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Cicchinelli paces Huskies at cross country state meet

Mt. Hope Huskies runners Jourdan Cicchinelli races Scarlett Wasinowicz of the Barrington Eagles (center) and East Greenwich Avenger Courtney Martin in the final stretch of the RI State Cross Country Championships at Ponaganset HS in Foster, RI on November 7, 2026..Cicchinelli was the first finisher for the Huskies. ..Photo by Kris Craig

Sophomore Jourdan Cicchinelli was the top runner for the Mt. Hope High School girls' cross country team at the 2026 state championship meet held Saturday, Nov. 7, over the rain-drenched 5,000 …

A community effort keeps Laundry Love

File Photo: For the past several years, Strategic Prevention Partnerships and coordinator Bridget Manning (right) have coordinated a “Laundry Love” program for Newport County. As of this month, they’ve officially handed the program over to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, which will coordinate services moving forward.

For families struggling to make ends meet, something as simple as washing a load of laundry can become another financial burden. In Newport County, a program that helps ease that burden nearly came …

Tigers pound PCD 3-0 in semis, move on to the finals

The Tigers celebrate after beating Hope 3-0 in the D-3 quarterfinals at home on Thursday night. Tiverton went on to beat PCD 3-0 in the semis in West Warwick on Monday night.

The Tiverton volleyball team thrashed PCD 3-0 (25-23, 25-10, 25-18) during a Division 3 semifinals game at West Warwick High School on Monday night. Head coach Kerri Alder was proud of the undefeated 21-0 Tigers as they move on to face North Providence at RIC on Sunday at 5 p.m.

Wildcats fall to Douglas 7-0 in Round of 32

The Westport girls' soccer team fell to powerhouse third-seeded Douglas 7-0 during a D-4 Round of 32 away game at Auburn High School … Read More

Aquidneck Food Pantry sees 6% jump in demand

PORTSMOUTH — The Aquidneck Food Pantry served 150 more people in October than it did the previous month, a 6.2% increase that … Read More

Wildcats edge Clinton 3-2 in PKs, move on to Sweet 16

Westport soccer fans erupted as the Wildcats edged Clinton in penalty kicks 3-2 (5-4 in pks) in a nail-biting Division 4 Round of 32 … Read More

Eagles fly at cross country state meet

Another postseason meet, another impressive finish for the Barrington High School girls and boys cross country teams. On … Read More

LNG equipment returns to Old Mill Lane

PORTSMOUTH — Rhode Island Energy has begun setting up liquefied natural gas (LNG) equipment at its Old Mill Lane facility to help … Read More

Little Compton police logs: Deceased seal draws Mystic scientists

Monday, Nov. 2 A caller from Meeting House Lane reported two young women walking west without reflective clothing at 5:17 p.m. … Read More

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Pop-up holiday market is Saturday

Sakonnet Vineyard will host a pop-up holiday market with Juicy Market this Saturday, Nov. 14. A variety of local vendors will be inside their barn, including The Salty Quahog Company, Fuzed by Fonzy, …

Stone Church show on Saturday

Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes the New-Hampshire based band, The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio, this Saturday. Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, and nationally touring …

Spiritual foundation in military leadership

The critical role of a spiritual foundation in military leadership will be the focus of the upcoming Bosworth Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov. 12. Drawing on 25 years active-duty as a United …

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Obituaries

Bernard Mello

Tiverton|Bernard J. Mello, 75, of Tiverton, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was the husband of Deborah (Mello) Mello. Bernard was a mechanic, later becoming a Service Manager for the F

Elsie Calce

Elsie (Estrella) Calce, age 92, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Grace Barker in Warren. She was the wife of the late John Calce. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of th

Allison Durfee

Allison Brown Durfee, 88, of Dedham, Massachusetts, passed away on October 9, 2026. Known to family and friends as "Al," he was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Ruth Brayton Durfee and

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Heating and Cooling Tips to Help Lower Energy Usage

With the extreme winter months here in Rhode Island, many homeowners are looking for a smarter way to stay comfortable while cutting back on energy usage and taking control of their utility bills. …

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 …

Sports

Chargers chase Huskies from D-III football playoffs Mt. Hope High School's run at reaching consecutive Division III football championship games ended last weekend when the Huskies fell to host Chariho, 21-12, in a 2026 quarterfinal round contest …

Patriots sweep Avengers, fall to Classical in quarters PORTSMOUTH — The ninth-seeded Portsmouth High School girls varsity volleyball team kept its postseason hopes alive with a dominant preliminary-round sweep, before bowing out in the RIIL Division 1 …

Warriors wipe out Huskies in Division II boys' soccer semis An upstart upended Mt. Hope High School's run in the 2026 Division II boys' soccer championship tournament when Central Falls defeated the Huskies in a mild upset, 3-1, in a semifinal round contest …

Westport dominates Brooke 6-0 in tournament play Tiago Rodrigues scored a hattrick as the Westport soccer team dominated Brooke Charter School 6-0 during a preliminary playoff game in the Division 4 state tournament at Atlantis Charter on Saturday …

Opinion

Letter: Sunny Acres residents disappointed by court ruling

To the editor: After a long, hard year in court, we are deeply disappointed by the outcome of the right of first refusal case involving Our Sunny Acres Mobile Home Park in Portsmouth. Our …

Letter: Sen. Ujifusa pledges to tackle cost of living

To the editor: Thank you to the voters of Portsmouth and Bristol for re-electing me to represent Senate District 11. It is an honor and a privilege, and I am grateful for your trust and support. …

Letter: Civic duty doesn’t end on Election Day

To the editor: As a new Portsmouth poll worker, I want to thank my colleagues who worked alongside me on Election Day, as well as the thousands of poll workers across the country who helped …

Letter Come and support our veterans on Nov. 12

On Thursday, Nov. 12 the East Providence City Council will be hosting our 4th annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner. The event takes place at St. Martha's from 6-8 p.m.

Letter: Reasons for hope

Our character is also reflected in how we act towards one another during both these times and all others.

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