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SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017

Residents to resume charge against planned Dunkin’ Donuts

A controversial proposal to build a new, free-standing Dunkin’ Donuts in Gooding Plaza is back before the Bristol Zoning Board of Review next Wednesday, when residents are expected to resume …

Bristol Police: Felony shoplifting, obscene bumper stickers, ’strange noises’

The Bristol Police Department responded to the following class between May 15 and May 21: Monday, May 15 Police responded to reports of a fight between a man and a woman on Hope Street at 10 …

School supporters win three seats on appropriations

Three new residents were elected to the Barrington Committee on Appropriations at the end of Wednesday night's financial town meeting. Josh Berlinsky, Cynthia Rosengard and Scott Douglas each …

By Mike Rego

More enhancements eyed for Veterans Memorial Park in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — The enhanced Veterans Memorial Park off the appropriately named Veterans Memorial Boulevard in city continues to take shape thanks to the efforts of the city’s Advisory …

Portsmouth Police clerk, and her boy Henry, are both retiring

PORTSMOUTH — Although only one employee of the Portsmouth Police Department is "officially" retiring this week, don’t tell that to Henry, outgoing police clerk Debbi Pappas’ …

Opinion

Letter: The deck was stacked in the schools' favor

To the editor: In the May 24th 2017 issue of the Barrington Times I asked if all of us would be better represented by eliminating the yearly town financial meeting in its present venue so that …

More Local News

Boyle leaves East Providence for Pawtucket position

EAST PROVIDENCE — Jeanne Boyle is leaving her position as Planning Department director for the city to take over as the new director of commerce in Pawtucket. Her last day is supposed to be June 21. …

VIDEO: Memorial Day already underway in Bristol

Members of the Bristol VFW officially kicked off Bristol's celebration of Memorial Day with the dedication of an "Honor Chair" in Town Hall, followed by a flag folding demonstration for students at …

Ethics Commission fines former East Providence councilman Rose

EAST PROVIDENCE — The State Ethics Commission adjudicated against former city councilor Tommy Rose in regard to a complaint filed alleging improper conduct while in office. He was admonished by …

Man charged with hitting police officer with car

A Warren man has been charged with hitting a Cranston police officer with his car early Saturday morning. Ralph Delullo, 27, of 20 Hanley Farm Road, was charged with felony assault with a …

Barrington Land Conservation Trust to host bees

It all began with a non-pollinating cucumber. When Liying Peng noticed the cucumbers in her organic garden off Sowams Road were not producing, she took matters into her owns hands…literally. …

Police Report

EPPD changes way it informs residents about convicted sex offenders

2 days ago

EAST PROVIDENCE — Some residents recently have been startled by the perceived surge in the frequency and number of notifications they’ve received from law enforcement about the presence …

Stanfield pleads guilty to 2015 East Providence Mother’s Day murder

3 days ago

PROVIDENCE — The perpetrator in the murder of a city woman on Mother’s Day 2015 acknowledged guilt and accepted a life sentence during proceedings Wednesday morning, May 24, in Superior …

PORTSMOUTH POLICE REPORT

Man faces charge of breaking and entering in Portsmouth

4 days ago

PORTSMOUTH — Police arrested a Bristol man Saturday night after a witness reported seeing the man try to kick in a door to a Cedar Avenue home. Robert E. Stackhouse, 46, of 155 Bradford …

East Providence man faces murder charge

Sunday, May 21

EAST PROVIDENCE — A city man has been arrested on murder charges following an alleged domestic violence incident on Warren Avenue Saturday afternoon, May 20. East Providence Police Allen J. …

Bristol Police: Reckless drivers, 'suspicious' characters, and more

Saturday, May 20

The Bristol Police Department responded to the following calls between May 8 and May 14: Monday, May 8 An unclaimed boat was reportedly left at the end of the road on Highview Avenue in …

First-Time Homebuyers – What You Need to Know

Spring is finally in the air, and that’s a sure sign that first-time homebuyers are out and about, looking for their perfect new home. If you’re one of them, you’re probably …

Burgers, fish, nuts, oysters, chicken and more on recall lists

Each week the Personal Injury Law Offices of d’Oliviera & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that they feel the public …

Recalls include pancakes, sausage, teas and car seats

Each week the Personal Injury Law Offices of d’Oliviera & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that they feel the public …

Business

House Hunt: Open houses planned in East Bay this weekend

The following open houses are scheduled in towns around the East Bay this weelend: Barrington 1 Briarfield Road — Sunday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Colonial, 4, 2.5, $689,000. …

Obituaries

Luis Miguel Araujo, 40, Warren

Luis Miguel Araujo, 40, of Riverview Street, Warren, passed away on May 21, 2017. Born in Villa Franca, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Esperito Santo Araujo and Maria Sofia …

Carl E. Harper, 78, Warren

Joseph C. Bellas, 86, formerly of Barrington

Dr. John Champlin Lathrop, 89, formerly of Barrington

Gladys S. Vermette, 97, Bristol

Brian Daniels, 35, Bristol

Sports

Tigers approach playoffs among division leaders

By Nick Friend Tiverton has turned their season around in a big way, after stumbling out of the gate with a 0-3 start; Since then the Tigers have since gone 11-1 with one of the best record in …

Huskies hope bats return for playoffs

Bristol’s golden girl headed to next Games

Drizzly softball game called with Portsmouth up, 8-3

Mt. Hope student among state’s ‘Golden Dozen’

Opinion

Speak-Out: Mosquito moats, ‘Greedy’ school partners, and more

I’d like to find out who can help us here on St. Theresa Street. We have MOSQUITO MOATS all on St. Theresa’s, extended out to Butterworth off Metacom Avenue. And it is horrible. …

Letter: Thanks for helping 'Stamp Out Hunger'

Letter: A true coincidence in a Barrington neighborhood

Letter: Beauty business is entrepreneurial incubator

Letter: Funding issues put old cemetery at risk

Things to do

Bristol Memorial Day ceremonies, parade to remember fallen heroes

Residents are invited to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by military members in the defense of freedom as Bristol pays tribute to fallen soldiers for Memorial Day this weekend. The main event …

Tough Kids Challenge returns to Westport June 4

Stones That Speak: Cemetery lecture in Portsmouth Saturday

Warren podcasters reach milestone

Touch-a-Truck is this Saturday at Glen Park in Portsmouth