Obits
- Laura C. (Carnes) Aguiar Bristol
- John C. Riley Bristol
Stories
EPFD gets by with older hoses, could use funds to purchase new ones
Chief Klucznik says department can function, but lines need replacing
East Providence Councilors chide Budget Commission on several issues
Ballot measures, CDBGs raise ire of Conley, DiGioia
Barrington High School wins state math title
Eagles finish second at regionals, eighth at nationals
The Barrington High School math team recently capped off a 2012 season on the national stage, finishing eighth in the American Regions Math League Power Contest.
Housing projects proposed in Barrington
Town manager weighs impact of proposed housing developments
Barrington Town Manager Peter DeAngelis is “concerned” about the future impact a handful of proposed developments could have on this community.
Board hosts affordable housing discussion
Popular topic includes potential Sowams Road development
About 70 people turned out to talk affordable housing with the Barrington Housing Board of Trustees Tuesday night including a number of local residents who wanted to address a possible development on Sowams Road.
Bridge tolls pitched, not a hit
Business owners fear tolls would put people out of business
It was a tough sell to the 50 or so residents who rely on bridges for their daily commute, but on Monday night those who want to re-instate tolls on the Mt. Hope Bridge and initiate tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge gave their pitch.
Schools need better than level funding
While we recognize that the Town of Warren is in a tough financial state, it is important to provide some facts to counteract the misconceptions that are out there so that we can all make informed decisions at the Warren Town Financial Meeting on May 21.
Challengers get T-shirt
Not only are the Portsmouth Challenger baseball players taking the field in the Little League World Series this summer, they’ve now got their own T-shirt.
Man charged with felony assault
A Warren man faces a felony count after allegedly waving a box cutter at another during an argument late last month.
Jamiel's softball field would cost $35,000 to $50,000
They're not quite ready to yell "Play Ball!" But Warren town officials are going to try to find a way to bring a softball field back to Jamiel's Park — if it's feasible, and if they can find the money.
I wasn't behind plastic bag plan
Please don’t overreact to an overreaction, and participate in the public process to look at ways to reduce the numbers of these bags going into the environment.
100 Years Ago: This week in Warren, May 16, 1912
Mr. J.C. Condon has lately been enjoying an afternoon's ride behind a very spirited brown mare that is a beauty.
No excuse not to go
One town official jokingly said the other day that he would rather publicity on the meeting be kept to a minimum so fewer people come out; the punchline was that the budget, by charter, passes as presented when there's no quorum met. Apathy is certainly one way to affect change, but we hope there's a good turnout
Pensions: Day of reckoning nears
Not that these towns seem to notice, but the sound of tumbling pension dominos is closing in ...
Sakonnet police reports
Arrests, incidents from the past week ...






