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Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones believes the town's police station, now half a century old, is outmoded, inadequate and should be retired.

Tiverton to consider new public safety complex

Tiverton will start looking into the development of a new public safety complex. The town council voted Monday night to pass a resolution establishing a new 11-member committee that will look … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/2/23

McGaw introduces 'human composting' bill

While Tiverton residents try to prevent the construction of a crematorium in the North End, Rep. Michelle McGaw has introduced legislation that would give those at the end of life a more … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/3/23

Westport farm sells for $1.1 million

Harbor View Farm, a large farm just east of the Rhode Island border at 253 Adamsville Road, sold earlier this month for $1.1 million. There was no word this week on the identity of the new owners. … more

4/25/23

Tiverton man cited after his dogs attack neighbor's pet

A Tiverton man faces two municipal court summonses for having dogs at large, after police said his two pitbull mixes attacked and injured a neighbor's dog late last month. John D. Hartwein … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/3/23

A view of the Matos campaign signature sheet discarded by the East Providence Canvassing Office with the residences listed with the City Hall address highlighted.

East Providence is latest municipality to flag fraudulent Matos signatures

EAST PROVIDENCE — As previously reported by various media outlets, East Providence was the latest municipality to flag forged signatures and addresses in support of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos' … more

By Mike Rego | 7/20/23

Tiverton passes new building moratorium

In the face of ever-increasing worries over Tiverton’s ability to support new residential development, the town council voted unanimously at its last December meeting to institute a six-month … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 1/10/24

For Portsmouth High's Class of 2020, a senior year interrupted

PORTSMOUTH — No prom. No traditional graduation. No senior picnic. No spring sports. No final play or concert. For members of the Class of 2020, … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/7/20

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, February 4, 2016

2/4/16

Richard C. Bicki, 72, Little Compton

Richard C. Bicki, Esq., 72, of Little Compton, R.I., and formerly of Providence, R.I., passed away at home on May 5, 2022. Son of the late Christy V. and Olga Bellas Bicki, he was born in Woonsocket, … more

5/10/22

DeSisto: Conflicts of interest won't be issue in Little Compton

Little Compton's new town solicitor said last Thursday that the recent concern expressed by a resident over possible conflicts of interest due to his legal practice is misplaced. … more

4/25/23

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, April 5, 2018

4/5/18

David and Diane MacGregor, grand marshals of this year’s parade, thank the crowd during the post-parade concert.

Little Compton grand marshals: “It feels so good”

This year’s Grand Marshals, long-time Little Compton teachers Diane and David MacGregor, drew some of the loudest cheers as the parade worked its way east on Main Road. Later in the day, during … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/18/24

Offshore wind: Think twice before short-circuiting environmental protection laws

A majority of citizens agree with the goal to fight climate change and the urgency to act now. However, the country does not share a unified vision of how we should wage this battle. President … more

By Lisa Quattrocki Knight, M.D., Ph.D. | 3/2/23

Letter: We are doing our best for South Shore Beach, residents

I am writing to you today to comment on the article on South Shore Beach in the Thursday, April 12 Sakonnet Times. The Little Compton Beach Commission and management work very hard to keep … more

4/25/23

Claire Bowen heads out to pick produce in the farm she and husband Patrick recently opened on Long Highway.

New Little Compton farm aims for local

Those well-versed in the goings-on of Little Compton may have noticed a new barn crop up over the last year along the part of Long Highway that stems off Peckham Road. In front of an orchard of apple … more

By Paige Shapiro | 9/14/23

Letter: What's the deal with sea foam, anyway?

If you take a close look at a glass of seawater or even Westport River water, you will find it is full of tiny particles. Seawater isn't just plain water; it contains dissolved salts, proteins, fats, … more

10/23/23

Letter: Bald eagles are here!

This will be short but sweet. Little Compton has Bald Eagles! The nesting place has been spotted and of course I am not going to tell you where in case some crazy decides to shoot them. If you … more

1/24/24

RIPTA director’s resignation highlights myriad transportation problems

STORY OF THE WEEK: For a long time, it seemed as if Scott Avedisian was destined to be mayor in perpetuity of Warwick. He could be counted on to win re-election as a genial GOP moderate, even amid … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/16/24

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, December 26, 2019

12/26/19

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, May 21, 2020

5/21/20

Letter: Sloppy logic in last week’s editorial

To the editor: Newspaper editorials have long played an important role staking positions within a community that may be unpopular but necessary to consider. I have long admired the Times-Gazette … more

8/11/21

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos (left) and newly appointed Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner (she wasn’t when this photo was taken, but she is now) answer questions from the audience during a “Coffee and Commerce” event at Trafford restaurant on Friday morning.

State leaders talk slushies, mimosas, taxes and regulations

Rhode Island’s (now) Commerce Secretary and Lieutenant Governor meet with business leaders in Warren. more

By Scott Pickering | 6/29/22

Letter: Wind farms — why we must move ahead with them

We only have seven years left. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources set a goal to depend on 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The global climate has already warmed above one degree … more

12/7/23

Know the difference between delirium and dementia

What is delirium? Delirium is described as a “neurocognitive disorder,” which means that an individual who develops a delirium has increasing difficulty focusing their attention, becomes … more

By Bonnie Evans | 4/16/24

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, October 10, 2019

10/10/19