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Claire Bowen heads out to pick produce in the farm she and husband Patrick recently opened on Long Highway.
New Little Compton farm aims for local
Those well-versed in the goings-on of Little Compton may have noticed a new barn crop up over the last year along the part of Long Highway that stems off Peckham Road. In front of an orchard of apple … more
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A new URI study has found extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay. Researchers Victoria Fulfer (shown) and J.P. Walsh estimate that the top 2 inches of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years.
New URI study finds extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay
Two University of Rhode Island researchers estimate that the top 5 centimeters (2 inches) of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years. more
The sheer number of white-tailed deer in the area is causing problems, and residents across Westport and LittleCompton are looking for solutions.
Oh deer — Farm Coast deer herd brings concern
If 911 calls and accidents are any indication, then Westport and Little Compton just may have a deer problem. Since January, Westport police have tallied 57 vehicle vs. deer collisions, and 41 … more
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The Patriots celebrate a goal scored by Kaelyn Mahoney late in the first half of Tuesday’s home game against North Smithfield. Portsmouth won, 2-0.
Portsmouth girls shut out North Smithfield, 2-0
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity girls soccer team is off to a good start in Division II after winning its first two games. The team shut out North Smithfield, 2-0, during its … more
West Nile Virus found in Tiverton
A mosquito sample taken from Tiverton last week has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive sample was collected by the state Department of Environmental Management and Department of … more
Two astronauts aboard The International Space Station, which launched in November of 1998, will host a Live Q&A session with Rhode Island students on Thursday.
KMS student to interact with astronauts aboard International Space Station
A Kickmeuit Middle School student will be among a group of Rhode Island students given the unique opportunity to participate in a live question and answer session with two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) this Thursday. more
Linda Peckham (left) and Karen Goulart search for their table after arriving at the Commons. 
Little Compton enjoys town-wide family dinner
The threat of rain didn't stop the family from getting  together for dinner Sunday, all 500 or more of them.  more
Tiverton residents Robert Fazzina (left) and Dr. Robert Bishop discuss the ZBA's decision to support the planning board in its denial of a developer's application to build a crematorium in town. Both have been outspoken critics of the project.
Tiverton lays crematorium appeal to rest
A Tiverton appeals board ruled this week against Sakonnet Partners, LLC, the company that proposed building a crematorium in the north end of town, saying the planning board was justified when … more
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Photo: Surfing's for the birds
Pink flamingoes aren’t native to the Northeast, but a big one — a really, really big one — was spotted at Little Compton’s Goosewing Beach Tuesday. David Webb took this photo … more
SUV flips in four-car Tiverton crash
Rescuers reported no critical injuries when four vehicles collided on Route 24 Sunday afternoon, one of them ending up on its roof. The accident closed down a portion of Route 24 south just … more
The old Chase Marina site has been pegged for redevelopment by the state Department of Environmental Management (DEM).
Edwards: Movement on Chase Marina project
The state's plan to redevelop the long-vacant Chase Marina site on Riverside Avenue into a commercial fishing hub may soon have new life, a year after DEM officials first began speaking publicly … more
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Mara Lozier Shore (left) aboard Elisha, adjusts the sail during a race this month. Shore saved the Alden Sakonnets from disappearing in the early nineties and is a big reason why the boats are still racing today. 
Aldens still sailing
Little Compton native Mara Lozier Shore grew up working on and sailing the family boat, Elisha , with her dad, Peter Lozier. He had bought the Alden-made Sakonnet when she was six years old.  … more
Portsmouth Patriots John Colna and Alexander Lopes (right) stop a Rogers opponent from advancing during an Injury Fund game Thursday night in Barrington.
Portsmouth Patriots football season kicks off Friday
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School varsity football team begins its new season with a non-league road game against North Kingstown at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. The Patriots lost an … more
Sakonnet — where to vote in Tuesday's primary
Tiverton and Little Compton will host a Primary election Tuesday in the race to fill the First Congressional District seat vacated earlier in the summer by David Cicilline. There are 14 … more
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
Construction work on Memorial Drive, which allows vehicles to access the Portsmouth High School campus from Turnpike Avenue, is not expected to be completed until the end of October.
Portsmouth: Two bond projects at high school not completed
PORTSMOUTH — As students return to Portsmouth High School this week for the new academic year, they’ll find a couple of major upgrades still not complete: Memorial Drive and air … more
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Portsmouth High’s Aidan Maisen stops a Middletown running back from advancing the ball during a scrimmage at PHS on Saturday. The Patriots start their season on Friday, Sept. 8.
Portsmouth Patriots scrimmage against Middletown High
PORTSMOUTH — With new head coach Keith MacDonald at the helm, the Portsmouth High School varsity football team is getting some hard knocks in to prepare for the start of the 2023 season. … more
Farmer Ian Walker tells town that crop cannons like this one in Little Compton are necessary to keep birds off his sweet corn.
Little Compton farmer: Using crop cannons is my right
The co-owner of a popular Little Compton farm stand has come forward and claims that the crop cannons he uses to deter birds from his sweet corn crop are necessary and protected under the … more
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The Little Compton Community Center's senior lunch program is as busy as it's every been.
Little Compton senior lunch, food bank win $15,000 in grants
Two Little Compton non-profits have won a collective $15,000 in Rhode Island Foundation grants to help local seniors and the needy. The Little Compton Community Center received $10,000 … more
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Bruce Meirowitz, in blue hoodie, talks to beach lovers one recent afternoon.
Little Compton lifeguard, age 72: Life's a beach
It wasn’t until May that Bruce Meirowitz, Rhode Island’s oldest lifeguard, realized just how notable he was. For him, the achievement wasn’t so obvious — he’s used to … more
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Stephanie Beaute, Gabe Amo, Walter Berwick, Sandra Cano, Don Carlson, Stephen Casey, John Goncalves, Sabina matos, Ana Quezada, Aaron Regunberg
Ten Democratic Congressional hopefuls square off at Roger Williams University
It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition. more
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This house, currently under construction on Main Road in Tiverton, has occupied owner Mattye Dewhirst’s imagination for many years.
Designer's dream takes shape in Tiverton
Maybe you’ve noticed the whimsical home currently under construction at 2649 Main Road in Tiverton. Here’s a little bit more about it, from owner Mattye Dewhirst, a Boston interior … more
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Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, at his studio, has begun a month-long residency in Westport.
Little Compton artist settles in at Westport Woods
Little Compton artist Ian Silvia, of Fried Glass Studios, has begun a month-long residency at Westport Woods. Silvia, who works primarily in glass, metal and stone, will be working in Westport … more
Last waltz for Tiverton High School band?
A significant decline in the number of students participating in band at Tiverton High School — from 50 a few years ago to only 15 as the new school year approaches — has brought … more
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Sunset dazzles over Nanaquaket Pond
Seafood lovers take a walk out to the end of the dock at Evelyn’s seafood to watch the sunset one recent evening. more
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