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Kara Pisasale vaults over the bar during the pole vault. She tied for 6th in the event with a jump of 9 feet. Pisasale also placed 14th in the 400-meter run with a time of 1:02.30 and 15th in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:25.97.

Jackson places fourth in dash, triple jump at state meet

The Mt. Hope girls track team placed 12 with 24.20 points during the RI state track championships at Conley Stadium on Saturday. Sophomore Thea Jackson had a good day in both the track and field … more

Story and photos by Richard W. dionne, Jr. | 6/4/24

Portsmouth High’s Gyselle Mairs contains a La Salle opponent along the sideline during last week’s semifinal Division I lacrosse matchup.

Portsmouth edged by Rams, 14-13, in semifinal heartbreaker

PORTSMOUTH — It couldn’t have been any closer. The Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team battled as hard as they could, but La Salle scored just one more goal to win an epic … more

6/3/24

Portsmouth High’s Aiden Chen won the gold in the high jump during the Rhode Island State Track and Field Championships at Conley Stadium in Providence on Saturday. He was the only competitor to clear 6 feet, 4 inches on his first attempt.

Portsmouth's Chen, Gray champions at R.I. track meet

PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island track and field championships at Conley Stadium in Providence Saturday featured some outstanding performances from Portsmouth High School athletes. Aiden … more

6/3/24

Portsmouth High’s Megan Malone connects with the first pitch of the game while battling Ponaganset during the Division II winners’ bracket final on Sunday at Rhode Island College.

Ponaganset cools off red-hot Portsmouth softball team

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High softball team won seven in a row before entering the Division II state championship tournament. Then they won two more, as the No. 5-seeded Patriots … more

6/3/24

In Melville Elementary School’s recent production of “Beauty and the Beast,” Natalie (center), as Belle, is feted by servants in The Beast’s castle: Ari, Nate, Oonagh, Reese, Harper, and Mae.

Beauty is wooed by ‘The Beast’ at Melville

PORTSMOUTH — The assembly room at Melville Elementary School was filled with life-sized teapots, forks, knives, clocks and more during its recent production of the musical, “Beauty and … more

6/3/24

Bulldogs better East Providence in D-II baseball pod finale

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team will not get a chance to fully defend its Division II title after the Townies were defeated by visiting Westerly 4-0 Monday … more

By Mike Rego | 6/3/24

Martha Arbuthnot and her daughter, Tally, 3 (foreground), and Debbie Chappell and her granddaughter, Margaux Rando, almost 2, enjoy the Sway Fun ride. Chappell’s niece is Kateri Chappell Buerman, who heads up the Four Hearts Foundation which raised funds for the playground.

‘This is a great day for Portsmouth!’

PORTSMOUTH — As she looked over at all the young tikes climbing, sliding, swinging and running from station to station at the new Portsmouth Community Playground Saturday, Kateri Chappell … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/3/24

Portsmouth Police deal with reckless driving, drug possession, and more

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, May 27 Angel Manuel Pizarro, 42, of 533 North Main Street., Apt. 2W, Fall River, was … more

6/3/24

Portsmouth High School student Kiera Daly feels the weight of a British musket at Turkey Hill-Heritage Park, where Seth Chiaro of the Battle of R.I. Association (BoRIA) talked about the Battle of Rhode Island — also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill — between the Hessians and American revolutionists in 1778.

Portsmouth: History is right in our backyard

PORTSMOUTH — It’s one thing to open up a dusty U.S. history book to read a rather dry account of Revolutionary War skirmishes from a classroom desk chair. It’s quite another to be … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/3/24

Pamela Huizenga has owned the old Simmons’ Cafe and Market for a year, and has big plans.

An Adamsville institution, re-imagined

One year after purchasing the Simmons Café and Market in Adamsville, Pamela Huizenga is overseeing major renovations to its historic building, re-imagining the property’s landscaping, … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/3/24

Number three doubles player Justin Kuo strikes a forehand during the state championship match on Saturday.

Photos: Barrington tennis team wins state championship

Barrington won all three doubles matches and knocked off LaSalle, 4-2, on Saturday, June 1, at Slater Park. At number one doubles, Gabe Anderson and Bryce Kupperman defeated Yash Choudhary and … more

6/3/24

Salutatorian Avery Carvalho (second from left) smiles as Valedictorian Madison Plourde speaks at commencement Saturday morning.

Westport celebrates its top 10 graduates

Westport graduated 85 high school seniors Saturday. The following are short biographies compiled for the top 10 grads, ranked by academic achievement. Madison Plourde The Class of 2024 … more

6/3/24

This graphic shows a summary of the work planned for Barrington Schools.

State approves Barrington school construction project for funding

The Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education recently approved the Barrington school building project for the $250 million in funding. On Tuesday, May 28, the Council … more

6/3/24

Election integrity, mail ballot application bills move through Assembly

PROVIDENCE — East Bay members of the General Assembly were among the legislators to sponsor bills in recent days in both chambers regarding ballot access and election integrity issues as the … more

6/3/24

Dylan Annicelli threw a complete game shutout as the EPHS baseball team defeated Westerly 2-0 Sunday, June 2, to set up a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the Division II championship series.

East Providence eeks out win over Westerly, sets up one-off outing for D-II baseball title series spot

WESTERLY — The East Providence High School baseball team will play a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the Division II championship series after the Townies went on the road to Westerly … more

By Mike Rego | 6/2/24

Members of the Barrington High School boys tennis team celebrate after winning the deciding match against LaSalle on Saturday night, June 1, at Slater Park in Pawtucket.

More State Champs! Barrington tennis team defeats LaSalle in finals

The Barrington High School boys tennis team capped an undefeated season with a 4-2 win over LaSalle Academy in the Division I State Championship finals on Saturday night, June 1, at Slater Park in … more

6/2/24

Members of the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team pose for a group photo shortly after winning the state championship on Saturday, June 1.

State Champs! BHS boys win outdoor track championship

The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team won the state championship on Saturday, June 1, at Connelly Stadium in Providence. Barrington scored 120 team points and finished ahead of … more

6/1/24

Fin Thomson, shown connecting with a pitch during an Eagles' game earlier this season, went 2-for-4, drove in one run and scored the game-winner during Barrington's 3-2 victory over St. Raphael's on Friday evening, May 31.

Barrington defeats St. Raphael's in extra innings, 3-2

Fin Thomson scored on a two-out balk in the bottom of the eighth inning and helped the Barrington High School baseball team defeat St. Raphael's 3-2 in a Division II playoff game on Friday evening, … more

6/1/24

Meaghan Priest hugs a fellow graduate Saturday.

Westport grads: ‘The best is yet to come’

If you wanted insight into what was on graduates’ minds Saturday as 85 seniors received their Westport High School diplomas, the decorations on their mortarboards were a good place to … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/1/24

Sophomore Kyle Desrosiers threw a complete game in his first-ever varsity playoff start as EPHS defeated Johnston 5-2 Saturday, June 1, to remain in contention in the Division II championship tournament.

Townies top Panthers, stay alive in Division II baseball playoffs

EAST PROVIDENCE — For the second time in less than a week, the East Providence High School baseball team dispatched a pesky Johnston club to remain viable in the 2024 Division II … more

By Mike Rego | 6/1/24

Youngster stabbed during fight at Central Avenue Park

EAST PROVIDENCE — A fight between youngsters at the Central Avenue Park Friday evening, May 31, left one male with a minor leg wound after he was stabbed. The child, reportedly 12 years … more

By Mike Rego | 5/31/24

Love Wins Coastal have gotten more than 100 requests for its "Love is Love" sign.

Little Compton council delays sign vote as Pride event nears

As a local organization prepares for its fourth Annual Pride Event in Little Compton, its organizers may have experienced a sense of déjà vu after town council members seemed reluctant … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/31/24

Volunteer Holly Lippert stocks the shelves at the Little Compton Food Bank one recent day.

In Little Compton, the hunger grows

While Little Compton is generally known as a wealthy community, an alternate reality exists for some local residents who must rely increasingly on area food banks to put food on their tables. … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/31/24

Matos campaign worker is charged in alleged bogus signature scheme

The campaign worker alleged to have submitted forged signatures on behalf of Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos during the latter's ill-fated run for Congress last year's special election has been … more

By Mike Rego | 5/31/24

Barrington Middle School teacher Stuart Moran points to the camera while participating in last week's Unity Walk.

Barrington Middle School students and staff enjoy Unity Walk

Beautiful weather… plus a big happy crowd… plus an upcoming three-day holiday weekend… equals a great event. The entire Barrington Middle School community — students, … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/31/24