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Barrington Police Chief John LaCross (left) sits next to Captain Dino DeCrescenzo during a press conference following the Feb. 2 shooting on Maple Avenue.
Barrington police chief calls for additional detective
Barrington Police Chief John LaCross was very pleased with the work of his department during the investigation following the Feb. 2 shooting on Maple Avenue.  But, the chief added, the local … more
Barrington High School Priyanka Bonifaz attended the World Food Prize Conference and also completed a two-month internship with the Norman Borlaug Ruan International program.
Barrington student earns prestigious internship
To be clear, Priyanka Bonifaz is not padding her résumé. While some high school students are careful to increase their volunteer work in an effort to make themselves more attractive … more
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The Barrington High School boys' hockey team won the Division II championship this winter, but the program is slated to be cut to help balance the school budget.
Barrington superintendent: Sports programs, teaching positions to be cut
The superintendent of Barrington schools said the elimination of the $1.2 million requested increase to the school budget will result in the loss of more than a dozen teaching positions, about a … more
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Residents stand and vote to add $402,000 to the school budget.
Barrington schools celebrate win at financial town meeting
Barrington taxpayers voted overwhelmingly to restore the school district's initial request for a $1.2 million increase at Wednesday night's financial town meeting. A crowd of more than 500 people … more
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Work starts along Water Street
Detours and road closures along Water Street will be the new norm, at least for a few weeks, as work to replace water mains along the busy thoroughfare started Monday morning. Police blocked off … more
Antone Nappi, 65, Bristol
Antone Nappi, 65, passed away at home on July 12, 2017. He was the husband of Ethel (Gustafson) Nappi; they were married for 30 years. Born in Fall River, Mass., he was the son of the late Nicholas … more
Barrington 300 gala is Saturday, Oct. 21
The Barrington 300 gala will be held this Saturday at Rhode Island Country Club. The celebration of the town's tricentennial begins at 5:30 p.m. The gala will serve as a high-point in the … more
High school students stage Miss Charity, for charity
Mt. Hope High School students Madison Rodriques and Sloan Simpson organized and produced the school’s first-ever Miss Charity pageant, which raised more than $1,900 last week. Even more … more
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Is Bristol a pedestrian-friendly community?
Can a pedestrian in a wheelchair gain access to the sidewalks in Bristol? Will an elderly walker make it across the street before the light changes? Can pedestrians see well enough at night to safely … more
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Hazel Anna Sousa, 78, Bristol
Hazel Anne (Olsen) Sousa, 78, of Bristol, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016.  She was the daughter of the late Leslie and Leah Olsen. She is survived … more
John Furtado, 65, Bristol
John Furtado, 65, of Walley Street, passed away of Jan. 10 at home.  He was the son of Margaret (Emeling) Furtado and the late John R. Furtado. He is survived by his son John C. Furtado as well … more
The water treatment facility in Riverside.
Barrington bringing in Bison to help with sewage
Do not be surprised to see Bison at three of Barrington's sewer pumping stations in the near future. Well, not actual bison.  The town has decided to install a new sewage treatment system … more
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Warren Police Sgt. Ed Borges holds up a Naxolone Hydrochloride, a nasal spray used to revive patients who have overdosed on heroin and other opiates.
In Warren, seven heroin overdoses so far this year
Warren’s first known heroin overdose of 2017 came just four days into the new year.Called to a Thompson Street apartment at 5:57 p.m., Warren rescue crews found a 56-year-old man lying on the … more
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No sign yet of Warren girl missing 10 days
It has been 10 days since Maraysha Hicks vanished, and police continue to track down leads into the 16-year-old Warren teen's disappearance. “My detectives are actively working on it,” … more
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Gallison sentenced, Teacher threatened, Fourth celebration begins, and More: East Bay's top stories
Take a look at some of the top stories from around the East Bay in the past week: ‘Scoundrel’ Gallison sentenced to more than 4 years in prison Raymond Gallison will spend the next … more
A hearty crowd enjoyed The Beach Boys concert August 9 in city, the first run by Waterfront Productions at its new Bold Point Park location.
First Bold Point concert in East Providence goes off without a hitch
EAST PROVIDENCE — Using music parlance, as debuts go the inaugural Waterfront Productions event at its new Bold Point Park live entertainment venue in city Wednesday night, Aug. 9, featuring … more
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Faria calls Botehlo's claims 'dramatic and fantastical insinuations'
EAST PROVIDENCE — A second City Councilor has issued a press release related to the matter of the alleged surreptitious recordings made of Council President/Major Jim Briden, Ward 4 representative … more
New restaurant planned for former McBlarney's site in Warren
The former owner of the Tuscan Tavern at 632 Metacom Ave. plans to open up a new restaurant on the site, following the closure of McBlarney’s County Tap and the Preppy Pig last month. Oganes … more
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30 year Barrington DPW employee Mike Sousa plows Bullock Avenue during the blizzard on Thursday.
Video: Barrington DPW worker battles winter storm Grayson
Over a foot of snow fell in Barrington during winter storm Grayson on Thursday. Barrington Department of Public Works snow plow crewmen worked in blizzard conditions as they plowed public streets. … more
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Koji, a 2-year-old Shiba Inu, chases after Gus, a 1-year-old French bulldog, during the preview day at the Portsmouth Dog Park Saturday. The two dogs barely stopped for air as they raced all around the park, making friends with other pets. “A tired dog is a happy dog,” said Amy Connelly, the owner of Gus.
Dogs happy to run free at new off-leash park in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — You’d swear that Koji and Gus were smiling as they chased each other around the spacious new Portsmouth Dog Park on Saturday. Koji, a 2-year-old Shiba Inu, and Gus, a … more
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Speak-Out: Differing opinions on coach; signs are a waste
I’m calling in response to last week’s Speak-Out regarding the basketball coach at Mt. Hope High School. I will use his name because I am a parent who is PROUD TO CALL HIM MY … more
Bristol's Manny and Terry Pasqual at this year's Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
Bristol parade veteran inspects larger spectacle
In Manny Pasqual’s world, everything is coming up roses. Most everyone in this town knows that Mr. Pasqual loves a parade. The 74-year-old Fesser Avenue resident took his affections for … more
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Workers dig in at a wooded area at the east end of the South Burial Ground in Warren Tuesday.
Workers cut trees and clear land at Warren cemetery — no explanation why
Abutters of the South Burial Ground want to know more about clear-cutting that has been taking place at the town’s largest burying ground for the past week. So far, they’re getting few … more
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Construction hits north Warren
Contractors from CB Utility moved their equipment in to north Warren Monday evening, taking the first steps in an ambitious $2 million water main replacement program that is expected to run into the … more
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Supreme Court shoots down lawsuit
The state Supreme Court has upheld an earlier court’s ruling which denied a man damages after he was accidentally shot in the stomach six years ago in Warren. Adam Correia was accidentally shot … more
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