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Cindy Miller and the Unlikely Strummers perform in the middle of Hope Street during the Bristol Christmas Festival of 2023. Concerns about safety and congestion compelled organizers to relocate the festival further inland this year, so it will be based at Unity Park on Wood Street.
Bristol Christmas Festival is changing locations
Since its inception in 2021, the Bristol Christmas Festival has quickly become a popular tradition. This year, however, it will have a new home. Instead of being centered at the Burnside Memorial … more
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Barrington Town Council candidates
Would Barrington Council candidates change anything about how current Council operates?
Question: Is there anything you would change about how the Town Council sets its agendas, conducts its meetings, interacts with the public or makes its decisions? Brian Hughes (I) … more
Candidates for State Senate District 10, Republican Allyn Meyers (left) and Democrat Walter Felag, gathered for an question-and-answer foum at Warren Town Hall Monday, Oct. 7.
Felag, Meyers meet in State Senate District 10 forum
WARREN — The Warren Town Hall Chambers, fittingly, was the location for two town-centric forums held Monday night, Oct. 7, including the opener between candidates running in State Senate … more
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A rendering shows the vision for the new Mt. Hope High School.
Review board focuses on parking and water in new Mt. Hope design
The Bristol Technical Review Committee met last week to review plans for a new Mt. Hope High School. The committee includes representatives from numerous Bristol boards and town government, all of … more
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Cade Webster (right) demonstrates how the igus Rebel works on a range extender during a tour of the new igus robotics facility.
Specialized manufacturing is thriving in Rumford
German international plastics manufacturer, igus, recently unveiled a 100,000 square-foot injection molding facility, and a 55,000 square-foot low-cost robotics campus in Rumford. more
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Cole Vieira made six saves in the Mt. Hope net, but he and his mates suffered their first loss of the 2024 season Tuesday night, Oct. 8, with a 2-0 setback to host Shea in Pawtucket.
Shea sends Mt. Hope to first boys' soccer loss of the season
The impressive, double-figure unbeaten streak to start the 2024 season by the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team came to a halt Tuesday night, Oct. 8, when the Huskies fell to host Shea, 2-0, at … more
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Approximately 70 percent of the seniors in the BHS Class of 2024 took at least one AP exam during high school, and 64 percent scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam.
Barrington High School selected for AP Honor Roll
The Barrington High School community is celebrating a special Advanced Placement recognition. According to an email from Barrington Superintendent of Schools Rob Wargo, the high school was … more
Barrington High School’s Ava Koczera-Kasem, shown competing in a recent team match, is one of six BHS players who will compete in the state tournament.
First place Barrington tennis team defeats Narragansett 6-1
The Barrington High School girls tennis team improved to 12-0 after defeating Narragansett 6-1 on Oct. 3. Ava Koczera-Kasem won her match at number one singles, 6-2, 6-3, and Sadie Spector won … more
Dr. Murray Norcross painted a bowtie on a painting live at the Artist’s Reception on Sept. 22.
New exhibit showcases the art of health care workers
In its current display, the Bristol Art Museum is focusing on art created by an entirely different profession: the medical profession. Museum curator Mary Dondero said, “Well, the original idea … more
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Portsmouth High School students who will attend the Presidential Inauguration in January as members of Project Close Up are (from left) Mark Schoen-Cruz, Dillon Fesmire, Heather Williams, Sophia Turner, Maggie Muller, Pheonyx Farwick, Ashley Murphy, and Philomena Muscarella. Their advisor, PHS teacher Joe Cassady, is in the background at far right.
Portsmouth students will witness history 'Close Up'
PORTSMOUTH — Regardless of who they’re pulling for, several Portsmouth High School students will witness real American history unfolding right in front of them when they travel to … more
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Tiverton police logs: Weapons arrest, and a dog call that leads to a summons
Monday, Sept. 30 A Randolph Avenue resident reported a neighbor dispute just before 8:30 a.m. Animal complaints came in at 10:47 and 11:12 a.m. from Chester Street. A Main Road … more
This vacant building at 260 State Road will be the site of Port Supply, a new marijuana dispensary.
Westport OKs new marijuana dispensary
It’s official — Westport has now approved its second marijuana dispensary, right next door to the town's only other. Members of the Westport Select Board Monday evening approved a … more
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Barrington was the site of a recent shoreline access walk led by Nate Vinhateiro, science director for the URI Coastal Institute.
Shoreline access and sea level rise: Barrington in focus
Coastal municipalities like Barrington are playing a crucial role in understanding and addressing shoreline access issues. The Coastal Resources Management Council, in partnership with the … more
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One of the Sandy Point Heritage Foundation’s goals in preserving Sandy Point Stables is to secure horses through partnerships with equine rescue organizations to foster positive animal welfare benefits.
Efforts underway to save Sandy Point Stables in Portsmouth
As the sound of an auctioneer’s gavel draws nearer, a newly formed organization is working toward saving and preserving Sandy Point Stables through a community-led initiative. more
A car parked within a crosswalk, one of many pictures of poor or illegal parking that are seen on the Instagram account, “02809cantpark”.
Instagram account puts spotlight on poor parking in Bristol
Rhode Island drivers have often been ranked poorly compared to the other states in the union, and one local woman has decided to document some of it on an Instagram account. The account, called … more
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Town council member Gary Matatonas speaks during a Little Compton Republican Town Committee forum Monday evening.
Little Compton Republicans make their case for office
Republican candidates for public office in Little Compton spent 90 minutes Monday evening talking about their vision for the town’s future, and what they plan to accomplish if elected, during a … more
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Myles Napolitano (right) and Connor Curran (left) were the top two finishers for Barrington at the fifth in the 2024 Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Barrington boys finish fifth at Woods Trail Run in Vermont
The Barrington High School boys cross country team finished fifth in the 2024 Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 5.   St. Johnsbury Academy finished first, … more
Members of the Westport Historical Commission months ago ordered the stoppage of construction work at this home at Westport Point waterfront home.
Westport Point owners withdraw hardship request over pool row
The owner of a Westport Point home who town officials say began building a concrete pool retaining structure last year without proper town review has withdrawn a request that, if approved, would have … more
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Barrington’s Ava Anderson, shown getting tripped by an East Greenwich attacker earlier this season, scored two goals for the Eagles during a 5-0 win over North Kingstown on Senior Night.
Barrington field hockey knocks off North Kingstown on senior day
The Barrington High School field hockey team celebrated its senior night with a 5-0 win over North Kingstown on Thursday, Oct. 3.   Barrington acknowledged its seniors — Addyson … more
Chip and Amanda Riegel, alumni parents of The Gordon School, bestowed a $2 million gift to the school, which was announced on Tuesday.
The Gordon School receives largest donation in its 114-year history
A $2 million donation by alumni parents, Chip and Amanda Riegel, set a record for the highest single gift in the school's history. more
Eighth grader Lily Veracka kicks a beautiful 25-yard goal over the keeper’s head into the left corner of the net for her third goal of the game and her first hat-trick of the season. 
Veracka, Camara fuel Wildcats in blowout 
Eighth grade forward Lily Veracka scored three goals and assisted on two others as the Westport girls' soccer team shut out Wareham 6-0 during a home game on Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats have won … more
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Teammates block as Lucas Santa Cruz (middle) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter to give the Townies a 7-0 lead. East Providence dominated Coventry 31-0.
Duarte, Townies dominate Coventry 31-0
Junior quarterback Jacob Duarte scored two touchdowns as the East Providence football team dominated Coventry 31-0 during the Townies’ Military Appreciation home game on Friday night. The win … more
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Mt. Hope High School's Kendra Ascoli steps in front of an opponent from Barrington during the Huskies' Division I girls' soccer match against the visiting Eagles Thursday night, Oct. 3.
Uneven play continues for MHHS girls' soccer squad
BRISTOL/WARREN — It's been an uneven first half of the 2024 season for the Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer club, which crossed the midpoint of the fall in recent days with a 4-5-0 overall … more
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Warren Police Log: Animal issues, DUI arrest and kids pranks
The following is a compilation of calls answered by the Warren Police Department between September 23 and October 5: Monday, Sept. 23 Warren Police Department officers responded to a call of an … more
A Barrington Firefighter helps the BEF ducks reach the finish line on the far side of Woods Pond on Saturday.
Ducks race across the pond for Barrington Education Foundation fund-raiser
Beautiful weather. A big crowd. And a pond full of tiny yellow ducks. Welcome to the Barrington Education Foundation Duck Race.   More than 500 people attended the BEF fund-raiser near … more
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