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McKee’s approval ratings are low, but does it matter?
On the surface, a new Morning Consult finding showing Gov. Dan McKee as the lowest-ranked governor in the nation (with a 38% approval rating) doesn’t reflect well on the incumbent. But if McKee … more
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Though music came to Steve Allain later in life than most musicians, it has become his life’s passion and his career. The Barrington resident and music teacher has gigs booked through the end of the 2023.
Meet Steve Allain: Songwriter, singer, guitarist, teacher
For an individual who declares, “I took no music in grade or high school and wasn’t particularly drawn to it,” singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist and music teacher … more
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Tiverton farmer Bill Hathaway hauls a stack of hay from the Pardon Gray Preserve farm this summer.
Farmed land is dwindling, but some hope for a change
Editor’s note: This is the third in “ Keep the Farm in Farm Coast ,” a series of articles on the changing face of agriculture in the Southcoast and Sakonnet areas. For more, see … more
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Say hello to Joyce Andrews the next time you’re at Fogland.
Letter: Cheers to Joyce Andrews, Tiverton beaches’ unsung hero
Much has been made lately of the deplorable conditions in regards to litter at Tiverton’s two main beaches: Grinnell’s and Fogland. This sad fact has been obvious to me after 17 years of … more
Investigative team starts digging for Washington Bridge answers
STORY OF THE WEEK: “We’re leaving no stone unturned as far as accountability,” Gov. Dan McKee said last Friday, as he unveiled Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage as the lawyers who will … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about the new order requiring all employees in customer-facing businesses to wear face coverings.
Governor mandates face coverings for all ‘customer-facing’ businesses
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s daily press briefing included the announcement of a new executive order, to take effect this Saturday, April 18. It will require all “customer-facing” … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, April 7, 2022
Letter: Farmland protection not enough to keep farm in Farm Coast
To the editor: At a recent forum on the future of farming hosted in Tiverton by the Rhode Island Food Policy Council, the director of Rhode Island’s Division of Agriculture, Ken Ayers, spoke … more
The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Little Compton OKs in-law apartments
In a reversal of a decision made in December, members of the Little Compton Town Council last week approved in-law apartments — also known as accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — for … more
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Reminder: Lane restrictions on Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today reminded motorists that scheduled lane restrictions on the Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday, March 11.   … more
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, October 3, 2019
Advocates of outlawing the Animal Registry and amending town Right to Farm rules celebrate moments after their victory at last February’s special town meeting. Last week, though, the state Attorney General’s office notified the town that those changes run contrary to state law.
AG rejects Westport farm rule changes
WESTPORT — Six months after special town meeting voters threw out the Westport Board of Health’s animal registry, the state Attorney General has ruled that voters had no business … more
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Bodhi Gerlach, with Garry Plunkett of the Tiverton Open Space Commission, cleans the Sippo Cook site deep within Weetamoo Woods.
Student project uncovers Weetamoo Woods' early history
Bodhi Gerlach, an eighth grader at the Pennfield School in Portsmouth, has been working on a summer service project deep within the Weetamoo Woods in Tiverton. When he's done, an often-overlooked … more
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Little Compton Town Council member, two others, charged in dog incident
Little Compton Town Council member Andrew Iriarte-Moore said Wednesday that he believes charges filed against him and his husband over an incident late last month are unwarranted, and said he is … more
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Tom Hood with a false albacore caught off Narragansett from his kayak. False albacore have grown in stature in the recreational fishing community. They are a data-poor stock.
Learning a lot more about false albacore
False albacore have grown in stature as a highly targeted recreational sport fish. These speedsters have thrilled shore and boat anglers, and have become a valuable addition to the recreational … more
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Little Compton tax rate set to rise marginally under budget
Homeowners in Little Compton will paying “slightly more” in taxes next year if the town's current budget plan stands as is. The current tax rate of $4.90 per $1,000 of assessed property … more
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Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.
Networking with a mission
When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more
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Books to enjoy before spring chores arrive
Lots of reading going on before spring cleaning and gardening take up all my time. Enjoy … “The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett” by Annie Lyons (2020). A quarter of the way … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 11, 2020
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, March 30, 2017
A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.
E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable
Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more
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Two tomes, a thriller and a murder mystery
Two huge books this time. But, I like big books (and I cannot lie) if the story is compelling and both of these are very compelling. And, a few fun reads (a murder mystery and a thriller). … more
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Letter: Setting the record straight on Longplex
Longplex was opened in Tiverton in 2019. We are the largest indoor sports complex in southern New England, and one of the largest indoor facilities in Rhode Island — even larger than the Rhode … more
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, August 30, 2018
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