Welcome to Willett: Roundabouts, rotaries, and rights-of-way
In an effort to provide more consistency, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has made some changes. The DOT changed the … Read More
Tiverton ‘cat cafe’ looks to expand
A local cat café and rescue owner has started a GoFundMe to pursue her dream of launching a full rescue behind the café on 137 Main … Read More
Portsmouth sets road closures for Homecoming parade
PORTSMOUTH — Several roads will be temporarily closed Saturday, Oct. 3, for the Portsmouth High School Homecoming Parade. Read More
Two candidate forums coming up in October in East Providence
Candidates for the Ward 4 seat on the city council, the Ward 4 seat of the East Providence School Committee, and the seat to represent … Read More
Sophomore eyes Westport sports history
Westport Wildcats Striker Lily Veracka scored the 100th goal of her career during an 8-0 shellacking of Atlantis Charter School in … Read More
Boys Town earns national honor
PORTSMOUTH — Boys Town New England has received national recognition for its work helping children find safe homes and supporting … Read More
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Weather looks mostly good for harvest festival

The South Coast Harvest Festival runs Friday through Sunday at the Westport Fairgrounds, after organizers cancelled it as the nor’easter approached last week. “We can’t wait to …

'Oktoberfest' with a 'twist' inspires Warren Heritage Foundation's 2026 gala

The Warren Heritage Foundation’s 12th Annual Gala gathering takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, at Parker Mills off Metacom Avenue, this year's event titled "Harvest to Heritage" with an …

Reenactment Weekend at Coggeshall Farm

Coggeshall Farm Museum is hosting Bristol Expedition Reenactment Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors can step back in time to see what life …
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Obituaries
Karen Munroe

Karen Munroe

Karen Jayne Munroe, 62, of East Providence, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Beverly (Leasor) Munroe
Edward Stropp Jr.

Edward Stropp Jr.

Edward Stropp Jr. ("Sandy") passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 86. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His family finds comfort in
Arthur Almeida

Arthur Almeida

Arthur Almeida, "Artie," age 83, of Bristol, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Mary (Perry) Almeida,
Sports
Mt. Hope Sports Notes: Boys' soccer squad suffers first loss of 2026 season The superb unbeaten start to the 2026 season for the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer club came to a close last Tuesday night, Sept. 29, as the Huskies suffered their first defeat to date, a 2-0 …
Warren Athletic Hall of Fame inducts 19 in Class of 2026 The Warren Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced its Class of 2026 inductees, honoring the exploits and achievements of those from recent years to decades gone by.  The annual …
Gallery: Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer The Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer team played visiting Smithfield to a 2-2 draw in a Division I contest Tuesday night, Sept. 29, at Roger Williams University in Bristol. Sarah Nencka netted …
Eagles outpace Rams and Townies in opener The Barrington High School boys cross country team opened the dual meet season on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22, with wins over LaSalle Academy and East Providence. Barrington captured a narrow …
Opinion
Letter: Thank you for helping make Rotary gala a success

To the editor: There are some evenings that remind you just how special our community really is. “A Night at the Vineyard,” Bristol Rotary’s recent Gala, was one of those evenings. As President …

Letter: Thank you, RWU men’s soccer team

To the editor: On Saturday, Sept. 19 the BYSA under-10 boys competitive soccer team attended the RWU men’s soccer game and accompanied the players on the field for pregame introductions. That in …

Letter: The qualities we need in our civic leaders

To the editor: It's rare to actually know the candidate you plan to vote for. All too often, our decisions are shaped by political ads, debates, commentary, and the opinions of others. In the …

Letter: Time to make some noise on Parkway plans

Do you want to see a roundabout with expanded lanes on the Parkway at Lyon Avenue?

Letter: Our children deserve better than 'fight back'

Bullying is not simply a school yard confrontation. It can be physical, verbal, social, sexual, or online, and there is no single response that solves all of these problems.

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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.