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Tiverton council grills schools over spending

The Tiverton Town Council has approved a preliminary spending plan that, pending final approval, will result in a property tax rate of $14.97 for FY 2023-24, versus $14.63 currently — a 34-cent … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/17/23

Bluefish regulations will likely be the same as last year, three fish/person/day, no minimum size, includes skipjack bluefish. Shaina Boyle caught this 36” bluefish last year fishing with Capt. Dave Monti.

How 2024 fishing regulations are shaping up

At press time the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island were all still seeking public comment and input on 2024 fishing regulations for saltwater fishing. So, the regulations list for … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 2/26/24

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, September 5, 2019

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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, July 11, 2013

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Sakonnet Times - June 9, 2016

6/10/16

Summer stories at Whitehorne House Museum

Newport's Whitehorne House Museum will be hosting a summer story program on Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. through August 26. Kids can listen to a storybook reading and complete a themed craft … more

7/27/22

Margaret Carlone, 95, Portsmouth

Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) … more

8/22/22

Sajo Jefferson (left) and Julia Chang, who are both part of the leadership team at Movement Ground Farm in Tiverton, gave visitors a tour of the farm, stopping to talk about the sheep behind them, and the unique efforts of their farm to engage young and minority populations in farming. Everyone on the leadership team at Movement Ground is under the age of 35 and most come from Providence to work there.

The food network is hard at work

Research suggests the average person thinks about food 15% of their day. That’s of course their own food, or their family’s food, and those thoughts are typically connected to the rumble … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/6/22

Oscar party attendees cheer on Oscar hopeful Jenny Slate Sunday evening.

Marcel the Shell: Tiny snail, big party

Paul Newman and Audrey Hepburn were there Sunday evening. Steve McQueen made it, Jeff Bridges too. Even Sean Connery attended, though it was a long trip from Lyford Cay, the Bahamas, to Davoll's … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/13/23

Diners are served during last year’s annual community dinner in Little Compton.

Volunteers needed for LC Community Dinner

What’s quickly becoming a treasured Little Compton tradition returns in two weeks, when hundreds of residents from across town gather at the Commons for the fourth annual Community Dinner. … more

8/29/23

Latest fertility ruling – yes, yes, no, no!

Three couples sued the Center for Reproductive Medicine, a fertility clinic in Alabama, for inadvertently destroying their embryos. An interloper got into the storage facility, opened up a … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 2/26/24

Editorial: Twice charged officer leaves in style

The way it all sorted out in the matter of Town of Tiverton vs. police Sergeant William Munroe, it’s difficult to tell who is being punished — town taxpayers or the man accused of … more

5/9/20

Cyrus Allen wears one of the protective masks he has been manufacturing using a 3D printer.

Printing for a purpose

Helping others was already second nature for Little Compton resident Cyrus Allen. For almost three years, the 20-year-old would volunteer his time at the nonprofit LC Makers, sharing with … more

By Kristen Ray | 5/14/20

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, July 18, 2013

7/18/13

Letter: How, exactly, does Bowen oyster plan restrict public access?

To The editor: In response to the ongoing discussion of aquaculture on the Sakonnet River, I would like to add my observations. My family has lived on the Sakonnet River in Little Compton for … more

3/2/22

Aidan McCrosson (right) and coach Dave Landoch (right) and the team celebrate as they unveil their new sign saying that Tiverton is a national unifield champion High School.

Tiverton unified basketball program wins national honor

If true group athleticism involves perseverance, hard work, confidence, friendship and trust, Tiverton High School has it in spades. The school was recently recognized as a "National Unified … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/28/22

Walker's Roadside Stand, a fixture in Little Compton for decades, has closed for business amid health and skilled labor difficulties.

Walker's, a Little Compton institution, closes its doors

LITTLE COMPTON — An institution known well beyond the bounds of this seaside farming community is closing its doors. Walker's Roadside Stand, a colorful produce stand that was open from June … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/10/22

Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey looks to pass while being sandwiched by a pair of East Providence opponents during the Patriots’ 59-46 home win Thursday night, Feb. 9.

Portsmouth snaps losing streak, beats Townies 59-46

PORTSMOUTH — A little home cooking was all the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ basketball team needed to get back on track. more

2/10/23

Marchers make their way down Main Road in Adamsville during last year's inaugural running of the 'World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade.'

Adamsville parade is Saturday, and it's still short

If the Irish saying goes that 'Two people shorten the road,' does a whole parade of people do the same? Adamsville will find out Saturday afternoon. Adamsville’s World's Shortest St. … more

By Paige Shapiro | 3/13/23

RISPCA officials with a husky seized from an unlicensed rescue in Tiverton Wednesday afternoon.

Tiverton rescue owner apologizes following seizure of 36 animals

The owner of an unlicensed dog rescue in Tiverton has apologized for the circumstances that led to Wednesday's seizure of 34 dogs and two cats from her Roseland Avenue home. The administrator of … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/4/23

Letter: This councilor’s advisory opinion is against cables in river

To the editor: Several Portsmouth residents, who had previously requested to speak with the Town Council about the SouthCoast Wind (SCW) project, finally got their chance to voice their … more

6/13/23

Op-Ed: A lifeline for those battling substance use disorder

There is a resource available in hundreds of languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that provides immediate help for those experiencing substance use disorder, thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, and emotional distress – the 988 Lifeline. more

By Tom Joyce | 9/25/23

About 100 plungers christened 2024 with a bath at Grinnell's Beach Monday.

A numbing start to 2024 in Tiverton

You’ll typically find two kinds of people at the annual New Year’s Day Penguin Plunge in Tiverton — the bold and the not so brave. “I ask people, what group do you want … more

1/2/24

Tiverton wants answers on $1.2M education aid cut

With Tiverton facing what would be the largest cut in state education aid of any district in Rhode Island, town council members want to meet with the school committee, state legislators and … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 2/26/24

Little Compton preps for Town Meeting

Little Compton voters will be asked next week to approve a recommended budget of $17.7 million for FY 2025, an increase of $213,127 (1.2 percent) over the current fiscal year, and will also tackle … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/15/24