Fighting cancer is indeed a battle, and we can’t win it alone. Our lawmakers can help by passing legislation that removes the financial barriers many face to get care and treatment.
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4/25/24
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Little Compton has no shortage of historic early buildngs. Now, the council has formed a new committee to help preserve the town’s older homes and historic character.
At the urging of Dr. …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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4/25/24
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Distinctive Homes | Spring 2024
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4/25/24
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If you are one of the estimated 40,000 visitors who attended the Rhode Island Home Show in Providence earlier this month, you were likely blown away by an art exhibit right at the entrance that that …
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4/24/24
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A year after they formed their new league, founders of Tiverton Baseball and more than 100 pint-size players celebrated the opening day of their second season Saturday afternoon at the Town Farm.
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By Ted Hayes
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4/23/24
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Seasons wants to make Tiverton's Zoning Board believe the fairy tale that they are a "mom and pop" business perfect for Tiverton. Their paid traffic engineer and real estate experts will …
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4/23/24
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“Fisheries Economics of the U.S.,” released by NOAA Fisheries, shows recreational fishing in 2022 (the most recent data available) had a dramatic increase compared to 2021. In an advisory …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/23/24
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Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 as way to honor the planet and bring environmental concerns to the forefront of conversations and consciousness. It is a day aimed at awareness, but the intent …
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By Cindy and Ed Moura
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4/23/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: As the state awaits a forensic review of what went wrong with the Washington Bridge, the ProJo’s Patrick Anderson delivered a must-read story this week contextualizing how a …
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By Ian Donnis
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4/23/24
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Surround yourself with the sights, sounds, scents and beauty of a ‘secret garden’ this season on a visit to Little Compton’s Sakonnet Garden. “It’s an intimate …
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By Lucy Probert
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4/22/24
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Officials with an offshore wind concern who hope to develop a large wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard do not plan to run their supply lines through Westport, at least for now.
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By Ted Hayes
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4/19/24
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A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the …
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By Mike Rego
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4/18/24
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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 …
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4/17/24
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Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it …
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By Douglas Gablinske
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4/17/24
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management filed new regulations for the 2024 fishing season last week. Anglers should take note that we have a striped bass filet law in place now that …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/16/24
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Thanks very much for your column on the status of Atlantic herring in the March 28, 2024, East Providence Post.
As you probably know, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the Atlantic herring …
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4/16/24
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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 …
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By Bonnie Evans
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4/16/24
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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 …
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By Ian Donnis
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4/16/24
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By the time you have read this you will have paid your taxes, right? And filled and hung your Hummer feeder, right? I wish I could say I had drained all the standing puddles, and got the temperature …
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4/16/24
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Hamdan (Dan) Ahmad, owner of the American Dream gas station on 400 Main Road, said he thought he was dreaming when the Tiverton police called him at 3 a.m. last Wednesday, April 10, informing him …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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4/16/24
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The Commons Restaurant, a beloved Little Compton landmark in the village center that has nourished and nurtured loyal customers for nearly 60 years, went on the market earlier this month at an asking …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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4/15/24
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Monday, April 1
A caller from Linda Road complained of the sound of blasting just after 12:30 p.m.
Manuel Calvao, 71, of 228 Irvington St., New Bedford, was charged with vandalism after …
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4/11/24
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Home Improvement | Spring 2024
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4/10/24
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As property assessment notices arrive in mailboxes this month, Tiverton taxpayers might experience some sticker shock as they compare the numbers to previous assessments.
The latest …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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4/10/24
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A rite of spring as much as any other, Opening Day of the 2024 trout season is set for Saturday, April 13, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 …
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4/10/24
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