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Keri Cronin, pictured here during the town’s Honor Roll ceremony on Veteran’s Day in 2021, served two terms as Council President but was not supported by a majority of the council to continue in that role. She will face re-election in 2022.
Cronin out, Hanley in as Town Council President
John Hanley was voted in as the new President of the Warren Town Council. more
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Planning to use $250,000 in American Rescue Plan funding, the Warren Town Council officially approved a facade improvement plan aimed at fixing up and rejuvenating downtown storefronts.
$515,000 for three ARPA projects approved by Warren Town Council
ARPA-funded projects approved include a storefront improvement program, seed money for an affordable housing trust, and a look into municipal broadband access for all of Warren. more
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August Miller with “Woman Cleaning A Large Turnip Pot,” which Oscar Miller painted in 1906 while staying with a family in Laren, Holland. Oscar rented rooms from the family along with permission to paint them going about their daily tasks.
A 100-year-old story, in living color
Oscar Miller was among the most prolific artists to ever call the East Bay home. Born in Manhattan in 1867, he died in Providence in 1921. In the intervening years, his travels took him throughout … more
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Reyn Ferris (left) scored 20 points and pulled down 20 rebounds for a double-double during the Huskies win over Chariho on Monday night.
Ferris and White spark Huskies comeback victory
Junior forward Reyn Ferris and sophomore guard Elsa White combined for 38 points to fuel a Huskies 55-47 comeback victory over Chariho in an away game on Monday night. The win boosts the teams … more
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Isabelle Boullier, a student at Roger Williams University, is the new youth program coordinator for Portsmouth Prevention Coalition.
Prevention ‘sort of runs in my family,' says RWU sophomore
PORTSMOUTH — When Isabelle Boullier was 13, her older sister Kyra was out driving in Narragansett on her 17th birthday when a drunk driver hit her car head-on. Kyra survived the crash, but she … more
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Sam Bettencourt lines up a jumper during the Tiger's game at Mt. Hope on Friday night. Bettencourt led all scorers with 14 points.
Tiverton bests Mt. Hope 40-29, in physical division match up
Tiverton girls basketball team beat Mt. Hope 40-29 in a physical division II match up at Mt. Hope High School on Friday night. The game featured tough defensive play between the east bay rivals. Bodies crashed under the basket vying for rebounds and they hit the floor in the front court as both teams set traps and made steals. The win evened the Tigers record at 3-3 and dropped the Huskies record to 1-7.  more
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Portsmouth Police arrest man on a charge of fraud
PORTSMOUTH — A 56-year-old Providence man was arrested on a charge of fraud on Thursday, Jan. 13, after he falsely told a local resident that her brother was in police custody, according … more
Election officials Elen Vadney (left) Debra Cardoza, and Gerry Kempen, working at CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center in Common Fence Point, help voter Ross Harrington during the November 2020 election.
Portsmouth, Sakonnet legislative seats set to change
Voters throughout the state, including those in some Tiverton and Portsmouth neighborhoods, may become part of new political precincts if the General Assembly approves a special commission’s … more
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The Mt. Hope Bridge was closed earlier this morning due to high winds, but has since been re-opened.
Mt. Hope Bridge re-opens to traffic
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has reopened the Mount Hope Bridge and lifted travel restrictions on all bridges. Members of the public … more
RITBA closes Mt. Hope Bridge due to high winds
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has closed the Mount Hope Bridge due to high winds, effective immediately. Motorists who are denied passage will … more
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