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KMS's Krawczyk 'steams' towards potential national educator accolade

Educator Kerri Krawczyk smiles with her family, son Connor and husband Jason, while receiving applause for being named a national Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching finalist during a ceremony June 12 at Kickemuit Middle School.

WARREN — The accolades, one already well certain and another possibly on the horizon, keep coming for Kickemuit Middle School instructor Kerri Krawczyk. Previously recognized for a …

Warren 'remains' a destination for Hollywood

WARREN — Hollywood once again comes to town in the coming days as filming for the upcoming motion picture "Remain" will take place here, beginning Wednesday, June 18. The film , based on …

Monterecy is a match, becomes new Bristol Warren assistant super

BRISTOL — Courtney Monterecy was formally introduced as the new assistant superintendent for the Bristol Warren Regional School District at the June 9 meeting of the school committee, when that …

For this truly self-made man, the sky’s the limit

Dennis Arruda, a recent Roger Williams University graduate and a Bristol native currently living in Portsmouth, will soon be moving to … Read More

Remembering the bravest

The annual Bristol Firemen’s Memorial, held the second Sunday in June, once again honored our own firefighters and emergency medical … Read More

Former Guiteras students, public welcome to celebration, final walkthrough

The cornerstone was laid in 1925 (containing a box of memorabilia from that year), but students didn’t fill the halls of the … Read More

Herreshoff receives innovation grant from RI Commerce

The board of directors of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation recently announced a $59,000 grant to the Herreshoff Marine Museum … Read More

Two local nonprofits receive Champlin grants

The Champlin Foundation has announced $8 million in grants that will help advance improvements for 89 nonprofit organizations across … Read More

'Gansett jolts Mt. Hope, upsets top seeds for boys' lacrosse crown

PROVIDENCE — The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team's unbeaten run to a potential Division III title, literally and … Read More

Things To Do ...

Tools & Trades Day at Coggeshall Farm

Coggeshall Farm is hosting “Tools and Trades Day,” a chance for visitors to learn about some of the many trades that were important to farmers in the 18th century. On Saturday, June 14, …

Sunset Music Series on Fridays at Westport Rivers

The 18th season of Sunset Music Series is underway on Fridays (and two Saturdays) this summer. Bring your blankets, bug spray and lawn chairs. Wine, beer and food available for purchase, with …

34th summer of polo begins Saturday

Newport Polo has unveiled the season schedule for the Newport International Polo Series. Presented by Turkish Airlines, it features a lineup of matches and international rivalries for the 34th summer …

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Obituaries

Margaret Stevenson Margaret H. Stevenson, 93, of Portsmouth and Prudence Island, RI, passed away on June 12, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Frederick R. Stevenson Sr. for 60 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA

Jose Alves José L. Alves, affectionately known as Joe, age 84, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, following complications from kidney failure. He was t

Robert Smith Robert G. Smith, age 68, of Tiverton, RI, passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2025 after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Claire (Hopkins)Smith. Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of Elean

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Sports

Mt. Hope's Jackson 'leaps' at second chance to become state champion PROVIDENCE — Thea Jackson is both a quick healer and the beneficiary of a second opinion. She's also a state champion...two times. The Mt. Hope High School two-sport star, who about a …

Huskies make school history, win first boys' volleyball championship PROVIDENCE — It took 10 springs and five intense sets for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team to become a champion. Saturday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College's Murray …

Lightning 'strikes' Mt. Hope boys' lacrosse final from weekend schedule PROVIDENCE — Lighting associated with the severe weather that hit the area mid-afternoon Saturday, June 7, forced the postponement of the Mt. Hope High School-Narragansett boys' lacrosse …

Huskies cage Cougars in Division III boys' volleyball semis Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team cemented the 2025 season as being the best in the rather brief 10-year history of the program after the …

Opinion

Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are …

Letter: Skip the parade and attend a No Kings Day rally

To the editor: On June 14th the nation will be subjected to the spectacle of a military parade the likes of which we generally do not have in our country, and to make matters worse, the chief …

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