Middle Passage Port Marker honored with HOPE Award
The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project has been selected to receive a 2026 RI HOPE Award, presented by the Alliance for … Read More
Cicchinelli paces Huskies at cross country state meet
Sophomore Jourdan Cicchinelli was the top runner for the Mt. Hope High School girls' cross country team at the 2026 state championship … Read More
A community effort keeps Laundry Love
For families struggling to make ends meet, something as simple as washing a load of laundry can become another financial burden. In … Read More
Tigers pound PCD 3-0 in semis, move on to the finals
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 … Read More
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
Things To Do ...

Music at Imago on Sunday

Music at Imago hosts the Mark Russell Trio this Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. The group specializes in Django-style Gypsy Jazz. Admission is $25. Tickets are available at the door or may be purchased in …

Historical Society takes to the stage

For one weekend only, the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society will present Bad Character: The Death of Sarah Maria Cornell. It’s a brand-new theatrical interpretation of one of the most …

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, …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Martha Manchester

Martha Manchester

Martha Manchester, 72, of Westport, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Philip Manchester, Jr. and the late Sophie K. (Lepianka) M
Bernard Mello

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 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
Sports
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 game at Clinton High School on a shivering cold Monday night. …
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 Saturday at the Rhode Island Cross Country State Championship …
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 …
Opinion
Letter: McDowell: No regrets, despite election defeat

To the editor: To the Portsmouth community: I would like to begin by expressing my sincere thanks to all the citizens who supported me, worked on my behalf, and most importantly voted for …

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.

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