Barrington Town Council vote recognizes historically significant land
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Barrington is an important piece of America’s history. A 6.8-acre parcel of land on George … Read More
Westport golfers look to keep momentum into tourney play
The Westport golf team clinched a state tournament birth, beating Somerset-Berkley 5.5-3.5 during a home match on Tuesday, 9/29. The … Read More
Portsmouth Homecoming hits new heights (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — From floats and convertibles rolling down East Main Road to cheerleaders soaring above the football field, Portsmouth … Read More
Dancing in MJ’s memory
PORTSMOUTH — At 13, Mary Jane “MJ” Milici received the pair of shoes she had been waiting for — light pink satin pointe shoes, … Read More
Deep roster is key to Barrington volleyball team’s success
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team made the jump back to Division I this year, and has battled its way to a .500 record … Read More
Bristol triathlete returns to worlds
When Bristol’s Jessica Wheeler began competing in triathlon over a decade ago, she didn’t imagine becoming of the highest-ranking … Read More
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Giant pumpkins return to Warren

Frerichs Farm celebrates its 40th anniversary by hosting the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The day will be filled with giant pumpkins food trucks, and family fun. The weigh-off …

‘The Highwaymen’ at Four Corners

The Four Corners Arts Center is hosting a night of storytelling and song, “The Highwaymen: Songs & Stories by Matt York,” this Saturday, Oct. 10. The performance begins at 7 p.m. …

Common Fence Point cleanup set for Oct. 10

PORTSMOUTH — Common Fence Point will team up with Save The Bay for a neighborhood and shoreline cleanup from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Obituaries
Jose da Silva Moitoso

Jose da Silva Moitoso

Jose da Silva Moitoso, 88, formerly of Wood Street, passed away on October 2, 2026, at Warren Center. Born in Capelo Faial, he was the son of the late Joao Silveira Moitoso and Luiza Correia (da Silv
Donald Knapman

Donald Knapman

Donald V. Knapman, affectionately known as "Knappy", 84, of Glenview Drive, passed away on September 30, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Linda P. (Marchett
Stephen Mello

Stephen Mello

Stephen A. Mello, 72, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Pompe Disease on Friday October 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Car
Sports
BHS boys knock off Cranston West, climb in rankings Barrington High School boys soccer coach Don Denham said his team arrived late for the game against Dartmouth (Mass.) last week and hurried through an abbreviated warm-up session. The late …
Eagles sweep top five spots in Monday’s dual meet The Barrington High School girls cross country team placed three runners in the top-20 spots at the Woods Trail Run in Thetford, Vermont on Saturday and finished in third place as a team.   …
Barrington boys finish second in Vermont cross country invitational The Barrington High School boys cross country team powered to one its strongest finishes ever at the Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday.   The race features more …
Westerly spoils Portsmouth Homecoming PORTSMOUTH — A big afternoon from Westerly’s Calvin Hill proved too much for Portsmouth High School Saturday, as the Patriots fell to the Bulldogs, 28-14, in their annual Homecoming game. The …
Opinion
Letter: Nonpartisan elections could widen candidate pool

To the editor: As a former independent candidate for Portsmouth Town Council and a member of the most recent Charter Review Committee, I respectfully encourage voters to vote Yes/Approve on …

Letter: Housing lawsuit is the wrong approach

To the editor: While we respect the commitment of town council members who serve our community, we are strongly opposed to their decision to launch a lawsuit against the State of Rhode Island …

Letter: Taxpayers deserve answers on the housing lawsuit

To the editor: As Portsmouth’s state senator, a retired attorney and a taxpayer, I have questions about the town council’s 5-2 vote to spend up to $20,000 suing the state over its housing …

Letter: Councilors are failing the test of leadership

To the editor: Over the past two years, I have watched our town council, specifically the four members who have been driving decisions as a voting bloc: councilors Gleason, McDowell, Patton and …

Letter: PCC helped put a price on the transfer station

To the editor: The Portsmouth Concerned Citizens (PCC) have been going around claiming credit for a whole lot of things lately — some claims more dubious than others. But we do have the PCC to …

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