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Ethan LoBollita comes out of goal to stop a shot while battling Toll Gate at home, Tuesday.
Huskies’ lacrosse halts skid, buries Burrillville 11-2
Sophomores Charlie Knapman and Ben Browne each scored 4 goals as the Mt. Hope lacrosse team buried Burrillville 11-2 in a home game on Friday. The win halted a two game skid and evened their record … more
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Nazarae Phillip, showing running during an EPHS home meet earlier in the year, won the girls' 100 meter dash at the Classical Classic Saturday, April 27.
Townies triumph twice at Classical Classic outdoor track meet
The East Providence High School outdoor track and field teams got their first true glimpse at the overall competition around Rhode Island by participating in the annual Classical Classic in … more
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Little Compton American Legion and Grange Hall, Rhode Island
Little Compton Grange celebrates local heroes
The Little Compton Grange recently held its Annual Awards Night at the Grange Hall at the Commons, honoring a teacher, police officer and private citizen for their service to the community. … more
Neighbors Daniel Perry, Madeline Dessert, Bertrand Ouellette, Caroline Wieman, and Albert White.
Shoreline access denied, then re-gained, in Tiverton
Until last week, Tiverton residents Daniel Perry and Madeline Dessert would likely have laughed if anyone had referred to them as activists. That was before they woke one morning and discovered that … more
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Scott Clarke relaxes on the deck of his RV with his dog, Flicker, after moving it into place Friday morning.
Westport beach residents return to a fragile paradise
Scarred and  scoured by one of the toughest winters in recent memory, East Beach welcomed its latest yearly migration of summer residents Friday, when the town began allowing lot owners to move … more
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Located at 5 Miller St., Imagine Gift Shop answered rumors circulating that they were possibly getting ready to close through a press release issued last week.
Imagine Gift Store in Warren squashes rumors of imminent closing
Rather than let the online rumor mill dictate the conversation, the owner of Imagine Gift Store in Warren had another idea: announce their plans to renovate the store loud and proudly. more
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Matt Lallane tees off on the par 3 fifth hole at Agawam Hunt for the EPHS golf team in its 2024 home debut against Mt. Hope Monday, April 29.
Townies top Huskies in 2024 golf home opener
It was a slightly disappointing start to a condensed 2024 regular season home schedule for the East Providence High School golf team as the Townies welcomed Mt. Hope to the Agawam Hunt Club in … more
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Barrington teenagers charged with felony assault
Three Barrington teenagers are facing felony assault charges following a fight on Wednesday, April 24. Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said an 18-year-old Barrington High School student … more
Portsmouth: Two charged with assault in domestic disturbance
PORTSMOUTH — Police arrested two people following a report of a domestic disturbance at a Glen Road home on Sunday, April 28. Shortly before 7 p.m., officers responded to 62 Glen Road … more
DJ Lepine's recent run of fine play has corresponded with an overall uptick for the EPHS boys' volleyball team.
East Providence's winning ways end in baseball, boys' volleyball wins a pair
After starting out its league slate with six wins in a row, the East Providence High School baseball team dropped both of its Division II outings last week. The Townies headed to Narragansett to face … more
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Examples of the Providence Country Day artwork posted to an area electronic billboard on Interstate 195.
PCD student artwork featured on area electronic billboard
A local school administrator recently came up with a novel way of giving students there some much deserved recognition for their endeavors in the classroom while providing the institution with a bit … more
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Keigan Grant
Gallery: EPHS boys' lacrosse vs. Tiverton
After a quick start to the season, the East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team has run into a rough patch, including a 15-4 loss to host Tiverton Wednesday night, April 24. Keigan Grant … more
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The recent fields report in Barrington included an option to install a hybrid-stitched field at St. Andrew's Farm. Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission voted against hybrid-stitched synthetic turf fields in town recently.
Park and Rec. does not support hybrid-stitched turf option in Barrington
Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission recently voted against installing a hybrid-stitched synthetic turf field in Barrington.   Mike Seward, the Chairman of the … more
A Roger Williams University student asked the Council for permission to temporarily install this trio of artistic sculptures on various light poles in Town. That request was summarily denied when then Council learned each statue weighed around 50 pounds. They suggested finding private property to host them.
50-pound statues get the thumbs down from Bristol Town Council
Property rights, nosy cameras, a town-wide cleanup and many other topics got discussed at the April 17 meeting of the Bristol Town Council. more
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Artist Meg Voyer unveils her painting of Weaver Library's Copper Beech tree during a ceremony, Wednesday, April 24, during a reception held at the branch.
Weaver Library unveils painting of iconic Copper Beech Tree
The creator of the piece and enthusiasts of the East Providence Public Libraries from around the city gathered Wednesday night, April 24, at the Weaver Branch for the highly anticipated unveiling of … more
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Now in its fifth year, KidWind has now reached more than 1,000 fourth graders who have learned from RWU engineering and education students.
RWU educational wind program has now reached over 1,000 local 4th graders
Now in its fifth year, KidWind has now reached more than 1,000 fourth graders who have learned from RWU engineering and education students. more
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Westport police logs: Animal complaints, no arrests
Monday, April 15 A 911 caller from John Reed Road lodged an animal complaint at 3:10 p.m. A 911 caller reported a disturbance on State Road at 4:13 p.m. Police pulled over seven … more
New committee focused on historic homes and sites
Little Compton has no shortage of historic early buildngs. Now, the council has formed a new committee to help preserve the town’s older homes and historic character. At the urging of Dr. … more
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Barrington High School earns strong national ranking by US News
Barrington High School made a triumphant return to the US News and World Report “Best High Schools” rankings this year.   Barrington High School, which dropped in last … more
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Emma Boisseau drove in three runs, including the game-winner, for the EPHS softball team as the Townies earned their first victory of the 2024 Division I season by defeating Cranston April 24.
East Providence ends early-season softball drought, wins first of 2024
Emma Boisseau's double in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a two-run rally and helped the East Providence High School softball team earn its first win of the 2024 Division I season, a 5-4 … more
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Officials celebrate the completion of the renovation of Owing Stone Academic Center.
St. Andrew’s School renovates academic center
St. Andrew’s School celebrated the completion of the renovation of the Owing Stone Academic Center with a recent special ribbon cutting event.   The project included a renovation of … more
The Patriots’ Sonia Starschick on her way to winning the 400-meter run in a time of 1:04.8.
Portsmouth notches several 1st-place finishes at track meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ and boys’ outdoor track teams hosted Barrington and Mt. Hope Tuesday and came away with several first-place finishes.   Boys’ … more
The Barrington Town Council recently voted 4-0 to approve a $249,750 bid that will pay for a renovated tennis court, basketball court, and four dedicated pickle ball courts at Chianese Park.
New pickle ball courts are coming soon to Barrington Park
The Barrington Town Council recently approved a bid that will pave the way for some major improvements at Chianese Park.   At its meeting in early April, the Council voted 4-0 to approve a … more
Chart chows various tax rates in municipalities throughout Rhode Island, according to figures presented by Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr.
Portsmouth's proposed budget calls for 39-cent tax rate hike
PORTSMOUTH — Town Administrator Richard Rainer Jr.’s proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2025 starting July 1 calls for a 39-cent increase in the tax rate … more
Westport has 23 new Hall of Famers
It’s been four years since they were able to honor their sports heroes. But members of the Westport Athletic Hall of Fame made up for time lost due to Covid Sunday evening, when they inducted … more
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