How the Trump educational funding freeze affects East Providence
East Providence Public Schools are staring down the loss of around a half million dollars in federal funding, and summer programming … Read More
Dias seeks recall of Westport select board member
Westport resident Keith Dias, who ran unsuccessfully for select board earlier this year, is starting a petition drive to recall select … Read More
Newport Polo celebrates record attendance
PORTSMOUTH — The polo match between USA and Italy on Saturday, July 5, drew the biggest crowd to Newport Polo since its inception 34 … Read More
Barrington softball All Stars reach District Two finals
The Barrington Little League Minors All Star softball team lost to Tiverton 5-1 in the District Two Championship game on Sunday night, … Read More
Tiverton's new school chief gets to work
Chris Haskins has started his new role as Tiverton's school superintendent, succeeding former superintendent Peter Sanchioni. Prior to … Read More
Portsmouth Police wants seniors to ‘stop, think, verify’
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department has launched its latest community safety initiative, “Stop. Think. Verify.,” a … Read More
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Rev, rock, and ride at Summerfest

When summer is in full swing and a four-day festival rolls into town, most people make it a point to join the festivities — if not for all four days, then at least for one . That definitely …

Fair offers tractor pulls, racing pigs, rides, food

The annual Westport Fair is celebrating its 70th anniversary with tractor pulls, truck pulls, 4-H youth showmanship of farm animals, family entertainment by bands, magic shows, vegetable and flower …

Shell yeah! Diggers discover the joy of clamming

There were plenty of sandy toes and salty-sweet treasures when more than 50 mostly newbies tried their hand at clamming last Friday off Gull Cove Beach.
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Obituaries
Jane Lemos Jane Isherwood Lemos, 75, of Little Compton passed away on May 30, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Charles Preston Isherwood and Jean Durfee Isherwood, formerly...
Mary Panarello With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary McCarthy Panarello, who entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary was born on June 1, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, to G
Helene Tosone Helene M. Tosone, 91, of Riverside and formerly of Barrington for 38 years, passed away on July 11, 2025 after living a full life. Helene was the wife of the late Mario Tosone for 66 years. Helene
Sports
Gallery: Bristol Warren Silva Tourney Nationals squad The Bristol Warren Little League Baseball co-op recently sent a pair of teams to the annual Ron Silva Tournament for youngsters ages 8-10-years-old. Both teams, the Nationals and Americans, …
Damage an athletic field in Barrington and it could cost you Play ball on a wet field in Barrington and you could face some stiff penalties. The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission is recommending a series of penalties, including suspension from …
Bowers steals home! Rumford Players, coaches and crowd erupted into a frenzy after Cole Bowers stole home on a passed ball to give the Rumford 12U All-Stars an improbable, come-from-behind, 2-1 victory over Bristol …
New view offers update on Victory Field renovation project Workers are rebuilding the running track and stadium field at Barrington High School — the work started in early June and officials are hoping to wrap it up by the end of September or start of …
Opinion
Letter: Barrington teachers are unified in disapproval

To the editor: On behalf of the members of the National Education Association of Barrington (NEAB), we write with a heavy heart and deep disappointment regarding the School Committee’s …

Letter: Thefts force changes at Barrington Farm stand

To the editor:   Many of you may have noticed that our iconic Barrington Farm School stand has had a bit of a facelift. This involved a much needed roof repair and a partial paint job. The …

Letter: Vulgar signs should be used as a ‘teaching moment’

To the editor: Contrary to some suspicions voiced over the years, government, whether national state or local, attempts to do what the elected people ask them to do. (This is not always a good …

Letter: Lessons not learned

To the editor: The parliamentary policies, other than requiring quartering troops in homes, that drove Americans to revolt against England have all resurfaced of late. Problems arising from …

Letter: Community, caring, cleanliness

To the editor: Over the past 10 to 12 years, at sometime between 2:30 and 4 p.m. on the 4th of July, I drive the parade route down Hope and up High Street. It continues to fill me with pride as …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.