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Your guide to Warren's 24 local ballot questions

There are 24 — yes you read that right — local questions to be decided by Warren voters this year. Here's the details on each. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/3/22

No serious injuries reported in EPPD cruiser-involved accident

EAST PROVIDENCE — An East Providence Police cruiser was one of four vehicles involved in a multi-car accident in the rain Sunday night, Nov. 27. No serious injuries were reported. The … more

By Mike Rego | 11/27/22

This map shows the approximate location of Monast Island in Mt. Hope Bay in red. Touisset Point in Warren is at top left, east Bristol at left, Tiverton at right and Swansea and Somerset at upper middle to right.

Tiverton sells island to the state DEM

It's so tiny, it barely registers in a Google search and unlike its sister Spar Island, is not listed on many navigational charts. But Monast Island, a deserted quarter acre of sand in the middle of … more

By Ted Hayes | 12/15/22

Bengals best Townies in intra-city girls' high school hoops outing

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ basketball dropped to 1-9 in the Division I ranks after suffering a 69-36 loss to their neighbors to the south on Pawtucket … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 1/24/23

The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank in Portsmouth recently received one big check from OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown.

Portsmouth food bank receives $20K donation from church

PORTSMOUTH — The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank in Portsmouth has received a $20,000 donation from OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown as part of the church’s Christmas … more

2/10/23

Barrington Public Schools hire new legal counsel

Barrington Public Schools will split with its long-time legal counsel, Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP. At its meeting on March 27, the Barrington School Committee voted 5-0 to sign a … more

3/31/23

Holmes, played by Aiden Pilipski, (right) and Watson, played by Will Walker, rehearse a scene from the upcoming Stagemasters production of “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles.”

Sherlock and Holmes visiting Barrington High School this weekend

The Barrington High School Stagemasters will be performing "Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles" this weekend. Shows are planned for Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6 at 7 … more

5/4/23

Voters approved $1 million in appropriations, contingent on a future override vote, at May's annual Town Meeting.

With Town Meeting done, Westport looks to override vote

PIC: Override DIONNE Head Override vote coming this summer Subhead With Town Meeting out of the way, select board mulls next step in estimated $3 million ballot question Jump: … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/17/23

These flyers were found in Barrington on Saturday night and Sunday morning, May 27 and 28.

Barrington Police: White nationalist flyers found in town

Barrington Police received multiple reports last weekend of white nationalist flyers scattered on nearly a dozen roads in town. The flyers had been left inside plastic sandwich bags and weighed down with small rocks; they were located on Washington Road, Cedar … more

5/30/23

Bristol's Yarn Mill development moves on to final planning phase

“The ball is in the developer’s court now,” said Community Development Director Diane Williamson. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/20/23

A crowd listens to Town Historian Jim Garman as he shares the history of the Glen Manor House and surrounding farm while sitting just outside the home’s south portico on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the home’s construction.

Glen Manor House celebrates 100 years with open house

PORTSMOUTH — Glen Manor House and the volunteers who cared for it over the years were fêted Wednesday night during a 100th anniversary open house celebration of the town-owned … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/18/23

The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team takes the field before facing Bishop Hendricken in a non-league match at home last Thursday night.

Portsmouth gets walloped by Bishop Hendricken, 55-7

PORTSMOUTH — Bishop Hendricken is in a different league than Portsmouth High, and the Hawks proved it Friday night. In a non-league matchup which served as the home opener for the … more

9/25/23

The old Chase Marina Property on Riverside Drive.

Tiverton Harbor commission awaits Chase Marina movement

More than a year has passed since the state’s Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began soliciting redevelopment ideas for the old Chase Marina property at 169 Riverside Drive in … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 10/11/23

Eric Chason will read from his book "Breathless" on Friday night, at Barrington Books.

Remembering Lill 10 years later

Eric Chason wants to tell people about his daughter, Lillian. He wants to tell them about how funny she was, and about how smart she was, and about how strong she was. He wants people to know how … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/14/19

South Shore Beach, Little Compton (Buzzards Bay Coalition)

Parking ban hits Little Compton's South Shore Beach, Lloyd's Beach, Town Landing

LITTLE COMPTON — Little Compton took action Friday afternoon to prevent parking at South Shore Beach where some report seeing large numbers of cars and lots of people in recent … more

By Bruce Burdett | 4/10/20

Council member Joy Hearn said she has enjoyed her time serving the town.

Councilors cite different reasons for not running again

Steve Boyajian said he has truly enjoyed his time on the town council. The democrat who is not running for re-election said the experience of serving the town was very rewarding, as was working … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/3/20

Dyer Street residents Tomasz Krawczak and Patty Sylvia and King Philip Ave. resident Jim Lawton (left to right) talk about the challenges of living next to off-campus student homes on King Philip Avenue. The two homes that had a spike in activity and “problems” last spring are shown behind.

Bristol residents hoping to coexist with college kids next door

For the neighbors of two Roger Williams University student rentals on King Philip Avenue, it was a long spring. COVID-19 closed campus, leaving the students living off-campus without much to do. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/3/20

Barrington High School senior Mackenzie Stephens (center) poses for a photo with her parents, Mark and Suzette. Mackenzie recently signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at the University of Delaware next year.

BHS weight thrower signs with University of Delaware

At first glance, Mackenzie Stephens may not look like a typical weight thrower. But don’t let that fool you. The Barrington High School senior standout recently signed her National Letter of … more

2/10/21

The Eagles placed first in the Regional Championship meet, with a total score of 133.775.

Barrington High School gymnasts are regional champs

The Barrington High School gymnastics team won the RI Regional Championship on Sunday. It was a total team effort for the Eagles — 10 girls scored points during the competition. Barrington … more

2/14/22

Bristol property values rise by average of 15 percent across town

The results of the every-third-year statistical revaluation of real estate hit local mailboxes last week, and with a few exceptions, property values went up across town. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/24/22

Barrington awarded $48.9K grant for elections

Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea recently announced $121,539 in grant funding for Barrington, Bristol, Little Compton, Middletown, and Warren to strengthen the cybersecurity of voting … more

5/28/22

Tommy Coutant fires a pitch to an East Providence batter while competing in the 12U All-Star playoffs, Saturday.

Barrington bounced from Majors All-Star bracket

The Barrington Little League Majors Division All-Star baseball team lost to East Providence in the first round of the District 2 tournament on Saturday night, and was eliminated on Sunday night after … more

6/28/22

Nellie Peecher, shown during a match last year, is a senior member of the BHS girls volleyball team.

BHS Sports: ‘Scrappy’ volleyball team opens season 2-2

This year’s Barrington High School girls volleyball team is boasting a number of returners from last year. Coach Ron Enos said this year’s team has eight returning players from last … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/21/22

The Axon "3" model body camera East Providence Police officers will soon employ.

East Providence Police get their piece of body camera grant

EAST PROVIDENCE — State officials along with Rhode Island’s United States Congressional delegation recently announced the procurement of $16 million in grants for 42 local law … more

By Mike Rego | 11/9/22

In this map prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (MASSDEP), Westport is depicted almost entirely in light green — the state's designation for watersheds that may be designated as Natural Resource Areas following the promulgation of proposed Title V amendments. Towns shown in gray either have not yet been evaluated for nitrogen impacts, or have been evaluated and determined not to be impacted by nitrogen.Half of New Bedford, a small part of Fairhaven and most of Achushnet, shown in teal, have already been designated Natural Resource Areas.

Town — and maybe homeowners — face expensive Title V changes

Thousands of Westport homeowners could be on the hook for expensive septic upgrades under a series of Title V (septic) amendments being rolled out early next year, though Westport officials are … more

12/15/22