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Butch Souza (left) and another volunteer stack steamers into a huge pot at Saturday’s clamboil.

If you ever shop at Lee’s Market, you probably remember Michael Hanley, who worked in the meat department for 47 years and considered pretty much everyone he met his friend. Hanley, 63, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/31/23

Adamsville's Cory named sports administrator of the year

Little Compton resident Keith Cory, an educator and long-time athletic administrator, has been named Athletic Director of the Year by the Rhode Island Interscholastic Athletic Administrator … more

4/15/22

Board of Canvassers workers check in a voter Tuesday morning at the Wilbur McMahon School in Little Compton.

Little Compton Republicans appear to tighten control over council

Little Compton Republicans tightened their control over the town council Tuesday, increasing their majority from 3-2 to 4-1 in a close race that left a Democratic incumbent narrowly defeated and out of the … more

By Jen Campisi | 11/8/22

West Nile Virus found in Tiverton

A mosquito sample taken from Tiverton last week has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive sample was collected by the state Department of Environmental Management and Department of … more

9/13/23

Tiverton police: Six arrests, man cited for junk cars

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 … more

4/11/24

Linda Ujifusa reacts to Andrew Kelly’s endorsement of her during his surprise announcement that he was dropping out of the Senate District 11 race at the start of an online candidates’ forum last week. Both are Democrats, but Kelly was running as an independent. The other candidates are Kenneth J. Mendonça (R), who also appeared at the forum, and Mario J. Teixeira (I), who did not.

Portsmouth's Andrew Kelly withdraws from Senate Dist. 11 race

PORTSMOUTH — Andrew V. Kelly of Portsmouth is withdrawing from his campaign for the Senate seat that was vacated by James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Bristol, Portsmouth, … more

10/14/22

Little Compton town solicitor Anthony DeSisto.

Ethics commission sides with LC solicitor

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has ruled that attorney Anthony Desisto’s role as independent legal counsel for the state Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) does not constitute a … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/21/23

Democratic candidates Len Katzman (for Town Council), and Linda Ujifusa (for R.I. Senate District 11) greet voters outside the Portsmouth High School field house on Tuesday.

Dems maintain control of Portsmouth Town Council

PORTSMOUTH — Democrats will maintain their majority on the Town Council, and Linda Ujifusa will take over the R.I. Senate District 11 seat being vacated by retiring Sen. James Seveney. more

By Jim McGaw | 11/8/22

Lawrence Mott, transmissions development manager for SouthCoast Wind, answers a question by local resident Ralph Craft (left) at Thursday night’s Town Council workshop at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth again denies any deal with SouthCoast Wind

The Town Council, yet again, told a crowd of more than 100 people who turned out Thursday night for a workshop about SouthCoast Wind that there was no current proposal or contract for the town to … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/26/23

Gordon School has created a new “Whatever I Need” block in every student’s day, where they have free time for “whatever they need.” In the spirit of social-emotional wellness and growth, classes might go outside for some fun, hold a lively discussion about an important topic, or spend time reading together (above) with the school’s therapy dog, Denver.

For private schools, enrollment growth is a pandemic silver lining

While the global pandemic made a mess of just about everything everywhere, it had a hidden benefit for private schools — it boosted their enrollments. Admissions directors at numerous … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/21/23

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

By Ted Hayes | 1/2/22

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

By Kristen Ray | 1/13/22

Time running out for Little Compton housing survey

Little Compton residents and those who work or spend time there have until Friday, July 1 to take a survey on affordable housing in the community. In accordance with the Little Compton Town … more

6/24/22

Kira Galka and the late Thomas Harrington of Little Compton enjoy each other’s company in better days.

Tiverton student keeps teen’s memory alive

Thomas Harrington was only 19 when he died this past May after a decade-long battle with Ewing Sarcoma. But in his final years, the Little Compton resident accomplished things many can only dream of … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/30/23

Tiverton police face staffing problems

Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones presented some discouraging statistics to the Tiverton Town Council recently, as he described the department's challenges recruiting and retaining qualified … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 10/14/22

Mt. Hope Bridge shows its colors

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority jazzed up the Mt. Hope Bridge for the coming Memorial Day holiday, as seen here Saturday night. If you look closely at right, the Pell Bridge far down … more

5/28/23

Gov. Gina Raimondo at her daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, May 1. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, is at left.

Governor still aiming to lift R.I. stay-at-home order on May 8

PROVIDENCE — Despite the fact that surrounding states have extended their stay-at-home directives due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rhode Island is still sticking with its plan to let Gov. … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/1/20

An artistic rendering showing part of the Tiverton Heights subdivision, currently under review by the Tiverton Planning Board.

Huge Tiverton affordable housing development moves closer to approval

With questions about its mpact on water supply and traffic flow mostly resolved, the Tiverton Planning Board signaled at its meeting last Tuesday that it is moving closer to final action on the … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 10/14/22

Opponents raise thousands to stop Tiverton crematorium

A group of residents determined to block development of a crematorium in the north end of Tiverton has raised more than $5,000 in donations, representing more than half of its $10,000 goal. more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 2/21/23

Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, at his studio, has begun a month-long residency in Westport.

Little Compton artist settles in at Westport Woods

Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, of Fried Glass Studios, has begun a month-long residency at Westport Woods. Silvia, who works primarily in glass, metal and stone, will be working in Westport … more

8/17/23

A New England Aquarium team in an aerial survey plane spent about 45 minutes observing and taking photos of this gray whale, which has been extinct in the Atlantic for more than 200 years.

Gray whale, extinct in the Atlantic, seen in New England waters

In an incredibly rare event, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team sighted a gray whale off the New England coast earlier this month. This is a species that has been extinct in the Atlantic for … more

3/26/24

Andrew Orr and employee Nikolaj Peltier pick green beans in their field off Adamsville Road in Westport.

Photos: Rain's on the way; will it be enough for the farmers?

Farmers across Westport and Little Compton have been watching for rain for months and up until this week, had little reason to be hopeful after week upon week of hot temperatures and blue skies. But … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/10/22

Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.

RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected

PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more

By Mike Rego | 12/15/23

Here is the three-word code for the front entrance to the East Bay Media Group office at 1 Bradford St. in Bristol.

Location app gives a boost to the Rhode Island 911 system

Here’s a scenario one could imagine quite easily here in this little corner of the world … The owner of a small boat invites friends for a day out on the water, fishing, eating and laughing. At some point during the day, the captain slumps over in some sort of distress, possibly a heart attack. more

By Scott Pickering | 3/27/24

Dr. Philip Chan, the consultant medical director at the Department of Health's Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services, speaks to reporters via ZOOM Friday morning.

Health officials: More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders at least partially inoculated

More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders had been at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus by Friday morning, according to state Department of Health officials, with 9,243 of them fully … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/15/21