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You can learn more about Barrington's upcoming school construction project

Want to learn more about the upcoming $250 million school construction project in Barrington? Residents can participate in a special “community conversation” on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at …
East Providence boosts bridge grants to $10,000
The City of East Providence sent out 92 award letters on Friday to businesses that reported financial losses in the immediate months … Read More
Sakonnet police logs: Deer collisions, drug arrests
TIVERTON POLICE LOGS Monday, Nov. 18 Joana M Apolinario, 35, of 27 W Evans St., Newport, was charged with domestic simple … Read More
Hix Bridge Landing impasse will affect $800,000 project
A months-long impasse between the town and Noquochoke Association will force the redesign of a town plan to rehabilitate and upgrade … Read More
New synthetic turf field could be a boon to Mt. Hope High School athletics
The season's first snowfall recently was as good a time as any to remind folks, especially those in Warren who still may not have … Read More
Barrington Farm School hosts special Food Policy meeting
The Rhode Island Food Policy Council announced its upcoming legislative priorities during a recent meeting with local lawmakers that … Read More
Portsmouth woman named chair of the Rhode Island Foundation 
PORTSMOUTH — The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Foundation has elected Ann-Marie Harrington of Portsmouth as chair. The … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers …

Providence hosting 'Three Nights of Lights'

The Avenue Concept is partnering with the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau for family-friendly, fun-filled  Three Nights of Lights. On Friday, Dec. 6, The Avenue …

Holiday Arts Market features 100 vendors this weekend

The WaterFire Arts Center is hosting its 4th annual Holiday Arts Market this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will vendors galore and food trucks for …
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Obituaries
John Guild John C. Guild, 83, of Haliburton Road, Rumford, died peacefully on December 6, 2024 at the Dawn Hill Home, Bristol. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (O'Brien) Guild. Born in Needham
John McCarthy John L. "Jack" McCarthy died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home in Naples, Florida. His last days were filled with visits by family and loving friends. Jack was born on
Frank Parker Frank R. Parker, of Wellesley, MA, and Little Compton, RI, passed away peacefully on December, 4 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 13th, 1931 to the late Felix and Bertha Pakulski
Sports
Huskies are appropriately awarded several football accolades Though the 2024 season ended a bit controversially for the Mt. Hope High School football team as the Huskies squabbled with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League over the new playoff power ranking …
East Bay Warriors enjoy another successful Pop Warner season The respective East Bay Warriors teams enjoyed another successful Rhode Island Southeastern Massachusetts Pop Warner Football and Cheer League season in 2024. The East Bay Varsity spirit squad …
Game Photos: Captains reflect on Tigers’ season after Turkey game loss The Tiverton High School football season came to an end after suffering a 40-0 loss to D-3 Rogers in a Thanksgiving Day match up at Toppa Field on Wednesday night. The Vikings made it alright after …
Mt. Hope High School game day cheerleaders earn accolades Like their football playing peers, the Mt. Hope High School fall sports cheerleaders, under the direction of head coach Samantha Golden, also completed their 2024 season Thanksgiving week during the …
Opinion
Letter: Where is Gonzalez's evidence in Rocha, Soderlund letter?

In response to the “Letter to the Editor” published on December 4, 2024, by former Vice President of the Little Compton Democratic Town Committee Megan Gonzalez, we feel compelled to …

Letter: Listen, Rocha and Kinnane: Little Compton voters have spoken

It’s the same old story from Little Compton Republicans, and frankly, it’s a disservice to our town. Once again, we’re seeing behavior that undermines the voices of Little …

Letter: RIDOT’s undeserved victory lap on road projects

To the editor: A recent press release regarding the completion of the Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown reconstruction found RIDOT taking a self-awarded victory lap.   Most of us remember …

Letter: Young students shouldn’t be distracted by smartphones

To the editor: Warning! Device renders you an unwitting participant in one of the largest uncontrolled experiments ever performed. Highly addictive algorithms can result in an endless …

Letter: CDBG program a great deal for Quaker Manor, Estates

To the editor: I write today in support of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal for Quaker Manor and Quaker Estates heating systems that the new Town Council will consider at …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.