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Governor signs Little Compton budget bill

Little Compton Budget Committee chairman George Crowell at a recent budget hearing.

Little Compton residents headed to Financial Town Meeting Tuesday evening will vote on a plan to raise the tax levy 12 percent — three times the state limit — after Gov. Dan McKee on …

Forever 15: A night for Kelly

Classmates of Kelly Nevitt (a photo of her is at left) fondly recall their late friend during a “Night of Remembrance” in her memory at St. Barnabas Church on Friday night.

PORTSMOUTH — Kindness, humor, and love. These were the themes shared during Friday night’s remembrance of Kelly Nevitt, the 15-year-old Portsmouth High School student who …

Two events to memorialize Kelly Nevitt planned in Portsmouth

The late Kelly Nicole Nevitt will be memorialized in events planned for Friday and Monday in Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH — In two upcoming events, family, friends and loved ones will pay tribute to Kelly Nicole Nevitt, the 15-year-old Portsmouth High School student who died Saturday night in a …

Tiverton graduates 126 seniors

As Tiverton High School's graduation ceremony began Friday evening, Principal Susan Craven reflected on her years as the principal of … Read More

Winning in the rain

PORTSMOUTH — A huge boom of thunder and bright lightning forced the Rhode Island Division II boys’ lacrosse championship game to … Read More

‘The truth has to be told’ by the Sakonnet Wampanoag people

History repeats itself when no one is looking. The Little Compton Historical Society decided to investigate the past, and as … Read More

Woman charged in Adamsville herb stand theft

Little Compton police have arrested an Acushnet woman accused of stealing 50 oregano and rosemary plants from a roadside stand in … Read More

Clock ticking on Little Compton levy request

State lawmakers are pushing up against a tight deadline as they seek to finish reviewing a Little Compton request to present a 12 … Read More

Portsmouth officials begin own investigation into collapse

PORTSMOUTH — In addition to the Police Department’s criminal investigation into Saturday night’s partial building collapse at … Read More

Things To Do ...

Tools & Trades Day at Coggeshall Farm

Coggeshall Farm is hosting “Tools and Trades Day,” a chance for visitors to learn about some of the many trades that were important to farmers in the 18th century. On Saturday, June 14, …

Sunset Music Series on Fridays at Westport Rivers

The 18th season of Sunset Music Series is underway on Fridays (and two Saturdays) this summer. Bring your blankets, bug spray and lawn chairs. Wine, beer and food available for purchase, with …

34th summer of polo begins Saturday

Newport Polo has unveiled the season schedule for the Newport International Polo Series. Presented by Turkish Airlines, it features a lineup of matches and international rivalries for the 34th summer …

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Obituaries

Margaret Stevenson Margaret H. Stevenson, 93, of Portsmouth and Prudence Island, RI, passed away on June 12, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Frederick R. Stevenson Sr. for 60 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA

Jose Alves José L. Alves, affectionately known as Joe, age 84, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, following complications from kidney failure. He was t

Robert Smith Robert G. Smith, age 68, of Tiverton, RI, passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2025 after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Claire (Hopkins)Smith. Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of Elean

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Sports

Portsmouth boys’ lacrosse team advances to semis PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ lacrosse team overwhelmed Smithfield in the Division II quarterfinals on Friday, 18-8. The 12-4 Patriots, seeded No. 3 in the tournament, …

Portsmouth edges Prout in Division I lacrosse quarterfinals PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Division I quarterfinal contest with Prout School came down to the wire Thursday, May 29, as the Patriots nipped the visiting team by a score of 17-16. …

Portsmouth boys advance to D-3 volleyball semifinals PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ volleyball team made easy work of Davies Career Tech in the quarterfinals of the Division III state championships.

Patriots win one, lose one in softball playoffs PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High softball team had an easy time with South Kingstown in a Division II preliminary game at home on Sunday, winning 12-1. The No. 7-seeded Patriots ended the …

Opinion

Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are …

Letter: It’s a financial pickle — how Little Compton got here

Little Compton has a $3 billion tax base and a lean budget, giving homeowners some of the lowest property taxes around. However, over six years reserve withdrawals have hollowed out our fiscal …

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