State and Local Legislators advocate for Resilient Rhody
State and town legislatures met at Independence Park Tuesday morning to advocate for the passage of House bill H-6252, which would … Read More
Ribbons for Remembrance
Despite the rain’s best efforts to scuttle their event, supporters and friends of the Bristol Health Equity Zone and the Matthew … Read More
Mt. Hope Bridge is safe, RITBA assures public
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — When it comes to the nearly century-old Mt. Hope Bridge, looks can be deceiving, says the Rhode Island Turnpike … Read More
Bristol author publishes a new novel
Hannah Goodman’s dream of being a writer dates all the way back to elementary school in Middletown. Fast forward a few years and the … Read More
Woman arrested for DUI with 5-year-old in car
PORTSMOUTH — A 27-year-old Fall River woman had her 5-year-old child in her vehicle when she was arrested for driving under the … Read More
DEM ramping up water patrols and education
Whether you’re on the high seas or just cruising the bay, navigate the water safely and wear your life jacket. Environmental … Read More
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Waterfire 'Starts at Sunset' on Thursday night

Waterfire Providence hosts its first even of the year, “Starts at Sunset,” this Thursday, May 15. Supported by Providence Tourism Council, Starts At Sunset is a community gathering on the …

Oyster & Chowder Festival on the Newport waterfront

Sip, slurp, and savor the best of Rhode Island’s coastal cuisine at the annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, held on the historic waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf. Spend the weekend …

A family celebration of World Turtle Day

Celebrate World Turtle Day with the family on Friday, May 23, at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Meet a variety of turtles up close and personal — touching, learning, and even snapping …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Dolores Galhardo Dolores Galhardo, 85, of Tiverton, R.I., wife of Anthony Galhardo, passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Eugenia (Fuss) Ferneza.
Richard Kissell With sadness and gratitude, we share the passing of Richard Kissell on May 11, 2025, at age 82. Born February 20, 1943, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Richard was a man who led with laughter and kindness.
Cecile Desilets Cecile Desilets, 92, of Warren, RI, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 after a long illness. The daughter of the late Arthur and Yvonne (Lamonde) Desilets, Cecile was born in Connecticut and moved to
Sports
Huskies' sports notes: Mt. Hope boys' lacrosse squad continues to sizzle The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team experienced a brief hiccup recently during what has otherwise been a superb 2025 season to date. The Huskies sandwiched multiple league wins around a …
Mt. Hope sports notes: Boys' volleyball rallies after initial league loss, Jackson sets new girls' outdoor track standards The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team had a couple of hectic days earlier last week as on back-to-back nights the Huskies suffered their first Division III loss of the year, but then …
Mt. Hope High School sports scatter upon new building construction Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Ana Riley and Athletic Director Christy Belisle presented the school committee at its April 21 meeting with a formal plan for sports operations …
Mt. Hope golfers meet early aims, seek continued improvement The Mt. Hope High School golf team met one of its stated goals for the 2025 season along with another less sought-after though still significant aim after the home Huskies swept East Providence and …
Opinion
Collaboration, deliberation needed to make bike path safer for all

To the editor: Thank you for your coverage of the RI House bill H5192 (“Bill would change bike path traffic patterns,” April 21). The bill seeks to have all users of the bike path …

250 years later and our rights are still under assault

To the editor: This week the Bristol Historical Society is hosting a commemoration and reenactment of the British bombing and burning of Bristol that occurred in 1775 and 1778 during the …

Yes, the Democrats have changed, and not for the better

To the editor: The responses from Mr. Mike Proto and Mr. Jim Manchester to my letter regarding the Congressional “town hall” held in Portsmouth are textbook leftoid complacency. To the …

In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

To the editor: Approaching bike paths, especially in late spring and early summer when there are significant shadows from blossomed trees and growth, creates diminished sighting from both sides …

The SAVE Act is Rhode Island’s vital step forward for its veterans

To the editor: Our service members have sacrificed so much to protect the freedoms we cherish, but the system designed to care for them when they complete their active and reserve service has …

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