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Trespassing, DUIs, domestic incidents top police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests reported by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, June 10 Alexander M. Colon, 27, of 3 Baltimore St., Providence, was arrested on a …

Barrington Police investigating alleged sexual assault that occurred on school bus

The Barrington Police Department is investigating a possible second degree sexual assault of a local elementary school student. Police said the alleged incident occurred on Thursday, June …

CRAFT bill would cut hundreds of thousands in expenses for East Providence

Bradley Hospital, which is located on Veterans Memorial Parkway in Riverside.

After factoring in state aid received, the City of East Providence has spent a total of $1,165,415 to send children to Bradley Hospital's CRAFT program over the past three years.

East Providence Deputy Chief graduates from FBI training academy

The East Providence Police Department recently announced that Deputy Chief Michael Rapoza has graduated as a member of the 294th … Read More

PHOTOS: Architects unveil ideas for old high school

QUOTES Quote1 (anywhere you want) “The idea is, it’s always moving — it really is a campus place and something that … Read More

Governor signs Little Compton budget bill

Little Compton residents headed to Financial Town Meeting Tuesday evening will vote on a plan to raise the tax levy 12 percent — … Read More

New video scoreboards in Barrington would require policy change

Barrington Boosters is exploring the idea of installing two video scoreboards at Barrington High School. Representatives from … Read More

Forever 15: A night for Kelly

PORTSMOUTH — Kindness, humor, and love. These were the themes shared during Friday night’s remembrance of Kelly Nevitt, … Read More

Council moves on possible planning, zoning board merger in Warren

WARREN — Warren's zoning and planning boards might soon become one, at least the prospect is being considered formally after the … Read More

Things To Do ...

Hungry for something special? East Providence 'Restaurant Week' returns June 15

The City of East Providence is proud to announce the Second Annual East Providence Restaurant Week, taking place from June 15 to June 21, 2025, with special deals and raffle prizes available for all.

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 …

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East Bay Social

This Place is a Cesspool ... For Real

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Property & Casualty Insurance in the 2025 Marketplace

Pricing and Availability of Insurance is the topic in 2025 for the third year in a row. We all see the news, and when you have major wind and water events, wildfires happening with frequency and …

You, light up my life … but you can’t open my electric panel

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Real Estate Beyond the Single-Family Home Purchase

As a real estate advisor, I’ve spent years helping others find their dream homes, but in 2024, I took a bold step toward becoming a mini real estate mogul. It all started when I stumbled upon a …

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

Portsmouth’s getting pickled — in the best way PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at America’s fastest-growing sport in Portsmouth lately, you’ve been in a real pickle.

Winning in the rain PORTSMOUTH — A huge boom of thunder and bright lightning forced the Rhode Island Division II boys’ lacrosse championship game to be stopped with still a little over a minute left in …

Townies cap perfect season, capture D-III title in girls lacrosse Perfection has been achieved by the 2025 East Providence High School varsity girls' lacrosse squad.

'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 figuratively, got jolted in recent days as the top-seeded Huskies were …

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: Housing affordability requires local action

The Northeast is not making any measurable progress in addressing the demand for housing. Meanwhile, the South is only three years away from closing their housing gap.

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 …

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