Top Federal Highway Administration official tours Washington Bridge Shailen Bhatt, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, visited the area Monday, Feb. 5, as part of the national response to the local Washington Bridge Closure crisis. Bhatt …more By Mike Rego|2/5/24 |
Pasquale scores 28 as Tigers crush Times 2 Academy 54-31 Elliot Pasquale scored 28 points as the Tiverton basketball team crushed Times 2 Academy 54-31 in a Division II home game on Thursday night. Pasquale, a senior point guard, drove the Tiverton offense …more Richard W. Dionne, Jr.|2/2/24 |
RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the …more By Mike Rego|2/2/24 |
McKee makes several bridge response moves Facing mounting scrutiny of his efforts in the matter, specifically, Governor Dan McKee had a busy few days responding to the ever-growing Washington Bridge closure crisis over the last week plus. …more By Mike Rego|1/29/24 |
St. Mary Academy-Bay View names 2023-24 first semester honor roll St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce 200 students made the honor roll for the fall 2023 semester. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of students …more 1/24/24 |
Gallery: Bay View Players present Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players presented their production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” over four performances last weekend, January 18-20. Saturday's events included a …more Photos by Julie Furtado|1/24/24 |
RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, …more By Mike Rego|1/22/24 |
Tigers hold heads high, despite 63-32 loss to Moses Brown The Tiverton girls basketball team held their heads up high, after getting walloped by Moses Brown 63-30 in a Division II home game on Thursday night. The Tigers never quit as they continued to …more Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.|1/14/24 |
Moran, White lead Huskies over Tiverton 43-33 Emily Moran and Elsa White combined for 32 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball team beat Tiverton 43-33 in a Division IIB match up at Mt. Hope High School on Friday night. Moran and White, both …more Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.|1/9/24 |
RIDOT announces last day of service for temporary Bristol to Providence ferry Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on...more 1/5/24 |
Group launches 'Pay for Success' project to reduce persistent homelessness PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort. The Rhode Island Pay for Success program …more 12/22/23 |
SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the …more By Mike Rego|12/21/23 |
RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to …more 12/18/23 |
RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to …more By Mike Rego|12/15/23 |
Washington Bridge westbound bypass lanes should open in the next 36 hours PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, at what is for the moment a scheduled daily update on the crisis, said two bypass lanes on the east side of the …more By Mike Rego|12/14/23 |
RIDOT director says westbound lanes will be open this weekend PROVIDENCE — The governor and the director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13, during an update on the status of the Washington Bridge …more By Mike Rego|12/13/23 |
RITBA releases statement on Washington Bridge closure impact to Newport span The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced due to the impact of the closure to the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, its Customer Service Center will in Newport at the Pell …more 12/13/23 |
Officials tour traffic-jammed East Providence roads EAST PROVIDENCE — State and local officials once again gathered in East Providence Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, to discuss the calamity created as a result of the sudden closure of the westbound …more By Mike Rego|12/13/23 |
Gallery: RIDOT releases Washington Bridge deficiency photos PROVIDENCE — Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, after further detailing the need to shut down the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation released a series …more By Mike Rego|12/12/23 |
McKee calls closure of westbound Washington Bridge an unavoidable event PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary …more By Mike Rego|12/12/23 |
Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the …more By Mike Rego|12/12/23 |
RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical …more 12/11/23 |
Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the …more 12/5/23 |
Gabe is going to DC ... Amo wins CD1 special election EAST PROVIDENCE — Democratic candidate, Pawtucket native and former member of the Obama and Biden administrations Gabe Amo became the representative-elect from Rhode Island Congressional …more By Mike Rego|11/7/23 |
Tiverton holds off Smithfield in overtime Tiverton held off Smithfield 7-6 in overtime, during a defensive Division IV home game on Friday night. Tiverton struck first in overtime after the two teams battled to a 0-0 tie at the …more 9/30/23 |
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