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The entrance/exit to the Hix Bridge Landing can be seen at left, just before the bridge.

Members of the Westport Landing Commission aren’t counting on cooperation with the Masonic Lodge next door, and earned conservation commission approval last week to widen Hix Bridge … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/23/25

Boat ends up high and dry on Metacom

A Barrington boater's season got off to a rough start when an Albin fishing boat fell from its trailer following an accident near the Bristol and Warren line about 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Albin … more

4/23/25

Barrington High School seniors Will DiGiacomo (left) and Bobby Wind will attend the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy, respectively, in the fall. Both are captains for the boys outdoor track team and have shown great leadership, said their coach Bill Barrass: “They really are a perfect example of what the academies should be looking for.”

Barrington High School track captains ‘rally the troops’ (Video)

Bobby Wind and Will DiGiacomo were hard to spot. The early season practice for the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team was wrapping up, and a large group of student-athletes … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/23/25

Booking photo of Nicholas Antoniou of Cranston.

Man charged with possessing child porn, circulating indecent material

PORTSMOUTH — A 36-year-old Cranston man was arrested last week following an investigation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division into a report of electronically disseminating indecent … more

4/23/25

Josie Lamb, a student at Barrington High School, rehearses a scene from the Arts Alive production of Urinetown. The show dates are May 2-4.

Arts Alive! bringing ‘Urinetown’ to Barrington stage

The Arts Alive! Pre-Professional Program will present Urinetown, the Musical, a satirical, laugh-out-loud production, on May 2-4. “Set in a dystopian future where water is scarce and … more

4/23/25

East Providence resident Tyler Benedetti, 26, stands by the home he now owns on Burnside Avenue in Riverside, which he was able to buy for $239,000 and includes an apartment that can be rented out to make additional revenue towards the mortgage.

Celebrating new, actually affordable homes in East Providence

Three homes were recently unveiled in Riverside at the site of two formerly vacant schools. They provided a nice amount of space for a first home, the ability to collect rental income, and here's the kicker: They only cost $239,000. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/23/25

Odd Fellows attorney threatens legal action

In a twist Little Compton officials said they did not see coming, an attorney representing the Seaconnet Lodge No. 39, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, has threatened to sue the town if officials … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/23/25

Aidan Pereira holds possession for the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team in its 12-2 victory earlier this week over visiting Providence Country Day. Pereira was dominant in the face-off circle as he and the Huskies remained undefeated in Division III play.

Huskies cruise past Knights in Division III boys' lacrosse contest

The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team returned from spring break with a comfortable 12-2 victory over visiting Providence County Day School Monday afternoon, April 21, in Bristol, the Huskies … more

By Mike Rego | 4/23/25

Bristol resident Katie Kirwin hosts a Zumbathon fundraiser on May 4 to raise awareness about functional neurological disorder.

A broken signal between brain and body

The teenage years are difficult to navigate for the average young person. Add a neurological disorder, and they’re difficult at a whole new level. That’s where Katie Kirwin found … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/23/25

Barrington is partnering with 11th Hour Racing, an environmental organization and professional offshore sailing team, on a curbside composting program.

Barrington and 11th Hour Racing partner for composting program

Barrington is making a second attempt at starting a curbside composting pilot program. In July 2024, the town council voted unanimously to apply for a US Department of Agriculture grant that … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/22/25

Hey Barrington, have you considered volunteering for the town?

Have you considered volunteering for the town? Now may be the time. The Town of Barrington is seeking volunteers to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. There are currently vacancies on … more

4/22/25

Barrington’s Ace McCoy, shown fielding a ball in a previous game, went 4-for-4 with two doubles in the Eagles' 12-2 win over Lincoln.

Barrington softball team bounces back for win over Lincoln

The Barrington High School softball team improved to 5-2 last week. The Eagles defeated Mt. Hope 18-1, lost to Westerly 15-0, and then defeated Lincoln 12-2. Barrington Coach Sandy Gorham … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/22/25

Two left in Westport superintendent search

Two career educators with more than a half century of work experience between them are finalists to become Westport’s new school superintendent, following the expected retirement of Thomas … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/22/25

Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Gabe Amo (from left) listen to a constituent’s question during a congressional town hall sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Newport County at Portsmouth Middle School Monday night.

A night to vent about the Trump administration

PORTSMOUTH — The sound reverberating through the Portsmouth Middle School auditorium on Monday night was a powerful and resounding rebuke of the direction President Donald Trump intends to lead … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/22/25

Little Compton resident Jennifer McDowell has HSP, a rare genetic wasting disorder that will likely take her life.

Dying with dignity in Little Compton

The hardest part for Jennifer Hopkins McDowell isn’t the isolation that will consume her — not the physical decline, not the cognitive deterioration and not the stripping away … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/22/25

Scott Becker beams with pride after achieving his dream of self-publishing his first romance novel.

Love is in the air — for one local romance novelist

Each word means something. Finding the right ones takes time — time spent sitting in a feeling, in a space, building a mood through the five senses to draw out the words that say exactly what … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/22/25

Ethan Martel tees off for the Mt. Hope High School golf team during the Huskies' 2025 season opener at Rhode Island Country Club against host Barrington and Rogers on April 21.

Hopeful Huskies tee off 2025 Eastern Division golf season

The Mt. Hope High School golf program continues its steady climb back into sustainability as the 2025 regular season begins. The Huskies, who call nearby Swansea Country Club as their home … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Barrington Police: ‘Clown-faced’ teenagers charged with vandalism

Barrington Police charged the same three teenagers twice in two separate incidents last week. The first set of charges stemmed from vandalism in town and the second set was related to … more

4/21/25

The overgrown “3-S property” on the south side of Sandy Point Avenue was purchased by the town more than 20 years ago for recreational purposes, but there’s since been no efforts to establish any athletic fields there.

Portsmouth gets ‘ball rolling’ on sports fields at ‘3S’ property

PORTSMOUTH — The property was first purchased by the town in 2004 and was pitched as an ideal spot for two sports fields when voters approved a recreational bond in 2007. Now 18 years have … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/21/25

Wind turbines well offshore, as seen from the border of Little Compton and Westport last Friday.

Westport wind group's future blowing in the wind

A town board formed five months ago to monitor the potential impacts of offshore wind on Westport could soon go on an extended hiatus, or meet much less frequesntly. The reason? Changes in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/21/25

An extreme high tide in October 2024 completely flooded an access road at Gull Cove, off Route 24.

Coastal photos needed of Saturday’s king tide

Get your cameras ready! Extreme high tides will return to Rhode Island coastlines on Saturday, April 26, at 7:33 p.m. The University of Rhode Island is asking Rhode Islanders to join … more

4/21/25

Russ and Beth Milham will receive the 2025 Hope Harris Award, given annually to individuals or organizations exemplifying service to the communities APRI serves and unwavering dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

40th annual AIDS Run/Walk for Life coming to Pierce Field

The 40th annual AIDS Walk for Life will take place on May 3 at Pierce Field in East Providence, bringing together advocates and those affected by one of the most prolific and destructive diseases in world history. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/21/25

The owners of the commercial property at 51 Cole St. are seeking a permit change to mixed use.

Warren Town Council passes Cole Street status change request to planning board

The town council at its April monthly meeting referred to the planning board a request from the current owners of 51 Cole St., petitioning for a change in the status of the structure. Michael … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Former councilor and long-time community contributor Ed Theberge (left) was honored by the town council, including current member Louis Rego, at the body's April 8 meeting. Theberge will soon move from Warren.

Council commends long-time Warren community contributor Theberge

As part of its regularly scheduled meeting for the month, April 8, the town council, made a series of recognitions, including that of Edward Theberge. As presented by Councilor Louis Rego, … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Warren's monthly receipts stay steady, remain on track as year-end approaches

All things considered coming off a 12-month period when the town took an unexpected monetary hit due the unforeseen significant legal settlement at the start of the year, the Warren's coffers and … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25