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Westport IOC thinks small following Route 6 vote's failure

pic: route 6 Following its failure at the polls, the town board that developed the Route 6 project is planning the next step for the project. Head … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/23/24

Members of the Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad Team for 2024 included only four students from last year’s team that went to Kansas to represent Rhode Island in the national competition. Clearly, interest in the club hasn’t faltered.

Kickemuit Middle School headed to Science Olympiad Nationals for second consecutive year

There’s no better team of science-loving adolescents in Rhode Island right now than the Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad squad. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/23/24

Tenant of Quaker Estates charged with assault

PORTSMOUTH — A 73-year-old tenant of Quaker Estates was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct following an incident at the town’s public housing complex last week. … more

4/23/24

Barrington residents face animal cruelty charges

A person called Barrington Police on Friday, April 19, and reported that a Barrington resident was abusing his dog by not treating its medical condition. Police said the resident had posted a … more

4/23/24

The Department of Public Works recently turned Bicknell Field into a softball diamond.

Barrington DPW turns Bicknell baseball field into a softball field

The Barrington Department of Public Works recently completed a magic trick of sorts — the DPW turned a baseball field into a softball field. Town officials recently unveiled the new … more

4/23/24

Warren Conservation Commission members Keith Morton and Butch Lombardi hold one of the tee shirts, courtesy of Cliff Prazeres at Dunkin on Metacom, that will be given to anyone who participates in the Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday morning, April 27.

Earth Day Cleanup and Nip Bottle winner postponed to April 27 after rain

The Warren Conservation Commission's annual Earth Day Clean Up and Nip Contest has been postponed to April 27 due to last Saturday’s rain. more

4/23/24

This piece of land on Mathewson Road sold recently for $1.15 million. It includes a deep-water dock.

Waterfront lot sells for $1.15 million on Mathewson Road

A .75-acre lot on Mathewson Road in Barrington recently sold for more than $1 million. According to a press release from Residential Properties Ltd., 11 Mathewson Road sold recently for $1.15 … more

4/23/24

Anna D’s Café and Ice Cream will host a series of Monday afternoon farmers’ markets starting June 3.

Anna D’s Café gets OK for more farmers’ markets

PORTSMOUTH — If you didn’t get to any farmers’ markets in Portsmouth last year, you’ll get another chance starting June 3. more

By Jim McGaw | 4/22/24

Cam Kelley fires a shot over the net during a match against Westerly, Thursday.

Eagles blast Bulldogs in volleyball, 3-0

Last year, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team struggled when they squared off against Westerly. This year, they swept Bulldogs in three straight — 25-17, 25-12, 25-17. … more

4/22/24

Oliver Andrews aided the cause offensively in both EPHS baseball outings last week as the Townies stayed unbeaten in the early going of the 2024 Division II baseball season.

EPHS baseball nine stays perfect early in Division II ranks

Two more league games added up to two more wins for the still unbeaten East Providence High School baseball as the Townies played and won a pair of Division II outings last … more

By Mike Rego | 4/22/24

Two Barrington teenagers face vandalism charges

Barrington Police charged two 16-year-old Barrington boys following an incident late Monday night, April 15. Police officers responded to the Kent Street tennis courts after receiving a … more

4/22/24

Discover a secret garden this summer

Surround yourself with the sights, sounds, scents and beauty of a ‘secret garden’ this season on a visit to Little Compton’s Sakonnet Garden. “It’s an intimate … more

By Lucy Probert | 4/22/24

Westport board slams ‘misinformation’ spread by Facebook page

A Facebook page criticized by members of a town board for allegedly spreading misinformation, and using Westport’s official crest as its profile photo without permission, has changed that photo … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/19/24

The Tea House is the signature building at the Shore Road compound, but it is not the only. There are multiple living spaces, from cottage to bungalow, from main house to greenhouse.

A shoreline property like no other

Visit 10,000 properties, tour every million-dollar listing in the Northeast, swipe through Zillow for days … you will never find anything similar to the compound nestled along the western … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/19/24

Company officials are nearly finished with the Vineyard I project, off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.

Wind farm power won’t run through Westport — for now

Officials with an offshore wind concern who hope to develop a large wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard do not plan to run their supply lines through Westport, at least for now. … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/19/24

Residents of Old Mill Lane, who have complained about noise, safety and other issues, say the LNG facility has no business being in a residential neighborhood.

R.I. Energy applies to alter wetlands in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Rhode Island Energy is seeking state approval to alter or disturb about 1.72 aces of freshwater wetlands on the south side of Old Mill Lane, where its controversial portable … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/19/24

Dr. Vassil Zlatarski with some coral specimens from Cuba.

Did you know that the King of Coral is a Bristol resident?

From Bulgaria to Bristol, Vassil Zlatarski has studied fossil and modern corals and reefs for seven decades — and counting. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/19/24

A diagram of the reconfigured nine-hole public course, "The Met," build over the old front nine of the former Metacomet Country Club land located off Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Metacomet developers soon hope to tee up renovated nine-hole layout

Fittingly, it appears, the first signs of a reimagined Metacomet Country Club property off Veterans Memorial Parkway will in fact be a renovated portion of the golf course. A representative of … more

By Mike Rego | 4/19/24

Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup in Barrington

People are invited to join Barrington’s “Keep Rhode Island Litter Free” effort on Earth Day. Volunteers should meet in front of Town Hall on Monday, April 22 for on-site … more

4/19/24

The former Zion Bible Institute land in Barrington has been the subject of much speculation, as private developers work on plans for the large, vacant property.

A long-range vision for housing and open space in Barrington

Matthew Heffner has framed a poignant discussion for Barrington, and he’s brought together four very knowledgable people to start that discussion. His premise is that Barrington should be … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/19/24

Simply designed and surrounded with limelight hydrangea, this pool was set on axis to a bench on the opposite side of the yard and nestled next to the existing upper terrace and fireplace for a convenient walk-out to this one-of-a-kind space.

Dive right in – The changing world of pools

Whether it’s including a pool in the design and build of a new home or adding one to an existing yard, paying close attention to location and landscaping choices can make spending time in your … more

By Lucy Probert | 4/19/24

Warren PD: Neighbors assault each other with golf club, crowbar

Warren Police made seven arrests between April 8-15, 2024, including two neighbors who beat each other up, one with a golf club, the other with a crowbar. more

4/19/24

Rate decrease coming for Barrington’s community electricity program

Electricity supply prices will decrease dramatically this summer for people enrolled in the Barrington Community Electricity program. According to a press release from the program consultant … more

4/18/24

Third westbound lane on bridge opens April 20

A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/18/24

Trace Dubois, of Bristol, throws a pitch during the team’s 3-1 win over Toll Gate, where Dubois threw a no-hitter in his first start as a member of the varsity squad.

Mt. Hope freshman tosses no-hitter in first ever start

Trace Dubois wasn't even supposed to play on varsity his freshman year. He wound up accomplishing one of the sport's most coveted accolades on his very first start. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/18/24