PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School Marching Band performed its second Walt Disney-inspired field show of the year during halftime of Friday’s home football game against … more

LITTLE COMPTON — The Little Compton Republican Town Committee invites all to a get-together on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Farm, 50 Snell Road. There will be free food, drink … more

WESTPORT — They were nearly unanimous in their support for a farm animal registry in Westport but a large Town Hall crowd could not convince the Board of Health to take action last Tuesday, Sept. … more

To the editor: A farmer's right to farm ends if his irresponsible use of chemicals ends up in a town's groundwater or in the farm products he produces. Roundup (Glyphosate) has now been … more

To the editor, Local newspapers have reported outcry from Westport neighbors to the proposed new school on Old County Road who are concerned about stormwater runoff and its effect on flooding … more

Josephine F. DeRosa, 93, of Little Compton, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol. Born in Little Compton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary … more

Leo D. Ouellette, 53, of Little Compton, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island. He was the beloved husband of Cindy A. (Reuter) Ouellette. Mr. … more

Hurricane Florence was making life miserable for people in North Carolina as she approached landfall early Friday, but the distant storm was a treat for surfers who flocked to South Shore beaches … more

To the editor: Ms Dina, I must say, your letter to the Editor had me laughing and made my day.  I am now retired, however I have been in your place. There has to be a better plan. There is … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced a series of temporary overnight highway closures for a portion of I-195 in East Providence between the … more