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Wickenden Street Makers Market is Saturday
The Wickenden Street Makers Market is set to take over the streets on Saturday, April 26, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. They will feature more   50 local artists and small businesses showcasing their … more
Imago presents Ed Shea in 'I Am My Own Wife'
Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will present Ed Shea performing Doug Wright’s Pulitzer and Tony-award-winning play, “I am My Own Wife,” at Imago Gallery, on Friday, April 25 and … more
Annual Driving Miss Daffy Parade returns to Newport
The Audrain Automobile Museum, in partnership with Newport Daffodil Days, invites everyone to the 11th annual Driving Miss Daffodil Parade — a joyful tribute to the 1,200,000 daffodils that … more
Norman Bird Sanctuary hosting a City Nature Challenge
Norman Bird Sanctuary is hosting a City Nature Challenge  (CNC) this weekend. Whether you're an experienced naturalist or a beginner, the CNC is a chance to get outside, explore, and … more
Fogland cleanup is Saturday in Tiverton
Volunteer groups are partnering to clean up the Fogland area of Tiverton on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. Join as they plog (jog and pick up trash). This event is free and all are welcome to … more
Family Arbor Day Tree Trek at Blithewold
Blithewold is hosting a Family Arbor Day Tree Trek with Connie Ganley on Saturday, April 26 (rain date April 27), from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors should meet at the Visitors Center Bring the … more
Earth Day cleanup is Saturday in Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Conservation Commission in partnership with Litter-Free Rhode Island will sponsor an Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Glen Brown House, Linden … more
Newport Live hosts South African Freedom Day Celebration
Experience an extraordinary evening with legendary South African saxophonist McCoy Mrubata and his new sextet Siyabulela at the beautiful Casino Theatre. A living legend of South African jazz, … more
A Froggy Night Hike with Audubon
Audubon’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk is host for a Froggy Night Hike this Friday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Spend the evening with Audubon and discover which frogs are active … more
An extreme high tide in October 2024 completely flooded an access road at Gull Cove, off Route 24.
Coastal photos needed of Saturday’s king tide
Get your cameras ready! Extreme high tides will return to Rhode Island coastlines on Saturday, April 26, at 7:33 p.m.   The University of Rhode Island is asking Rhode Islanders to join … more
Thomas Harrington teaches drumming to students at the Macomber School several years ago.
Blood drive honors memory of two who left too soon
The late Thomas Harrington and Tracy Pereira touched countless lives in Little Compton and Westport. Two years after Harrington’s death at age 19, and nine months after Pereira followed, loved … more
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Visitors participate in sanding and prepping a rain barrel for painting at last year’s rain barrel event in Barrington.
Gardeners have the best dirt
The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island … more
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Rosanna Ortiz (left), president of RMO Public Relations and Kristen Adamo (right), president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, share a glass of wine at the Reserve on Dorrance in Providence — one of the many venues hosting their upcoming culinary and wine event in the city. 
Food and wine, more food and more wine … 
Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have … more
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Vincent Moretti, the head docent shows off one of the cars in the museum.
The fast and the curious 
Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a … more
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Nora Barre stands in front of POP! — this year’s main feature of the Lumina Winter Festival.
Winter lights up   
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are … more
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Troy Brown, a crucial part of the New England Patriots dominance in the early 200s, is this year’s Guest of Honor.
This year’s Adamsville parade isn’t just green, it's Brown
One of the New England Patriots’ most beloved and clutch players will march alongside the leprechauns, rogues and banshees when the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade returns … more
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Though there hasn’t been an organized New Year’s Day swim at Sakonnet Harbor in many years, if ever, hardy souls including members of the ‘Mermazons’ daily swim group shown here, swim there regularly year-round.
Little Compton celebrates 350th with icy plunge Wednesday
Though there hasn’t been an organized New Year’s Day swim at Sakonnet Harbor in many years, if ever, hardy souls including members of the ‘Mermazons’ daily swim group shown … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Dillon Fesmire (right), as Scraggs, gets Addison-Anne Aleicho, as Esther, to re-join the gang in the Portsmouth High School Drama Club’s fall production of “The Tin Can Bros Creation, Solve It Squad.” The comedy, inspired by the Scooby Doo gang, comes to PHS for performances Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 21-23.
‘Solve it Squad’ comes to Portsmouth High Nov. 21-23
PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as Portsmouth High School Drama Club proudly presents the captivating play, “Solve it Squad.” more
Tiverton school committee forum is Thursday
The League of Women Voters and several other sponsoring organizations will hold a forum for Tiverton School Committee candidates this Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Tiverton High School auditorium. It … more
Jonathan James Perry hollows out a mishoon, or traditional Wampanoag canoe.
What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton
The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft. Jonathan … more
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The Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, interim minister at the United Congregational Church in Little Compton.
Little Compton minister invites all for dinner
For busy parents and caregivers who are immersed in back-to-school activities, the idea of a relaxing evening out — and away from the kids — may be the last thing on their minds. But the … more
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New to the Bristol tour this year is the spectacular DeWolf-Guiteras House on High Street.
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be … more
Youngsters take off during the kids’ race last year.
Little Compton UCC summer fair is Saturday
The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its 63rd Annual Summer Church Fair, and the 43rd Annual Road Race, this Saturday at the Commons. The day kicks off at 8:30 with the … more
“STELLA!” — Dylan Fesmire, as Stanley Kowalski, during the iconic moment of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” which is being staged at the Kate Grana Auditorium at Portsmouth High School Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 21-23.
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ comes to PHS stage
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School Drama Club is bringing a classic of American drama to the stage starting this Thursday, March 21. “A Streetcar Named Desire,” … more
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