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Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey issues apology for 'shameful news' of sexual abuse
Portsmouth Abbey School yesterday (Aug. 23) released a letter of apology and 15-page report containing “shameful news” of sexual abuse by two former members of the Monastery. “Our hearts … more
Simon Davis will serve as one of Pilgrim's top players this fall, both on offense and on defense.
Pats prepared for second year under Pacifico
The Pilgrim football program is entering its second season with Head Coach Rob Pacifico at the helm, and the Pats are certainly entering year No. 2 with a higher level of familiarity, both with the coaching staff and the more
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BEACH GATES: Beach gates In response to persistent complaints about late night activities at the Oakland Beach seawall, gates are being installed at both the entrance and exit to the loop around the commons. Ward 6 Councilwoman Donna Travis said yesterday that Warwick Police called her on problems and inquired whether she had any objections to the gates. She said she has no problem with the gates as long as they aren’t closed too early. She thought 11 p.m. would be a good time. Working on installing a gatepost are Rick Gallant and Steve Wolfenden of the Department of Public Works.
Beach fees coming back next summer
The free ride at Warwick’s public beaches will be over next summer, as the Warwick City Council voted unanimously Monday night in favor of a first reading to amend Chapter 18, Section 8 of the city … more
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YOU GET A BACKPACK, YOU GET A BACKPACK: The volunteers worked quickly and efficiently to pass out almost one thousand backpacks to students.
A first, Cranston gets Back to School backpack distribution
By PAM SCHIFF For the first time in Back to School RI's 18 years, Cranston was selected as a site to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies and offer information to families they might not have easy access to. Families came and waited in long more
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Lydia Mello, 87, Bristol
Mrs. Lydia (Paiva) Mello, 87, of State Street, Bristol, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at the Hope Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence, surrounded by her loving nieces and nephews. She was … more
Handmade books by Mary Jane Bohlen, $12–$20
Rhody Made, Rhody Approved
One-of-a-kind locally made treasures abound at Made in Warren more
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Jordan Tucci behind the bar at Rasoi
Enjoying Cocktails with a Twist at Rasoi
Rasoi incorporates homemade recipes into their unique drinks more
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Strawberry Rhubarb Old Fashioned from the Salted Slate
Old Fashioned Summer in Wayland Square
A new spin on an old fashioned? Think peak of season produce in your bourbon. more
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Spectacular J Class yachts put on a show in Newport
Barrington photographer and sailor Rob Migliaccio caught these great shots during day one of the J Class World Championship in Newport on Tuesday. He's headed back out today Here’s the first-day report … Hanuman, … more
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Michael Moniz
Michael Moniz, 54, Tiverton
Michael Moniz, 54, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of John Moniz and the late Olivia (Arruda) Moniz. He was an assistant winemaker at … more
Matt Murphy (foreground), the school district’s facilities manager, leads an informal tour Tuesday night of the two engineering classrooms at PHS that have been expanded this year. Space was also increased for a photography room next door.
Portsmouth students returning to spiffed-up school buildings
PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth students return to classes next Wednesday, they’ll notice some needed improvements to their school buildings and classrooms. “We had a very busy … more
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Frederickson Farms to hold summer classic car cruises
For the second year in a row, Frederickson Farms will be hosting classic cruise nights on Wednesday nights throughout the summer at its Farmstand Café and Stove Shop in North Scituate. Frederickson … more
BIRTHDAY GIRL: Gladys Mansfield celebrates a birthday as her daughter in-law, Roberta Mansfield and daughter, Carol Sullivan look on.
Conimicut: A place in which to grow and thrive
By CAROL SULLIVAN -- During my early childhood, my parents, Arthur and Gladys Mansfield and brother, David, left Providence and Trinity United Methodist Church for a change of scenery (more country-feel desired at the time)... more
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Large scale marijuana operation uncovered in Johnston
On August 22, 2017 at approximately 5:00 pm members of the Johnston Police executed a high risk search warrant at 4 & 6 Dante Avenue. According to a press release from Deputy Chief Joseph Razza, … more
Overnight parking permits considered
By JACOB MARROCCO \The Cranston City Council ordinance committee passed a narrowly tailored piece of legislation that would allow those without a driveway to purchase an overnight parking permit, pending a review from the administration. Current city more
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SAME STORY, DIFFERENT DAY: Rep. Robert Lancia holds a copy of Cranston Herald from the late 1970s with a lead page article about electric rate increases. “Things never change” was his message.
Fung, residents rebuke electricity rate hike
By ETHAN HARTLEY Rhode Island residents from all over the state converged Tuesday on the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) office in Warwick to participate in the public comment portion of a hearing to decide whether or not to accept the 53 percent rate more
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Panel wants study of Sockanosset traffic
By JACOB MARROCCO The Cranston City Council public works committee unanimously passed a resolution Thursday night imploring the administration to conduct a traffic study at the Sockanosset Corridor. Director of Administration Robin Muksian called the more
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MR. INDEPENDENT: Don Botts, pictured here, announced via Twitter last week that he is leaving the Republican Party. Botts said he had been a member for about 15 years, but lack of Republican opposition and President Trump’s Charlottesville remarks were the tipping points.
In wake Charlottesville, Botts leaving GOP
By JACOB MARROCCO These days, one Tweet can tell a story. Former Cranston Ward 2 City Councilman Don Botts has been very active on the social media site recently, criticizing President Donald Trump's response to the protests and terrorism attack in more
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IN WITH THE NEW: On Monday, hundreds of boxes of comfortable new auditorium seats arrived on the scene at Cranston West for the Alumni Association’s continued efforts to renovate and restore the school’s auditorium.
On edge of their seats at West
By JEN COWART The Cranston High School West's Alumni Association has been working in conjunction with many community partners over the past nearly two years to undertake a huge auditorium restoration project. Now, as the curtains are ready to open on a more
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MULTITASKING: Cranston West’s Sean Sova has been participating in multiple community theater productions this summer, doing both acting and directing. This weekend he will be directing ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’ for the Rhode Island Youth Theater program, which will be performed at the Park Theater in Cranston, his home town.
West's Sova to direct 'James and the Giant Peach'
By JEN COWART If you'd asked Sean Sova years ago if he ever thought he'd be directing a theatrical production as a high school senior, he would tell you, unequivocally, absolutely not. However, this weekend makes Sova's second directing debut for the more
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ROBERTA MUDGE HUMBLE
We are Rhode Island, and we're proud of it
By RYAN CHAMPLIN Most Rhode Islanders know the feeling of telling someone where they are from, and the common response that follows: Where in New York is that?" Roberta Mudge Humble knows how damaging it can be for the state's self-image and wants to do" more
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9 Must-Try Iced Coffees
Because a Rhode Islander’s day hasn’t started until they’ve had their morning fix more
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The Weekend Rundown: August 25-27
Clear your schedule for kickball in Providence, blues and barbecue in East Providence and a ton of oysters on Block Island more
New principal at Kickemuit
When students head back to Kickemuit Middle School next Wednesday, Aug. 30, they’ll have a new principal: Christine Homen has been hired to replace former principal Jared Vance. Ms. Homen served … more
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Paddle Through Providence
Providence Kayak Company gives you a new way to explore the heart of the city more
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