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A view of the East Shore Expressway and the on-ramp to I-195 West where RIDOT will be testing a new traffic pattern this weekend to the Washington Bridge approach.
RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the … more
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Volunteers (from left) Todd Baptista, Troy Rebello and Dawn Young at the Crossman family plot.
Gravestone restorers win award in Westport
It was so overgrown, many of the neighbors didn’t even know there was a cemetery back there — time had erased many outward signs and as it was, the small family plot was only about 1,200 … more
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Dead animals lie as investigators found them in one of the Route 177 rented lots. (Westport Police photos.)
Animal cruelty charges dismissed in immense Westport case
Claiming credibility issues involving the Westport Police Department’s lead detective in the investigation, the state has dismissed charges against 25 defendants accused in … 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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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
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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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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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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Little Compton subdivision could mean more affordable housing
The Little Compton Planning Board has approved an administrative subdivision of 31 acres of land located at 164 John Dyer Road, in a move that could pave the way for a new affordable housing … more
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Lt. Michael Amaral spends a few minutes with Ebb the Cat, after he revived the family cat with oxygen at a fire Thursday night.
Ebb, meet the firefighter who saved you
Ebb is one lucky kitty, thanks to a Tiverton firefighter and lifelong animal lover. Lt. Michael Amaral was among a large contingent of fire fighters to respond to the Dadson Mobile Estates … more
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Gary Fish (left) is back hosting open mike Sundays at Sandywoods. The twice-monthly event was a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, but will return Sunday, May 1.
Sandywoods resumes live music every other Sunday
After a two-year hiatus, anyone with a guitar, a song and a dream can play at Sandywoods in Tiverton this Sunday, as the arts center resumes its regular open mike shows. more
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks to the assembled media after touring the Washington Bridge with local officials Tuesday morning, March 19.
Secretary Buttigieg tours decrepit westbound span
PROVIDENCE — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg promised the federal government would do all it could to help assist and expedite the process of replacing the westbound side of the … more
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A shopper at Tom’s Market in Tiverton recently. Little Compton’s new Buddy System will match younger shoppers with residents who are worried about or unable to go grocery shopping.
Little Compton volunteers launch grocery Buddy System
LITTLE COMPTON — Those who are worried about grocery shopping or unable to get to the grocery store now have buddies in Little Compton. The Democratic Town Committee this week announced a … more
Little Compton lawyers up as wind project moves forward
Concerned about potential impacts to shell and finfish, recreational boaters and other local impacts, the Little Compton Town Council voted 4-1 last Thursday to hire an environmental attorney to … more
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Tiverton students critical of district after bomb, intruder incidents
Frustrated students gave Tiverton school leaders an earful when they spoke at a special school safety public forum held at the high school last week in the wake of two recent incidents —   … more
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The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.
The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?
Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more
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Adrienne Durand celebrates her graduation with family.
Tiverton grads told to 'stay weird'
While wind whipped tassels to and fro, Tiverton’s Class of 2023 closed out a “spectacular” chapter of their lives at Friday’s gusty graduation ceremony at the high school … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo describes what it will look like to dine at a restaurant or get your hair cut in Rhode Island next week.
Welcome back, indoor dining, hair cuts and youth sports
Beginning Monday, when Rhode Island transitions to Phase 2 of its economic reboot, residents will be able to dine indoors, cut and color their hair, get a new coat of nail polish for the first time … more
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Resident said shop noise degrades quality of life, but council votes 5-1 in favor
Tiverton gun shop wins extended hours
The Tiverton Town Council recently approved a request from the owners of a local gun store and indoor shooting range to expand their hours of operation, following a public hearing earlier this month … more
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Developer pulls out of $5 million Tiverton business park deal
A developer that planned to develop 100 acres of land at the Tiverton Business Park has pulled out of the $5 million deal. NorthPoint Development Corp. recently terminated its $5 million … more
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