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“Capt. Kurt Rivard of K & M Coastal Charters caught this 14-pound tautog last week with a jig when fishing off Newport,” said Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren.
Tautog bite has been outstanding – get out and fish
Fishing for tautog (also called black fish) has been outstanding in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.   The fish are abundant and quite large. Anglers are allowed just one trophy fish, … more
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Joe Narcizo, retired longtime guidance counselor at Portsmouth High School, with Jeff Moniz (Class of 1982), whom he coached in football and baseball more than four decades ago. Moniz and some other former players reunited with Narcizo during Homecoming on Oct. 28.
Joe Narcizo's legacy: 'Play hard, play fair'
PORTSMOUTH — While Jeff Moniz has many fond memories of his high school playing days, he doesn’t exactly miss fielding ground balls in the infield with Joe Narcizo, his former baseball … more
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The main house at 435 Old Harbor Road would house up to 12 teenage students at a time.
Nearby residents question live-in Westport school plan
What makes a school a school? The question lies at the heart of a sometimes testy two-hour zoning board hearing Wednesday called as Westport officials begin their consideration of a plan to build a … more
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Portsmouth High’s Sophia Champagne passes the ball over the net with a La Salle opponent ready to defend during Thursday night’s Division I quarterfinal contest.
Portsmouth knocked out of playoffs in heartbreaker
PORTSMOUTH — It looked like the Patriots were headed toward a glorious comeback, but it was not to be. In the quarterfinals of the Division I volleyball playoffs, Portsmouth found … more
DEM goes silent in Tiverton marina plan
Exactly one year has passed since Bob Ballou, the DEM administrator in charge of the Chase Marina redevelopment project, expressed optimism about the vacant marina’s future , promising Tiverton … more
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Parking still in limbo at Little Compton Town Landing
Should half of the parking spaces at Little Compton’s Town Landing be set aside for locals only? The town is waiting to hear back from the state on whether such a plan is even … more
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An artistic rendering of the proposed ice skating complex in the Tiverton Business Park.
Longplex owner mulls new ice skating center
The owner of the Longplex Family & Sports Center   has turned the page on what he said has been a sometimes combative relationship with the Town of Tiverton, and now wants to begin … more
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Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray came in second place among the boys in the Class B Cross-Country Championship at Ponaganset High School on Saturday. He ran the five-kilometer course in a time of 16:23.54 and was the youngest competitor to finish in the top 15.
Portsmouth High boys take 2nd in Class B championship
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High cross-country teams made a strong showing at Saturday’s Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School.   more
Aiden Echevarria and Gabriella Humes, Portsmouth High School’s 2023 Homecoming king and queen, wave to the crowd from their perch in a convertible during the Homecoming Parade on Saturday.
Portsmouth High celebrates school spirit at Homecoming
PORTSMOUTH — On an unseasonably balmy day with temperatures reaching into the 80s, Portsmouth High School showed off its school spirit for Homecoming. more
Kayak angler Tom Houde said, “Caught a stringer of keeper tog last week in the West Bay, including this 21” female which was released after a quick photo. Water temp 60 degrees, depth 20 feet.”
NOAA releases updated report on endangered Right Whales
NOAA Fisheries has released a comprehensive population viability analysis for North Atlantic right whales, along with 2023 population estimate. The analysis allows users to project how the total … more
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The ‘Do Nothing’ attitude about guns is sickening
If I hear one more feckless politician express sympathy for gun victims after he/she voted against sensible gun regulation, I am going to barf. Take the recent hand-wringing by Maine’s U.S. … more
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The Patriots take the field at the start of their homecoming game against Cranston East on Saturday.
Portsmouth blanks Cranston East in Homecoming game
PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots varsity football team enjoyed a little home cooking on Saturday against Cranston East. more
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
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Map shows location of SouthCoast Wind’s geotechnical survey work that will take place in Portsmouth from Oct. 30 to Nov. 16.
SouthCoast Wind to start geotechnical survey in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A geotechnical survey for SouthCoast Wind is scheduled to begin here on Monday, Oct. 30. Geotechnical operations are planned for 13 test boring locations along Boyds Lane … more
Grounded sailboat a headache for Westport harbormaster
A mysterious sailboat that ran aground on Horseneck Beach Saturday evening doesn't appear to be going anywhere any time soon, much to the chagrin of Westport's harbormaster. But he says there's not a … more
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Tiverton purchases menorah for town holiday display
Is it legal to use taxpayer funds to purchase what some consider a religious symbol to be included in a December holiday display outside of town hall? The Tiverton Town … more
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Letter: Community center is a gem, and so was Fall Fest
Kudos and many thanks to everyone who pitched in to make the Little Compton Community Center Fall Fest dinners such a humongous success this past Saturday night. First of all Diane MacGregor, … more
The Patriots’ Avery Pelletier bumps the ball up during Tuesday’s win against West Warwick at home.
Portsmouth dominates West Warwick in girls’ volleyball
PORTSMOUTH — A win over West Warwick at home Tuesday night improved the Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team’s record to 6-3 in Division I-A. The team, which has … more
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
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Little Compton eyes crop cannon solutions in off-season
After fielding numerous complaints from residents who said crop cannons virtually destroyed their quality of life this summer, the Little Compton Town Council is taking steps to address the problem … more
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Chris ‘Higgie’ Higgins with the 13.56-pound tautog he caught this week off Newport with Capt. Mike Littlefield of ArchAngel Charters.
Anglers working with Congress, and great fishing continues
Last week I was one of eight recreational fishermen who met with Rep. Seth Magaziner and his staff in their Warwick office to talk about habitat, fish and recreational fishing.   He met with us … more
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Talking unions, organized labor and leadership in America
STORY OF THE WEEK: Organized labor has made a lot of headlines of late, what with strikes by writers in Hollywood and auto workers in Michigan. The common thread is how technology is extending the … more
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Letter: What's the deal with sea foam, anyway?
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
Elderly man saved from burning home in Tiverton
Two Tiverton police officers are being hailed as heroes for rescuing an elderly man from a burning home on Stafford Road Friday evening. Crews were called to the home at 994 Stafford Road just … more
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More than a dozen departments battle Tiverton blaze
It took one of the largest deployments in recent memory to control a massive blaze that engulfed hundreds of junk cars in a Tiverton junkyard early Wednesday morning. Fire fighters from more … more
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