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Portsmouth school superintendent leaving district

Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy speaks during Portsmouth High School's graduation ceremony in 2022. He is leaving the district to become superintendent in East Greenwich.

PORTSMOUTH — Superintendent of Schools Thomas Kenworthy is leaving the district to become the new superintendent in East Greenwich.

Barrington Schools reorganizing after superintendent's departure

Barrington School Committee Chairman TJ Peck (center) looks toward district administrators while answering a resident's question at the 2025 Financial Town Meeting.

The Barrington School Committee is meeting tomorrow, July 11, to start organizing the next phase of school district leadership, following the departure of former Superintendent Robert Wargo less than …

Smart sorting transforms school waste in Portsmouth

Students sort their food scraps and recyclables earlier this year at this station in Melville Elementary School’s cafeteria, as Eva Touhey (top left) of WasteNaut Consulting assists them. Melville students in grades 1-4 diverted between 85 and 94 percent of waste from the state landfill this year under the lunchroom sustainability program, according to WasteNaut.

PORTSMOUTH — A half-eaten sandwich or an empty juice box will no longer be headed to the state landfill under a revamped school lunchroom trash sorting program that hopes to reach all district …

Land trust eyes Tiverton farm, but funding gap remains

Pamela Thompson, who just took over as president of the Tiverton Land Trust , knows she has a lot of work ahead of her, but knows she … Read More

At walls' epicenter, a movement to uncover hidden history

Last Thursday afternoon, about 20 people parked their cars along Swamp Road as Officer Josh Rego, a lifelong Little Compton resident … Read More

LC350: Who doesn't love a clambake? Two on the way

The following was submitted by The Town Crier, the official voice of the Little Compton 350th anniversary committee: It is known … Read More

Standish Boat yard sells, remains in the family

With boating season in full swing, a Sakonnet River institution is staying in the family as local realtor Jennifer Hilton Cavanagh and … Read More

Old vines, new hives, local vibes

Melissophobia is an intense, irrational fear of bees — and though not everyone trembles at the sound of “bzzz,” it often stirs … Read More

Filming kerfuffle at Sakonnet Point

Preservationists are working to restore conserved land near Sakonnet Point that was excavated last week during filming of M Night … Read More

Things To Do ...

Wickford Art Festival is Saturday

The 62nd Wickford Art Festival takes place Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilson Park, located within Wickford Village. Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, the …

Newport Kite Festival is this weekend

The beloved Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13,, offering families a free weekend of spectacular kite displays, hands-on …

Free summer concerts on Thursdays in Bristol

The Bristol Parks & Recreation department hosts a free Concerts on the Common series that showcases many local performers. This popular event takes place every Thursday during July and August at …

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Obituaries

Evelyn Rahmani Evelyn C. (Lombardi) Rahmani, 73, of Linden Road in Barrington, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the cherished wife and lifelong partner of Moh

Ronald Gentile Ronald P. Gentile,87, of Melbourne Beach, Fl. passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. formerly, of Homestead Park, Pa. and Portsmouth, R.I. He graduated from Grove City College in 1959 and received

Edwin Mehlman Dr. Edwin S. Mehlman, a long-time Barrington and Warren resident, passed away peacefully on July 8 at the age of 89. He opened the first Endodontics practice in RI in 1965, received numerous awards...

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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 …

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21 Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and …

Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …

Winning in the rain PORTSMOUTH — A huge boom of thunder and bright lightning forced the Rhode Island Division II boys’ lacrosse championship game to be stopped with still a little over a minute left in …

Opinion

Letter: Disease is not negotiable

We are in a medical crisis, and the governor should call for the General Assembly to come back and face this issue.

Letter: Road construction everywhere

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 …

In support of immigrants’ rights

To the editor: 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 …

Letter: Remember what Independence Day is really about

I would like the general public to remember what the holiday on July 4 is really all about. It’s not about cookouts, parades, or fireworks. It’s about “life, liberty, and the …

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, …

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