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Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Portsmouth delays vote on resolution opposing Mayflower cable
PORTSMOUTH — A resolution to oppose the installation of the Mayflower Wind transmission cable in the Sakonnet River was on Monday’s agenda for a vote by the Town Council, but no action … more
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An artistic rendering by Mayflower Wind shows the layout of the proposed wind farm south of Nantucket.
Tiverton passes on attorney as Mayflower plan moves ahead
The Tiverton Town Council last week decided against hiring an environmental attorney to represent the town's interests as the Mayflower Wind proposal moves forward. Town councilor Donna Cook … more
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Tiverton moves ahead on short term rental regulations
For more than a year, property owners who rent out rooms or homes on a short-term basis in Tiverton have been paying close attention to a proposed amendment to Tiverton's zoning code that could … more
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Little Compton non-profits receive $10,000 grants
The Little Compton Community Center and Historical Society have each received $10,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation’s Newport County Fund. The funds will help the organizations … more
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Little Compton seniors want place of their own
Senior citizens frustrated at the lack of town services told the Little Compton Town Council recently that they're tired of waiting for the town to support what is its largest segment of the … more
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Newlyweds Brandon Perdue and Lauren Cicione share a moment in the Groundswell garden. After taking over a renown location known to many as the former home of The Provender, in the heart of Tiverton Four Corners, Groundswell Café and Bakery is one of the most popular stops in the region.
For arts, foods and fun, the ‘South Coast’ is worth the trip
From walking through wooded trails to discovering a local artist, to ending the day enjoying a locally sourced meal, a trip to the South Coast has all the elements of a day full of amazing sites and … more
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Portsmouth schools being spruced up for opening day
PORTSMOUTH — When students and staff enter their respective school buildings this month, they’ll see some improvements the district has been working on over the summer. The … more
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The state hopes to have the former Chace Marina completed and operational by 2025.
DEM eyes Tiverton marina's rebirth by 2025
State officials envision a bustling port thriving with shellfishing, aquaculture ventures and other marine industries at the former Chase Marina at 169 Riverside Drive in Tiverton, and are soliciting … more
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The Honkies play last year's Shellstock fund-raiser, which benefits the Shellfish Propagation Program.
Save your clams: Westport Shellstock is Saturday
Shellstock is coming this Saturday, and organizers are hoping a date change to summer will help bring in even more funds for the town's Shellfish Propagation Fund. The fundraiser will be held at … more
Gravestone cleaners promise a clean slate in Little Compton
As the sun set on a beautiful summer night, a handful of local volunteers spent one recent evening scraping away at some of Little Compton’s oldest tombstones. As they worked, years of lichen, … more
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A screenshot of Mayflower Wind’s new virtual exhibition room.
Mayflower Wind launches virtual exhibition room
PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind energy lease area located off the coast of Massachusetts that could impact the East Bay and South Coast area, has launched a … more
Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Portsmouth: Mayflower Wind reps grilled about cable route
PORTSMOUTH — During an informational meeting before the Town Council Tuesday night, Mayflower Wind representatives were peppered with questions about the route of a proposed cable that … more
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Artistic rendering from the Mayflower Wind website.
Tiverton council talks anti-semitism, Mayflower Wind
The Tiverton Town Council was expected Tuesday evening to discuss whether to hire an attorney to represent its interests as the Mayflower Wind project moves forward, and also considered a resolution … more
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Andrew Orr and employee Nikolaj Peltier pick green beans in their field off Adamsville Road in Westport.
Photos: Rain's on the way; will it be enough for the farmers?
Farmers across Westport and Little Compton have been watching for rain for months and up until this week, had little reason to be hopeful after week upon week of hot temperatures and blue skies. But … more
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Tiverton woman pleads guilty to stealing from employer
A Tiverton woman who embezzled nearly $1 million from her New Bedford employer has pleaded guilty to the charges and ordered to pay $600,000 in restitution. Nadine Santos, 56, pleaded guilty in … more
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Tiverton police: Harassment, DUIs, drug arrest
Monday, July 25 A caller from Stafford Road called in an animal complaint at 8:32 a.m. Stephon Calice, 26, of 182 Whipple St., Apt.1, Fall River, was charged with possession of a Schedule I … more
Morgan Briere of Tiverton will be a freshman in the all-virtual Rhode Island Connections Academy this fall.
Some students choose virtual school over traditional
Tracey McGee-Moreira, an educator for 34 years, points to March 13, 2020, as the day the entire landscape of education changed. It was, to her way of thinking, the true start of the pandemic, when … more
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To keep vegetable gardens healthy during a drought, mulching helps lock in moisture.
How to keep your garden up in the middle of a drought
For backyard gardeners, mild droughts and water ban restrictions common during the summer months can be a cause for concern. Kate Venturini Hardesty, a program administrator and educator with the … more
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Tiverton may forego Financial Town Referendum
The Tiverton Town Council is considering an overhaul of the annual budget process that may reduce the size and influence of the budget committee and eliminate the need for an annual Financial Town … more
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Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.
More concerns raised over Mayflower Wind project
PORTSMOUTH — A major wind developer’s plan to lay a 20-mile-long stretch of mostly underwater cables that would also traverse protected land in Portsmouth is attracting increased scrutiny … more
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Tiverton firefighter Brandon Botelho slides into second base while Little Compton firefighter Tyler Carr makes the catch.
After two years off, 'Tiverton Celebrates' again
A day full of festivities celebrating Tiverton pride kicked off at 10 a.m. Saturday with the return of the Tiverton Celebrates parade, which came back with a roar after a two-year hiatus. Parade … more
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Jahlena Ann Giron
Little Compton police charge caregiver with stealing from elderly client
A Providence woman working as a certified in-home caregiver was arrested last week after police said she attempted to defraud a client in Little Compton out of nearly $9,000. Jahlena Ann Giron, … more
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Pamela Sardinha of Tiverton breaks down while listening to Alice Eichenbaum tell her story. 
Holocaust survivors captivate audience in Tiverton
A week and a half after a Tiverton restaurant created a firestorm with an anti-semitic Facebook post that made light of the death of Anne Frank, a packed audience at the Tiverton Public Library … more
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Holocaust survivors to speak in Tiverton Monday evening
Survivors of the Nazi regime in Germany will visit Tiverton Monday evening for a presentation on race, anti-semitism and tolerance, following the recent controversy over a Tiverton restaurant's … more
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Little Compton lawyers up as wind project moves forward
Concerned about potential impacts to shell and finfish, recreational boaters and other local impacts, the Little Compton Town Council voted 4-1 last Thursday to hire an environmental attorney to … more
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