Twenty-four hours into the start of the 1027-’18 Volvo Ocean Race, Team Vestas 11th Hour Racing skippered by Bristol’s Charlie Enright held a slight lead of about five miles as the tight … more

Stephen Butera, 67, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at his longtime home in Bristol. He was the beloved husband of Felecia (Freiday) Butera. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the … more

PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve lived in Portsmouth long enough, you know the building at 706 Park Ave. as the place where you bought goldfish, guppies and mollies for your home … more

Peter G. Clements, Sr., 56, of Preston Drive, lost a very brave fight to pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Meg Clements. Born on Martha's Vineyard to the … more

PORTSMOUTH — A Providence man was arrested by Portsmouth Police on Thursday after he had allegedly misidentified himself in an attempt to sign out a female student at Portsmouth High … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — By a slim 4-3 margin, the East Providence Waterfront Commission at its meeting Thursday night, Oct. 19, voted to approve a contentious proposal allowing contractors at the Kettle … more

PORTSMOUTH — Since local history isn’t usually taught in the schools, Rose Escobar is bringing her advanced placement photography students out on field trips so they can see some of … more

A small group of moms continued their quest for more answers, attention and resources at Primrose Hill Elementary School during Thursday night’s Barrington School Committee meeting. After … more

PROVIDENCE — East Providence is among seven communities around the state submitted by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to be the new home of Amazon’s planned second quarters, the … more

Monday, Oct. 2 After being stopped at 1:28 a.m. in the area of the state line near Fish Road and Judson Street, Daniel Mallette, 29, of 5 Park Place, Tiverton, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. At 1:32 p.m., Claudio D. DeMacedo, 41, of 386 Stone Church Road, Tiverton, was charged with firing a weapon in a compact area. more

Forgotten, abandoned and never again to feel the gentle lap of waves, or the cool lift of ocean breezes, a collection of once-proud boats lie strewn about a Franklin Street lot. To the passerby, … more

WESTPORT — Jacob Gallant, 42, of Westport pleaded no contest today before Superior Court Magistrate John McBurney to the March 5, 2017 stabbing at Rite Aid in Warwick that left 18-year-old … more

TIVERTON — The Town of Tiverton is attempting to bring a halt to a motocross and all-terrain vehicle track and trails at 691 Brayton Road, and to that end has filed a lawsuit against Raymond E. Johnson and a company called Camaco Holdings. Both hold ownership or managing interests in the approximately 43-acre Brayton Road site which hosts the activities. Complaints about the activity and the noise it generates have been made to the town by neighbors, Tiverton Town Administrator Paul McGreevy said. more

Reports cards are out, and five of Barrington's six public schools earned "commended" status. The Rhode Island Department of Education 2017 School Report Cards were issued on Thursday — a … more

Harold A. Dennis, 93, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Jayne Dennis, and son-in-law, Jeffrey Skillings. He was the loving husband of the late Doris C. Dennis. Born in … more

TIVERTON — A Tiverton Municipal Court hearing on a charter complaint — that promises to be anything but routine — has been postponed to Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m in the Community Room of the new Tiverton Library. The hearing had originally been set for this Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., but at the request of the school committee and the four of its members named in the complaint, a postponement was granted late Tuesday, Oct. 18 by Municipal Court Judge James A. Donnelly Jr., to allow the parties more time to prepare. more

WESTPORT — Some neighbors are unhappy and board members voiced concerns, but Weatherlow Farms has won town permission to host weddings and other events in its new Sodom Road post and beam … more

Kim Jacobs wants to see the comments ... and she is not alone. The Barrington resident and member of the school department's strategic plan steering committee said she and other committee members … more

Janet Durfee-Hidalgo enjoys shopping in downtown Barrington.  The longtime resident says she often stops by Webster Bank, Vienna Bakery, Daisy Dig'Ins and Tiffany's Salon. But the new … more

St. Jean Baptiste Church, one of Warren’s oldest and last remaining houses of worship, will soon close after 135 years serving Warren. Rev. W. Douglass Grant, pastor of St. Jean and St. Mary of … more

Warren has hired a new finance director to replace Elizabeth LeBlanc, who recently left the job after four months in town: Matthew Bobola, who holds an MBA in financial modeling/analysis, budgets, … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — An abandoned wooden structure on the grounds of the old Leonardo Farm off Wampanoag Trail caught fire late Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 18, testing the mettle of East Providence Fire … more

The Mt. Hope High School football team fell to North Kingstown 33-14 during their Homecoming game at Vendituolli Field on Friday night. The Huskies have faced three undefeated teams, Division I … more

The Barrington 300 gala will be held this Saturday at Rhode Island Country Club. The celebration of the town's tricentennial begins at 5:30 p.m. The gala will serve as a high-point in the … more

Barrington Police Chief John LaCross was very pleased with the work of his department during the investigation following the Feb. 2 shooting on Maple Avenue.  But, the chief added, the local … more