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Joseph Walkden (left) shakes hands with Town Council member David Gleason after he and Christopher Blake (right) were honored with a commendation for their life-saving efforts in Common Fence Point last month.
Two men 'in the right place at the right time’ in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Christopher Blake and Joseph Walkden were just minding their own business at Safe Harbor’s South Marina in Common Fence Point on Friday, Feb. 9, when they heard a commotion. … more
A native of Lincoln, RI, Brian Sullivan rose from a dispatcher for the Lincoln Police Department to the Chief of Police in that town. After retiring last March, he took most of a year off before applying to become Town Manager in Warren.
Former Lincoln Chief of Police hired as Warren's new Town Manager
Brian Sullivan, a native of Lincoln, RI, spent around 15 years as the Chief of Police in Lincoln. He begins his new role as Warren's Town Manager today. more
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The Warren Wastewater Treatment Plant is in line to receive $2.24 million from the federal government to make crucial repairs and maintain efficient operations.
Warren to get $2.24M in federal funds to maintain wastewater treatment plant
The ability to fund the entirety of the project is not a given, however, given Warren's current financial uncertainty. more
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Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr. speaks during a December hearing on the proposed East Main Road roundabout.
Portsmouth manager’s salary increased by nearly 30 percent
PORTSMOUTH — Richard Rainer, Jr. will soon be the highest-paid municipal employee in Portsmouth, thanks to a nearly 30-percent salary raise the Town Council bestowed upon him Monday night. … more
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed a 458-acre section of the western side of Bristol Harbor to shellfishing.
Sewage overflow forces closure of Bristol Harbor to shellfishing
Last week’s heavy rainfall triggered an overflow of roughly 180,000 gallons of untreated wastewater, all of which ended up in Bristol Harbor. more
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Korynne Holden drives to the basket in the second half of the Wildcats’ 50-31 win over Franklin County Tech on Wednesday night. Westport lost to the Renaissance School 71-56 in the Elite 8 on Friday night.
Westport girls fall 71-56 to Renaissance School in Elite 8
For the second year in a row, the Westport girls basketball team's Division 5 tournament run stalled at the Elite 8. This season, the 5th seeded Widcats  fell to 4th seeded Renaissance School … more
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Isys Dunphy, shown playing in the Division I finals, scored 20 points to lead Barrington to a win over Chariho in the quarterfinals of the State Open Tournament.
Barrington girls advance to State Tournament semifinals
The Barrington High School girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the State Open Tournament with a 62-41 win over Chariho on Monday night, March 11.   Barrington’s Isys … more
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches" included (top row, left to right) Jillian Escobar, Yishan Brady, Theodora Minca, Emelia Zabbo, Elizabeth Dunlop, Maggie Peterson, Sophia Delara, Julie DaSilva, Lily Tremble, Cassandra Bonilla; (front row) Zara Jean, Yiling Brady, Mrs. Nancy Peters, Olivia Dufresne, Ava Sousa, Selah Ethier.
Bay View Players take top prize at Rhode Island Drama Festival
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe was crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches,” a play about the … more
Barrington Police charge Coventry man with child molestation
A lengthy Barrington Police investigation has led to the arrest of Coventry resident Richard C. Antonio, Jr.   The investigation began in Dec. 2022. On Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, Barrington … more
Little Compton eyes tiny harbor plot
It’s just a tiny piece of property — less than 4,000 square feet — but an unkempt lot and rundown shack at 5 Bluff Head Ave. could play a critical role in the town’s future at … more
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East Providence's Kenaz Ochgwu puts in two of his team-best 25 points for the Townies in their Boys' Open State Basketball Tournament loss to top-seeded Classical Monday night, March 11, at Rhode Island College.
Classical fends off East Providence's upset bid in boys' hoops state quarters
PROVIDENCE — Too many, too much, too good. Unbeaten Division I champion Classical did and was all of those things Monday night, March 11, as the top-seeded Purple held off a hearty East … more
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Westport won’t reconsider 2015 Main Road plan
Threat of legal action or no, members of the Westport Historical Commission won’t continue discussion on a controversial Westport Point construction project a month after they dismissed it, … more
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This residence on Long Pasture Drive cannot be expanded, a judge recently ruled, as doing so would violate town ordinances that govern accessory dwelling units, otherwise known as in-law apartments.
Judge: Little Compton was right to deny home expansion
A Rhode Island Superior Court judge has sided with the Little Compton Zoning Board and building official after they were taken to court by a couple who claimed they were wrongly denied the right to … more
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Players erupt on the bench as the Portsmouth High boys’ hockey team takes a 2-1 lead over Ponaganset in the Division II semifinals on Sunday. The Patriots would go on to upset the No. 1-seeded Chieftains, 4-1, to advance to the state championship game on Sunday.
Portsmouth advances to finals after knocking off No. 1 seed
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity hockey will be playing for all the marbles on Sunday. The No. 5-seeded Patriots stunned the No. 1 seed in Division II, … more
Tristan Jimerson
Administration hires Jimerson for vacant Planner I position in East Providence
East Providence, specifically the office of Mayor Bob DaSilva, has filled an opening in the Planning and Economic Development Department with the hiring Tristan Jimerson as its new Business … more
Barrington's shuttle hurdles team of Ethan Knight, Ryan Martin, Jared Lesk and Bobby Wind (from left to right) clocked a time of 31.11 to place ninth at nationals.
Barrington student-athletes place at nationals
Members of the Barrington High School boys indoor track team performed well at the New Balance Nationals meet in Boston. One of the highlights of the meet was Sunday's All-American performance … more
St. Mary Academy-Bay View announces second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 term
St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi announced 170 students made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-24 term. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of … more
Derrell Liggins hit three important 3 pointers for the EPHS boys' basketball team against Johnston in the Townies' 58-54 victory over the Panthers in the preliminary round of the 2024 state tournament.
Townies 'survive and advance' in boys' hoops state tourney
It's the motto of March hoops, "Survive and Advance." And that's exactly what the East Providence High School boys' basketball team did in the preliminary round of the 2024 Open State Championship … more
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A crowd cheers on a previous year's parade in front of the Barrington Town Hall.
Barrington Town Council approves $5,000 to hire Memorial Day parade planner
The Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to hire an event planner to run this year’s Memorial Day Parade. At a meeting on March 4, the Council approved a $5,000 expenditure from its … more
Portsmouth Police: Man illegally tracked woman’s vehicle
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old Middletown man was arrested last week after he allegedly placed a GPS tracking locator in a woman’s vehicle. A 32-year-old Portsmouth woman complained to … more
Bishop-elect James Ruggieri, a Barrington native, will be consecrated and installed as the 13th bishop of Portland in a Mass on May 7.
Bishop-elect for Portland, Maine has deep roots in Barrington
A Barrington native will serve as the next bishop of Portland, Maine.   Last month, the Vatican announced that Father James Ruggieri has been named Bishop-elect for the Portland Diocese. He … more
Residents view The Portsmouth Compact of 1638 and other artifacts during Founding Celebration held Thursday at Portsmouth Town Hall. They are framed by Town Historian Jim Garman (left), and Town Council Vice President Leonard Katzman.
Portsmouth Compact breaks out of its shackles again
PORTSMOUTH — The town celebrated its 386th birthday at Town Hall on Thursday with a special guest: The Portsmouth Compact. The 1638 document that established the town’s settlement … more
Standard bearers salute the crowd as they pass the Kinnane building on Main Street, Adamsville, last year.
'World's shortest' parade is in just over a week — here's what's new
Adamsville turns green Sunday afternoon, March 17, when the village hosts its third annual “World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade.” Afterwards, there will be corned beef and cabbage … more
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Westport Middle High earns high grades from accreditors
Westport Middle High School principal Laura Charette was doing one chore or another last week when a student approached her, asked if she could drop one of her two physical education electives and … more
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Brandon Raposa stocks chips at the Portsmouth Clements’.
Bristol's Seabra Foods to close and be replaced by Clements' Marketplace
At the end of March, a Hope Street mainstay will be no more. more
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