Warren planner pursues public input on CDBG grants
Warren Planning and Community Development Director Bianca Policastro is hosting an informational meeting Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, … Read More
Portsmouth teacher earns national honor
PORTSMOUTH — Michelle Murtha, a special education teacher at Portsmouth High School who spends part of every summer writing personal … Read More
Rossi and Pedulla face off in school committee forum in East Providence
Candidates hoping to be voted in as the next school committee member for Ward 4 (Riverside) faced off in a League of Women Voters … Read More
Bristol Warren School Committee lays out Fiscal Year 2027-28 budget slate
Budget season is never really ever too far away, and the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee has already begun implementing its … Read More
MHHS Sports Notes: Soccer teams draw, girls' volleyball falls
The Division II-playoff Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer club closed last week by playing visiting and first-place Smithfield to a … Read More
Discover Warren welcomes visitors to annual fall 'Walkabouts'
Discover Warren hosts its annual fall "Walkabout" series around town the next two Sundays, October 18 and 25, each day from noon–5 … Read More
Things To Do ...

Second annual Grow Smart 'Main Street Together' conference comes to Warren

Dozens, if not a hundred or so visitors are expected to arrive in town Saturday, Oct. 17, as Warren is the staging area for Grow Smart Rhode Island's Second Annual "Main Street Together" conference …

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. …
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Obituaries
Linda Featherstone

Linda Featherstone

Linda (Camara) Featherstone, 78, of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Gerald J. "Jerry" Featherstone, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. B
David Axelson

David Axelson

David M. Axelson passed away on October 10, 2026 at the age of 61. David taught Biology, Physics and Chemistry at East Providence High School for 35 years. He is remembered for his warmth and dedicat
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
Sports
Barrington defeats East Greenwich, loses to East Providence in volleyball The Barrington High School girls volleyball team split against Division I competition last week. The Eagles powered to a 3-0 win over East Greenwich on Monday, Oct. 12, and lost a 3-1 match to …
In a battle at the top of Division I standings, Eagles fall to Rams 3-2 The Barrington High School boys soccer team remained in second place in Division I standings following a loss to top-ranked LaSalle on Wednesday night, Oct. 14.   The Eagles slipped to …
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, cementing their spot in the upcoming Division I state championship …
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 tournament at Acushnet River Valley Golf Course on a balmy fall …
Opinion
Letter: Rep. took a cheap shot at District 67 candidate

To the editor: In a Sept. 30, Letter to the Editor, Rep. Jennifer Boylan frivolously writes that District 67 State Representative Candidate Joseph DePasquale was mistaken when he stated RI law …

Letter: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Columbus Day, and the American promise of inclusion

To the editor: As we observe Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we should consider a fundamental question: What does it mean to celebrate America while honestly confronting its history? …

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 …

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