East Bay Media Group

12/22/2025

Sandy Ginalski has always loved to write. The longtime Barrington school teacher said that while reading books to her students, she noticed how they become consumed by the stories, especially when the books include imaginative illustrations.

Sandy Ginalski has always loved to write. The longtime Barrington school teacher said that while reading books to her students, she noticed how they become consumed by the stories, especially when …

12/22/2025

Some students learn to play the guitar. Others take a deep dive into photography. Claudia Leonard helped a Barrington elementary school become better prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency.

Some students learn to play the guitar. Others take a deep dive into photography. Claudia Leonard helped a Barrington elementary school become better prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency. …

12/21/2025

Just a year ago, Little Compton's Independent Order of Odd Fellows was down to three members. But a after a growth-filled 2025, a revived Seaconnet Lounge #39 threw its first Christmas party in 40 years this week.

Just a year ago, Little Compton's Independent Order of Odd Fellows was down to three members. But a after a growth-filled 2025, a revived Seaconnet Lounge #39 threw its first Christmas party in 40 …

12/21/2025

The Portsmouth Historical Society is nearing completion of a six-year strategic growth plan that has brought major infrastructure upgrades, improved accessibility and renewed focus on membership growth, leaders announced at the organization’s recent annual meeting.

12/20/2025

Fred Melnyk, a backyard chef whose love of barbecue brought Bootleg BBQ to Westport three years ago, will close the restaurant for good Sunday, Dec. 28 — a victim of challenging economic factors, he said.

Fred Melnyk, a backyard chef whose love of barbecue brought Bootleg BBQ to Westport three years ago, will close the restaurant for good Sunday — a victim of challenging economic factors, he said. …

12/20/2025

St. Andrew’s School recently hosted Holiday Vespers, the school’s annual tradition to celebrate the season as a community.

St. Andrew’s School recently hosted Holiday Vespers, the school’s annual tradition to celebrate the season as a community. The evening featured music, dance, and readings with a cast and crew of …

12/19/2025

Rhode Island has a housing problem, that’s undeniable. And over the past several years the General Assembly has been working on a number of bills with the goal of alleviating that problem.

Rhode Island has a housing problem, that’s undeniable. And over the past several years the General Assembly has been working on a number of bills with the goal of alleviating that problem. …

12/19/2025

“You don’t want this to be your house. So just make sure that you’re being safe with your decorating. That you’re keeping anything away from hot surfaces. That you’re making sure that there’s nothing ignitable near your tree, because this can happen and these can go up that quickly.” ~ Sofia Quattrini

An East Providence native and senior student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an important PSA for Christmas tree owners.

12/19/2025

It looks like a case of musical chairs for one of the landscaping and materials businesses ordered out of a Westport farm earlier this fall.

It looks like a case of musical chairs for one of the landscaping and materials businesses ordered out of a S***m Road farm earlier this fall . Building official Ralph Souza recently issued a …

12/19/2025

Thirteen months ago, Potumtuk, a sacred portion of the Pokanoket’s ancestral homelands, was returned to them after some 350 years. Now, they are facing a significant tax liability on their 225 acres on Mt. Hope Bay.

Thirteen months ago, Potumtuk, a sacred portion of the Pokanoket’s ancestral homelands, was returned to them after some 350 years. Now, they are facing a significant tax liability on their 225 …

12/19/2025

Barrington school officials announced Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 17, that there will be a dedicated police officer located at every Barrington school campus.

Barrington school officials announced Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 17, that there will be a dedicated police officer located at every Barrington school campus.   The news coincides with the …

12/19/2025

The legal fate of a former Westport Elementary School teacher’s aide accused of using excessive force on a student with special needs won’t be known until mid-February.

The legal fate of a former Westport Elementary School teacher’s aide accused of using excessive force on a student with special needs won’t be known until mid-February. No charges have been …