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Sakonnet Vineyards license request on hold for now

The Little Compton Town Council will defer action on a request from Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard for a BV retail beverage license until questions can be answered about future business plans for … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/29/22

Brenden Baptista, Life Skills Teaching Assistant Michelle Costa, next in blue dress is Zoie Almeida, next in back row behind Zoie is Sarah Souza, tall boy in back is Jason Potvin, boy in back with white shirt is Ben Troia, girl in pink dress in front is Brooke Bergeron, next in purple dress is Kassidi Tolan, next in dark blue dress is Kyra McCarty, women on right end is Life Skills Special Education Teacher Allison LeBel.

A very special night in Tiverton

One Friday evening earlier this month, Tiverton High School senior Lyla Staskiewicz looked around the school cafeteria, which had been transformed that day into a festive venue for the 2024 Rhode … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/27/24

Little Compton firefighter promoted

Firefighter Samuel Hussey was promoted to Lieutenant and sworn in at last Thursday's Little Compton Town Council meeting. Town Clerk Carol Wordell administered the oath of office as … more

9/2/22

Guests decorate their tables as they arrive at Little Compton's annual "Community Dinner," Sunday afternoon.

Food for the soul in Little Compton

More than 600 friends and neighbors gathered along the Little Compton Commons Sunday afternoon, taking the rare opportunity to share in a meal together as a community. The annual Little Compton … more

By Jen Campisi | 9/14/22

What your vote on marijuana licensing means in the Sakonnet area

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters across the Sakonnet area will decide whether or not their community will allow recreational marijuana businesses to open up when legal sales go live on Dec. 1. But … more

By Ethan Hartley | 10/19/22

Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey squeezes through the South Kingstown defense to make a basket in Monday’s dramatic win at home.

Portsmouth girls win big game over South Kingstown, 50-46

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team continued its fine season with an impressive come-from-behind win over South Kingstown Monday night at home, … more

1/3/23

Real estate values resume their upward trend

After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 7/25/23

The Patriots’ Mollyana McGuire jumps in front of a Lincoln defender to settle a pass during Portsmouth’s Division II semifinal win over Lincoln Wednesday night, Nov. 8.

Portsmouth girls to play for D-2 state title on Saturday

PORTSMOUTH — This is the way it should be — the No. 1 and 2 seeds playing for all the marbles in the state championship game. The Patriots girls’ varsity soccer team (No. … more

11/9/23

Need a tree? Head to Little Compton Sunday

Over the past 30 years, some 1,700 donated and fully decorated Christmas trees have found their way out in the community, brightening homes while doing good for many causes near and dear to Little … more

11/29/23

The Portsmouth Town Council meets virtually via the Zoom application Monday night, April 21. The top row (from left) shows Town Clerk Jennifer West, Council President Kevin Aguiar and Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr. together at Town Hall, and council members Daniela Abbott and J. Mark Ryan videoconferencing from home. In the middle row (from left) are council members Andrew Kelly, Keith Hamilton and Linda Ujifusa. Council member Len Katzman, Human Resources Director Lisa Puglia and Town Solicitor Kevin Gavin (from left) are in the bottom row.

Pandemic may spawn Portsmouth school surplus of $500K to $1M

PORTSMOUTH — The School Department is expected to finish the fiscal year with a surplus between $500,000 and $1 million due to cost savings in services not being provided during the … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/22/20

Back when the Tiverton Casino first opened, a visitor tries one of the video gaming consoles. These games will be among the first available as the casino returns to action starting June 8.

Tiverton Casino to pilot limited reopening June 8

TIVERTON — The Twin River casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton will begin a limited invitation-only reopening Monday, June 8, the Rhode Island Lottery announced Friday morning. The … more

5/29/20

Student charged in Tiverton bomb threat

A Tiverton High School student faces felony charges for allegedly calling in a bomb threat at the school earlier this month, as police continue to investigate the Tuesday, Jan. 10 incident. The … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/25/23

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

Summer Viveiros won Saturday’s fishing tournament, which she also claimed two years ago.

Tight lines all around in Little Compton fishing tourney

There was plenty of action Saturday morning when the Little Compton Gameclub held its third annual opening day trout tournament. This year, Summer Viveiros returned to her winning form from 2022 … more

4/17/24

Rhode Island shutting down schools for one week

Rhode Island public school students will be staying home next week as the state government steps up measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Shortly after a conference call with school … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/13/20

DEM issues COVID-19, other boating safety guidelines

PROVIDENCE — As Memorial Day and the start of the boating season approaches, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and … more

5/22/20

Warren DMV branch closing for good

Warren's part time DMV branch at Warren Government Center has been closed since March. Now, it has likely served its last customer. DMV spokesman Paul Grimaldi confirmed Friday morning that the … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/20/20

The Patriots’ Elly Skeels tracks a Burrillville opponent along the sideline during Saturday's game at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth beats Burrillville, sit atop D-2 girls’ lacrosse

PORTSMOUTH — In a battle of two undefeated Division II teams, the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ lacrosse made easy work of Burrillville on Saturday, winning 13-2 in impressive … more

5/1/22

Holocaust survivors to speak in Tiverton Monday evening

Survivors of the Nazi regime in Germany will visit Tiverton Monday evening for a presentation on race, anti-semitism and tolerance, following the recent controversy over a Tiverton restaurant's … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/29/22

Gov. Raimondo previews state’s 'Phase 2’ reopening plans

PROVIDENCE — Explaining “a lot of information will be coming out in next couple of weeks as we start reopening our economy,” Gov. Gina Raimondo spent the better part of her Friday, … more

By Mike Rego | 5/22/20

Honored Tiverton and Little Compton teachers (from left) Samantha Reimels, Kim Smith, Carla Woodhouse, Lee Cusumano, Shana Roper, Jill Godbout and Christine Kraus pose for a photo at the recent Lions Club celebration.

Tiverton Lions recognize local heroes

The Tiverton Lions Club recently recognized 12 Tiverton and Little Compton public servants for the contributions they have made to their communities this past year. The club’s 2023 … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/23/23

Portsmouth High’s Tristan Thomas took first place in the pole vault with a best effort of 11 feet, 6 inches.

Portsmouth notches several 1st places at division track meet

PORTSMOUTH — Both of the Portsmouth High tracked field teams placed second among 11 teams in the Eastern Divisional Championship meet held over the weekend. more

5/9/23

Hathaway Elementary School third-grade teacher Ashley Adamson reads to her class from her basement at home. In addition to running their morning meetings as usual, Ms. Adamson and her co-teacher, special educator Victoria Travis, have sent handwritten cards to their students.

In Portsmouth: Teaching in a time of crisis

PORTSMOUTH — Growing up, Ashley Adamson can remember a chunk of time when she would play in her parents’ basement, pretending to be a teacher. more

By Kristen Ray | 4/15/20

Staff from the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) spent 90 minutes talking aquaculture before the Tiverton Harbor Commission Monday evening. Representatives included (from left) executive director Jeffrey Willis, deputy director James Boyd and aquaculture specialist Benjamin Goetsch.

CRMC, wary audience talk oyster farms in Tiverton

Representatives from the state's Coastal Resources Management Council got an earful Monday evening when they appeared before the Tiverton Harbor Commission to talk about the changing face of … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/6/21

Tiverton councilor wants referendum on marijuana licenses

A Tiverton Town Council member has submitted a resolution that would let taxpayers decide whether they want marijuana-related businesses in town, following the drug's recent legalization statewide. … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/8/22