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A Juneteenth holiday event will take place in Newport on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Washington Square. The annual event, which is presented by the RI Slave History Medallions …
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6/12/24
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PRUDENCE ISLAND — There was no long procession leading down to an athletic field, no band playing “Pomp and Circumstance,” and no long speeches by multiple students and faculty …
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By Jim McGaw
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6/12/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The district has access to and continues to explore ways of utilizing a portion of the balance of upwards of some $7.4 million in new East Providence High School construction …
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By Mike Rego
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6/12/24
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To the editor:
I'm writing to express my concern about the growing political division in our community and its impact on our ability to address important issues.
In recent years, …
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6/12/24
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To the editor:
We would like to echo Joe Collins’s suggestions about freezing the tax rate for people who are above 65 years of age. We have supported this town through our taxes for over …
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6/12/24
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To the editor:
In the spring of 2021, I was walking off a baseball field with my son, he had just finished senior league practice. During that walk he told me he wanted to play volleyball …
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6/12/24
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Four years ago, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team went 1-15.
The team’s roster featured a group of freshmen still very new to the sport. Athletic, intelligent and …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/12/24
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The East Providence High School Department of Athletics and the Friends of Townie Athletics recently held the school's annual Senior Sports Awards Night Wednesday, May 29.
The top prizes were …
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By Mike Rego
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6/11/24
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One bill that gun violence prevention advocates claim as their biggest success during this year's session, and two more bills intended to close 'gaps' in existing law, have all been put forth by an East Bay representative or Senator.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/11/24
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A Barrington resident alleged that a coffee shop worker intentionally tainted her drink.
On Friday, June 7, the resident told police she had ordered a coffee at the Starbucks in town and that …
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6/11/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — On the same day, June 4, as a member of the City Council here broached the subject during a discussion item on the meeting agenda later that evening, the Rhode Island Senate …
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By Mike Rego
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6/11/24
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Newport Film is hosting a special screening of “In the Whale – The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told,” this Thursday, June 13, including a post-film discussion with Director David …
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6/11/24
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Audubon is taking visitors out to meet and learn about bats at its Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk on Thursday, June 13, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Join Audubon naturalists for a sweet snack and …
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6/11/24
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Barbara Hughes always knew she was going to be a teacher. The only question was, ‘Which subject?’
“I was thinking about math. I was thinking about music. Those were the top …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/11/24
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For these kids, “unity” and “sticking together” and “overcoming adversity” are more than just idle words in a graduation speech.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/11/24
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I write to express my appreciation for the action of our Town Council in their response to a request from Love Wins Coastal for a council resolution. Our town values diversity of opinions and …
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6/11/24
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Provided he negotiates a host agreement with the Westport Select Board, an Uxbridge man has almost all he needs to open Westport’s second recreational use marijuana store on State Road.
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By Ted Hayes
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6/11/24
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Five weeks after voters at Town Meeting rejected a warrant article that would officially legalize and regulate Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Westport, the practice remains illegal here, and officials …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/11/24
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The Little Compton Town Council last week approved a policy allowing only the American flag to be flown at town hall, settling for now a controversial issue that elicits strong reactions from …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/11/24
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Bliss Matthews stood at the center of the high school gymnasium, surrounded by dear friends and complete strangers, and shared a unique message:
“You are forever being and becoming, …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/11/24
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PROVIDENCE — Two bills aimed most specifically women's health and safety issues sponsored by East Bay legislators were among the latest passed by the full General Assembly earlier this week.
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By Mike Rego
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6/10/24
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