Tiverton grads lauded as welcoming, challenged to more widely empathize
TIVERTON — In addition to the 142 graduates, it seemed as though the whole town turned out for Tiverton High School’s 2013 commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 14. The gymnasium bleachers were packed with friends and family, nearby streets were lined with cars, the parking lot was jammed. Fortune smiled; after days of rain, the [...]
Read More →Opening reception at Tiverton’s Donovan Gallery
Donovan Gallery will hold an opening reception for the South Coast Artists Open Studio Preview Show, featuring works including Carolyn Lock’s “Under Construction” (oil), above. The Gallery is pleased to introduce the unique paintings, fiber art, glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and wood art of the over 70 artists that will be shown during the Open [...]
Read More →Letter: Toll for local drivers should be a nickel
To the editor: Last week, unbeknownst to just about all Rhode Islanders, three well-known celebrities passed through Rhode Island. The governor and his honchos caught wind of this and thought this would make for a great photo op. With cameras clicking, video rolling, and microphones in place, everything was going according to plan. That is, [...]
Read More →Newport County Chamber backs toll alternative bills
The Board of Directors of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce has voted unanimously to support Senate Bill 989, introduced by Senators DiPalma, Felag, Ottiano and Bates and House Bill 6210, introduced by Representatives Edwards, Canario, Gallison, Finn and Marshall as an alternative to bridge tolls. “The Establishment of a Bridge Maintenance Fund Restricted Receipt [...]
Read More →Good news — Scout; Sad news — TYC foe
To the editor: Congratulations on the wonderful article this week on the college boys’ project to design, build, and test a solar powered, computer controlled, robotic boat and their plan to send it off on a transatlantic voyage. As a retired engineering manager I am impressed by how these young men have organized, planned and [...]
Read More →Big bounce ends Tigers’ season
Playoff run ends for gritty Tiverton team Sixteenth seed Tiverton had already knocked off top seed East Providence by a 2-1 score and nearly managed it a second time last week. But Thursday’s Division II playoff game ended in dramatic and, for Tiverton, heartbreaking fashion as the Townies scored the winning run with two outs [...]
Read More →Tiverton Yacht Club fully legal, set for successful sailing season
To the editor: Let me first thank Mr. Campbell for giving us the opportunity to clear up any misconceptions about the Tiverton Yacht Club. We are in full compliance with all town and state regulations and we have all the necessary permits required for continued operations. We seek to work with the community and especially [...]
Read More →Tolls can still be stopped if we act now
To the editor: The long fight to remove the tolls on the Sakonnet Bridge is starting to go our way — this despite the installation of the toll gantry on the bridge and all the negative stories in the press. We now are at the critical point in the Assembly. New legislation has been introduced [...]
Read More →VAST: Time has come to fight tolls at the polls
To the editor: The facts about planned tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge are undeniable: it’s one of the most destructive, unfair, fiscally irresponsible, and anti-business actions our state government could have concocted. Yet, despite near-universal opposition from area officials, businesses and residents, tolls are looming. Why? What’s become clear is that this is a [...]
Read More →Picnic Concert with 6-DIGG-IT
The Four Corners Arts Center is pleased to present local band 6-DIGG-IT on the lawn of the Meeting House on Sunday, June 9. 6-DIGG-IT’s set list is powerful and unpredictable. From Beatles to Dave Matthews, Doobie Brothers to Maroon 5, Neil Young to Bob Marley, this group will delight you with their infectious rhythms, seamless [...]
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