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Good Witch Emma Connors from Bedford, New Hampshire, a Youth Education Coordinator with TerraCorps, does a little tidying up at the almost-300 year old Coggeshell homestead in preparation for this …

HOMES | October 2026

The Halloween Walkabout in downtown Bristol takes place on the Sunday afternoon before Halloween, which is this Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Local businesses who are members of the Bristol …

Voters, beware of  Ballot questions 7 and 8  which amend the Tiverton Town Charter so that Tiverton citizens would no longer have the power to elect the Tiverton Town Treasurer and Tiverton …

The greatest challenges facing Little Compton are housing affordability so inhabitants of this town can continue to live here, and to maintain Little Compton's rural character. I worked hard to …

Eight candidates for Little Compton Town Council — five incumbents and three hopefuls — gathered at the Wilbur-McMahon School Monday night to discuss issues affecting the town as the November 3 …

Newport Vineyards is hosting its ninth annual Harvest Festival this Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. Expect live music, time-honored harvest traditions, friendly competitions, and plenty of fall …

Munroe Dairy will host its first Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. Families and local businesses are invited to decorate their vehicles and distribute candy to trick-or-treaters, …

To the editor: On November 3 Rhode Islanders will get another chance to end the neglect and embarrassment of being the only American state without a state historical museum by approving Question 4, …

I-195 near Taunton Avenue will be completely closed to traffic from around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 until 10:00 a.m., Nov. 7 as RIDOT removes the Potter Street bridge on East Providence. That bridge will be replaced over the next 12-18 months to allow for better traffic flow on I-195 near the Washington Bridge.

To the editor: No one in their right mind would vote for any state bond. The State of Rhode Island is deeply in debt. Our per capita state debt is fifth nationally at $5,303 for each resident. …

Effective Oct. 15, the catch limit for tautog in Massachusetts and Rhode Island increased from three fish to five fish per person per day. Both states have the same trophy fish regulation. Anglers …

The annual Warren Walkabout continues this Sunday, Oct. 25, with a beloved celebration of the art, food, culture, music, and shopping scene that make Warren such a unique destination. Storefronts and …

Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes internationally renowned blues singer Brooks Williams this Saturday. Cambridge UK-based guitarist singer and songwriter Williams has been a leading …

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is hosting two special programs this Saturday, Oct. 24. During the day, it’s “Happy Owl-o-ween!” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can meet a live owl …

Just days ago, the life of Warren resident and local small business proprietor Kristi (Dukoff) Little changed dramatically in a single conversation. The owner of Kristi's Kraftails learned that …

With two weeks to go before the election, the working relationship between the Democratic president of the Little Compton Town Council and the first-term Republican town clerk appears to have …

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity volleyball team fell to Classical High School in three sets at home on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as the Patriots struggled to overcome a strong …

To the editor: Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and Rhode Islanders should review their coverage carefully. Traditional Medicare is run by the federal government …

PORTSMOUTH — Michelle Murtha, a special education teacher at Portsmouth High School who spends part of every summer writing personal postcards to her students, has earned one of the nation's …

Discover Warren hosts its annual fall "Walkabout" series around town the next two Sundays, October 18 and 25, each day from noon–5 p.m. Visitors are invited to discover Warren’s shops, …

Dozens, if not a hundred or so visitors are expected to arrive in town Saturday, Oct. 17, as Warren is the staging area for Grow Smart Rhode Island's Second Annual "Main Street Together" conference …

Snow days will look different this coming winter after the Tiverton School Committee's unanimous decision Wednesday, Oct. 14 to discontinue 'electronic learning days' in favor of old-fashioned snow …

Coggeshall Farm Museum is celebrating Halloween for two weekends leading up to the actual day. For the next two weekend, kids can experience the farm decked out with spooky decor, with themed …

Guests are invited to a Fall Sunset Tour with Dan Christina, Blithewold’s director of horticulture, on Thursday, Oct. 15, on the grounds of the historic estate. The walk is from 5 to 6 p.m. …

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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.