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DOG WITH A PUNCH: Deb Quattrini works with Hunter on his punching – actually more of a stretch at the gym.
Canine gym for dog, owner fitness
Sue Parker says she tired of cooking, so instead of baking treats and serving them up in her canine bistro, she’s transformed the establishment – with the help of a lot of usual items … more
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MADE TO ORDER: Luis Fidas and Nick Crudale cooked omelets to order. Waiting for hers is Catherine White, who would have been out on the water frostbiting with the Frozen Few if not having pulled a muscle shoveling snow earlier in the morning.
Teaming up for brunch
Food brings people together, and that’s just what Florence Spenard and Ken Gilbert had in mind when they spoke with Chef Steven Versacci of the Cranston Area Career and Technical Center last … more
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CLASSIC CROWN: Miss Teen Rhode Island North America Sophia Skaltsis, who lives in Warwick and attends The Prout School in South Kingstown, is all smiles while wearing her prestigious crown.
Miss Teen RI ran on platform of childhood cancer awareness
Sophia Skaltsis and Megan Ranucci stood on the Stadium Theater stage in Woonsocket on a recent Sunday afternoon, their hearts pounding and nerves understandably at an all time high as they held hands … more
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East Providence mayor James Briden (center) and finance director Lucy Maddock and members of the council and school committee take a long look around at the East Providence High School boiler room on Tuesday night during a walk through of the school.
Officials tour tattered East Providence High School
EAST PROVIDENCE — On the heels of a report detailing its many areas of neglect and necessity, East Providence High School was toured by a group of elected officials, administrators and … more
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Gallison could be on the hook for $500K
Former Rep. Ray Gallison may be on the hook for up to $500,000 of a former client's estate that he allegedly held onto for several years, a Barrington Probate Court judge ruled Monday morning. … more
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Hall Spars scales back after company sale falls through
Hall Spars & Rigging has scaled back operations at its U.S. headquarters in Bristol after a planned sale of the company fell through. The deal to sell the company, which also has branches in … more
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PASS coordinator Allison Lewis (right) meets with Taressa Brownell (left) and Diana Medeiros.
In Bristol Warren's PASS program, failure is no option
This time last year, Taressa Brownell was lost. The Mt. Hope High School junior was failing many of her classes. She seldom went to class. And though she had always dreamed of owning her own … more
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Botelho bemoans any attempts to slow East Providence's switch to mayoral form
EAST PROVIDENCE — Ward 3 city councilman Joe Botelho didn't mince many words during a discussion at the body's January 3 meeting encompassing both the recent voter-approved change to East … more
Four Barrington residents victims of bank fraud
Barrington police were presented with four new cases of bank fraud and identity theft recently. On Saturday, March 25, a Richmond Avenue resident contacted police after her credit card company … more
GOING HAND-IN-HAND: A participant holds hands with a volunteer and a police officer during The Public Safety Special Needs Coalition’s Sensory Friendly Safety Day at the Albion Fire Department. The PSSNC’s next event will allow public safety officials and those with developmental disabilities to bowl on Saturday, Feb. 8, at CW Lanes & Games on 622 George Washington Highway in Lincoln.
New coalition seeks to unite special needs, public safety communities
The new nonprofit group Public Safety Special Needs Coalition is looking to foster connections between children with developmental disabilities and first responders, and there’s plenty of fun … more
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Parts of Metacom Avenue in Bristol closed after accident
Part of Metacom Avenue in Bristol was closed Monday afternoon after an accident brought down traffic lights near the Bristol Police station. A car ran into a pole just south of Bay View Avenue, … more
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Transgender students guaranteed freedom, equality in Bristol Warren
Students in Bristol Warren are free to assert whichever gender they identity with, dress how the please within the parameters of the school district dress code, play sports with teammates of the same … more
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Pilgrim ’84 grad flies celebrities, fosters dogs
Lonnie King used to spend his days at Pilgrim as a wrestler, soccer player and track star, but now the Texas resident’s time is spent in the sky and with loads of four-legged “children.” … more
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Mayor plans sale of Buttonwoods Center, relocation of programs
By JOHN HOWELL Once a school that was renovated as a senior center before its latest role as a community center, Buttonwoods Community Center may be sold, Mayor Scott Avedisian confirmed last week. According to the administration, the center is closing more
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Council asks state lawmakers to ban smoking in rental units
By JOHN HOWELL The City Council has called on the General Assembly to enact legislation that would classify multi-family rental developments throughout the state as non-smoking areas. In its first business meeting since inaugural ceremonies the night more
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The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Choir performs during Sunday's Epiphany Concert.
OLMC kicks off year-long centennial celebration
Despite the snowy conditions last weekend, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church found great way to kick off its 100th anniversary celebration. On Saturday, a number of former OLMC Feast chief marshals … more
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Portsmouth boy, 15, charged with child molestation
PORTSMOUTH — Here some highlights from the Portsmouth Police reports from over the past week. more
AROUND THE CLOCK: Behind a stack of Google Chromebooks, Douglas Alexander continuously works to provide the school with the best cyber protection.
Are our schools safe from cyber attack?
There’s no knowing when Warwick Schools could be the target of a cyber attack. A seemingly normal email with embedded links or a PDF file could pop into the mailbox of any faculty member. … more
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Melville School, one of Portsmouth's two public elementary schools, would add three fourth-grade classrooms if a plan being studied by the district were approved.
Portsmouth may move 4th grade back to elementary schools
PORTSMOUTH — About six years ago, the school district made many parents unhappy when it decided to move the fourth grade out of the elementary schools and into Portsmouth Middle … more
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CLOSE-KNIT GROUP: Herald contributor and Cranston Public Schools communications specialist Jen Cowart gathers with her husband and daughters for a photo.
Inside the quarantine
As a parent of three currently healthy young adult daughters, my perspective on this past week may not be the same as someone else’s, and I feel that everyone is navigating this new normal very … more
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Barrington women plan Yoga Pants Parade past letter writer's house
Knapton Street in Barrington will play host to a "Yoga Pants Parade" on Sunday afternoon. Why Knapton Street? Well, that's where Alan Sorrentino lives, and he's the resident who recently wrote a … more
Dan Randall
Police won't reopen probe into death of Dan Randall's first wife
The Maine State Police have declined to reopen the investigation into the 1993 death of a former Bristol pastor's wife, the police announced Thursday. Anita Randall, former wife of Dan Randall, … more
Overtime puts Warren police among town's highest paid
Warren’s 10 highest paid municipal employees earned an average of $103,486.73 this past year, according to information provided this week by Warren’s finance department. Overtime, road … more
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East Providence man faces charges in fatal Warwick wreck
PROVIDENCE — An East Providence man multiple charges after being involved in an accident in Warwick Sunday evening, Feb. 26. The Attorney General's office announced Justin Preston, 34, was … more
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Dogwood trees bloom along Bristol Harbor last spring. The town’s vibrant waterfront contributes to its “most scenic” designation.
'Most scenic' designation could help boost tourism to Bristol
With its historic locations, museums and picturesque neighborhoods — and, of course, its patriotic reputation — Bristol has been named one of the 33 most scenic towns in North America by … more
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