David Podsnap was up to his neck in chores Monday. With a store (Podsnappery/Galactic Theatre) to run, a new album to finish recording and appointments to make, he was full out. But Warren Walkabout …
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10/19/16
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EAST PROVIDENCE — At its meeting held Tuesday night, Oct. 18, the East Providence City Council by a 4-1 vote gave its formal approval to the $174,334,775 Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget proposed by …
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By Mike Rego
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10/19/16
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Clifton E. Barbour, Jr., 53, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on Oct. 14 at home. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline M. Barbour.
Born in Providence, he was the son of Mary (Bragantin) …
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10/19/16
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Roberta V. (McKale) Ferreira, 86, of Warren, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Hope Hospice in Providence. She was the wife of the late Alfred W. “Flash” Ferreira. She was born in Warren a …
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10/19/16
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RIP Roger Goodell.
Barrington police were called to investigate the theft of six homemade gravestones from a Promenade Street home last week. The gravestones — made out of wood — …
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10/19/16
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth Police reports from over the past week.
Friday, Oct. 14
Daniel H. Desilets, 38, of 1 Channing St., Newport, was charged at …
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10/18/16
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To the editor:
On Monday, October 17, the non-profit, non-political organization Little Compton Community First (LCCF) hosted a Town Council candidate forum at the Little Compton Community Center. …
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10/18/16
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PORTSMOUTH — Curious onlookers — including some local political candidates — got a glimpse into the future Monday morning along Park Avenune.
In order to bring the …
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Jim McGaw
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10/18/16
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Fourteen prominent Rhode Islanders will be forever honored for their significant contributions to the state as they are enshrined in the RI Heritage Hall of Fame.
The hall’s board of …
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10/18/16
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Thomas J. Lamora, 69, passed away on October 16, 2016, at his Warren home, following a six-month illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth (Thivierge) Lamora, who died in …
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10/18/16
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Tuesday, Oct. 11
Police were called out to Metacom Avenue for a neighbors’ dispute.
A caller from Davis Street reported a possible breaking and entering in a neighbor’s home.
A …
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10/17/16
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Two years ago, the constituents of District 68 (Bristol/Warren) did not get a choice of who their Representative in the General Assembly would be ... the incumbent Rep. ran unopposed. On November 8th …
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10/17/16
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Garold A. Wagenbach, 78, of Water Street, Warren, died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Mercier) Wagenbach.
Born in Barron, Wisconsin, a son of the late …
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10/17/16
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Fado is, without a doubt, the soul of Portugal. Designated "World Immaterial and Cultural Patrimony" by UNESCO in 2011, this lyrical Portuguese music of love, loss, and passion is enjoying a …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/17/16
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Visitors might fall in love with this charming, historical farmhouse set on nearly six acres of beautiful woodland in Rehoboth
The property features not only a four-bedroom home built in 1800, but …
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10/16/16
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Anyone looking to safely dispose of unused drugs can do so anonymously at the Bristol Police Department next weekend.
The Bristol Police will once again be taking part in the Drug Enforcement …
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10/15/16
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The Bristol Police Department responded to the following calls between Oct. 3 and Oct. 9:
Monday, Oct. 3
A suspicious man was reportedly peering into vehicles at Hope and Constitution streets …
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10/15/16
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Romance is in the air down by the town docks.
Henry the swan, regular visitor to the harbormaster office for handouts, seems to have found a mate.
If so, it’s a unique relationship. Henry is …
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By Bruce Burdett
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10/15/16
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The Bristol Police Department made the following arrests this week:
Sean Hackbarth, 27, of 14 Fox Hill Ave., Bristol, was arrested on a 6th District Court bench warrant on Oct. 4.
Kenneth …
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10/15/16
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PORTSMOUTH — The Town of Portsmouth has agreed to pay a $800,000 settlement to Rhode Island Nurseries Inc. to resolve litigation that resulted from the Town Council’s 2011 …
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10/15/16
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BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — And so it begins.
The first phase of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s (RITBA) major improvement project on the Mt. Hope Bridge began Thursday …
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10/14/16
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For the fifth year in a row, Bristol-Warren's Rockwell School has made the state’s list of Commended Schools, the highest classification offered by the RI Department of Eduction. Results were …
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10/14/16
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Barrington students gathered in front of the high school along Lincoln Avenue to rally against later school start times which are due to go into effect next year. Students made a huge banner and …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/14/16
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Some local schools issued ‘Alert’ for low test participation
TIVERTON — For the fifth year in a row, Tiverton’s Fort Barton School has made the state’s list of Commended Schools, the …
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10/14/16
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The following homes have changed hands in towns across the East Bay in recent weeks:
Barrington
276 Nyatt Road — $280,000
22 Sherwood Lane — $163,000
160 Sowams Road — …
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10/14/16
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