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Nate Eisel and Hailie Padula of Riverside Middle School react to their robots performance during the first round of competition in the Lego League Championship.
Bay View, Riverside Middle School teams earn accolades at First LEGO competition
The FIRST LEGO League Rhode Island State Championship, a science-based robotics competition, was held Saturday, Jan. 14, on the campus of Roger Williams University.The St. Mary Academy-Bay View … more
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Health Department finds no significant issues at Vets Jr. High
After a walkthrough of the school on Monday, the State Department of Health “did not observe any evidence of a significant public health issue in the building” at Warwick Vets, according to a … more
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Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore (left) and Director of Finance and Administration Ron Tarro.
Officials: More cuts needed to Barrington school budget
The Barrington School Committee will hold a special meeting on Monday morning, March 6, at 8:15 a.m., to finalize its budget recommendation — part of the meeting will reportedly focus on … more
Anthony J. “Tony” Mastriano, 57, Bristol
Anthony J. “Tony” Mastriano, 57, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 31, 2017. He was the loving husband of Louanne (Souza) Mastriano, to whom he was married for five years. Born in … more
READY FOR A NEW ROLE: Restoration of the Fair Street mansion has been completed and will soon begin a new life as home for 10 affordable housing apartments. An open house fundraiser is planned for this Thursday evening.
Fair St. Revival
By BRIAN JONES A successful, three-decade drive to save one of Warwick's most-admired but endangered landmarks will be celebrated Thursday with the first of two observances anticipating the reopening of Fair House" in historic Pawtuxet Village. With" more
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FROGS: Brittney Bidwell, age 18, and a senior at Cranston High School East, smiles at her artwork entitled “Frog” during the Artists Gone Wild – An Animal Art Show” at Tin Town Studios.
Tin Town Studio mentors local student
By MERI R. KENNEDY Warwick resident Gabriele Savard, a Pilgrim High senior, first approached Paul Carpentier, co-owner of TinTown Studio in Cranston, last September and asked him to be her mentor for her senior project. The studio is also co-owned by more
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Bethany Iiams' dog Daisy died at the Dirty Dog pet grooming salon in Warren on May 31.
Dog dies at Warren groomer; owner wants business closed
Bethany Iiams called Daisy her star. Her eight-year-old shih-tzu maltese mix was the oldest of her family’s three dogs and was friendly, happy and trusting. Last week, Daisy died after … more
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Seasonal enamelware – $6.50-$58; USA shaped cutting board – $28

Presents from the Past
An old barn becomes a home for antiques and fun gifts in Portsmouth. more
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AHOY CAPTAIN: Captain David Monti showing the campers the basics of the rod and reel.
These kids love playing hooky
By JOSH FAIOLA Fishing is an activity that is way more than just catch and cook. It requires patience and promotes an appreciation of the environment. This is what the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISSA), in partnership with the R.I more
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CAPITOL CONNECTION: This is the United States Flag that flew over the Nation’s Capitol in Washington, DC at the request of Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed and in honor of the Johnston Indoor Recreation Center.
Special flag now hangs at Indoor Recreation Center
There’s a special blend of American pride inside the new 26,000-square-foot Johnston Indoor Recreation Center that officially opened on Saturday, May 6, off Atwood Avenue. It comes to the town … more
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CRUNCHING NUMBERS: A chart from the report shows estimated annual operating costs for each scenario.
Report analyzes potential costs of Amtrak stop at T.F. Green Airport
By ETHAN HARTLEY Could Amtrak trains along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) eventually stop at T.F. Green station on their way to New York and Washington D.C.? Perhaps, but a recent joint report from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), more
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A new access road will be built at Barrington High School, running across this section of fields. The road will only be open to school buses and emergency vehicles.
Did your Barrington street make the list?
A smoother ride is coming to certain parts of Barrington. At its recent meeting, the town council approved a bid from J.H. Lynch for $1.516 million to repave a number of roads in Barrington. The … more
BUILDING A FRIENDSHIP: Director of Cranston Libraries, Ed Garcia poses with "Roz" the robot built out of reading cubes submitted by Cranston children who participated in the summer reading program Building a Better World.
Cranston libraries 'build' successful summer program
By PAM SCHIFF For the past 41 years, all children in Cranston and the state of Rhode Island have had the opportunity to participate in the Summer Reading Program for free. There is a specific theme associated with the program each year, and the libraries more
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HALF-TON TRUCK: This 1950s-era Army truck was a huge hit for visiting veterans.
Classic Car Show a step back in time
Dozens of classic cars and antique trucks recently took part in the Brookdale Pocasett Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 26, in a showing that was a step back in time. Dozens of car enthusiasts turned out with their pride and joys with a showcase of cars more
Vaping business sues Barrington over new tobacco law
The town's new ordinance banning the sale of tobacco to people under 21 years old is not being enforced and will likely be repealed. The town council decided to repeal the law — it will do … more
Police Log
I'VE HEARD THIS BEFORE On Oct. 6 around 7:53 p.m., Officers Tyler Stone and Matthew Higgins responded to a motor vehicle accident at 2003 Post Road. When Officer Higgins arrived on the scene, Officer Stone had already spoken to the operator of the victim more
Rep. Regunberg announces bid for Lt. Governor
By THOMAS GREENBERG Aaron Regunberg has been trying to create change in Rhode Island as a state representative for the past three years. Now the Democrat from Providence will look to continue this work in a different position - Lieutenant Governor of more
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Prices up, supply down for single family homes
By JOHN HOWELL Warwick single-family home sales for the month of October dropped a dramatic 19 percent from October 2016, according to data released this week by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. But as the number of sales dropped, the median more
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East Providence school official suffers health scare at meeting
EAST PROVIDENCE — Those inside the city hall chamber and those watching from afar were stunned late in the Tuesday, Dec. 12, school committee meeting when during her monthly report District Finance … more
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Bristol storm prep: Schools closed, expect power outages
Bristol Town Administator Steven Contente released a statement Wednesday afternoong saying the town is preparing for a bad winter storm that could knock out power amid bitterly cold conditions on … more
Johnston wrestling team enjoying successful season
The Johnston high school wrestling team has been very busy lately, competing in several weekend tournaments, while also tackling their regular season Division I schedule. The season kicked off … more
Edgewood Highland ready to reopen after flood
According to Ed Collins, Director of Plant Operations for Cranston Schools, it is “Not even a question that the school will be open and ready for everyone to return on the Monday after February … more
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Removal of trees in Gov. Francis irks homeowners
By JOHN HOWELL -- At least 40 trees, many believed to be 100 years old or older are gone, exposing what was once a secluded neighborhood and raising questions as to how this could happen. more
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In wake of melee, panel to review hookah bar
By THOMAS GREENBERG The Blow Hookah lounge on Park Ave. - next to Catanzaro's Pizza and across from Nardolillo Funeral Home - was the scene of a large disturbance overnight Saturday, when multiple people were sent to the hospital after a stabbing led to more
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School trash underscores unresolved budget issue
By ETHAN HARTLEY The cleanliness of schools is an ongoing issue of importance to parents, students, teachers and administrators alike as the continuing budget impasse between the Warwick School Department and Warwick City Council lingers on now almost more
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