Warren wonders once more about what to do with vacant buildings
An amended non-utilization tax ordinance was advanced by the town council at its meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 13, though plenty remains … Read More
MHHS Sports Notes: Soccer sides solidify postseason spots
The Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer club opened last week with a 4-2 victory over host Moses Brown in Providence on October 13, … Read More
Westport zoning board departure leaves applicants in limbo
Six weeks after zoning board administrator Maria Branco resigned her job following an issue with the town administrator, members of … Read More
Senate President Lawson spars with challenger at League forum
In a battle for the lone Rhode Island Senate district to represent solely East Providence, Val Lawson faced a flurry of attacks from … Read More
Councilor tries to kill Barrington Middle School field lights initiative
Kerry O’Neill does not want lights installed at the middle school athletic fields. The Barrington Town Council member made that … Read More
Westport golfers win sportsmanship award at MAC tourney
The Westport golf team won the sportsmanship award while shooting a team score of 341 during the Mayflower Athletic Conference golf … Read More
Things To Do ...

Coggeshall celebrates Halloween with tricks and treats, games and more

Coggeshall Farm Museum is celebrating Halloween for two weekends leading up to the actual day. For the next two weekend, kids can experience the farm decked out with spooky decor, with themed …

Blithewold hosting a Fall Sunset Tour

Guests are invited to a Fall Sunset Tour with Dan Christina, Blithewold’s director of horticulture, on Thursday, Oct. 15, on the grounds of the historic estate. The walk is from 5 to 6 p.m. …

Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival is this weekend

Celebrate the Harvest of the Sea at the 35th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18. The festival promises two days of fresh seafood, live music, and family …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Dorothy Carreiro

Dorothy Carreiro

Dorothy Ann (Medeiros) Carreiro passed peacefully from this life at her home, surrounded by her loving family. "Dotty", "Mom", "Nana Dot", "Auntie" was born on March 19, 1935, in the house across the
Carmine Puniello

Carmine Puniello

Carmine J. Puniello passed away on October 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Bernadette (Casey) Puniello to whom he was married for fifty-four years. Bo
Alice Tiernan

Alice Tiernan

Alice (Read) Tiernan, 90, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Alice was an avid sailor in her younger years, winning numerous championships sailing with...
Sports
Eagles close out regular season with shutout victories The Barrington High School field hockey team improved to 10-5 after back-to-back wins over North Kingstown and Cumberland this week. The Eagles defeated the Skippers 2-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and …
Bristol student wins Jiu-Jitsu gold Anthony Perry, a student at Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Academy’s Bristol location, earned first place in Gi competition at the NAGA Rhode Island Grappling & BJJ …
Patriots edge Barrington in defensive battle, 1-0 BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High School girls’ soccer team continued its strong run toward the postseason Thursday night, Oct. 8, edging Barrington 1-0 in a tightly contested Division I matchup …
Inexperience an issue for Tigers in 28-6 loss to Juanita Sanchez The Tiverton football team fell 28-6 to Juanita Sanchez during their Homecoming game on Friday night. Senior quarterback John Rybak ran 70 yards for a touchdown on a quarterback option for the Tigers …
Opinion
Letter: Get educated on kratom at Oct. 27 community forum

To the editor: As our understanding of substance use and public health continues to evolve, it is important that our community has access to reliable information about emerging substances, their …

Letter: Time to vote outside the one-party box

To the editor: Are you happy with how things are going in Rhode Island? I haven’t come across anyone who is. And why should we be? For decades, Rhode Island has had one of the worst …

Letter: I am still waiting to hear from Barrington Town Council

To the editor: I was pleased to see the Town Council make a long overdue decision to add a second public comment period at the beginning of its meetings going forward – and simultaneously …

Letter: I complain a lot, but she will get to work

To the editor: I am so happy Neile Hartman is running for Barrington Town Council.   I respect and admire all the work she has done already to help our community. I got to know Neile …

Letter: People and parties have always mattered

To the editor: So I'm seeing signs about town: “Approve Proposition 7,” “Vote for People, Not Parties.” Catchy. I would like to point out that Thomas Jefferson was a …

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