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East Providence crushes Classical 42-6

Jayden Rodriguez (left) and Mekhi DaSilva celebrate after Rodriguez caught a touchdown pass from Xavier Rodriguez in the second quarter.

The Townies continue to improve as they remain unbeaten in Division II.

Residents rally in Barrington: No Kings on County

Wayne Goodlin positions his sign in front of the town’s Honor Roll during the No Kings rally on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Barrington Interfaith Partners hosted a No Kings-Vote Early rally on Saturday, Oct. 17. People gathered on the sidewalks lining County Road in front of Barrington Town Hall and shared a variety …

District 67 candidates weigh in on affordable housing

Nicole Jellinek, a Democrat, and Joseph DePasquale, an Independent, are running for the RI House District 67 seat.

Question: Do you agree with the state’s 10 percent goal for affordable housing in each community? What steps would you want the General Assembly to take to improve the housing situation in Rhode …

Want to know how candidates are voting on ballot questions?

Question: Are you personally recommending voters support all or some of the proposed charter change questions that will be listed on … Read More

Eagles score 28 unanswered points in victory over Rebels

The Barrington High School football team dug out of a 14-7 hole and defeated South Kingstown 35-14 in a Division I game on Saturday, … Read More

Portion of I-195 will shut down to remove East Providence bridge

I-195 near Taunton Avenue will be completely closed to traffic from around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 until 10:00 a.m., Nov. 7 as … Read More

Firefighter and EMT facing an uphill climb

For much of his life, Bobby Larisa has been the person others could count on in their moments of greatest need. Whether … Read More

Reigning champ KMS cruises in girls' soccer playoff opener

The unbeaten and reigning champion Kickemuit Middle School girls' soccer squad opened up play in the 2026 state tournament with a … Read More

Six arrested in Portsmouth over five days

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Oct. 13 Kayley P. Millard, … Read More

Things To Do ...

Warren Walkabout this Sunday

The annual Warren Walkabout continues this Sunday, Oct. 25, with a beloved celebration of the art, food, culture, music, and shopping scene that make Warren such a unique destination. Storefronts and …

Brooks Williams at Stone Church Coffee House

Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes internationally renowned blues singer Brooks Williams this Saturday. Cambridge UK-based guitarist singer and songwriter Williams has been a leading …

Birds, brews, and ‘Owl-o-ween’

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is hosting two special programs this Saturday, Oct. 24. During the day, it’s “Happy Owl-o-ween!” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can meet a live owl …

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Obituaries

Kristen Bertenshaw

Kristen L. Bertenshaw, 50, of Dewolf Avenue, passed away on October 13, 2026. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Denise A. (Ribeiro) Lopes. In addition to her mother, she is su

Gordon Peckham

Gordon "Pete" Peckham, 91, affectionately known as "Poose" to his family, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2026. Born January 14, 1935, to Raymond and Clara Peckham, Pete grew up in Little Compt

Linda Featherstone

Linda (Camara) Featherstone, 78, of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Gerald J. "Jerry" Featherstone, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. B

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Rhode Islanders Take Control of Energy Bills with No Cost Home Energy Assessments

Thousands of Rhode Islanders are taking control of their energy bills by making energy efficiency improvements in their homes. In 2025, nearly 12,000 of your neighbors completed a no cost Home Energy …

Rhode Islanders Take Control of Energy Bills with No Cost Home Energy Assessments

Thousands of Rhode Islanders are taking control of their energy bills by making energy efficiency improvements in their homes. In …

Sports

RWU women’s rugby crushes URI On a beautiful Saturday morning with crisp fall conditions and a light easterly wind blowing off of Mount Hope Bay the Roger Williams University’s women’s rugby team defeated The University of …

Huskies hash out important football win over Lincoln Under at times adverse conditions on what was a rainy Friday evening, Oct. 16, the Mt. Hope High School football team gritted out a much-needed 19-0 victory over host Lincoln in an important …

Lady Patriots fall to Classical in three sets PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity volleyball team fell to Classical High School in three sets at home on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the Patriots struggled to overcome a strong …

MHHS Sports Notes: Soccer teams draw, girls' volleyball falls The Division II-playoff Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer club closed last week by playing visiting and first-place Smithfield to a nil-nil draw Thursday, Oct. 16, at Roger Williams University in …

Opinion

Letter: Life gets busy…vote early!

To the editor: There are 47 states in the U.S. that offer some kind of early voting. Here in Rhode Island, early voting for the midterm general election starts on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Election Day …

Letter: Yes on Question 5 will invest in Bristol’s infrastructure, land and recreation

If you live in Bristol, you know how special our town is. Our waterfront, parks, open spaces and connection to Narragansett Bay are important parts of what makes Bristol a great place to live. …

Letter: Vote yes on 4, for history’s sake

To the editor: On November 3 Rhode Islanders will get another chance to end the neglect and embarrassment of being the only American state without a state historical museum by approving Question 4, …

Letter: Unaffiliated voters aren’t necessarily independent

To the editor: Debate over Ballot Question 7 and nonpartisan elections has been healthy for Portsmouth. But that debate should be grounded in facts, and councilor Mary McDowell continues to …

Letter: Nonpartisan elections would benefit Portsmouth

To the editor: Portsmouth will have a chance this election cycle to join the growing number of local communities that have opted for nonpartisan local elections. What follows is the argument in …

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