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CLOSE TO HOME: Speaker Nicholas Mattiello stopped by Glen Hills Elementary on Saturday to help address citizen concerns.
Mattiello, Lancia seek to amend sex offender bill
By JACOB MARROCCO In an effort to address the issue of a concentration of sex offenders in Harrington Hall, Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello and State Rep. Robert Lancia (R - District 16) were both open to an amendment to the latter's 10-percent more
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PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION: The Holy Week began on Sunday at St. David’s on the Hill Episcopal Church with the entire parish processing through, out and around the church grounds with their palms, which were blessed during the Passion Sunday services.
Lent and Easter traditions: Connecting the past and present
By JEN COWART As Christians worldwide begin the final leg of their Lenten journey, heading into Holy Week this week, local churches have had many offerings throughout the past weeks and into the coming week that connect the traditions from Lent and more
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JAMES LOMBARDI
Police Log
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION According to a Cranston Police Department (CPD) press release, Colonel Michael Winquist, Chief of the CPD, recently announced that the department initiated a homicide investigation on April 5 that led to the arrest of a local man more
Toxic letters
To the Editor: John Cervone's recent letters have reached a new level of toxicity. His venomous attacks on President Obama suggest a racial bias. What else could explain his hatred for Obama while praising Donald Trump? Obama's eight years was free of more
Letter: God decides gender, no one else
A male and female come together and produce a child. With the modern technology ultrasounds, both parents look at their baby and are told they are having a girl, a boy or twins. That’s … more
Restoring trust in Warwick schools
To the Editor: The School Committee's newest member, David Testa, stated in a letter to the editor, that my comments about the School Committee are a Theater of Absurd." He claims that my letter of 2/23/17 shows that "He evidently has no understanding" more
Tap-In volunteer Kevin Murphy stands inside the basement of the Peck Building. The hallways used to be filled with donated items, but the group was ordered to clean up the space.
Tap-In ordered to clean up its clutter
Do not be confused by the empty hallways inside the Peck Building basement — Tap-In is still alive and well. For decades, the all-volunteer organization that serves to help people in need … more
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Edward B. “Eddie” Alexander
Edward B. 'Eddie' Alexander, 53, of Barrington
Edward B. “Eddie” Alexander, age 53, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017. Born in Providence, a son of the late Raymond, Sr. and Anne (Abatiello) Alexander, he was a lifelong resident of … more
Portsmouth defends bookkeeping on ’Heidi Drive’ payout — again
PORTSMOUTH — Hoping to finally put to rest any lingering questions about the $800,000 “Heidi Drive settlement,” Town Administrator Richard Rainer Jr. explained in greater detail … more
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Time to take a stand for teachers, students
Open Letter to the School Committee: As you now know, Holliman Elementary School has been without a working fire alarm system since, to the best of our knowledge, at least February 24, 2017. There have been some inaccuracies in the news and social media more
An artist's rendering shows the proposed Dunkin' Donuts in front of its existing location in Gooding Plaza.
Controversial Dunkin’ proposal back on Bristol agenda Thursday
A controversial proposal to build a new, free-standing Dunkin’ Donuts in Gooding Plaza is back before the Bristol Zoning Board of Review Thursday, and residents finally get their say after … more
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Knights rout Cougars, give Hopkins 400th victory
The CCRI Knights welcomed the Cougars of Holyoke Community College to Whitey Fell Field on Wednesday. The Knights and Cougars played through the windy conditions to complete the game. The Knights were able to prevail on a mercy rule in the eighth inning more
Portsmouth Police: Woman left scene of crash with young child
PORTSMOUTH — A local woman faces numerous charges after she fled her car with a 2-year-old child in tow following an accident on Route 24 Sunday night, according to police. Elizabeth A. … more
A section of Riverside Street overlooking Blue Bill Cove in Island Park has developed into “chaos” over the last few years due to short-term rentals, a resident complained to the Town Council Monday night.
Should Portsmouth reign in short-term summer rentals?
PORTSMOUTH — Susan Panaggio lives on a one-way circle on Riverside Street in Island Park. In the 31 years she’s been living on the street along Blue Bill Cove, Ms. Panaggio said … more
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Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee to hold hearing today on regulating and taxing marijuana
The state House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing today on a bill that would regulate and tax marijuana for adult use in Rhode Island. The hearing on H 5555 is scheduled to begin at the rise of … more
Police Log
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEA driver who recently told officers, “I don’t drink,” was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. David Aurielio, 68, of 212 Sandy Lane, … more
Mayor weighs request for added school budget funds
By TESSA ROY Now that members have been presented with Superintendent Philip Thornton's proposed budget of $167,016,695 for fiscal year 2018, the School Committee will vote on it on April 12. It will then be sent to Mayor Scott Avedisian. The mayor will more
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IFTIKHAR AHMAD
Upbeat about airport
By JOHN HOWELL Without giving away any secrets, or for that matter creating any false expectations, Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport corporation, told the Rotary Club of Warwick Thursday that Green Airport could get one or" more
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UNDER WATER: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and CRMC director Grover Fugate, look at a map showing what sections of Warwick would be flooded in a 100-year storm if sea levels were to rise by seven feet by 2100 as being forecast.
$1 trillion infrastructure plan should consider sea rise, says Whitehouse
By JOHN HOWELL Armed with a map showing that with a seven-foot rise in sea level, Warwick Neck would become an island during a 100-year storm, and with the sparkling waters off Conimicut Point as a backdrop, Rhode Island's two senators and Congressman more
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“GET WITH ME ON THIS”: Governor Gina Raimondo spoke at a Rhode Island Kids Count breakfast at the Crowne Plaza on Monday, saying data released in their annual factbook makes the case for passing her free tuition plan Rhode Island Promise.
Room to improve concludes latest Kids Count data
By TESSA ROY State leaders say the Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook, released on Monday, makes a case for continued action on both state and national levels. The factbook presents the status of family and community, economic well-being, health, safety more
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SECOND PURPLE HEART: Congressman Jim Langevin presents Mrs. Carol Liebrich with her late husband’s second Purple Heart.
Langevin presents Purple Heart to widow of World War II veteran
On Friday Congressman Jim Langevin presented Cranston resident Mrs. Carol Liebrich, the widow of World War II veteran Robert Liebrich, with a Purple Heart with a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, signifying the second Purple Heart he has received. When he was more
THE GOAL KEPT GROWING: Marisa Albanese, a member of the St. Mary’s board, chaired the fundraising effort of the evening. Albanese kept setting goals that she persistently exceeded said Executive Director Carlene Casciano-McCann. Here, she talks with Mayor Avedisian during the event.
Avedisian followed orders, but stayed because of work done by St. Mary` s Home
By JOHN HOWELL When the bishop speaks, not only do you listen but you also follow instructions. Then in his 20s and a member of the City Council, Scott Avedisian did what he was told when the Rev. George H. Hunt, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode more
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16 Fernwood Road
Bristol man dies after Fernwood Road fire
A Bristol man has died after suffering injuries during a house fire on Fernwood Road late last month, police have confirmed. John Mason, 76, of 16 Fernwood Road, died at Rhode Island Hospital from … more
Police Log
On 1/9/17 at 08:18 am, Officers Merry Detroia arrested Giuseppe Pirri (32) of 20 Russell Ave Apt 2 East Providence for a CPD warrant for Felony Assault, Vandalism, and Disorderly Conduct as a result of a warrant pickup. Disposition of Arrestee: more
Scott and Linda Goff traveled from Connecticut for the first ever ride on Rail Explorers on Saturday.
First ‘Explorers’ ride the rails in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Matt Shaw lives 90 minutes away from Portsmouth in Northborough, Mass., but said he had to make the trip after reading about a new thing called Rail Explorers on the … more
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