Barrington taxpayers vote against motion for tax break

Tom Rimoshytus was trying to give Barrington taxpayers a break. In the end, they voted for a bigger tax bill. The longtime resident filed a motion heard at the recent financial town meeting … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/30/25

The new East Bay Bike Bridge under construction in Warren is expected to soon be named in the memory of U.S. Army Cpl. Richard C. Brule, killed in action during the Vietnam War.

Warren council backs Brule bridge resolution at special session

The Warren Town Council held a short special session Thursday evening, May 29, though the reason for the meeting will likely have a long-lasting effect. The council, gathering at the behest of … more

By Mike Rego | 5/30/25

Budget committee chairman George Crowell speaks at last week's budget hearing.

Little Compton could face service cuts, layoffs if budget plan doesn't pass

Town services and municipal employees could be on the chopping block if residents don't approve a 12 percent tax increase at the Tuesday, June 17 Financial Town Meeting, Little Compton's town … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/30/25

Barrington High School's Kendall Fisher did not allow a single earned run in the Division II elimination bracket playoff game.

Barrington advances in Division II softball playoffs

Kendall Fisher smashed a home run over the left field fence, scored two runs, and pitched a complete game two-hitter, leading the Barrington High School softball team to an 11-1 victory over Scituate … more

5/30/25

Members and coaches of the 2025 KMS girls' and boys' outdoor track and field teams.

KMS outdoor track and field teams combine for second-place finish in division meet

The Kickemuit Middle School outdoor track and field teams had an outstanding performance recently as they competed in their Eastern Division Championship Meet in Barrington, highlighted by two … more

By Mike Rego | 5/30/25

Shown is the section of Haines Park that will play host to a temporary dog park.

Temporary dog park in Barrington gets green light, thanks to private donor

Ashlee Cabral shared some news with members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission recently. Cabral, who serves as president of the nonprofit Friends of Barrington Dog Park, … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/29/25

Cement truck takes down power lines, pole

A cement truck operating at the site of the new Independence Park boat ramp snagged some low-hanging power lines Thursday afternoon, forcing the closure of Thames Street between the intersection of … more

5/29/25

The members of the East Providence Music Honor Society, Tri-M Chapter 8132.

East Providence music honors group wins RI 'Chapter of the Year'

The East Providence High School Tri-M Chapter 8132 was recently named the winner of the 2024-2025 State Tri-M Chapter of the Year Award for Rhode Island. more

5/29/25

Green Infrastructure Center hosts gathering on Warren's tree canopy

Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend an open house event on June 11th to learn about Warren’s tree canopy coverage and help identify potential strategies for tree-planting actions … more

5/29/25

DePasquale 'plants' notion of new tree grove at Burr's Hill Park in Warren

Pardon the pun, but an idea was "planted" by Town Council President Joseph DePasquale at the body's May meeting about the possibility of adding a grove of new trees to Burr's Hill Park near the … more

By Mike Rego | 5/29/25

Letter: Support bill to keep Rhode Island litter free

To the editor: I am writing to encourage East Bay readers to contact their representatives to voice support for House bill H 6207 pending in the Rhode Island legislature that would create a … more

5/29/25

Letter: The collapse of our democracy is no laughing matter

To the editor: In a recent letter to the editor, Zachary Cooper apparently thought he was being clever and funny when he made snarky remarks about elderly Rhode Islanders’ concerns for … more

5/29/25

Letter: A message of gratitude from Colt Andrews elementary

To the editor: We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bristol Chief of Police Kevin Lynch for graciously hosting a wonderful “Chief of Police for the Day” award ceremony … more

5/29/25

Barrington High School LifeSmarts team members (from left to right) Benjamin Zhang, Onson Tieu, Zach Sheinberg and Matthew Tian work toward an answer at the national championship event last month in Chicago. Barrington finished fifth out of 46 teams.

Barrington High School LifeSmarts team finishes fifth at nationals

Four Barrington High School students — three sophomores and a junior — captured a top-five finish at a consumer science national championship recently. Onson Tieu, Zach … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/29/25

The study found in large part that Gooseberry Island, not the causeway connecting it to the mainland, has a greater impact on many of the issues coastal Westport faces.

Causeway — and effect — in Westport

The Gooseberry Causeway has long been at least partially blamed for many of coastal Westport’s environmental troubles, from nitrogen pollution in the Westport River estuary to erosion at East … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/29/25

People supporting local teachers and teacher assistants wore red shirts to the FTM on Wednesday night.

Barrington voters OK an extra $534,000 for school budget

Barrington’s final FTM had it all — passionate pushback to proposed teacher layoffs, a bitter battle over synthetic turf, and, in the end, a tax rate increase. Wednesday … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/29/25