Too hot for ‘Goonies’ — outdoor movie at Barrington Farm School postponed
Officials are rescheduling the outdoor movie planned for Wednesday night at Barrington Farm School. “Due to the extreme heat … Read More
St. Anthony’s Feast in Portsmouth postponed indefinitely
PORTSMOUTH — In the wake of an outdoor stairwell collapse June 4 that killed a 15-year-old girl during a private graduation party at … Read More
Barrington officials ask ‘How many students are too many students?’
Should Barrington school class sizes be limited to a certain number of students each year? And if so, does that need to be made a … Read More
Westport: Obrigado, Fernando Larguinha
It’s been decades since he left Ribeira Grande, on the island of Sao Miguel, the Azores. But Fernando Larguinha is still proud of … Read More
Barrington All Stars advance with dramatic walk-off
Barrington Little League’s 11U and 50/70 All Star baseball teams both won games on Monday night, June 23.   The 11U … Read More
Lights! Camera! Adamsville!
Sleepy Adamsville turned into a bustling Hollywood set late last week, as crews working with noted director M. Night Shyamalan took … Read More
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Carnival is on the Bristol Town Common

As part of Bristol’s annual Fourth of July celebration, a carnival by Rockwell Amusements features rides, games and food. WHAT: Annual carnival WHEN: Friday, June 20, to Thursday, …

Art Night Bristol Warren returns on Thursday

Art Night is on the last Thursday of the month through August. The fun, free family events feature art, music and more. This month, there are venues in Bristol, but mostly in Warren, with musical …

Makers market makes more than just food

If anyone is familiar with the television show “Gilmore Girls,” they know the scene transitions often take place with a random singer strumming his guitar, serenading the town with a …
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Obituaries
Ann Almeida Ann Louise Almedia, 78, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, died on June 19, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on November 9, 1946, She was the daughter of the late Edward Almeida and Natalie Dennis. Ann lived m
Dennis Barclay Dennis Clifford Barclay Age 72, East Providence, RI Den died peacefully at RI Hospital with his brother and sister by his side. He was born in Syracuse KS to the late Victor and Dorothy Barcl
John Barker John Rhodes Barker, "JB", 64, of Warren, passed away after a heroic, decades-long battle with Parkinson's disease on June 12th surrounded by family and friends. John was born on August 11, 1960 in Pro
Sports
State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf …
Gallery: Mt. Hope High School 2025 alumni football game WARREN — About two dozen former football players from Mt. Hope High School gathered at Burr's Hill Park Saturday night, June 21, to take part in the program's annual flag game on what was a …
Barrington rowers win national championships The Narragansett Boat Club’s Junior Rowing program won two national championships earlier this month, and Barrington athletes played key roles in the victories.   The Women’s …
Barrington Little League Yankees win division championship The Bagels Etc. Yankees outlasted the University Orthopedics Cubs to win the Barrington Little League Majors Division Championship recently. Bagels Etc. won the game 4-2 in extra innings. The …
Opinion
Letter: Little Compton’s tax levy increase is forever

Little Compton Town Council and Budget Committee meetings have been packed with caring residents, and the Financial Meeting June 17th was no different.  The budget committee chairman, …

Letter: Thanks for a successful Father’s Day Car Show

To the editor: The Portsmouth-Tiverton Rotary Club would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the 67th annual Newport Motor Car Festival, Father’s Day Car Show, such …

Letter: An open letter to the RI Congressional delegation, on Israel

The verdict is in on what Israeli apartheid is doing to the Palestinians – ethnic cleansing since the 1948 Nakba and permanent occupation in Gaza and the West Bank since …

Letter: In appreciation of Bristol BookFest — and Bristol

With so much discussion going on about cuts from Washington in funding for cultural matters, it's important that the community here in Bristol know that what has become a major …

Letter: Defend our immigrant communities

The following letter was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Newport County in response to the recent forceful removal of a Newport citizen. Not only are immigrants being …

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