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Dead dog found inside leaf bag in Barrington

A Barrington Department of Public Works employee made a gruesome discovery on Friday afternoon, Sept. 13.   According to Barrington Police, the DPW worker found the remains of a dead dog …
Bristol Planning Board requests more info on new high school plan
Sticking points including drainage, irrigation, parking, and artificial turf force a continuance of project's first local approval … Read More
State brings sudden halt to bridge demo
PROVIDENCE — On the eve of the planned closure of roads in city for the continued razing of the structure and just as suddenly as it … Read More
Portsmouth Police charge man with soliciting a minor
PORTSMOUTH — A 32-year-old Coventry man was arrested by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division on Monday, Sept. 16, following … Read More
Portsmouth boys sweep cross-country meet in Barrington
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull won their respective races for the second week in a row during a … Read More
Federal Title IX lawsuit touches Little Compton
    “I unequivocally support protections for all students and believe that everyone should feel safe attending their … Read More
Warren's harbormaster to retire after 11th season
Ed Cabral has had a front-row seat for big changes along Warren’s waterfront. Read More
Things To Do ...

Escobar’s opening its 25th annual Corn Maze

The annual maize maze is open with a new design in an 8.5-acre corn maze with over 2 miles of walking paths, a pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch, hayrides on weekends, and a kids’ cow train. A Harry …

Ocean State Bluegrass Festival in Warren this weekend

Sponsored by the R.I. Bluegrass Alliance, there is jamming for bluegrass musicians all weekend, an open mic on Friday night, workshops and a show with three bands on Saturday (pictured is Stoneface …

Handy House Artisan Fair is on Saturday

The annual fair by the Westport Historical Society showcases more than 30 local artisan who specialize in skills and crafts practiced in the 18th and 19th century, along with a vintage and antiques …
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Obituaries
Virginia Newhall 1937-2024|Virginia Doepke Newhall passed away peacefully in her Lake Forest home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 9. Known as "Ginnie" (or "Ginu" to family and childhood friends), she was
Germaine Securo Germaine A. Securo, a former life-long Rhode Island resident, died on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, at her daughter's home in Vermont, at the age of 91. Germaine was the widow of the late Frank J. Sec
Thomas Teixeira Thomas "Tommy" Teixeira, 41, of Dolly Drive, passed away on Thursday, September 12, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the companion of Nicole Laprocina. Born in Providence, he was the son of Jose C.
Sports
Eagles unable to keep pace with Clippers A slow second half punctuated with penalties and turnovers spelled trouble for the Barrington High School football team on Friday night, Sept. 13.   The Eagles trailed Cumberland 10-7 at …
Portsmouth edged by Rebels in OT thriller, 21-20 PORTSMOUTH — It may not have been the way they wanted to start the season in Division I football, but the Portsmouth Patriots showed plenty of heart in their 21-20 overtime loss to South …
Townies remain undefeated upon return to Division I girls' volleyball EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team closed last week still unbeaten on its return to Division I this fall, but the Townies had to work a bit harder than …
Wildcats search for chemistry after championship season The Westport soccer team is 1-0-2 after three games and yet the Wildcats haven’t found their rhythm after winning the Division 5 State Championship last season. “ This team's got a …
Opinion
Letter: Impressed with Bristol Golf Park

I am grateful to the Town of Bristol, Northeast Golf Company and Vigilant Brewing for working together over the past few years to restore the 9-Hole Par 3 course.

Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem

The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking.

Letter: There’s still hope for preservation of Bettencourt Farm

Coinciding with that effort, a grant application is being prepared to submit to RIDEM for funds to purchase the development rights of the property. This would potentially enable a farmer to purchase and farm the tillable land.

Letter: Nothing can be done to resolve dilapidated properties

To the editor:   This is a public service announcement to all Barrington homeowners who spend time, effort, and money on the upkeep of their houses and/or lawns … don’t stress …

Letter: Rediscover Portsmouth, which has so much to offer

To the editor: Are you looking for good hiking trails? Maybe you would like to bring your family to a place where they can marvel at the sunset. Do you want to learn about Portsmouth’s …

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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.