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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
Richard C. Bicki, Esq., 72, of Little Compton, R.I., and formerly of Providence, R.I., passed away at home on May 5, 2022. Son of the late Christy V. and Olga Bellas Bicki, he was born in Woonsocket, … 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
Tristan White and Elliot Pasquale combined for 33 points as Tiverton crushed Coventry 59-47 in a Division II home game in front of a packed senior night crowd on Friday night. The win improved the … more
A majority of citizens agree with the goal to fight climate change and the urgency to act now. However, the country does not share a unified vision of how we should wage this battle. President … more
I am writing to you today to comment on the article on South Shore Beach in the Thursday, April 12 Sakonnet Times. The Little Compton Beach Commission and management work very hard to keep … 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
If you take a close look at a glass of seawater or even Westport River water, you will find it is full of tiny particles. Seawater isn't just plain water; it contains dissolved salts, proteins, fats, … more
This will be short but sweet. Little Compton has Bald Eagles! The nesting place has been spotted and of course I am not going to tell you where in case some crazy decides to shoot them. If you … more
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 … more
To the editor: Newspaper editorials have long played an important role staking positions within a community that may be unpopular but necessary to consider. I have long admired the Times-Gazette … more
Rhode Island’s (now) Commerce Secretary and Lieutenant Governor meet with business leaders in Warren. more
We only have seven years left. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources set a goal to depend on 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The global climate has already warmed above one degree … more
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 … 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
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