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Rhode Island legislators Representatives Jason Knight, Justine A. Caldwell and Jennifer Boylan (from left to right) attended a White House State Legislative Convening on Gun Violence Prevention on Dec. 13. Knight and Boylan represent East Bay communities.
East Bay legislators lead the way on gun violence prevention bills
One bill that gun violence prevention advocates claim as their biggest success during this year's session, and two more bills intended to close 'gaps' in existing law, have all been put forth by an East Bay representative or Senator. more
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Graphic designer Erin Kinnane and her son, August Chase, a student at Wilbur & McMahon School, pose with the sign Erin designed for the "Love is Love" initiative in recognition of Pride Month. Love Wins Coastal has organized the initiative, which encourages residents to place the signs in their yards throughout the month of June.
Little Compton: U.S. flags only at Town Hall
The Little Compton Town Council last week approved a policy allowing only the American flag to be flown at town hall, settling for now a controversial issue that elicits strong reactions from … more
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Sand tiger shark washes ashore in Little Compton
A walker at Tappen’s Beach in Little Compton made a rare find this week — a deceased sand tiger shark. The species is considered critically endangered, and resident Peter Tirpaeck reached … more
Their work for the day done, graduating seniors toss their mortarboards into the air at the end of Friday's commencement.
Tiverton grads: 'You'll do great things'
Under a perfect blue sky Friday night, the members of Tiverton High School’s Class of 2024 were encouraged by commencement speakers to look back with pride on their four years of high school … more
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Members of the Class of 2024 walk away from Portsmouth High School one last time as they make their way to the athletic field to begin commencement exercises Friday night.
‘Embrace the unexpected with an open heart’
PORTSMOUTH — Olivia Chaves said she values “cohesion, efficiency, and structure” as a classroom English teacher at Portsmouth High School. more
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Legislation requiring safe firearms storage passes full General Assembly
PROVIDENCE — With final votes in the Senate, Thursday night, June 6, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe … more
Assembly passes e-bike regulations – Yes to some, no to others
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly voted on Thursday, June 6, to approve legislation from East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer to expand the legal use of electric bicycles in Rhode … more
A plan to establish a small oyster farm at Seapowet bridge has run into sharp opposition in Tiverton.
Tiverton oyster farm may end up derailed as House passes Seapowet bill
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that, if passed by the Senate and signed into law by the governor, could spell the end of a plan to develop a small oyster farm at the Sapowet … more
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RIPTA will not move forward with service reductions
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, RIPTA, will not move forward with previously proposed service reductions, which were scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, June 15, as … more
Portsmouth High’s Sean Wilkey spikes the ball through the arms of a Tolman defender during Tuesday night’s Division III semifinal matchup. The Patriots lost, 3-1.
Portsmouth eliminated in D-3 boys’ volleyball semis
PORTSMOUTH — In just its second season of competitive play, the Portsmouth High School boys’ volleyball team made it all the way to the Division III semifinals. more
Steven Peterson (center) as he appeared in Newport Superior Court on Tuesday. The former executive director of Be Great for Nate was found not guilty of a charge of indecent solicitation of a minor on Wednesday.
Peterson found not guilty of indecent solicitation of a minor
PORTSMOUTH — A jury of seven women and five men found former Be Great for Nate (BG4N) Executive Director Steven Peterson not guilty of indecent solicitation of a minor just a few hours after … more
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Meet Tiverton's Trash Queen
Although she marked her 76th birthday earlier this year, Joyce Andrews — known locally as the “Trash Queen” of Tiverton — has no plans to retire or relinquish her crown … more
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Defendant Steven Peterson, the former executive director of Be Great for Nate, listens to testimony in Newport Superior Court on Tuesday.
State rests case against former Be Great for Nate director, awaiting verdict
“Stop asking me about my dick.” That’s what a 15-year-old boy attending Portsmouth High School said to his mentor and 26-year-old neighbor, Steven Peterson, during a late-night … more
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Westport motorcyclist killed in Tiverton accident
Westport is mourning the loss of a well-known resident killed in a motorcycle accident on Route 24 Sunday evening. Michael Lees, 27, the owner of Lees Landscaping and Excavation LLC, died Sunday … more
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Portsmouth High’s Gyselle Mairs contains a La Salle opponent along the sideline during last week’s semifinal Division I lacrosse matchup.
Portsmouth edged by Rams, 14-13, in semifinal heartbreaker
PORTSMOUTH — It couldn’t have been any closer. The Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team battled as hard as they could, but La Salle scored just one more goal to win an epic … more
Portsmouth High’s Aiden Chen won the gold in the high jump during the Rhode Island State Track and Field Championships at Conley Stadium in Providence on Saturday. He was the only competitor to clear 6 feet, 4 inches on his first attempt.
Portsmouth's Chen, Gray champions at R.I. track meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island track and field championships at Conley Stadium in Providence Saturday featured some outstanding performances from Portsmouth High School athletes. Aiden … more
Portsmouth High’s Megan Malone connects with the first pitch of the game while battling Ponaganset during the Division II winners’ bracket final on Sunday at Rhode Island College.
Ponaganset cools off red-hot Portsmouth softball team
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High softball team won seven in a row before entering the Division II state championship tournament.   Then they won two more, as the No. 5-seeded Patriots … more
Pamela Huizenga has owned the old Simmons’ Cafe and Market for a year, and has big plans.
An Adamsville institution, re-imagined
One year after purchasing the Simmons Café and Market in Adamsville, Pamela Huizenga is overseeing major renovations to its historic building, re-imagining the property’s landscaping, … more
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Love Wins Coastal have gotten more than 100 requests for its "Love is Love" sign.
Little Compton council delays sign vote as Pride event nears
As a local organization prepares for its fourth Annual Pride Event in Little Compton, its organizers may have experienced a sense of déjà vu after town council members seemed reluctant … more
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Volunteer Holly Lippert stocks the shelves at the Little Compton Food Bank one recent day.
In Little Compton, the hunger grows
While Little Compton is generally known as a wealthy community, an alternate reality exists for some local residents who must rely increasingly on area food banks to put food on their tables. … more
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Portsmouth High’s Charlie Cord connects with a pitch while battling La Salle Academy in the Division I playoffs on Wednesday. The Patriots were eliminated by a score of 4-1.
Portsmouth eliminated from playoffs by La Salle, 4-1
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity baseball team’s season came to an end Wednesday after falling to La Salle Academy on the road by a score of 4-1. The … more
The new osprey platform is in a prime location just off from Sakonnet Point.
New osprey nest at Sakonnet Point
They had to delay the work after thunder and lightning moved through the area Thursday, but a Little Compton man and a group of friends finally got decent weather Friday and managed to attach a new … more
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Members of Portsmouth Abbey’s Class of 2024 pose for a photo during commencement exercises held Sunday. Fifteen students from Portsmouth received diplomas.
Portsmouth Abbey awards diplomas to Class of 2024
PORTSMOUTH — The clouds cleared and the sun shone brightly as faculty, staff and members of the Portsmouth Abbey Class of 2024 walked across the Holy Lawn at the onset of the school’s … more
Kylie Delemos hugs goalie, Molly Gersen, while celebrating a 17-12 quarterfinal win over Barrington on Thursday at Portsmouth High School.
Patriots beat Barrington, advance to lacrosse semis
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team advanced in the Division I state playoffs with a 17-12 victory over Barrington at home on Thursday, May 23. Sophia … more
Portsmouth High School Division I All-Stars Nick Spaner, Cam Ruggieri, and John Mass (from left) at the Rhode Island Division 1 Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game on May 11 at McCarthy Stadium.
Portsmouth baseball team starts playoff run today
PORTSMOUTH — A young Portsmouth High School baseball team will begin its playoff run this afternoon (May 24), with a Division I preliminary game at home against Moses Brown at 4:30 p.m. … more
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