EAST PROVIDENCE — The first signs of site prep were visible late last week, readying the Pawtucket Avenue location for the start of construction on the new East Providence High SchoolSaying … more

Is the Barrington Committee on Appropriations a non-partisan board? The chairwoman of the Barrington Democratic Town Committee says yes. The chairman of the Barrington Republican Town Committee … more

PORTSMOUTH — Four members of the Portsmouth High School girls’ track team earned All-American honors when they set a new Rhode Island record in the distance medley relay. Nikki … more

Did you know that some of our most popular landscaping plants don't actually belong here? Bigleaf hydrangea (the one you probably think of when you think of hydrangea) is actually native to Japan … more

The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is hosting a series of recreational clamming workshops this summer. The workshops, led by DEM’s Aquatic Resource Education (ARE) program, … more

A team of volunteers worked together seamlessly inside the Bristol County Elks Lodge, working together with assembly-line-like precision. Organized piles of food, toiletries and games spanned the … more

The Bristol Town Council unanimously denied a request for amplified music and announcements for the fifth annual Independence Rhode Race. Applicant Susan Rancourt of Warren had put in the request to … more

Westport is home to a host of solar farms these days with a bunch more in the works, but back when one was first envisioned for the summit of the town’s closed landfill, the concept was new … more

PORTSMOUTH — Ragged Island Brewing is now the official owner of the former Van Hof property on Bristol Ferry Road, where the business intends to relocate next year. more

PROVIDENCE — A recruitment campaign for new Capitol Police Officers begins June 16, Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of … more