H. Sanford (Sandy) Town, 90, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of 41 Usher Terrace, Bristol, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Fall River to … more

We were remiss, and considering the current state of our politics and our societal ills it was a glaring omission, in not recognizing the 55th anniversary of the signing by President Lyndon B. … more

Sandra Gayle Tartaglino of Tiverton died suddenly in a tragic boating accident on Narragansett Bay Sunday, August 11, 2019. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of John and Paula (Tracy) … more

Thomas G. Dunn III, 74, of Tiverton, died Monday August 12, 2019, at home. He was the husband of Flora Jo ( Nichols) Dunn; they were married for over 14 years. He was born in Ballston Spa, New … more

TIVERTON — Stop by and meet the gang when West Place Animal Sanctuary hosts an open house on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3198 Main Road, Tiverton. There will be animal meet … more

WESTPORT — It took a most painful mishap to get him moving, but Westport’s Frederick Thurber has finally written a book. He’d done plenty of writing before — for years his Woods & Waters … more

Its ranks may have aged some, but the work done by Westport’s American Legion, James Morris Post #145, is as important today as it was a century ago when 15 World War I Westport veterans gathered … more

Enter to win a hand-made wooden pram while supporting clean water! Continuing a tradition of the Westport Fishermen’s Association, the Buzzards Bay Coalition is holding a drawing for a hand-made … more

The offshore lobster boat Sakonnet Lobster II returned home Sunday with a most colorful specimen among its catch — an extremely rare calico lobster. Caught in waters well south of Sakonnet Point, … more