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Teenage drivers implicated in two separate accidents

Two teenagers from Barrington. Two car accidents. Two victims — one was a pedestrian in Warren, and the other was a garage door in Barrington.   On Thursday, Aug. 29, Warren Police …
Warren PD: Police arrest six, officer collides with deer
Police made six arrests between Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, 2024. Read More
Police: Angler allegedly assaulted at the Warren River Bridge
Barrington Police responded to the Warren River Bridge on Saturday night, Aug. 31, at about 9 p.m., after someone called 911 to report … Read More
The 'Great Mud Escape' is this Saturday at Frerich's Farm
For their sixth annual fundraiser, Thrive Outside has reimagined the popular Mud Run which has become an annual staple in the region … Read More
From the stage to the school
PORTSMOUTH — Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in. For years Paul Amadio had been a head of several … Read More
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 150th anniversary
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View located in the Riverside section of the city kicked off celebrations of its 150th … Read More
Additional light shed on Warren's $13 million settlement case
Court records confirm what had been up to this point unsubstantiated rumors regarding the exact cause of Warren's inclusion in a … Read More
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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 …

How the Warren Folks Fest grew into 'RI's Best' local festival

The 8th annual Warren Folks Fest is right on the horizon, and the celebration of local music, art, food, and drink was recently named best local festival by "Rhode Island Monthly".

Warren Community Night Out to benefit 3-year-old with leukemia

A family-friendly, free event on Aug. 15 at Burr's Hill Park will also help benefit a local family that recently received a devastating diagnosis.
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Obituaries
Gary Avila Pharmacist, Musician, Avid Golfer|Gary F. Avila, 73, of Trinity, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28th, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. Gary was born o
Anne Greene Ann Sophia Greene, 91, of Chapel Road, Barrington, died unexpectedly on September 1, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence due to complications of a fall. Born in Providence, a daughter of the
Antonio Marks D.D.S. Antonio "Tony" Carlos Marks, D.D.S., age 94, of Tiverton, RI, and Key Largo, FL, passed away peacefully at home on August 18 after a short illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Constance (Br
Sports
'Victory Bell' to be installed in honor of Mt. Hope soccer player The late Maddie Pacheco, who passed away in November of 2023, will leave a legacy heard loud and clear.
RIFAC athletes shine in lead up to national championships It was another terrific spring and summer season of competitions for several Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club athletes of all ages as they took part in various events leading up the the …
50 years ago, these Warren youngsters ruled the rink Despite having no hockey team of their own, Warren played a big role in the short-lived but historic Rhody Ringers Junior A hockey club that started 50 years ago.
Post 10 Juniors fall short in state title defense A short-handed Riverside Post 10 club put up a very respectable defense of its Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League Junior Division title, but the reigning champs fell short winning a second …
Opinion
Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring

I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right.  Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents …

Letter: Kickemuit Dam corruption?

The previous article highlighted the public concerns of unsightly mud-pits, but the greater issue is the mud that they do not see.

Letter: Can’t afford to focus only on offshore wind’s downsides

To the editor: I’m writing to express my strong support for the expansion of offshore wind as a generational leap forward in our pursuit of environmentally sound energy policy. Given …

Letter: An historic vote for Rhode Island

The danger of a nuclear disaster — either intentional or by accident — is the gravest immediate threat to our very existence.

Letter: Political paranoia and Constitutional constipation

I would be remiss if I remained silent with regard to the current question of whether or not to call a constitutional convention.

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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.