Huskies make school history, win first boys' volleyball championship
PROVIDENCE — It took 10 springs and five intense sets for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team to become a champion. … Read More
Lightning 'strikes' Mt. Hope boys' lacrosse final from weekend schedule
PROVIDENCE — Lighting associated with the severe weather that hit the area mid-afternoon Saturday, June 7, forced the postponement … Read More
Girl killed in stairwell collapse during graduation party
PORTSMOUTH — A 15-year-old girl was killed, and three others seriously injured, when a platform atop a set of stairs leading to the … Read More
Mrs. Katz returns with a new adventure
Rogers Free Library’s favorite storyteller recently launched a new book, Mrs Katz Lost Her Hat!, a follow up to their debut, … Read More
In last game ever at Victory Field, Barrington comes up short
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team was hoping to send Victory Field out a winner, but Hendricken had other plans.   … Read More
Three Barrington students are number one in the nation
For the first time ever, three Barrington High School students earned gold medals in an individual event at the Science Olympiad … Read More
Things To Do ...

British Motorcars hosting annual parade and car show in Bristol 725ta

British Motorcars of New England is holding its annual car show with Explore Bristol. On Friday at 5:15 p.m., 90 cars will parade from Colt State Park through downtown and arrive at Independence …

Providence Porchfest returning to East Side on June 7 1x1e3k

The East Side of Providence will come alive with the sound of music on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 6 p.m., when the third annual Providence Porchfest returns to the city. This year’s …

Muskets and 'Muster' at Coggeshall Farm on Saturday 1z731g

Coggeshall Farm Museum opens its summer season with several events in June. The first is this Saturday, June 7, when it hosts  Bristol Muster Day , a 250th anniversary-themed event that focuses …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Stanley Fafara Stanley A. Fafara, 70, of Highview Avenue, Warren died peacefully on June 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marianne Frederick, they were together for 41 years.
Shirley Moran It is with full & peaceful hearts that we announce the ing of Shirley Moran on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the age of 92. Shirley has ed our dad, Marty, in Heaven. Our Mom and Mimi lived a
William Barlow William V. Barlow, 87, of Bristol and Stuart, Florida, ed away on June 3, 2025. He was the husband of Mildred "Millie" M. (Vallis) Barlow. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William
Sports
East Providence girls lacrosse will play for undefeated season, D-3 title Other Townies teams also had impressive playoff performances, including baseball, softball, and volleyball.
Eagles tie for fifth at golf state championship The Barrington High School golf team finished tied for fifth at the RIIL golf state championship last week, at Cranston Country Club.   The Eagles, who finished atop the East Division in …
Tigers fall to Woonsocket in Pod final The Tiverton baseball team ended their season falling to Woonsocket 8-2 in the Division 3 Pod Championship at home on Tuesday afternoon. “ it was definitely a great season,” said …
Huskies cage Cougars in Division III boys' volleyball semis Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team cemented the 2025 season as being the best in the rather brief 10-year history of the program after the …
Opinion
Letter: Coast Guard, please spare Bell Buoy 2A

Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the United States Coast Guard as officials c onsider removing Bell Buoy 2A (AKA the middle buoy) one mile west of Sakonnet Harbor. He asked that it be …

Letter: Wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day

To the editor: On January 21, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton, a high school student from the South Side of Chicago, marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, Hadiya was …

Letter: Rampant anti-semitism contrary to founding ideals

To the editor: As we approach the July 4th celebration please let us also celebrate freedom of religion brought about to the USA by the enormous efforts of the Spanish and Portuguese Jewish …

Letter: No vote of confidence on the RITBA safety assessment of the Mt. Hope Bridge

To the editor: The recent article in the Bristol Phoenix entitled "Mt Hope Bridge is Safe, RITBA assures public" provided zero assurance to concerned East Bay citizens that the bridge is in fact …

Letter: Bristol’s 250th Commission welcomes your input

To the editor: Perhaps it is my new age of 60 coupled with some delightful extra time on my hands. It could also be my new role as chair of Bristol’s 250th Commission that I have been …

Your community. Your stories. Your inbox.

2025 by East Bay Media Group

Barrington · Bristol · East Providence · Little Compton · Portsmouth · Tiverton · Warren · Westport
Meet our staff 66ig
Jim McGaw 6y3u7

A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.