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Deer spotted at Colt State Park in October of 2022.

Animal rights group targets hunting program in Bristol

Defenders of Animals hopes to earn enough support from enough Bristol voters to re-examine the Town’s deer hunting cooperative through a ballot referendum, critiquing the fledgling program as unsafe, inhumane, and unscientific. more

By Ethan Hartley | 10/12/23

Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray came in second place among the boys in the Class B Cross-Country Championship at Ponaganset High School on Saturday. He ran the five-kilometer course in a time of 16:23.54 and was the youngest competitor to finish in the top 15.

Portsmouth High boys take 2nd in Class B championship

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High cross-country teams made a strong showing at Saturday’s Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School. more

10/31/23

Kenaz Ochgwu led EPHS in scoring both nights, but the Townies dropped games to Shea and Central in their annual Harry Mutter Basketball Classic.

Townies drop a pair in Mutter boys' basketball tournament

The East Providence High School boys' basketball team dropped a pair of games late last week in the 2023 edition of its annual Harry Mutter Holiday Classic hosted by the Townies December 27 and 28. … more

By Mike Rego | 12/29/23

Town Planner Herb Durfee III consults with assistant town solicitor Benjamin Ferreira during the procedural hearing Monday night discussing the reconsideration of the Penny Lane development.

Warren Planning Board will reconsider 40-unit Child Street development

After learning that a conditional approval which hinged on reducing an affordable housing development from 40 units to 25 wouldn't likely stand in court, members of the Warren Planning Board face an uncomfortable decision. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/24/24

Reese Reardon, 15, (left), Emma Russell, 15, and Toby Matias, 17, hold up their boards.

This new student/professional partnership program is pretty rad

“Build your own Skateboard”, is a composites learning program at Herreshoff Marine Museum (HMM), developed in partnership with the Town, and the Bristol Warren Regional School District (BWRSD). more

By Christy Nadalin | 2/1/24

The EPHS girls' swim team won the 2023-24 Division IV regular season dual meet title, going 6-0.

EPHS girls' swimmers win first dual meet title in decades

The East Providence High School swimming teams concluded their 2023-24 regular seasons in recent days, the girls finished with an unblemished 6-0 record and with the program's first dual meet title … more

By Mike Rego | 2/13/24

Julia George drives to the hoop during the Wildcats' 60-30 crushing of Cape Cod Academy in a home game on Tuesday night. George, the team's point guard, scored 14 points in games against Cape Cod and Fairhaven last week. She also had 13 rebounds, 6 steals, and 10 assists.

Westport girls' hoops gain 5th seed in D-5 tourney

The Westport girls basketball team is playoff bound after crushing Cape Cod Academy 60-30 on Tuesday and dominating Fairhaven 56-16 on Thursday to end the regular season with a record of 19-1. The … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 2/26/24

Students in Rebecca Henderson’s STEAM Studio class pose for a photo with Ben Orent, while he sits on a rowing machine. Students in the class designed and built special handles that make it possible for Orent to use the rowing machine.

In Barrington, STEAM assignment impacts student’s life

A class assignment turned into something special at Barrington Middle School. Students in Rebecca Henderson’s STEAM Studio class recently designed and then built a device that helps a … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/4/24

Man cited for illegal duck hunting in Barrington

Barrington police responded to the Osamequin Bird Sanctuary at about 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, after a resident called to complain about duck hunters on Hundred Acre Cove. The … more

2/5/20

Barrington veterans Bill Groves (left), Charlie Peabody, Ken Lass, Joe MacRae, Bart Stanzione, Al Girard, Charles Brule and Paul Dulchinos hold up signs on Monday at the veterans memorial in front of town hall. The veterans group has asked that flags carrying a partisan or political message or those that are divisive not be flown on the flagpole, which stands in the center of the veterans memorial. The Barrington UVC is requesting the veterans memorial be relocated to a new space.

Group wants to relocate veterans memorial

The Barrington United Veterans Council no longer wants the veterans memorial to be located near the flagpole outside Barrington Town Hall. In a series of emails to the town manager and members … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/17/21

Video: Lambert signs her letter of intent

Barrington High School volleyball senior Casey Lambert signs a letter of intent to go to Springfield College recently inside the BHS gym. She is accompanied by (from left to right) her friend … more

4/28/21

A firefighter walks 16a Prospect Street resident June Leone and her brother, Brian Jarvis, to a Red Cross truck for treatment Tuesday evening. Another resident of the three-family structure died when it caught fire.

Fire chief identifies victim of Bristol blaze

Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello released the identity of the victim in a deadly fire Tuesday evening . The deceased is 34-year-old Corey Rogers, a resident of the 16 Prospect St. multi-family … more

5/26/21

These tanks off Bayview Avenue serve the majority of water customers in Bristol. After upgrades to the system of water mains along Metacom Avenue, the tanks will be providing higher water pressure to homes and businesses throughout the east side of town by next spring.

BCWA spending $4.5 million to boost Bristol water pressure

The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) is about to launch two significant projects that will be noticeable, temporarily disruptive and designed to give Bristol’s water infrastructure a major … more

6/10/21

Westport Friends deal with rash of BLM banner thefts

The Westport Monthly Meeting of Friends is calling for a community-wide discussion on racism and tolerance, after a months-long rash of theft from its 938 Main Road meeting house. Since August, … more

By Ted Hayes | 12/17/21

Anthony DaPonte, sporting his bronze medal, shakes hands with silver medalist 85-year-old Spencer Parish following the 200-meter run at the Masters National Indoor Championship on March 20.

86-year-old Warren native nabs bronze in national track meet

DaPonte competed in the 200-meter event for peopled aged 85-89, earning third place among the national competition with a time of 47.31. more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/24/22

Kate Galop, pastor of the Westport Point United Methodist Church, speaks to the congregation during her last service this past Sunday, June 26.

Westport United Methodist pastor is leaving town

Kate Galop, the pastor of the Westport Point United Methodist Church for the past six years, led her final service Sunday and is headed to a new assignment at Faith United Methodist Church in … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/27/22

Last year’s Warren Folks Festival brought out hundreds to Cutler Mill to enjoy music, local food, and peruse wares from local craft artisans.

Warren's Folks Fest 2022 looks to be biggest yet

Between the free admission, the wide variety of live music, over 40 local art vendors with plenty to browse, and a selection of food and beverage choices that would make any Providence elitist stop … more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/11/22

Westport Select board defends cell phone tower settlement

Members of the Westport Select Board last Monday defended their decision to settle a lawsuit brought by a cell phone tower contractor, saying they did the best they could for the town in the face of … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/21/22

Kent Field renovation project dives deeper into the planning stages

EAST PROVIDENCE — City officials and outside consultants last week held a community meeting to discuss an initial proposal to refurbish the Kent Field Playground. The gathering took place … more

By Mike Rego | 10/26/22

LaSalle outlasts East Providence's Thanksgiving Day upset bid

EAST PROVIDENCE — In what was an instant classic for an already historic series, LaSalle Academy fended off East Providence High School 41-36 to win the 93rd installment of their Thanksgiving … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 11/25/22

Barrington Lions Club members (from left to right) Doreen Burgers, Cat Horn and Michaela Keohane inspect the burned tree at Barrington Beach.

Scrooge scorches Christmas tree at Barrington Beach

Late Wednesday night, when most Barrington residents lay asleep in their beds, a grinch slunk to the town beach and lit the Barrington Beach Christmas tree on fire. The Barrington Lions Club … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/15/22

The proposed three-story development at 119 Water St. still includes only 3 of the 12 units as affordable, per updated financial information submitted to the Warren Planning Board.

Warren planning board to table discussion of Water Street development

The hearing scheduled for tonight on the 119 Water St. development will be pushed to the end of February, pending new information received by the Warren Planning Board. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/23/23

Barrington’s James Anderson played football at Kent School last fall and recently committed to play football for Bryant University next fall.

Barrington grad commits to Bryant University football team

James Anderson has wanted to play Division I college football for a long time. The recent Barrington High School graduate and post-graduate student at Kent School in Connecticut has dreamed of … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/10/23

Members of the Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team cheer as they skate toward fans after the Division II “Frozen Four” win over Narragansett on Sunday. They’ll play for all the marbles this Saturday.

Portsmouth advances to D-2 championship game on Saturday

PORTSMOUTH — It will be a local matchup made in heaven on Saturday, when the Division II boys’ hockey championship will be played at Schneider Arena at Providence College. The … more

3/13/23

Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Matilda Jr. The Musical.

Barrington Middle School students shine in Matilda Jr. The Musical

Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical. The Barrington Middle School students impressed … more

3/31/23