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.

"It's all in the family: me, my brother and my son. My son is pretty much running the show at this point. Between the fa...
12/16/2024

"It's all in the family: me, my brother and my son. My son is pretty much running the show at this point. Between the family and the customers and being here a lot, kind of watching over everything, we try to take care of our customers and our employees." ~ Tony Amaral

"40, 12, 17 and 1" isn't a recent winning lottery combination, but the significance of those numbers, especially this year, is kind of like hitting the jackpot for members of the Amaral family of …

Riley Graveline finished with a double-double in points and rebounds and led the Barrington High School girls basketball...
12/16/2024

Riley Graveline finished with a double-double in points and rebounds and led the Barrington High School girls basketball team past Chariho 53-33 in the season-opener on Friday night, Dec. 13.

Riley Graveline finished with a double-double in points and rebounds and led the Barrington High School girls basketball team past Chariho 53-33 in the season-opener on Friday night, Dec. 13.   …

The Warren Town Council formally took in a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development A...
12/16/2024

The Warren Town Council formally took in a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration for electrical and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

The first meeting of the newly constituted Warren Town Council held Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, in the Town Hall Chamber was a rather involved gathering at which the body took a number of actions, …

At its December 10 forum, the Warren Town Council took up a handful of items submitted by Town Planning Board Chairman F...
12/16/2024

At its December 10 forum, the Warren Town Council took up a handful of items submitted by Town Planning Board Chairman Fred Massie pertaining to the need to connect the new "Broken Bridge" extension with the East Bay Bike Path.

At its December 10 forum, the Warren Town Council took up a handful of items submitted by Town Planning Board Chairman Fred Massie pertaining to the need to connect the new "Broken Bridge" extension …

Two Barrington residents recently spoke out against the school district’s plan to renovate the Barrington High School at...
12/16/2024

Two Barrington residents recently spoke out against the school district’s plan to renovate the Barrington High School athletic complex with a synthetic turf field.

Two Barrington residents recently spoke out against the school district’s plan to renovate the Barrington High School athletic complex with a synthetic turf field. Jessica Allen and …

The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team made easy work of Middletown in its home opener Thursday in the PHS fi...
12/15/2024

The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team made easy work of Middletown in its home opener Thursday in the PHS field house, cruising to a 70-37 victory.

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team made easy work of Middletown in its home opener Thursday in the PHS field house, cruising to a 70-37 victory.

Westport’s commercial dock has seen better days, and the town’s marine services director is contracting with engineers t...
12/15/2024

Westport’s commercial dock has seen better days, and the town’s marine services director is contracting with engineers to determine what kind of repairs the aging structure needs, and whether significant upgrades to insulate it from rising seas and other climate change-related problems are appropriate.

Westport’s commercial dock has seen better days, and the town’s marine services director is contracting with engineers to determine what kind of repairs the aging structure needs, and …

It’s been over 17 years since 22-year-old University of New Haven student Nathan D. Crowell passed away after blocking a...
12/15/2024

It’s been over 17 years since 22-year-old University of New Haven student Nathan D. Crowell passed away after blocking a slapshot during an amateur league hockey game in Connecticut — but nothing has stopped his family from turning that loss into a positive impact on the East Providence community, and beyond.

It’s been over 17 years since Nathan D. Crowell passed away — but nothing has stopped his family from turning that loss into a positive impact on the East Providence community, and beyond.

A Portsmouth man has been sentenced to six months of federal probation after admitting to a federal magistrate judge tha...
12/14/2024

A Portsmouth man has been sentenced to six months of federal probation after admitting to a federal magistrate judge that he violated the Migratory Bird Treaty Act when he shot hawks on and around his property.

PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth man has been sentenced to six months of federal probation after admitting to a federal magistrate judge that he violated the Migratory Bird Treaty Act when he …

Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Paula Clare and Friends as part of Music At Imago.
12/14/2024

Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Paula Clare and Friends as part of Music At Imago.

Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes Paula Clare and Friends as part of Music At Imago. With a rich musical and acting journey spanning over 20 years, Paula has graced the stages of …

The 2024 Status Report on Hunger from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, released on Nov. 25, shows that food pantry ...
12/14/2024

The 2024 Status Report on Hunger from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, released on Nov. 25, shows that food pantry usage has reached record highs. This significant increase raises important questions about the new visitors.

Food pantry usage has intensified, and the volunteers running them are reaching out for year round help as they expect the need will continue to rise. Some have been able to gain a helping hand by …

The Warren Fire Department's annual holiday breakfast took place Sunday, Dec. 8, at headquarters on Joyce Street.
12/14/2024

The Warren Fire Department's annual holiday breakfast took place Sunday, Dec. 8, at headquarters on Joyce Street.

The Warren Fire Department's annual holiday breakfast took place Sunday, Dec. 8, at headquarters on Joyce Street. Patrons were able to choose from a bevy of items like scrambled eggs, pancakes, …

Freshly elected Little Compton Town Council members Robert Mushen, Gary Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Victoria Talbot we...
12/13/2024

Freshly elected Little Compton Town Council members Robert Mushen, Gary Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Victoria Talbot were sworn in for their upcoming terms this past Thursday, joining Andrew Iriarte-Moore, who was sworn earlier but was out of the country for the official swearing-in.

Freshly elected Little Compton Town Council members Robert Mushen, Gary Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Victoria Talbot were sworn in for their upcoming terms this past Thursday, joining Andrew …

It’s official — incoming 8th Bristol Representative Steven Ouellette is leaving the Westport Select Board. Ouellette, vi...
12/13/2024

It’s official — incoming 8th Bristol Representative Steven Ouellette is leaving the Westport Select Board. Ouellette, vice chairman of the town’s chief governing board, submitted his resignation Monday, Dec. 9, effective Tuesday, April 8.

It’s official — incoming 8th Bristol Representative Steven Ouellette is leaving the Westport Select Board. Ouellette, vice chairman of the town’s chief governing board, submitted …

The owners of the Head Town Landing Country Store in Westport have put their landmark riverside spot up for sale.
12/13/2024

The owners of the Head Town Landing Country Store in Westport have put their landmark riverside spot up for sale.

The owners of the Head Town Landing Country Store at 488 Old County Road have put their landmark riverside spot up for sale. The asking price: $1.25 million. Kathy and Rory Couturier have owned the …

On Thursday, Dec. 12, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced the indictment of Alec Tahir Baker, 60, of Coron...
12/13/2024

On Thursday, Dec. 12, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced the indictment of Alec Tahir Baker, 60, of Corona, Calif., charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Of the nearly $9 million Baker stole from his victims, more than $750,000 initially came from the Town of Bristol.

On Thursday, Dec. 12, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced the indictment of Alec Tahir Baker, 60, of Corona, Calif., charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud, and …

The Newport Navy Choristers present “Christmas in Song” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church in Ports...
12/13/2024

The Newport Navy Choristers present “Christmas in Song” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth.

The Newport Navy Choristers present “Christmas in Song” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth. This special event brings together wonderful people with a …

The Portsmouth Town Council’s next meeting won’t happen until after the new year, when the panel will gather at Portsmou...
12/13/2024

The Portsmouth Town Council’s next meeting won’t happen until after the new year, when the panel will gather at Portsmouth High School at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council’s next meeting won’t happen until after the new year, when the panel will gather at Portsmouth High School at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. …

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