East Bay Media Group

East Bay Media Group East Bay Media Group is a family-owned company based in Bristol, RI. We began publishing newspapers in 1837. S. Bayley. Bosworth Sr. in Bristol, R.I.

Today we publish the Barrington Times, Bristol Phoenix, EP Post, Portsmouth Times, Sakonnet Times, Warren Times-Gazette and Westport Shorelines. Eastbayri.com is powered by East Bay Newspapers, a family company based in Bristol, Rhode Island, that began publishing newspapers in 1837. Today we publish the Barrington Times, Warren Times-Gazette, Bristol Phoenix, East Providence Post, Sakonnet Times

(covering Tiverton and Little Compton, R.I.), Portsmouth Timess and Westport Shorelines. We also publish the East Bay Classifieds, which is inserted into all the weekly newspapers. The company dates back to 1837, when the Bristol Phoenix was founded by William H. The present ownership took over in 1929, when Roswell S. became the fourth editor and publisher. Matt Hayes, the current owner and publisher, is the third generation in the family to run the company. You can visit us here at eastbayri.com, or in person at 1 Bradford St. We enjoy a nice spot just a few steps from beautiful Bristol Harbor.

Bristol’s July 4th Celebration is being graced by two visiting ships this year.
07/02/2025

Bristol’s July 4th Celebration is being graced by two visiting ships this year.

Bristol’s July 4th Celebration is being graced by two visiting ships this year. USS Billings is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the U.S. Navy, named for the city of Billings, Montana. …

"We approach it like every runner is like a guest in our home because we like to entertain. So I would want to put on a ...
07/02/2025

"We approach it like every runner is like a guest in our home because we like to entertain. So I would want to put on a race that I want to do myself. Mostly, our biggest thing is we have to keep runners safe." ~ Sue Rancourt

If you're not familiar with, or actually involved for that matter, in the area running scene, then you probably don't know about a terrific story emanating from right here in town. Rhode Races …

The proliferation of quick-throttled, hard-charging, sharp-turning electric scooters and bikes has not escaped the atten...
07/02/2025

The proliferation of quick-throttled, hard-charging, sharp-turning electric scooters and bikes has not escaped the attention of Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia.

The meeting was centered on speed cameras, but John Taylor was stewing about something else: electric bikes and scooters. Taylor, a former director of the Barrington Recreation …

Preservationists are working to restore conserved land near Sakonnet Point that was excavated last week during filming o...
07/02/2025

Preservationists are working to restore conserved land near Sakonnet Point that was excavated last week during filming of M Night Shyamalan’s “Remain,” in apparent violation of a conservation easement the land owners signed with the Sakonnet Preservation Association in late 2006.

Preservationists are working to restore conserved land near Sakonnet Point that was excavated last week during filming of M Night Shyamalan’s “Remain,” in apparent violation of a …

Students won’t be back for another few months, but Dr. Fran Roy got to Westport Middle High School early Tuesday morning...
07/02/2025

Students won’t be back for another few months, but Dr. Fran Roy got to Westport Middle High School early Tuesday morning, ready and excited to begin her tenure as the district’s new superintendent.

Head Dr. Roy’s first day SUBHEAD New superintendent takes over following Thomas Aubin’s retirement JUMP ROY: Wanted to be a teacher since …

Much of the weeks-long Bristol Fourth of July Celebration is in the books, but there is still fun to be had over the nex...
07/02/2025

Much of the weeks-long Bristol Fourth of July Celebration is in the books, but there is still fun to be had over the next several days, including the main event.

Much of the weeks-long Bristol Fourth of July Celebration is in the books, but there is still fun to be had over the next several days, including the main event. Fireworks display The fireworks …

Governor Dan McKee spent the last few days, signing into law several bills passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly d...
07/02/2025

Governor Dan McKee spent the last few days, signing into law several bills passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the just-completed 2025 session, including a few from Warren's legislative contingent and on topics of interest to town residents.

PROVIDENCE — Governor Dan McKee spent the last few days, signing into law several bills passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly during the just-completed 2025 session, including a few from …

“It’s modern day, set in a vineyard, with a bunch of people from a small West Coast wine growing region, and one of them...
07/01/2025

“It’s modern day, set in a vineyard, with a bunch of people from a small West Coast wine growing region, and one of them has committed the murder." ~ Jess Wilson, managing and artistic director of Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company

The lights go out, somebody screams, and a body is found lying on the floor … that’s how most murder mystery events begin. This year marks the first year there will be a murder mystery …

“I have deep appreciation for the community, the staff and the students and the great work that’s happening in Barringto...
07/01/2025

“I have deep appreciation for the community, the staff and the students and the great work that’s happening in Barrington. I don’t want to be a distraction in any way to the work that’s taking place.” ~ Rob Wargo, former superintendent of Barrington Public Schools

The superintendent of Barrington Public Schools resigned on Monday night, June 30. Rob Wargo submitted his resignation at the meeting on Monday night, and committee members, in a 4-0 vote, …

“Our Warren team is made up of banking professionals who understand this community and are passionate about delivering p...
07/01/2025

“Our Warren team is made up of banking professionals who understand this community and are passionate about delivering personal, knowledgeable service.” ~ Harold M. Horvat, President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Centreville Bank

The new Centreville Bank full-service branch located at 521 Main St. officially opens to the public on Tuesday, July 1. The location builds on Centreville Bank’s current presence in …

Commission member Tony Arico said he has seen numerous people walking their dogs on the town beach — according to the to...
07/01/2025

Commission member Tony Arico said he has seen numerous people walking their dogs on the town beach — according to the town’s website, dogs are not allowed on the sand during the beach season.

Does Barrington Beach need a bouncer? During a meeting last week, members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission said some people using the town beach after the lifeguards have left …

When the ducklings finally started appearing, “we just kept scooping them up one at a time with a net. We got the first,...
06/30/2025

When the ducklings finally started appearing, “we just kept scooping them up one at a time with a net. We got the first, then the second. We thought, ‘There can’t be many more,’ but there were 10!” ~ Westport patrolman Doug Wenson

Westport patrolman Doug Wenson’s ears perked up late Thursday afternoon when he heard a call come in from a Good Samaritan who had noticed the sound of ducklings quacking from a John Reed Road …

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