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Youngster stabbed during fight at Central Avenue Park

EAST PROVIDENCE — A fight between youngsters at the Central Avenue Park Friday evening, May 31, left one male with a minor leg wound after he was stabbed. The child, reportedly 12 years … more

By Mike Rego | 5/31/24

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

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/31/24

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

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/31/24

Matos campaign worker is charged in alleged bogus signature scheme

The campaign worker alleged to have submitted forged signatures on behalf of Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos during the latter's ill-fated run for Congress last year's special election has been … more

By Mike Rego | 5/31/24

Barrington Middle School teacher Stuart Moran points to the camera while participating in last week's Unity Walk.

Barrington Middle School students and staff enjoy Unity Walk

Beautiful weather… plus a big happy crowd… plus an upcoming three-day holiday weekend… equals a great event. The entire Barrington Middle School community — students, … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/31/24

Longtime Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach Bob Hassan (middle) stands with Greater Providence YMCA CEO Karen Santilli (right) and Bayside Y Executive Director Ryan Queenan (left).

Bayside YMCA coach earns a spot in RI Aquatics Hall of Fame

Bob Hassan, Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach for more than a decade, was recently inducted to the Rhode Island Aquatics Hall of Fame. He has worked hard to help swimmers earn … more

5/31/24

Warren PD: Multiple arrests, police investigate more car break-ins

Warren Police made seven arrests and responded to multiple reports involving items being taken from vehicles between May 20-27, 2024. more

5/31/24

Bristol PD: Police make seven arrests, break up multiple fights

Bristol police made seven arrests and responded to multiple reports of people fighting between May 20-27, 2024. more

5/31/24

Brian Rutkowski doubled and scored a run for the EPHS baseball team in the Townies' 3-2 loss to Westerly May 30 in the Division II playoffs.

Westerly holds off East Providence in Division II baseball playoffs

WESTERLY — As it did a year ago en route to the league title, the East Providence High School baseball club will have to pursue a second consecutive Division II championship from the losers' … more

5/30/24

Goaltender Elyse Meyers hoists teammate Zoe Peckham into the air after she scored the game winning goal in overtime as Tiverton beat Classical 15-14 in the Division 4 semifinals on Wednesday.

Tigers headed to the championship after improbable win

Zoe Peckham scored 18 seconds into sudden-death overtime to give the Tiverton girls lacrosse team an improbable 15-14 victory over Classical in the Division 4 semifinals at Al Morro Complex in … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 5/30/24

The Henderson Expressway connecting bridge with North Broadway in East Providence will reopen to traffic Friday afternoon, May 31.

North Broadway connector to new Henderson Bridge rotary opens May 31

EAST PROVIDENCE — As much grief as the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has garnered for its handling of the Washington Bridge project, its effort a mile or so up the Seekonk River … more

By Mike Rego | 5/30/24

The EPHS boys' volleyball team celebrates its 3-2 victory over Central in the quarterfinals of the Division II playoffs Thursday night, May 30.

East Providence edges Central in D-II boys' volleyball quarters

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' volleyball team pretty much went to the limit to get past visiting Central 3-2 Thursday night, May 30, on Carvalho Court in the … more

By Mike Rego | 5/30/24

J. Dean Norton has spent more than half a century employed at Mt. Vernon, the Virginian estate of George Washington.

George Washington’s gardener is coming to Bristol

Employed at Mount Vernon for more than 50 years, J. Dean Norton has devoted his career to researching 18th-century gardens and gardening practices. On June 3, he'll bring his nationally recognized expertise to Linden Place. more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/30/24

Quinn McNamara looks for an opportunity while pressured by a LaSalle defender.

BHS boys lacrosse team loses to LaSalle in semifinals

The postseason came to an end for the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team on Tuesday, May 28. The Eagles, who opened the playoffs with a 16-4 win over North Kingstown, lost to LaSalle … more

5/30/24

Eme Antone (left) and Alexandra Affronti (right) stand with Hampden Meadows School Principal Gino Sangiuliano next to the newly-completed Gaga Ball Pit.

Girl Scouts build Gaga ball pit at Barrington elementary school

Barrington’s Alexandra Affronti and her friend Eme Antone recently completed their Girl Scout Silver Award Project at Hampden Meadows School — the girls built a Gaga ball pit with the … more

5/30/24

Perry, deChabert take on notable NEASC, Gordon School roles

EAST PROVIDENCE — Thursday, May 30, brought significance news pertaining to local academia with East Providence native and long-time area educator Dr. Robert Perry being named to the New … more

By Mike Rego | 5/30/24

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

5/30/24

Case closed: Barrington teenage driver will not face criminal charges

The teenage driver who struck two women while they walked along Rumstick Road in January will not face criminal charges. Barrington Police recently announced that the 18-year-old motorist … more

5/30/24

Arthur Medeiros turned 104 years old on May 10. He initially forged his parents’ signatures to enlist in the Army before he was old enough, and wound up being drafted into service in 1942.

104-year-old Bristolian among cohort visiting Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day

Next week will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. This Friday, American Airlines and several philanthropic partners will be flying 70 of these men, including Bristol's Arthur Medeiros, to France for a very special series of events. more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/30/24

Jeremy Kuo returns a shot during the Eagles' semifinal match against Moses Brown on Tuesday, May 28.

Barrington tennis team will play for state championship

The Barrington High School boys tennis team cruised to a 4-0 win over Moses Brown in the Division I semifinals on Tuesday, May 28. The Eagles, playing in front of a hometown crowd, … more

5/29/24

This concept design shows every element that the district hopes can be included in the final design for the outdoor learning space at Kickemuit Middle School. However, the amount of features that can ultimately be included in the space will depend on how much money can be raised on top of the $100,000 RIDE grant funding the project.

Fundraiser to be held Sunday for KMS Outdoor Learning Zone

Mount Hope Farm will host a family fun day to raise money to help build the new outdoor learning zone at Kickemuit Middle School. more

5/29/24

Billy Fitzgerald was low man among a trio of EPHS golfers who made the cut at the 2024 state championship tournament May 28 and 29 at Cranston Country Club.

Fitzgerald paces EPHS golfers at 2024 state golf tournament

CRANSTON — Billy Fitzgerald led a trio of East Providence High School players who qualified for the 2024 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship tournament contested over two … more

By Mike Rego | 5/29/24

The waters off the beach at Crescent Park in Riverside may be officially opened to swimmer by the start of summer in 2026.

Officials say swimming may commence at Crescent Park Beach in two years

EAST PROVIDENCE — Local, state and federal dignitaries gathered at the city shoreline in Riverside mid-morning Friday, May 24, offering up a curiously-timed, albeit, welcome update on the … more

By Mike Rego | 5/29/24

Barrington's Adam Gorman watches a shot during the first day of the golf state championship at Cranston Country Club.

Barrington in second place after first day of golf state championship

Barrington High School senior Adam Gorman was two strokes off the lead and the Barrington team stood in second place overall after Day 1 of the RI State Golf Championship at Cranston Country Club on … more

5/29/24

Sandra Dugan of Atria Aquidneck Place and the East Bay Chamber, (left) looks on as Savannah Murray (middle) and Margherita Dellolio react to winning a prize on the Chamber's wheel.

Chamber's 'Reality Fair' provides a helpful glimpse at financial futures

Each student got 45 minutes to choose a career and work out what expenses they could afford, putting into perspective questions about the cost of living, which has become an issue at the center of society. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/29/24