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Paul De Luca, aka “Mr. Paul,” explains his educational chess program for young students in the conference room at the Leonard Brown House at Glen Farm. He’s hoping to revitalize his chess camp for kids ages 4-10 starting next Monday, Aug. 7. He’s also hosting an informational program for parents this Saturday at the Brown House.

He wants young kids to love chess as much as he does

PORTSMOUTH — Paul De Luca loves chess. Known as “Mr. Paul” to his students, he’s been playing the game for “30 to 40 years” and has been teaching it to … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/2/23

Scenes from the two-car crash Friday evening, Aug. 18, at Pawtucket Avenue/Catlin Avenue and Bowen Street.

East Providence Police investigate fatal car crash on Pawtucket Avenue

EAST PROVIDENCE — One man died and another remains in serious condition as a result of a two-car collision Friday evening, Aug. 18, in city on Pawtucket Avenue near both Catlin Avenue and … more

By Mike Rego | 8/21/23

Ron Louro (left) and John Lannan (right), discuss their plans to renovate the former Liberty School during an interview last week. They defended their plan and emphasized how they have been more than willing to listen to feedback from the Town and the community.

Liberty Street developers ask Warren community to trust their intentions

Developers John Lannan and Ron Louro want to make one thing perfectly clear — they aren’t here to strong-arm anyone. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/1/23

The pavement on Foxhill Avenue has been dug up since the summer, and patience is wearing thin for some residents who navigate it daily.

Their road has been torn up since July – will it ever be fixed?

The final paving has not been completed, despite the fact that it began before the Fourth of July. Currently, the new drains and sewer covers project above the level of the street, as they have for months. The issue can be traced back to the Cardi Corporation. more

By Christy Nadalin | 11/16/23

Barrington’s Molly DiGiacomo leaps off the block during the 200 free relay event.

Barrington High School swimmers off to a strong start

Can the Eagles make it 10 in a row? Barrington High School girls swim coach Sandy Gorham said it is possible. “I think we have the potential to do it again. That would be … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/24/24

Barrington Coach Stephen Lenz encourages his team during a timeout in the State Semifinals. Barrington led 25-15 and went on to win, 44-29.

Barrington girls overpower Bengals and will play in State Tournament finals

The Barrington High School girls basketball team is headed to the State Tournament finals. The Eagles opened a 10-point lead early in the state semifinals at URI on Saturday, March 16, against … more

3/16/24

The student-run Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm, located on Jepson Lane, recently received a $20,000 grant from the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust. The grant will allow AgInnovation to serve a greater populous of students in the community and to finally take kids off the waiting list.

Grant helps increase capacity at student-run farm

PORTSMOUTH — The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust (HFCT) has awarded the student-run Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm a $20,000 grant to support ongoing programming at the farm. more

4/15/24

Police: Barrington teens shine laser pointer into night sky

A Barrington police officer was locking up the gate at the town beach on Saturday night, Jan. 11, when he looked to the west and spotted a strange green light shining into the sky. The officer … more

1/13/20

Barrington solicitor tells board to vacate 2018 assessments

Homeowners who are appealing their recent property values because of the town's altered approach to assessments received some good news last week. The Barrington Board of Assessment Review, … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/29/20

Grand gesture will light the lights for the Class of 2020

The Bristol Warren school community is planning a symbolic show of support for the Class of 2020 — Mt. Hope High School seniors whose final, should-be triumphant days in school are being wiped … more

4/17/20

The favored bicycle route would connect from the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path (left and north), to Thames Street, then High Street, then Ferry Road, Roger Williams University and the Mt. Hope Bridge (right and south).

Bristol wants more time to study bike path extension

After listening to a few Bristol residents concerned about how a new bike route would pass by their homes, the Bristol Town Council decided it needs more time to study that route and hear from … more

By Scott Pickering | 12/3/20

School board and Brice bristle over budget cuts

Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members were left with more questions than answers when they met via Zoom Monday evening to review the spending cuts Supt. Dr. Jonathan Brice recommends to … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/28/21

EPHS golfers split Eastern Division outing with Middletown, St. Raphael

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School golf team stayed on track to earn a bid in the upcoming Eastern Division playoffs after the Townies split their home outing at the Agawam Hunt … more

By Mike Rego | 5/9/22

Portsmouth declines to issue moratorium on solar facilities

PORTSMOUTH — Despite pleas from local residents who live near approved — or once-proposed — commercial solar arrays, the Town Council Monday night declined to enforce … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/28/22

Revealing the restored Shepard portrait at the Wednesday, Aug. 2, Bristol Town Council meeting are (left to right) former Town Clerk Lou Cirillo, Charlotte Burnham, and former Superintendent of Schools Ennis Bisbano.

A fine face lift for a town father

A portrait that hung in the Bristol Town Clerk’s office for years in hopes of restoration is back in great form and ready for its close up. “He was kind of my roommate for 16 … more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/12/22

East Providence High School's Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Pilgrim tackler during the teams' non-league football game Friday night, Sept. 9, at Pierce Stadium. Abdullah scored three of the Townie touchdowns in their 47-0 win.

Gallery: Townies pummel Pats in non-league football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 9/10/22

Sajo Jefferson (left) and Julia Chang, who are both part of the leadership team at Movement Ground Farm in Tiverton, gave visitors a tour of the farm, stopping to talk about the sheep behind them, and the unique efforts of their farm to engage young and minority populations in farming. Everyone on the leadership team at Movement Ground is under the age of 35 and most come from Providence to work there.

The food network is hard at work

Research suggests the average person thinks about food 15% of their day. That’s of course their own food, or their family’s food, and those thoughts are typically connected to the rumble … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/6/22

Mia Shaw spikes the ball over the net during an earlier game this season. The senior setter bashed five kills, dished out seventeen assists and made fourteen digs defensively.

Huskies fall to Townies in five set marathon

The Mt. Hope volleyball team fell to East Providence 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 25-10, 25-16, 15-17) in a five set marathon on Tuesday night. “It was a back and forth battle,” said Huskies head … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/26/22

Oscar party attendees cheer on Oscar hopeful Jenny Slate Sunday evening.

Marcel the Shell: Tiny snail, big party

Paul Newman and Audrey Hepburn were there Sunday evening. Steve McQueen made it, Jeff Bridges too. Even Sean Connery attended, though it was a long trip from Lyford Cay, the Bahamas, to Davoll's … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/13/23

Vacate notice extended for park squatters in Barrington

Barrington Police are giving the homeless people living in Veterans Park a little more time to move out. On Wednesday, March 1, Barrington Police officers hiked through the woods behind … more

4/3/23

Members of the Barrington High School math team pose for a group photo. The team recently won the math state championship — its 21st in the last 24 years.

Another state championship for BHS math team!

The BHS math team has done it again. Earlier this month, Barrington High School outscored teams from across Rhode Island and captured the math state championship. It was … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/25/23

Thunderbolts trip up Townies in Division IV boys' lacrosse

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team dropped a Division IV home outing to the Cranston East/North Providence co-op by a 9-3 count on an overcast, brisk Thursday … more

By Mike Rego | 5/4/23

Barrington resident Ann Strong asked what the administrative costs would be for the battery-powered lawn equipment rebate program.

Barrington voters approve $250 rebate for electric leaf blowers

Barrington taxpayers should expect a new town-run rebate program for any residents who purchase battery-powered leaf blowers and/or weed-whackers. Toward the end of the May 24 financial … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/31/23

The new 150-foot monopole communications tower on Drift Road, adjacent to Route 88 and Masquesatch Road

Westport cell phone tower will be online within weeks

The new cell phone tower at Drift and Masquesatch roads is up, but when can cell phone users expect better reception in lower Westport? It could be a matter of weeks, a representative from the firm … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/22/23

McCaughey is elected new chair of Wolf School board

EAST PROVIDENCE — Donald McCaughey has been elected as the new board chair of The Wolf School in East Providence , it was announces during the May Board of Trustees meeting. He … more

7/20/23