“Plans? I don’t have any plans,” said Walter Burke, retiring director of parks and recreation. “I have some gardening, some yard work to do. I’m going to condense the 18 … more

The developer of a large building at the corner of State and Thames streets has listened to critics, amended his plan and resubmitted it for town review. The original plan was met with widespread … more

Six teams will be on the start line on Friday afternoon for the Itajaí In-Port Race in Brazil, with Vestas 11th Hour Racing joining the fleet following its dismasting, and subsequent repair and … more

Young Hugh Cole School thespians enrolled in Arts Alive, a non-profit performing arts program based out of Barrington, will stage a production of “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend at the Kickemuit … more

Touisset Point resident Fred Massie took these photos Tuesday of an unregistered sailboat that broke loose from its mooring on the Kickemuit and ended up on its side just north of Kickemuit Avenue in … more

The Mt. Hope softball team has gotten off to a rough start this Spring. The team has an 0-3 record in just their second year in Division II. The Lady Huskies moved up a division after winning the … more

There will be an introductory, beginner’s orienteering event at Colt State Park in Bristol on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is rain or shine and is open to all ages. There … more

PORTSMOUTH — The collegiate rugby tournament known as The Beast of the East returned Saturday and Sunday for its annual visit to Glen Farm. As always, the Portsmouth Fire … more

The Roger Williams University women's lacrosse team hosted three local youth lacrosse teams on campus recently during their home win against University of New England. Youth Day at Roger Williams … more

As things stand today, property tax bills will be increasing 3.35 percent and the sewer use fee will be increasing 2.2 percent next year in Bristol. The new tax rate and sewer use fee are not final … more