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Letter: If you don’t trust ballot box, be a poll worker

To the editor: The upcoming election is all about “saving democracy,” either from government overreach by Democrats or authoritarian Republicans. I’ve been thinking a lot about … more

6/3/24

Jeff Sullivan with a monster fluke caught on light tackle with one of his squid rigs.

Follow these pro tips to find the big fluke

As the spring migration of striped bass starts to slow, anglers begin to focus their attention on catching summer flounder (fluke). This year, like the past three years, has gotten off to a slow … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/3/24

On R.I. healthcare: Keep fiddling while Rome is burning

Legend has it that while a fire destroyed the city of Rome, then Emperor Nero played his violin, thus revealing his total lack of understanding of what was happening during a crisis. If Nero headed … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 6/3/24

Pamela Huizenga has owned the old Simmons’ Cafe and Market for a year, and has big plans.

An Adamsville institution, re-imagined

One year after purchasing the Simmons Café and Market in Adamsville, Pamela Huizenga is overseeing major renovations to its historic building, re-imagining the property’s landscaping, … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/3/24

Love Wins Coastal have gotten more than 100 requests for its "Love is Love" sign.

Little Compton council delays sign vote as Pride event nears

As a local organization prepares for its fourth Annual Pride Event in Little Compton, its organizers may have experienced a sense of déjà vu after town council members seemed reluctant … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/31/24

Volunteer Holly Lippert stocks the shelves at the Little Compton Food Bank one recent day.

In Little Compton, the hunger grows

While Little Compton is generally known as a wealthy community, an alternate reality exists for some local residents who must rely increasingly on area food banks to put food on their tables. … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/31/24

Portsmouth High’s Charlie Cord connects with a pitch while battling La Salle Academy in the Division I playoffs on Wednesday. The Patriots were eliminated by a score of 4-1.

Portsmouth eliminated from playoffs by La Salle, 4-1

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity baseball team’s season came to an end Wednesday after falling to La Salle Academy on the road by a score of 4-1. The … more

5/30/24

A masterful depiction of a wartime heroine

‘The Women’ By Kristin Hannah Kristen Hannah has done it again with “The Women,” which has been #1 on Best-seller lists for weeks. Author of “The … more

By Donna Bruno | 5/28/24

The new osprey platform is in a prime location just off from Sakonnet Point.

New osprey nest at Sakonnet Point

They had to delay the work after thunder and lightning moved through the area Thursday, but a Little Compton man and a group of friends finally got decent weather Friday and managed to attach a new … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/28/24

Members of Portsmouth Abbey’s Class of 2024 pose for a photo during commencement exercises held Sunday. Fifteen students from Portsmouth received diplomas.

Portsmouth Abbey awards diplomas to Class of 2024

PORTSMOUTH — The clouds cleared and the sun shone brightly as faculty, staff and members of the Portsmouth Abbey Class of 2024 walked across the Holy Lawn at the onset of the school’s … more

5/27/24

Kylie Delemos hugs goalie, Molly Gersen, while celebrating a 17-12 quarterfinal win over Barrington on Thursday at Portsmouth High School.

Patriots beat Barrington, advance to lacrosse semis

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team advanced in the Division I state playoffs with a 17-12 victory over Barrington at home on Thursday, May 23. Sophia … more

5/26/24

Portsmouth High School Division I All-Stars Nick Spaner, Cam Ruggieri, and John Mass (from left) at the Rhode Island Division 1 Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game on May 11 at McCarthy Stadium.

Portsmouth baseball team starts playoff run today

PORTSMOUTH — A young Portsmouth High School baseball team will begin its playoff run this afternoon (May 24), with a Division I preliminary game at home against Moses Brown at 4:30 p.m. … more

5/24/24

Letter: Musings on Little Compton's Town Meeting, and the way things were

The 2024 Little Compton Financial Town Meeting is now history. Once everyone had checked in, it was called to order at 7:22 p.m. To include extensive instructions from our Town Moderator, it lasted … more

5/24/24

Tiverton firefighters’ union sues fire chief, town

The Tiverton firefighters’ union and its president David McGovern filed suit against Tiverton Fire Chief William Bailey and the Town of Tiverton Friday, alleging the chief and town violated … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/24/24

Buyers, be crafty — Sellers, be ready

Every real estate market presents opportunities. The challenge is finding them. Today’s market, especially in the East Bay of Rhode Island and Southcoast of Massachusetts, is much the same … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/24/24

248 Nanaquaket Road Prior: $1,084,400 Current: $1,655,100 Increase: 52.7 percent

Tiverton assessments up as much as 47 percent

As president of a group representing over 200 homeowners at Countryview Estates in Tiverton, Al Affonso is in a unique position to hear from many of his neighbors regarding the town’s property … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/23/24

Town moderator Scott Morrison guides a quick meeting Tuesday evening.

Little Compton settles Financial Town Meeting in 19 minutes

In what may have been the shortest annual meeting in recent memory, 294 residents packed the auditorium at Wilbur & McMahon School for Tuesday night’s Financial Town Meeting in … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/22/24

Keira and Makayla Boxell (left), seniors at Portsmouth High School, founded Shades of Knowledge along with Jully Myrthil (right) of Providence, to get representative literature into the hands of underserved communities in other countries. They hope to continue their literacy efforts in Rhode Island as well.

Getting the right books to underserved children

PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth High School senior Keira Boxell joined her twin sister, Mayakla, and their Providence friend, Jully Myrthil, on a leadership journey to South Africa last … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/22/24

East Bay Homes | May 2024

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5/22/24

Investigation of America’s troubled infrastructure still rings true today

I recently revisited this book, originally written in 2014, by Bob Herbert, former opinion columnist for … more

By Donna Bruno | 5/22/24

On Monday morning, eight Portsmouth High School seniors visited Portsmouth Nursery School, where they all “graduated” as 5-year-olds back in 2011. This year’s class of nursery school students raised $270 toward the June 5 Post Prom event for the Class of 2024. Here, PHS seniors pose with PNS students and faculty. Starting with the third person from left in the back row, they are (from left) Gracin Raposa, Kayla Parsons, Oliver Tibbets, Nick Spaner, Matt Nolan, Colm Dooley, Claire Hook, and Cole Swider. They are all wearing shirts representing the colleges and universities they will be attending next fall. They are flanked by teacher’s aid Kristie Labonte and head teacher Christy Renkawitz (left) and teacher’s aide Caroline Dooley (right).

In Portsmouth: Tiny tots help the big seniors

PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth High School seniors enjoy the fun and safety of their “Post Prom” on June 5, they’ll have some youngsters half their size to thank for helping to … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/21/24

The former Knights of Columbus home at 28 Fish Road.

Tiverton KOC sells building, gives away $1 million

A local Knights of Columbus council marked the end of an era last week when members distributed more than $1 million — proceeds from the sale of its old home — to four local churches and … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/21/24

A large patch of Native Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) replaced an area of turf grass lawn in the authors’ Barrington yard. The plant is an important nectar and pollen source for many native bees, especially bumblebees and long-tongued bees. It is a host plant for several native moths and a nectar source for butterflies. The prickly pads escape herbivore browsing but the fruits provide a nutrient rich meal for wild turkeys, deer, coyotes, and foxes. This native plant is rare and endangered in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Is it time to rethink the traditional lawn?

Spring is in the air, and so too are the noxious fumes and aural assault of overpowered lawn equipment. Bird song and children’s voices fill the air only to be abruptly halted by the roar of … more

By Cindy and Ed Moura | 5/21/24

Best 2023 Tournament Team Photo was awarded to team ‘Defiant,’ led by Eugene Burger, with some nice fluke caught by young anglers. This year, the Block Island Tournament is July 27 and 28.

Block Island fishing tourney is getting bigger every year

I t’s not too early to sign up for one of the summer’s most popular fishing events. “We are thrilled that the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament keeps growing. Last year … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 5/21/24

We’re approaching peak time for state budget debates

In a sure sign that the end of the General Assembly session is approaching, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi has slated a budget caucus for Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. A … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/21/24