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Cyrus Allen wears one of the protective masks he has been manufacturing using a 3D printer.

Helping others was already second nature for Little Compton resident Cyrus Allen. For almost three years, the 20-year-old would volunteer his time at the nonprofit LC Makers, sharing with … more

By Kristen Ray | 5/14/20

East Providence District Teacher of the Year for 2020 Jen Ruthven conducts a distance learning session with members of her second grade class from Orlo Avenue Elementary School.

East Providence School District rates Ruthven teacher of the year

EAST PROVIDENCE — The School Department announced the annual recipients of its teacher of the year awards at the May 12 meeting of the School Committee, including as well the selection of … more

By Mike Rego | 5/13/20

You're free to visit Elmhurst Park in Portsmouth as long as you adhere to social distancing guidelines.

So what Portsmouth parks, recreation areas can you visit?

PORTSMOUTH — State parks will begin to open on Saturday, May 9, with social distancing rules still in effect. That includes two state parks in Portsmouth: The Black Regiment Monument at … more

5/8/20

RI Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that social gatherings are still limited to groups of five or less.

Governor: Gatherings still limited to five on Mother's Day

The governor had a clear message with Mother's Day approaching: Social gatherings are still limited to five people. During her press briefing on Friday afternoon, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she wants … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/8/20

Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice.

Bristol Warren schools projecting $1.4 million in savings this year

Bristol Warren schools could see a surplus of as much as $1.4 million this year, due in large part to spending decreases realized since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Superintendent Dr. … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/8/20

Westport chase, knife confrontation, lead to arrest

WESTPORT — An attempted traffic stop in Westport early Friday morning led to a pursuit and confrontation with a knife-wielding Fall River man. Westport Officer Jeremy Dellecese was on patrol … more

5/8/20

Rendering of what the Warren gateway site could look like.

Warren eyes preferred partner for National Grid site redevelopment

Warren officials are leaning toward working with a Barrington developer and attorney to redevelop the former National Grid site in North Warren, which the town purchased last year for … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/8/20

Are Barrington schools saving money with distance learning?

While some school districts in Rhode Island are projecting significant savings due in part to the switch to distance learning, that is not the case in Barrington. "We have not had a significant … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/8/20

Relatives Kevin and Stephanie Placido wave to their aunt during Sunday’s surprise thank-you procession.

A big thank you for a hard-working nurse

Sunday, May 3, was an eventful day off for Jennifer Pasqual, a Roosevelt Drive resident and nurse at the Rhode Island Veterans’ Home. According to her husband, Thomas, Jennifer and her … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/8/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo speaks at Thursday's briefing.

Governor: Stay-at-home ends Saturday — 'slowly'

Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order will indeed end on Saturday, Governor Gina Raimondo announced at her … more

By Bruce Burdett | 5/7/20

Joe Estrella Jr. of Fall River offers an elbow (long before Covid-19 eradicated handshakes) to a parade watcher along Hope Street during the 2019 Bristol Fourth of July parade.

Bristol parade? Committee officially taking wait-and-see approach

Michelle Martins doesn’t know what this year’s Fourth of July celebration is going to look like. It’s not a position the Bristol Fourth of July Committee chairwoman anticipated … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/7/20

Thank you, teachers!

Distance learning has been a challenging time for all involved, but the Wilbur & McMahon School team has been doing what they can to ease the burden on families – something that has not … more

5/7/20

Barrington High School students Owen Crain (left) and Xan Maddock-Mark share a split screen during a recent Sunrise Show broadcast. BHS students have continued to broadcast the program despite the switch to distance learning.

Barrington High School Sunrise Show embraces virtual world

The Sunrise team at Barrington High School is still working hard each day to bring their fellow students the news, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the news … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/7/20

For Portsmouth High's Class of 2020, a senior year interrupted

PORTSMOUTH — No prom. No traditional graduation. No senior picnic. No spring sports. No final play or concert. For members of the Class of 2020, … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/7/20

Council Chairman Nathan Calouro guided the board through approval of a 2020-21 budget, with appreciation to the town employees who put it together under unusual circumstances.

Bristol passes budget with 2.55% tax increase

One of the few certainties in life is taxes, and Bristol residents now have certainty about their tax bills next year. On Monday evening, the Bristol Town Council held a short meeting via Zoom and … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/7/20

East Providence parks will reopen with some restrictions May 8

EAST PROVIDENCE — While parks and recreational areas will reopen in city later this week, certain usages of those spaces will continue to be restricted, according to a supplemental executive … more

5/6/20

Portsmouth High School senior Steve Alix safely collects his graduation cap and gown outside the main office on Wednesday, May 6.

Portsmouth High seniors collect caps and gowns at 'drive-through'

PORTSMOUTH — Problem: How to safely distribute graduation caps and gowns to Portsmouth High School seniors in the midst of a pandemic? more

By Jim McGaw | 5/6/20

A composite graphic showing the location of the Settler’s Green development.

Warren group forms to fight Settler’s Green housing proposal

A group formed to fight the Settler’s Green housing development plan off Kinnicutt Avenue has amassed nearly 700 members and has raised close to $1,000 in the four days since it was … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/1/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo at her daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, May 1. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, is at left.

Governor still aiming to lift R.I. stay-at-home order on May 8

PROVIDENCE — Despite the fact that surrounding states have extended their stay-at-home directives due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rhode Island is still sticking with its plan to let Gov. … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/1/20

Katie Hutchison, foreground, and Dawn Oliveira have collaborated on a new podcast, Design Me a House. They are pictured here in the podcast studio at the What Cheer Writers Club in Providence, in the days before social distancing mandates forced them to produce the podcast remotely from their own homes.

Local design pros join forces to talk home design

When Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira, longtime friends and collaborators, first conceived of their podcast, Design Me a House, they certainly did not imagine that they would be launching it at a … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/1/20

Town manager defends his use of police/fire fitness center

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha is defending his use of the public safety building’s gym for his daily workouts. While gyms and fitness centers across the state and beyond remain closed … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/30/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit talk to children about the coronavirus pandemic during their April 30 live broadcast.

Governor hints at the 'new normal' for schools, sports, camps, kids

The same-old, same-old questions about healthcare, hotlines and hospital beds were pushed to the side for one day on Thursday, when Rhode Island children replaced the regular pool of coronavirus … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/30/20

DEM issues new temporary license for direct sale of some seafood

PROVIDENCE — To help foster the continued viability of the Rhode Island commercial seafood industry during the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) … more

4/30/20

Fate of casino revenue for Tiverton remains unknown

With COVID-19 upending budgets everywhere, Tiverton could face up to $2.2 million in lost revenue this fiscal year, should they not receive guaranteed monies from the state for the Tiverton Casino … more

By Kristen Ray | 4/30/20

Almost all COVID-positive residents at Bristol nursing home now recovered

Bristol residents were surprised last week when the state began releasing names of nursing homes with COVID cases, to find St. Elizabeth Manor on the list, a facility which is home to many family and … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/30/20