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Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.

Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more

2/18/20

John Higginbotham, a United States Navy veteran who served on the USS Truitt and USS Suribachi, salutes as the crowd recites the Pledge of Allegiance Monday morning.

'We, the people' mark independence in Tiverton

Amidst barbecues and beach days, family cookouts and fireworks festivities, there was a more low-key celebration that took place Monday morning. Approximately 30 people gathered around the World War … more

By Jen Campisi | 7/7/22

Senior forward Abby Parella shoots the ball by Bay View goalkeeper Kayley Thibodeau. Parella scored three goals for the Tigers.

Tigers crush Bay View 7-0 in home opener

Senior captain Sam Gacioch and senior Abby Parella each netted a hat trick as the Tiverton field hockey team crushed St. Mary Academy-Bay View 7-0 in the home opener on Thursday evening. The win … more

Story by Jen Campisi and Rich Dionne | 9/12/22

School Department chart compares the first-year cost of the just-approved school bus contract with First Student company (in yellow), with the amount the schools had budgeted for the coming year.

School bus costs soar under new Tiverton contract

TIVERTON — The Tiverton School Committee voted, because they have no choice several members said Thursday, to approve a new school bus contract that pushes town payments over budget by more … more

By Bruce Burdett | 7/15/20

Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time.

Guide dog training – learning as they go

1 Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time. 2 Perky Nellissen teaches … more

By Lucy Probert | 5/19/22

Sophomore Ellery Pacheco runs the covered bridge course at Ponaganset during the RI Class Championships on Saturday. She placed eighth with a time of 20:30.1.

Pacheco and Mercer pace Tiverton runners at class meet

Sophomore Ellery Pacheco placed eighth with a time of 20:30.1 in the RI Class Championships at Ponaganset on Saturday. “I’m really happy with the outcome. This is what I wanted,” … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 11/2/22

The trends continue: Fewer sales, higher prices

The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 10/25/23

The Mount Hope Farmers Market in Bristol is held year-round on Saturdays.

New initiative will provide farmers market vouchers for seniors

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), an initiative of the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) and Farm Fresh RI, is being … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/19/24

Fate of casino revenue for Tiverton remains unknown

With COVID-19 upending budgets everywhere, Tiverton could face up to $2.2 million in lost revenue this fiscal year, should they not receive guaranteed monies from the state for the Tiverton Casino … more

By Kristen Ray | 4/30/20

Gov. Raimondo: 'Pause' extended to Dec. 20

Rhode Island’s ‘pause’ has been extended another week, expiring now on Dec. 20, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Originally, those … more

By Kristen Ray | 12/10/20

Fireworks will light up the East Bay sky this holiday weekend

There are four planned fireworks shows taking place this Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4, in the East Bay region. Bristol The Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Display is scheduled for Sunday, … more

6/30/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22

There are 24 parking spaces at the Town Landing; as Hurricane Lee passed, some 40, most from out of state, squeezed into the spot.

Little Compton locals want residency restriction at Town Landing

A group of Little Compton residents, fed up with what they say is inadequate parking at Town Landing, have petitioned the town council to approve a plan that would set aside at least half of the 24 … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 9/26/23

Map shows proposed route of SouthCoast Wind's transmission cables through Portsmouth.

DEM hears objections, support on SouthCoast cable route

PORTSMOUTH — Nearly three dozen people on both sides of the offshore wind debate offered their two cents to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) during a public comment … more

By Jim McGaw | 2/27/24

Russ Shipp salutes the memory of his brother, Corp. Thomas A. Shipp, after placing a rose to a wreath outside the Portsmouth Historical Society during the annual Beirut Memorial Service on Saturday. Corp. Shipp was among the nine Rhode Islanders killed in the Beirut terrorist bombing attack on Oct. 23, 1983.

‘Rhode Island Nine’ are memorialized in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Lt. Col. Scott Stephan, USMC, said he was just 5 years old in October 1983 when 241 U.S. service men and women were killed in a terrorist attack while on a peacekeeping … more

By Jim McGaw | 10/23/21

This home, just southeast of Almy Brook, rents for $450 per night on Airbnb.

Little Compton may start regulating short term rentals

” Quote “I’m tired of people breaking up our driveway, parking on the road, and late at night there’s lights going on and off. Why can’t we … more

By Jen Campisi | 9/13/22

Wendy Clark is Tiverton's newest, and first-ever female, firefighter.

Milestone reached as Tiverton hires first female firefighter

Wendy Clark shattered a local glass ceiling last month when she became the first female firefighter ever hired by the Tiverton Fire Department. While her appointment is a significant milestone for … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/31/23

Tiverton man gets life for sexual assault

A Tiverton man will serve life in prison for a series of first degree sexual assaults of which he was found guilty earlier this year. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, Rhode Island Superior Court Justice … more

8/10/23

Seven new restrictions to go into effect on Sunday

Seven new restrictions will go into effect this Sunday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Starting Nov. 8, the following regulations will be in effect … more

By Kristen Ray | 11/5/20

Barista Alex Ash serves a customer a cup of coffee Monday morning at the Daily Grind.

Gray's Grist Mill sale delayed

There is still no word on the eventual fate of the Gray's Grist Mill property in Adamsville, which was expected to be sold last Friday to an unnamed Fairhaven resident. Eleanor Wickes, a realtor … more

By Ted Hayes | 12/19/22

Tiverton firefighters remove a window after a mill fire

Amendment to injured firefighters law stirs municipal budget concerns

According to Jordan Day, associate director of the R.I. League of Cities and Towns, this law could be a financial disaster for municipal budgets already straining under the pressure from, well, everything else. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/10/23

New committee focused on historic homes and sites

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. … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/25/24

Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the bridge, along with barriers on Rhode Island’s two other main bridges.

Advocates hopeful that bridge barrier bill will soon save lives

“That bridge at the end of town? That's a loaded gun." more

By Christy Nadalin | 2/16/22

Former R.I. Sen. James Seveney shows off the proclamation that Town Council President Kevin Aguiar (left) had just presented to him during a brief ceremony at Monday night’s meeting. Seveney is also a former council president.

In Portsmouth: Jim Seveney honored for years of service

PORTSMOUTH — The town finally got to say “thank you” Monday night to Jim Seveney after a lifetime of public service, including 22 years in elected office. more

By Jim McGaw | 3/14/23

Westport farmer Ray Raposa, who owns Hay Ray's farm and feed, harvests hay last autumn.

Effort underway to 'Keep the farm in farm coast'

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles on the current state and future of farming along the 'Farm Coast,' the incredibly fertile, rolling countryside that skirts the ocean from … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/5/23