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Sakonnet Times - Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Editorial: Keep meetings open
The benefits of more people accessing, following and interacting with their government far exceed the negative, or potential negative, impacts. Government is best when it not only represents citizens, but involves them. more
Letter: What's the plan for 'keeping Little Compton little'?
“Keep Little Compton little.” I have been hearing this slogan for years, but this year I heard it as a campaign suggestion of the Republicans in this year’s election. I would really … more
Will the Fung-Magaziner outcome reflect a national trend?
The out-of-town frame on the CD2 race is mainly about how a potential win by GOP candidate Allan Fung in a Democrat-leaning Rhode Island reflects a tough national outlook for President Biden’s … more
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All eyes are on the Speaker as Congressional race takes shape
STORY OF THE WEEK: With Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos having announced a run in CD1, the race to succeed U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is approaching a more active phase. All eyes are on House Speaker Joe … more
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An artistic rendering of the proposed ice skating complex in the Tiverton Business Park.
Longplex owner mulls new ice skating center
The owner of the Longplex Family & Sports Center   has turned the page on what he said has been a sometimes combative relationship with the Town of Tiverton, and now wants to begin … more
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Portsmouth High’s Annie Hurd steals the ball from an East Providence opponent last Friday as teammate Olivia Durant applies pressure from behind.
Portsmouth cagers down E. Providence for first win, 50-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team beat East Providence on the road last week for its first win of the season. The Division I Patriots made easy work of … more
Town by town, virus surge continues — the local count
Led by East Providence with 49, then Barrington with 17, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise in the East Bay, as in the rest of Rhode Island. Next door in Westport there … more
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, May 23, 2013
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, August 17, 2017
Newport Folk Festival returns to Fort Adams this weekend
The historic Newport Folk Festival will take place this weekend, July 22-24 at Fort Adams State Park. Performances go all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with gates opening at 10:00 a.m. This year's … more
Editorial: End the cap on private school scholarships
In many cases where demand exceeds supply, forces realign and come into balance. Unless something like the Rhode Island General Assembly stands in the way. Through a little-known program created … more
This map shows the approximate location of Monast Island in Mt. Hope Bay in red. Touisset Point in Warren is at top left, east Bristol at left, Tiverton at right and Swansea and Somerset at upper middle to right.
Tiverton sells island to the state DEM
It's so tiny, it barely registers in a Google search and unlike its sister Spar Island, is not listed on many navigational charts. But Monast Island, a deserted quarter acre of sand in the middle of … more
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The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team takes the field before facing Bishop Hendricken in a non-league match at home last Thursday night.
Portsmouth gets walloped by Bishop Hendricken, 55-7
PORTSMOUTH — Bishop Hendricken is in a different league than Portsmouth High, and the Hawks proved it Friday night. In a non-league matchup which served as the home opener for the … more
The old Chase Marina Property on Riverside Drive.
Tiverton Harbor commission awaits Chase Marina movement
More than a year has passed since the state’s Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began soliciting redevelopment ideas for the old Chase Marina property at 169 Riverside Drive in … more
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South Shore Beach, Little Compton (Buzzards Bay Coalition)
Parking ban hits Little Compton's South Shore Beach, Lloyd's Beach, Town Landing
LITTLE COMPTON — Little Compton took action Friday afternoon to prevent parking at South Shore Beach where some report seeing large numbers of cars and lots of people in recent … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 6, 2013
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, September 8, 2016
The gubernatorial candidates are getting aggressive
The fight for governor between Republican Ashley Kalus and Democrat Dan McKee has seemingly shifted into a new gear, with both campaigns aggressively going at each other amid an occasional misstep. … more
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Never a day in the U.S. where slavery is not legal
As Rhode Islanders go to the polls to vote, at least the abolition of slavery will not be on the ballot. Elsewhere in five states, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennesee and Vermont, voters will decide … more
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Accountability and leadership in the I-195 crisis
STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was … more
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New Year’s Eve Day plungers, including Jen Potter of Gnome Surf at left, run for the ocean just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Westport plungers do the deed a day early
Technically, they were a year earlier than most. But just barely. A few dozen hearty souls decided to buck the New Year’s Day plunge trend Sunday, saying goodbye to 2023 by jumping in Buzzards Bay … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 20, 2013
Pro-choice demonstrators protested the recent United States Supreme Court's ruling on Roe vs. Wade Sunday morning in front of Little Compton Town Hall.
Little Compton protest targets Roe vs. Wade ruling
One woman spoke of her decision to have an abortion and how it enabled her to escape an abusive marriage. Another talked of an ectopic pregnancy she'd suffered years ago, and how her response to it … more
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Little Compton Town Solicitor Richard Humphrey speaks at a town council meeting last November.
Little Compton narrows field in solicitor search
Members of the Little Compton Town Council voted last Thursday to extend Town Solicitor Richard Humphrey's contract through the end of February, as they work to interview candidates for the position. … more
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