Mount Hope Farm is hosting a “Trunks & Treats” event this Saturday, Oct. 31, in conjunction with its weekly farmers’ market. There will be trick-or-treating from decorated trunks, a trunk …

The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus will honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by focusing on three corners of colonial era, maritime trade: New England, Jolly Old …

Fall is a transitional period and a great time of year to fish. Fish are active and on the move to warmer or colder water, so they are chasing bait, which creates opportunities for anglers on fresh …

Motorists driving across the Barrington River Bridge may have noticed a barge anchored off the south side of the span.   Rhode Island Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. …

To the editor: This letter is in response to Mr. Fitzmorris and the PCC’s view on the statewide bond issue. While $5,300 for each resident is a rather large number, what is the positive …

Ella Martin buried the game-winning penalty kick, powering the Barrington High School girls soccer team past Portsmouth 1-0 in the first round of the Division I playoffs.   The Eagles and …

The Barrington High School sideline erupted with cheers.   Just seconds earlier, the BHS football team lined up for what appeared to be the final play of Friday night’s game against …

To the editor: Having read social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Righteous Mind,” it has been unsurprising to see the relentless vitriol served up on local community forums over …

The Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team assured itself of a spot in the upcoming Division I state championship playoffs after the Huskies dispatched visiting South Kingstown, 3-1, during a …

To the editor: The recent PCC newsletter provides a detailed article on the proposed school bond issue and some of its history and implications. The picture is not pretty. To muddy the …

The final score was definitely not a true indication of how well and dominant the Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer club played Monday night, Oct. 26, in a 2026 Division I state championship …

To the editor: Question 7 raises two serious concerns for the cities and towns of Southeastern Massachusetts: the further erosion of local control over land-use decisions and a potentially …

PORTSMOUTH — For the Portsmouth High School soccer teams, Monday’s playoff games came down to the same nerve-racking test: penalty kicks. But while the boys celebrated a dramatic shootout …

To the editor: At election time, the air is full of calls for change. Voters say they want it. Politicians promise it. But sometimes change is a bad idea. That’s clearly the case with the …

To the editor: Recently, the Portsmouth Times editorialized against Question 7, nonpartisan elections. Its argument appears to be that voters need to see a candidate’s political affiliation …

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Oct. 13 Matthew Lawrence Davis, 36, of 15 Meeting St., Newport, was charged with possession of …

PORTSMOUTH — Local voters are turning out in impressive numbers ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, with Portsmouth ranking among Rhode Island’s leaders in early voting participation. …

Concluding our coverage of the 2026 campaign leading up the November 3 election, The Times-Gazette recently engaged the candidates seeking the vacant District 67 seat in the Rhode Island House of …

Barrington High School’s colors may be blue and gold, but the annual homecoming was a sea of pink on Friday night, Oct. 23. The event — the BHS football game, the halftime parade, and the …

Bristol Police Officer Zachary Kretchman was recently presented with the Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Bristol Rotary Club in recognition of his bravery and quick thinking during an early morning …

To the editor: A growing hazard on Portsmouth’s roads can — and should — be easily rectified: landscape trucks and large contractors’ trailers parked directly in active travel lanes. …

To the editor: The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center (PMPSC) wishes to publicly express our sincere appreciation to Atria Senior Living for its exceptional generosity during our grand …

Thrive Outside could have its next pristine example showcasing the benefits of outdoor learning at Waddington Elementary School, but it will come at a steep price.

A surf therapy non-profit cleared a big hurdle in Westport last week, when planning board members signed off on a plan to build a new headquarters complete with main building, several small yurts and …

First off, Bob Carr knows he doesn’t have a chance — but that’s kind of the point. The numbers just aren’t there. The support isn’t there on the state level, though he said he’s got …