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Scenes from the two-car crash Friday evening, Aug. 18, at Pawtucket Avenue/Catlin Avenue and Bowen Street.

East Providence Police investigate fatal car crash on Pawtucket Avenue

EAST PROVIDENCE — One man died and another remains in serious condition as a result of a two-car collision Friday evening, Aug. 18, in city on Pawtucket Avenue near both Catlin Avenue and … more

By Mike Rego | 8/21/23

Ron Louro (left) and John Lannan (right), discuss their plans to renovate the former Liberty School during an interview last week. They defended their plan and emphasized how they have been more than willing to listen to feedback from the Town and the community.

Liberty Street developers ask Warren community to trust their intentions

Developers John Lannan and Ron Louro want to make one thing perfectly clear — they aren’t here to strong-arm anyone. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/1/23

The pavement on Foxhill Avenue has been dug up since the summer, and patience is wearing thin for some residents who navigate it daily.

Their road has been torn up since July – will it ever be fixed?

The final paving has not been completed, despite the fact that it began before the Fourth of July. Currently, the new drains and sewer covers project above the level of the street, as they have for months. The issue can be traced back to the Cardi Corporation. more

By Christy Nadalin | 11/16/23

‘Holiday Lights Spectacular’ at the zoo

The annual spectacular transforms the 40-acre zoo into a mesmerizing display of over 3.5 million illuminated lights. Guests can revel in the joy of the season amid larger-than-life displays, radiant … more

12/19/23

Barrington’s Molly DiGiacomo leaps off the block during the 200 free relay event.

Barrington High School swimmers off to a strong start

Can the Eagles make it 10 in a row? Barrington High School girls swim coach Sandy Gorham said it is possible. “I think we have the potential to do it again. That would be … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/24/24

Bluefish regulations will likely be the same as last year, three fish/person/day, no minimum size, includes skipjack bluefish. Shaina Boyle caught this 36” bluefish last year fishing with Capt. Dave Monti.

How 2024 fishing regulations are shaping up

At press time the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island were all still seeking public comment and input on 2024 fishing regulations for saltwater fishing. So, the regulations list for … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 2/26/24

Barrington Coach Stephen Lenz encourages his team during a timeout in the State Semifinals. Barrington led 25-15 and went on to win, 44-29.

Barrington girls overpower Bengals and will play in State Tournament finals

The Barrington High School girls basketball team is headed to the State Tournament finals. The Eagles opened a 10-point lead early in the state semifinals at URI on Saturday, March 16, against … more

3/16/24

The student-run Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm, located on Jepson Lane, recently received a $20,000 grant from the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust. The grant will allow AgInnovation to serve a greater populous of students in the community and to finally take kids off the waiting list.

Grant helps increase capacity at student-run farm

PORTSMOUTH — The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust (HFCT) has awarded the student-run Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm a $20,000 grant to support ongoing programming at the farm. more

4/15/24

Miles Fontaine, shown in a game earlier this season, had three hits in the Eagles' win over Narragansett on Tuesday, May 14.

Murphy and Fontaine power Barrington past Narragansett, 6-0

Quinn Murphy and Miles Fontaine each blasted three hits as the Barrington High School baseball team blanked Narragansett, 6-0, in a Division II game on Tuesday, May 14. Murphy was 3-for-4 at the … more

5/15/24

Police: Barrington teens shine laser pointer into night sky

A Barrington police officer was locking up the gate at the town beach on Saturday night, Jan. 11, when he looked to the west and spotted a strange green light shining into the sky. The officer … more

1/13/20

Barrington solicitor tells board to vacate 2018 assessments

Homeowners who are appealing their recent property values because of the town's altered approach to assessments received some good news last week. The Barrington Board of Assessment Review, … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/29/20

Grand gesture will light the lights for the Class of 2020

The Bristol Warren school community is planning a symbolic show of support for the Class of 2020 — Mt. Hope High School seniors whose final, should-be triumphant days in school are being wiped … more

4/17/20

Letter: Light shined does not have to cast pessimism

To the editor: Barrington has one-fifth the statewide rate of positive COVID-19 tests. We're fortunate that we have many office workers able to work from home. We have few apartment buildings, … more

5/13/20

The favored bicycle route would connect from the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path (left and north), to Thames Street, then High Street, then Ferry Road, Roger Williams University and the Mt. Hope Bridge (right and south).

Bristol wants more time to study bike path extension

After listening to a few Bristol residents concerned about how a new bike route would pass by their homes, the Bristol Town Council decided it needs more time to study that route and hear from … more

By Scott Pickering | 12/3/20

Arlene Violet: Self-inflicted wounds by some educators

Why is it that some educational leaders seem hell-bent on casting such a noble profession in such a poor light? First, we had the spectacle of the union honchos in the National Education Association … more

By Arlene Violet | 4/8/21

School board and Brice bristle over budget cuts

Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members were left with more questions than answers when they met via Zoom Monday evening to review the spending cuts Supt. Dr. Jonathan Brice recommends to … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/28/21

Letter: School Committee needs to follow their own rules

At the Bristol Warren Region School Committee meeting held on May 27, I had planned on speaking during public comment to share my opinions on school committee member Carly Reich’s sexist and … more

5/27/21

Arlene Violet: All good things must come to an end

I really don’t remember when I started writing Poli-ticks, a weekly column. I think it was about 20 years ago. I surely am going to remember, however, when it ended since it is now. I have … more

By Arlene Violet | 9/9/21

Portsmouth declines to issue moratorium on solar facilities

PORTSMOUTH — Despite pleas from local residents who live near approved — or once-proposed — commercial solar arrays, the Town Council Monday night declined to enforce … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/28/22

Summer stories at Whitehorne House Museum

Newport's Whitehorne House Museum will be hosting a summer story program on Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. through August 26. Kids can listen to a storybook reading and complete a themed craft … more

7/27/22

Revealing the restored Shepard portrait at the Wednesday, Aug. 2, Bristol Town Council meeting are (left to right) former Town Clerk Lou Cirillo, Charlotte Burnham, and former Superintendent of Schools Ennis Bisbano.

A fine face lift for a town father

A portrait that hung in the Bristol Town Clerk’s office for years in hopes of restoration is back in great form and ready for its close up. “He was kind of my roommate for 16 … more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/12/22

Margaret Carlone, 95, Portsmouth

Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) … more

8/22/22

East Providence High School's Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Pilgrim tackler during the teams' non-league football game Friday night, Sept. 9, at Pierce Stadium. Abdullah scored three of the Townie touchdowns in their 47-0 win.

Gallery: Townies pummel Pats in non-league football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 9/10/22

Sajo Jefferson (left) and Julia Chang, who are both part of the leadership team at Movement Ground Farm in Tiverton, gave visitors a tour of the farm, stopping to talk about the sheep behind them, and the unique efforts of their farm to engage young and minority populations in farming. Everyone on the leadership team at Movement Ground is under the age of 35 and most come from Providence to work there.

The food network is hard at work

Research suggests the average person thinks about food 15% of their day. That’s of course their own food, or their family’s food, and those thoughts are typically connected to the rumble … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/6/22

Mia Shaw spikes the ball over the net during an earlier game this season. The senior setter bashed five kills, dished out seventeen assists and made fourteen digs defensively.

Huskies fall to Townies in five set marathon

The Mt. Hope volleyball team fell to East Providence 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 25-10, 25-16, 15-17) in a five set marathon on Tuesday night. “It was a back and forth battle,” said Huskies head … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/26/22