A professional art restorer this week completed work on a long-lost painting found during recent renovations at the Historic Warren Armory. Johan Bjurman, who lives in Florida but has a home on … more

TIVERTON — The unseating of Joan Chabot as Town Council President may be on the table for discussion and possible action at a special meeting of the Tiverton Town Council tonight, Thursday, September 7, at 7 p.m in Town Hall. After the call to order, the council will address the single agenda item: "For discussion and possible action on Town Council Governance and Leadership. more

James Sousa has been named Warren’s new Fire Chief, replacing veteran Al Galinelli, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 30 years as the town’s top fire fighter and 50-plus years … more

A court-appointed receiver encharged with selling the assets of US Watercraft at 373 Market St. has received a $620,000 offer for the firm’s True North, C&C, PDQ and J-Boat lines. Anyone … more

October is National Book Month, so it seems appropriate to talk about Robin Kall, a woman who has done more to promote reading in the Ocean State than any other individual. Best known to fans by her … more

The deal is dead — bring on the lawn signs. A long-standing "gentlemen's agreement" between the two major political parties in Barrington to not use lawn signs came to an end late last … more

A Barrington man faces multiple charges for allegedly ramming his ex-girlfriend’s car late last week. Pablo Candelario, 45, of 50 Blanding Ave., was arrested by Barrington police Friday on a … more

Enjoy your own private country retreat on two peaceful acres in South Rehoboth. This is not another cookie cutter home. The 3,735 square-foot home captures all the details of the past while providing … more

The Bristol Police Department responded to the following calls between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26: Monday, Feb. 20 A caller reported a reckless driver speeding on Hope Street on the Warren town line … more

The state Department of Health recommended Tuesday that the Warren Town Beach be closed for swimming due to high bacteria counts. It is the third time this summer the beach has been recommended … more

Monday, Aug. 28 Maria Ligia P. Pimentel, 56, of 325 Child St., was arrested on a Rhode Island Superior Court warrant. Yanitza I. Montanez, 23, of Providence, was charged with driving after the … more

Following is a report on Bristol Police Department calls and arrests from Oct. 23 to Oct. 30. Monday, Oct. 23 A Maple Avenue resident reported deck chairs stolen from their home. A Mt. Hope … more

The Bristol Police Department responded to the following calls between Sept. 20 and Sept. 26: Tuesday, Sept. 20 A resident on Wood Street reported his door bell being run multiple times for … more

A Bristol man who police alleged exposed himself while ordering a coffee at a Warren Dunkin Donuts in September faces indecent exposure/disorderly conduct charges. William Flowers, 37, of 29 … more

Former First Congregational Church Pastor Daniel Randall checked himself out of rehab Thursday morning, bought a shotgun and drove to his home in Maine, where he shot his daughter before killing … more

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth Police reports from over the past week. more

A Warwick man has been charged after witnesses said he fired three shots from a pellet gun at another motorist during a road rage incident Sunday evening. Paul N. Pereira, 21, of Warwick, was … more

To the editor: (These comments were sent to the Town Council on July 28.)  Members of the Town Council: I would like to weigh-in in favor of the Stone House being permitted to host … more

The following properties have changed hands recently in towns around the East Bay: Barrington 5 Colonial Ave. — $450,000 6 Sherbrook Road — $283,000 7 Juniper St. — … more

It's fourth and goal for Barrington Pop Warner. The local youth football program, which has been around for more than four decades, has experienced a significant drop-off in player participation … more

It's cold and it's winter, but the real estate market is still active. Before the New England Patriots take the field in the AFC Championship game, five Barrington homes will be open for viewing. See … more

A former pastor at First Congregational Church in Bristol has been found dead, along with his daughter, in a house in Maine after an apparent murder-suicide, abc6.com reported. Police in Hebron, … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The city council and school committee held its first joint meeting of the current session Tuesday night, Feb. 28, a forum focusing mainly on the looming issue of whether to … more

IVERTON — Tiverton Police Department Lieutenant Timothy Panell walked out of the courthouse in Newport last Thursday morning a mostly free man after Second District Court Judge Colleen Hastings dismissed all but one of 58 criminal misdemeanor charges against him. On the single remaining charge — Count 1, obtaining money under false pretenses — Lieutenant Panell was allowed to "maintain a plea of not guilty," said his lawyer, Norman L. Landroche Jr. in a brief interview following the court proceeding. more

PORTSMOUTH — The School Committee has a strong message for state legislators: Don’t try to override Gov. Gina Raimondo’s veto of the “contract continuation” legislation … more