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Tiverton man charged with child pornography possession
A Tiverton man allegedly found in possession of more than 150 images and videos depicting child sexual abuse was arrested Tuesday. David Burke, 63, was charged with possession of child … more
Little Compton whale dissected, will be buried
Biologists from Mystic Aquarium spent much of Thursday dissecting the young female humpback whale that washed up at Church Cove and was first spotted Saturday. Using a bulldozer to help them move … more
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A nurse at Colt Andrews Elementary School in Bristol administers a COVID-19 test to a student.
Poll: Do you agree with updated COVID protocols for schools?
Do you think that schools moving to a 5-day quarantine and a "monitor to stay" approach in regards to COVID is a smart move, or a potentially dangerous move? more
Morgan Pontagarca started making artisanal soap and other products after an accident. She is a student at the Rhode Island Connections Academy.
Tiverton teen launches soap and toiletries company
TIVERTON – There’s the old saying that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Instead of lemonade, 14-year-old Tiverton resident Morgan Pontagarca is making soap to make the best out … more
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This dock off the western shore of the Touisset peninsula in Warren is the first in Rhode Island constructed of 100 percent composite materials. Pilings, decking and rails are all made of lightweight composite materials.
This dock is built to last
The Pearson family are used to tinkering in factories, inventing new things and then plunking them in the water. It’s kind of their thing. Nearly 70 years ago, cousins Clinton and Everett … more
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Colt Andrews Elementary School Nurse Julie Pirri tests fourth-grader Emma Gray for Covid at the school the week before Christmas vacation.
School nurses — From the shadows to the Covid front lines
Back in the old days of two years ago, many parents could go years without hearing from a school nurse. Sometimes their child could pass through an entire school, K to 3, with nary a call or visit … more
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Ryan Mendonca and fiance Meg Crispino, of Tiverton.
Uber driver gets New Year's DUI in Tiverton
First, the good news: A Tiverton couple emerged without a scratch and didn't have to pay for their ride home early New Year's Day. The bad news? Their Uber driver got a DUI, marking the first arrest … more
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Fire and rescue crews had to cut into John Barretto's Saturn to free him following Friday morning's accident.
Tiverton man dies in New Year's Eve day crash
A Tiverton man died Friday morning, Dec. 31, after he lost control of his car and struck a tree on Brayton Road. John Carlos "JC" Barretto, 18, was driving south just before 6:30 a.m. when he … more
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Parents vs. The State over school mask mandate
On Aug. 19 of this year, Rhode Island entered a new phase in the Covid-19 pandemic. Citing the increased presence and spread of the Delta variant, which triggered a mini-surge in cases from July into … more
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Lou Perry hauls out a Christmas tree from his family's Hidden Spruce Farm this past Sunday. Perry worked the farm as a teenager, and purchased it with his family this past June.
Christmas comes early for new Westport tree farmers
Christmas won't be here for another 16 days, but it came early this year for Lou Perry, his wife Marta and son Travis. more
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Maximus "Max" Julian (right) fishing off Little Compton, in a photo provided by his family.
Alleged murderer of Little Compton man indicted
The man accused of murdering a Little Compton resident in Newport six months ago has been indicted by the statewide grand jury on a charge of murder. Tyrese Poulsen, 18, of Newport, is scheduled … more
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Volunteer Elizabeth Peters helps client Joe Barreiro with selecting produce during a visit to the East Bay Food Pantry in Bristol last week.
Food prices are rising, and so are trips to local food banks
Everything is getting more expensive, and that includes food. According to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual rate of inflation in the United States was 6.2 … more
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Every Student Initiative (ESI) members Charlie Townsend and Anna Conheeny discuss the best way of joining two pieces of material to make a blanket in the basement of St. Barnabas Church on Sunday. ESI has been making and giving away the blankets to children with cancer for the past four years.
In Portsmouth: Coverings of kindness
PORTSMOUTH — Young cancer patients at Hasbro Children’s Hospital will soon be a little warmer at night, thanks to members of Every Student Initiative (ESI). more
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AJ Amaio (left) a senior member of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band, personally thanks Army veteran George Cushman, 90, for his service during a Veterans Day tribute at Thriving Tree Coffee House on Thursday, Nov. 11. Cushman, who regrets having stopped playing piano when he joined the military many years ago, urged band members to always keep playing music throughout their lives.
In Portsmouth: ‘This is one Veterans Day I will never forget’
PORTSMOUTH — George Cushman was pumped up. The 90-year-old Army veteran shook his fist and waved other veterans over to join him in front of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band before … more
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The restaurant industry faces a crisis, as nearly every business struggles to find and retain the workers who keep them running
Restaurants short on staff and high on stress — Apply within
The signs are everywhere. Literally, the signs are everywhere. “Help Wanted.” “Now hiring.” “Seeking: Line Cooks, Bartenders, Dishwashers.” Almost … more
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Town Hall, Little Compton, Rhode Island
Little Compton eyes town-wide flag policy
The Little Compton Town Council is expected Thursday evening to review and vote on a proposed flag policy that would govern their placement on all municipally-owned flag poles, including those of the … more
Portsmouth school employees asked to get vaccinated by Dec. 1
PORTSMOUTH — By Dec. 1, teachers and all other employees of the Portsmouth school district must submit proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. If they don’t, they will need to … more
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Amos House resident Sandra A. pets a horse and the horse played back during a therapy session earlier this month. 
In Tiverton, horses are for healing
The warm October sun hung high overhead as Lisa S. stepped out onto the pasture, a handful of horses roaming just ahead. It had been a year since she’d last spent time at Silva Spirit Farm in … more
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Westport fisherman Paul Leuvelink (right) dumps a half bushel of quahogs into the East Branch of the Westport River Friday afternoon. In all, he and other helpers deposited 71 bushels of necks.
Another transplanting season in books for Westport's 'Money Clam'
Some time next week, Chris Leonard and his crew of volunteer helpers will dump the last of this year's quahogs in the Westport River, continuing a propagation program that over the years has kept the … more
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Sasha and Casey Jones are Ed Aldrich's constant companions.
Little Compton fund-raiser is for the birds, literally
Ed Aldrich isn't worried so much about himself as the cold weather approaches, but for his two long-time companions and best friends, Sasha and Casey Jones. Sasha is a former rescue bird, a … more
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New state virtual learning academy growing
75 students from 10 districts across the state have signed up for the Rhode Island Connections Academy, an all-virtual school program. more
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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
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A short term rental in Tiverton, from the Air BnB website.
Tiverton modifies proposed short term rentals ordinance
  Head Tiverton council amends short term rentals plan   Subhead Council continues work on short term rental ordinance; planning board to review prior to council … more
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Pennfield School eighth-grader Spencer Mazur works on a drawing during an outdoor art class.
These schools opened — and stayed opened
When The Pennfield School in Portsmouth recently held an assembly on their front lawn celebrating the 50th anniversary of the start of classes, students and staff, all masked and spread out, were … more
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Whit Collier, atop his wingfoil, catches the wind as he heads out from Fogland last Wednesday. He made it as far as Sakonnet Point.
Foiled! Tiverton fund-raiser brings in $1,500 for alzheimer's research
If you happened to look out to the Sakonnet River between Fogland and Sakonnet Point last Wednesday, and spotted a strange-looking inflatable sail attached to a stubby elevated surfboard, with a … more
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