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The Joseph R. Hicks House is the oldest home in north Tiverton but could soon be demolished for condominiums.
Another historic teardown in Tiverton?
With the destruction of the historic Lafayette House still fresh in Tiverton’s collective memory, another 18th century home could be next in line for the wrecking ball. Bristol developer … more
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Two Tiverton residents charged in cat's death
Two Tiverton residents face animal cruelty charges in the death of a cat found in a vacant Tiverton apartment about a week before Christmas. Monica B. Velozo, 37, and Juan S. Amalla, both of 1 … more
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Jones apologizes for historic home's demolition
Interim Tiverton Town administrator Patrick Jones apologized Monday for the town's failure to prevent the destruction of the Lafayette House at 3118 Main Road last month, telling members of the town … more
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This map shows the location of a proposed four-home, six-lot development on West Main Road in Little Compton.
Prominent Little Compton family proposes major development
Representatives of a family that owns nearly 80 acres of land off West Main Road in Little Compton pitched a new major subdivision to the town's planning board last week. Engineer Bill Smith and … more
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Portsmouth High School’s Sean Gray (far right) set a new PHS indoor track record in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 8:41.75 at the Yale High School Classic in New Haven, Conn. on Saturday.
Portsmouth boys’ indoor track team tie for first in division
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity indoor track team finished in a three-way tie for first place in the Dwyer Division after its regular season ended on Jan. 8. … more
Clara Bucher (Barrington) splits a pair of LaSalle opponents to advance the puck.
Eagles come up short against Rams in girls hockey
The East Bay Eagles Co-op girls ice hockey team slipped to 1-2 after losing to LaSalle on Friday night, Jan. 3.   The loss to LaSalle followed a lopsided win for the Eagles team, which … more
Little Compton police logs: Two deer collisions
Monday, Dec. 30 A dog complaint came in from South of Commons Road at 2:54 p.m. A car collided with a deer on Colebrook Road at 7:55 p.m. Police said nobody in the vehicle was injured … more
Patrick Cole, director of development and communications at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, is the main attraction for the rescued farm animals, as he delivers apples (pictured left to right): Felix the horse, Barnaby the lamb, Sadie the goat, and Daisy the goat.
Rescue animals petition for more land
A nudge to the leg from Charles, a miniature donkey at West Place Animal Sanctuary, is his way of saying, “This is my home, not yours.” Acknowledging it may prompt him to move on — … more
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An architectural rendering of the proposed ice hockey center at the Longplex facility in the Tiverton Industrial Park.
Tiverton councilors split over industrial park sale talk
Despite protests from two councilors who declined to participate, the remaining members of the Tiverton Town Council met privately Monday evening to discuss Longplex Family and Sports Center owner Jim … more
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Westport resident Constance Gee, a member of the town's Offshore Wind Advisory Committee and the founder of Protect Our Westport Waters, inspects the whale on New Year's Day.
Another whale beached in Westport
Property owners and town workers have no immediate plans to move or bury a deceased humpback whale that washed up at Richmond Pond beach on New Year’s Day, and is still there nearly a week … more
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Hoyle resigns as Tiverton Building Official
Tiverton building, code enforcement and zoning officer John Hoyle Jr. has resigned, weeks after his office came under fire for the town’s role in the demolition of the historic Lafayette House … more
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Little Compton fire fighter Bryan Dupere brings Otto to shore after the Christmas rescue at Long Pond.
Otto the dog safe after falling through Little Compton ice
Otto the Dog is alive and well this New Year, after Little Compton fire fighters plucked it from Long Pond after it fell through the ice while chasing ducks on Christmas day. Otto was taking a … more
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Ayden, 5 (left), and Tina, 7 (right), of Barrington pose for a photo with their first snowman of the season. 
Making a case for ‘adult’ snow days 
A single snowflake lands on the windshield, stirring memories of childhood excitement over the season's first snow — whirling around in the mind as if a snow globe has been shaken. The … more
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Little Compton plunges into its 350th
Little Compton plunged into its 350th year in dramatic fashion Wednesday, ushering in the New Year with a first — an organized polar plunge at Sakonnet Harbor. The plunge attracted a crowd of … more
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Lt. Michael Amaral gives oxygen to Ebb the cat, which made it.
Sakonnet — a look back at 2024
Political issues. Public water use rights. Housing, money and the environment. All took center stage in 2024 — Here's a quick look back at some of the stories that captured the Sakonnet area's … more
Though there hasn’t been an organized New Year’s Day swim at Sakonnet Harbor in many years, if ever, hardy souls including members of the ‘Mermazons’ daily swim group shown here, swim there regularly year-round.
Little Compton celebrates 350th with icy plunge Wednesday
Though there hasn’t been an organized New Year’s Day swim at Sakonnet Harbor in many years, if ever, hardy souls including members of the ‘Mermazons’ daily swim group shown … more
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Mt. Hope High School students Catherine Frawley (left) and Madeline Rozea (right) speak about the cell phone policy. Throughout the school day, their cell phones stay with them, but they are magnetically sealed in these pouches.
Students valet their phones before class  
The sound of a thud, followed by a series of clinks and clacks as blocks crash one by one onto the lunch table, some falling to the floor, are some of the new sounds heard in the cafeteria as … more
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Tiverton Litter Committee needs your help New Year's Day
Two New Year's Day plunges are scheduled for the Sakonnet area Wednesday — one at Sakonnet Harbor, and one at Grinnell's Beach. But if you're not interested in jumping in the water, there's … more
This photo shows the fox over the past week or so. The injured animal has eluded capture despite an all out search.
Where, oh where, is Tiverton's injured fox?
A wounded fox, with a trap caught around one of its legs, has eluded rescue for nearly three weeks as local and state volunteers and animal officers continue to comb north Tiverton in search of the … more
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Grace Parodi, 9, uses VR glasses to work play on a virtual screen. 
Digital memorabilia brought to life
In 1998, George Costanza was seen moving the “Frogger” across several lanes of traffic in an episode of Seinfeld, when he attempted to save his high score from his high school days. Jason … more
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The Patriots’ Jack Casey sends a shot over a defender for St. Raphael Academy while competing in the boys’ East Bay Holiday Tournament Saturday at Barrington High School. PHS won in convincing fashion, 88-60.
Portsmouth boys win two in holiday tournament
PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots went 2-0 in the East Bay Holiday Tournament played over the weekend. more
Lafayette House latest: Town worker 'amends' demolition permit application
A worker in the Tiverton building and code enforcement office this week changed an answer Lafayette House owner David Rose gave on the demolition permit application he filed last August, which was … more
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Casey Cullen, Marissa Jesus and Keri Fletcher talk presents past while out shopping late last week.
"The greatest present I ever got ..."
The season of giving is upon us, meaning that many are not only anticipating giving out presents but getting them as well. However, the idea of what makes a great present can vary, as many people … more
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Tiverton's Lafayette House comes down — Who? What? Why?
Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones, who has been serving as interim town administrator since the first week of December, predicted a reporter’s questions before he even asked them Tuesday … more
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Portsmouth High’s Stella Orr (left) and Annie Hurd vie for a rebound against their Westerly opponent during a Division I home basketball game Friday night.
Portsmouth High girls' basketball team off to a hot start
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School varsity girls’ basketball team beat Westerly last Friday to win its third straight game to start the season. Playing at home in the PHS … more
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