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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rhode Island’s (now) Commerce Secretary and Lieutenant Governor meet with business leaders in Warren. more
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity lacrosse team won its fourth straight game on Friday when it defeated Barrington, 10-7, on the road. more
The state DEM has received more than 20 responses to its recent call for ideas on the eventual redevelopment of the former Chase Marina on Riverside Drive in Tiverton. And while he acknowledged that … more
PORTSMOUTH — Problem: How to safely distribute graduation caps and gowns to Portsmouth High School seniors in the midst of a pandemic? more
PORTSMOUTH — They’ll be no free lunch for students when they report back to school next week. more
An offshore wind developer wants a state supreme court justice to vacate a decision by state regulators to suspend their review of a Sakonnet River transmission line for the project. In a … more
Sarah Lynch was on a power walk with a friend in the Seapowet area of Tiverton one morning when she decided to go for it. She already had two jobs — MRI and X-Ray technologist at Newport … more
At the urging of a local resident, the Little Compton Town Council will ask town officials to research the pros and cons of going green through a gradual conversion of town-owned, gas-powered … more
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
Three times a week, 52 weeks a year, 20 or 30 senior citizens gather at the Little Compton Community Center to enjoy each other’s company and have a nice lunch prepared in-house by a talented … more
Bristol resident Bryan Ganley was about 21 years old when he got a late night call from his best friend, who said he wanted to end his life. Mr. Ganley was unable to change his friend’s … more
Tiverton police need help identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that critically injured a pedestrian Sunday evening. Police and fire crews were dispatched to … more
Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones has received town council approval to apply for a federal grant that, if approved, could result in the hiring of a second school resource officer for … more
Community members hoping the Seasons Corner Market proposal would be wrapped up relatively soon got a dose of reality last week, when a three-hour zoning board hearing devoted solely to the project … more
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School football team couldn’t manage to put any points on the board as North Kingstown won the season-opener Friday night on the turf field, 20-0. The … more
Cherished heirloom furniture doesn’t have to be decades old to be treasured. Our area is fortunate to have talented craftsmen who are creating pieces today that will be passed down for … more
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