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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, June 30 Michael Anthony Repoza, Jr., 20, of 250 Providence Ave., Riverside, was … more
The expanded Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament is Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. You need not attend the awards ceremony on Block Island to enter or win. Fish photos are taken up … more
We are in a medical crisis, and the governor should call for the General Assembly to come back and face this issue. more
On July 3, 2020, five East Providence residents created Keep Metacomet Green. Our goal was to save the iconic Metacomet golf club from commercial development. more
Dylan Annicelli put up mind-boggling numbers in 2025, including a 9-0 record, a 0.618 ERA and a 0.953 WHIP. more
Witnesses reported the man to police after he threw the American and Cape Verdean flags to the ground, and began stomping on the latter. more
When it hit 102 degrees last Tuesday, I stopped working, slipped into my orange and black (think Fred Flintstone design) bikini under a pair of ripped jean shorts, and headed to that heavenly place … more
To the editor: Is it just me, or has the entire state of Rhode Island been turned into one massive, never-ending obstacle course? I’d try to map out a route from my house to the grocery … more
A Rumford native who would go on to become a prominent performer, proponent, and artistic leader in the Oklahoma blues scene became a victim of tragedy on June 9, 2025. more
2025 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March more
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting on Friday, July 4, made possible through the support of the  Providence Tourism Council  (PTC). This full lighting is set to celebrate … more
Mystic folk trio  Princess June  and  Newport Classical Festival Artists  will open the eight-week NIMFest summer concert series at King Park Gazebo on Sunday, July 6, from … more
The Newport Historical Society (NHS) will open the Colony House, the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States, to the public as part of Newport’s Fourth of July … more
Live music returns to one of Newport’s most iconic public parks with the free Friends Of The Waterfront Concert Series, beginning with b lues harmonica legend James Montgomery begins the series … more
There's a timeless joy in going to the beach as a child and building a sandcastle. But why is it always a castle? Why not a sand snake, a sand doughnut, or something entirely unexpected? With just two … more
At this time of year, everyone flocks to the beaches to cool off — sometimes even in the evening hours when there are no life guards on duty. Because of this, it’s especially important to … more
The Bristol Fourth of July celebration culminates with the annual Military, Civic and Firemen’s Parade on Independence Day. It steps off at 10:30 a.m. and travels south from Chestnut Street on … more
When Edward Boudreau signed up for the United States Navy in the wake of Pearl Harbor as a 17-year-old kid, he didn't think of himself as brave. "I just think it was a desire to get even.” more
The Warren Summer Concert Series gets under way on July 6 is Back in the Day, an ’80s tribute band. Then it’s Rude Boys with reggae on July 13, Steppin’ Out with R&B on July 20, … more
The 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival kicks off on Friday, July 4, with a free, outdoor Fourth of July Patriotic Pops concert preceding the fireworks at King Park. There are 29 concerts in 11 … more
Since its establishment in 1956, Frosty Freez has become a cherished staple in the community, offering a delightful array of ice cream flavors and heartwarming customer service. Leo and Grace Cassidy … more
In the heart of Westport, where Hix Bridge Road meets Route 88, Handy Hill Creamery has been serving up smiles since 1975. Co-owner Bethany Smith carries forward a family legacy that began when her … more
1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Could House Speaker Joe Shekarchi be any more coy on the question of whether he will run for governor next year? “I don’t even know that I have a timetable,” … more
Fireworks Providence India Point Park Wednesday, July 2, 9 p.m. (rain date is July 3) The annual Independence Day Celebration held at India Point Park kicks off at 6 p.m. with … more
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management once gain ran a successful youth fishing camp last week with funding from U.S. Fish & … more
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