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Bristol restaurant found liable for non-payment of rent and revenue

A three-year-old eviction proceeding against Weidong Wang, owner of Baba Sushi restaurant at 205 Thames St., was recently decided after being transferred to Providence Superior Court. The …
Neighbor concerns sink Westport storage plan
A plan to build a storage facility at 203 Mouse Mill Road appears dead, after a steady stream of concerned neighbors implored members … Read More
They made a Christmas tree out of what?
A tree that doubled as a nostalgic closet containing the treasures of childhood. Another that might have floated away had its boughs … Read More
Portsmouth advises against SouthCoast noise variance
PORTSMOUTH — In a 6-1 vote Monday night, the Town Council recommended that the R.I. Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) reject … Read More
How to spend $4.7 million in two years
It is the gift that kept on giving… until now.   For more than two years, Barrington has dipped into its bag of ARPA funding … Read More
Metacomet development gets Planning Board nod
The East Providence Planning Board decided unanimously on Monday night that the proposed development at the former Metacomet Golf … Read More
Barrington student’s artwork will be featured in national show
A Barrington High School student’s art work will be entered into a national show sponsored by the AP College Board.   Alison … Read More
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Christmas concert benefits Lucy's Hearth

The Newport Navy Choristers present “Christmas in Song” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth. This special event brings together wonderful people with a …

Historical Society hosting traveling exhibition on Wampanoags

A traveling exhibit created by SmokeSygnals tells the story of Wampanoag Native America. The exhibit uses images, ideas and wampum by contemporary Wampanoag artists and educators, and examines and …

Music At Imago to host Paula Clare

Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Paula Clare and Friends as part of Music At Imago. With a rich musical and acting journey spanning over 20 years, Paula has graced the stages of …
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Obituaries
Benet Mainella Benet M. Mainella, died peacefully Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was 83 years old. He was born November 7, 1941 in Providence, RI to Michael and Victoria Mainella, and was raised in Barrington, RI.
John Brady John F. Brady, 96, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on December 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (Lane) Brady. Born in Taunton, MA on July 12, 1928, he was the son of the late J
Leo Lescault Warren|Leo P. Lescault, 93, of Warren, RI, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 with his family by his side. A son of the late Oscar and Eva (Granger) Lescault and the beloved husband of the late
Sports
Mt. Hope track coach runs ultra marathon to support those who can’t Running has been part of Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli's being for the better part of her life. Running with a purpose other than it being about figures and fastness is something …
Barrington long-jumper sets new school record at opening meet The Barrington High School boys indoor track team broke away to a quick start.   The Eagles raced to a second place finish at the Injury Fund Relay meet, held Saturday, Dec. 7, at …
Harley haves his way in winning annual 'I'd Rather Be Indoors' 5k race Peter Harley, of Bristol, was the overall race winner of the third annual "I'd Rather Be Indoors" 5K race held Sunday, Dec. 8. The event benefits the Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field …
Mt. Hope sides start indoor track seasons with sensible expectations The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field teams got their 2024-25 seasons going last weekend when the Huskies participated in their respective Injury Fund preseason meets Saturday, Dec. 7, at …
Opinion
Letter: Your support at Veterans’ Day ceremony was appreciated

On behalf of the Tiverton Historical Society, I would like to thank all those who came to our annual Veterans Day Tribute at the World War I Doughboy monument by the old Stone Bridge - all fifty of …

Letter: Thanks in order for recent Tiverton re-paving work

Complaining about our government has become the new national pastime. But I write to do the opposite! Like most of us in Tiverton, I was caught in the one-lane delays all summer long along the …

Letter: Sad to see the divisiveness in Gonzalez’s letter

I would like to submit the following for consideration in the “Letters to the Editor” section published in EastBayRI.  It is very rare that I will reach out to an entity and …

Letter: Hoping for tact, maturity and civility in Little Compton

I felt I couldn’t stay silent after reading “Listen, Rocha and Kinnane: Little Compton voters have spoken.” To accuse two people who needed to step down of back door …

Letter: Colleges helping out with field work at Butts Hill Fort

To the editor: Are you interested in history and archaeology in your community? If you are, then read below on developments that are taking place in Portsmouth! This past summer, students …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.