Shortly after the fences went up, the buildings started coming down.
Demolition of the Messerlian and Union Hall building on the former Zion Bible College property has coincided with a request …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/14/21
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Have you heard about our latest endeavor, to fund a new investigative journalism team?
We tell a lot of stories, always have, and with your help we would like to tell a lot more.
The East …
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12/17/21
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To the editor:
Engaging in physical and social activities is an important part of the lives of Barrington residents of all ages. Historically, efforts to provide funding for youth sports …
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1/14/22
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Despite a massive dumping of snow, Bristol's DPW was up to the task and there were no significant instances of power outages throughout the area.
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By Christy Nadalin
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2/2/22
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The benefits of more people accessing, following and interacting with their government far exceed the negative, or potential negative, impacts. Government is best when it not only represents citizens, but involves them.
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3/24/22
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After a two-year hiatus, the Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger returned with a new course, new obstacles, but the same fun atmosphere.
Hundreds of competitors — young and old — …
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5/27/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to approve a budget for fiscal year 2023 that calls for a tax rate increase of about 2.23 percent.
The spending plan carries a …
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By Jim McGaw
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6/27/22
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The Tiverton Farmer's Market is every Sunday starting April 17 through October 30 from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m outside Tiverton Middle School. The market showcases the best of local products such as produce, prepared …
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7/19/22
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To the editor:
I am writing in response to your Aug. 11 article regarding the Mayflower Wind Project and I must applaud all the residents who expressed their concerns about the project.
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8/22/22
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A rogue oak tree fell across Cove Avenue smashing powerlines and snapping a pole at aprroximately 12:45 p.m. in Barrington on Friday. Power and tree crews are currently working to get the situation …
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9/9/22
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To the editor:
I respectfully respond to a September 28th letter, “Loose talk needs to stop,” stating that I did not read the protocol which I wrote about in my September 7th letter, …
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10/6/22
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To the editor:
Signs are nice (Preserve the Monastery), petitions add some gravitas (Save Sowams School) and demonstrations can make it more personal (teachers’ redshirt rally).
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10/19/22
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“Keep Little Compton little.” I have been hearing this slogan for years, but this year I heard it as a campaign suggestion of the Republicans in this year’s election. I would really …
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10/25/22
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The out-of-town frame on the CD2 race is mainly about how a potential win by GOP candidate Allan Fung in a Democrat-leaning Rhode Island reflects a tough national outlook for President Biden’s …
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By Ian Donnis
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11/2/22
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All ten Huskies scored as Mt. Hope walloped Woonsocket 54-15 in a Division II away game on Friday night. The win improved the Huskies record to 9-4, 7-3 in league play. Mt. Hope is currently in sixth …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne. Jr.
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1/23/23
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Newport Live will be presenting Teddy Thompson, acoustic, at LaFarge Arts Center, 73 Pelham (and Spring) in Newport on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are …
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2/22/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos having announced a run in CD1, the race to succeed U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is approaching a more active phase. All eyes are on House Speaker Joe …
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By Ian Donnis
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3/13/23
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To the editor:
Although Barrington is a town of only 16,000 residents, the Council and a majority of the School Committee belong to the same political party and the Town Manager has an advanced …
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5/17/23
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Barrington Police responded to the wooded area surrounding Prince’s Pond at about 8:45 on Wednesday morning, May 24 for a report of a suspicious condition.
Police received a call from a …
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5/30/23
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