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St. Mary Academy-Bay View announces second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 term
St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi announced 170 students made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-24 term. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of … more
Standard bearers salute the crowd as they pass the Kinnane building on Main Street, Adamsville, last year.
'World's shortest' parade is in just over a week — here's what's new
Adamsville turns green Sunday afternoon, March 17, when the village hosts its third annual “World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade.” Afterwards, there will be corned beef and cabbage … more
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Tiverton police logs: Several DUIs over the week
Monday, Feb. 26 A caller reported a suspicious person at a Stafford Road business at 1:48 a.m. A Mill Street resident reported the violation of a restraining order at 10:48 a.m. A … more
The Patriots surround Dan Biello (second from left) after he scores a goal against West Warwick in game two of the Division II quarterfinals on Saturday. Portsmouth won that game, 5-3, to even the series at one game apiece, and then won the deciding game on Monday.
Portsmouth boys advance to Division II hockey semifinals
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ hockey team was down but never out. The No. 4-seeded Patriots dropped the first game of the Division II quarterfinals against West … more
Liam Chapman with Tiverton Police Officer Shaun Wilson and Blue the police dog.
Tiverton rallies around boy during a tough patch
In early December, a group of dads whose kids play sports together gathered at the Tiverton home of Stacie and Lincoln Chapman, intent on creating an elaborate holiday display inside and outside the … more
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Portsmouth High’s Thomas Hurd lines up a 3-pointer at the start of Sunday’s Division I semifinal match against La Salle.
Portsmouth’s impressive season ends with semifinal loss
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ varsity basketball team didn’t have another big upset in them on Sunday, falling to La Salle Academy in the Division I semifinals, … more
Portsmouth High sophomore Mae Marston competes in the 200-yard individual medley during the RIIL Girls State Swim Meet held Saturday at Roger Williams University. She clocked a time of 2:30.92.
Portsmouth High School swim team competes in state meet
PORTSMOUTH — There were no top-three finishes among either of Portsmouth High’s swim teams at the R.I. Interscholastic League’s State Swim Meet on Saturday, but the Patriots did … more
A view of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge from February 2024.
East Bay legislators seek more regular bridge information from RIDOT
PROVIDENCE — State Rep. Katherine Kazarian was the lead sponsor on legislation signed on by many of her fellow East Bay area colleagues seeking to require the Rhode Island Department of … more
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Georgia the black lab sniffs the Teddy Bear found on the beach last Friday.
Shipwrecked Teddy comes ashore, 30 years later
Looking not all that worse for wear after decades in the ocean, one of the thousands of Teddy Bears that washed up along Little Compton shores in September 1993 decided to reveal itself to a … more
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Little Compton OKs in-law apartments
In a reversal of a decision made in December, members of the Little Compton Town Council last week approved in-law apartments — also known as accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — for … more
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Portsmouth High’s Kyle Bielawa splits a pair of Barrington defenders to reach the hoop during Tuesday night’s Division I semifinal matchup. The Patriots advanced to the semis with an impressive 79-61 win.
Portsmouth stuns Barrington, 79-61, in D-1 quarterfinals
BARRINGTON — They kicked off into high gear and never looked back. The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity basketball team rolled over Barrington in the Division I … more
Map shows proposed route of SouthCoast Wind's transmission cables through Portsmouth.
DEM hears objections, support on SouthCoast cable route
PORTSMOUTH — Nearly three dozen people on both sides of the offshore wind debate offered their two cents to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) during a public comment … more
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Volunteer Joanne Murphy serves Janet Lane (left) and Sarita Pimentel (right).
A full plate for Little Compton seniors
Three times a week, 52 weeks a year, 20 or 30 senior citizens gather at the Little Compton Community Center to enjoy each other’s company and have a nice lunch prepared in-house by a talented … more
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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
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Portsmouth High’s Tyler Hurd goes in for a layup while battling Narragansett in overtime Thursday night. The Patriots were victorious, 64-60, to advance to the Division I quarterfinals.
Conheeny’s hot shooting propels Portsmouth in OT victory
PORTSMOUTH — Adam Conheeny scored four 3-pointers in the final two and a half minutes of regulation — including one that tied the contest with less than a minute left — to … more
Portsmouth High’s Ava Moore pivots away from a pair of Scituate defenders during Thursday’s Division I preliminary playoff game at home.
Portsmouth girls beat Scituate in preliminary playoff game
PORTSMOUTH — A win’s a win. The Portsmouth High girls’ basketball team edged Scituate, 57-53, at home Thursday night in the preliminary game of the Division I playoffs. … more
Welcome aboard in Little Compton
Little Compton greeted two new fire fighters this week. Nicole Marion and Benjamin Deneault worked their first full day Monday, Feb. 19, and were sworn in Tuesday at Town Hall. Each will report … more
Engineering review suggests complete rebuild or near reconstruction of Washington Bridge
WPRI Channel 12 was first to  report a draft review on the status of the westbound section of the Washington Bridge written by an engineer hired to investigate the shuttered section paints a … more
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Robert Fazzina, a Tiverton resident and abutter closest to proposed site, speaks vehemently against the proposed crematorium at a meeting this time last year.
Ruling good news to Tiverton crematorium opponents
A Newport County Superior Court ruled last month that opponents of a Fall River funeral director who wants to build a crematorium in the north end of Tiverton have a right to be heard in a legal … more
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Gov. Dan McKee, RIDOT Director Peter Alviti and the governor's deputy chief of staff Joe Almond (from left to right) address the media at a press conference on the Washington Bridge Wednesday, Feb. 21.
New bridge traffic pattern will split eastbound side into six lanes, three in each direction
The eastbound side of the Washington Bridge will be split into six lanes, three going in each direction, as a means of attempting to address the ongoing crisis created with the closure of the … more
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Tiverton man, 19, in critical condition following violent crash Tuesday morning
A 19-year-old Tiverton man is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after he lost control of his car, rolled it for more than 120 yards and was ejected just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. … more
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Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray set the school record in the 3,000-meter race, coming in second with a time of 8:45.66 at Saturday’s Rhode Island indoor track and field championships.
Sean Gray smashes Portsmouth High record in 3,000 meters
PORTSMOUTH — Sean Gray’s only a sophomore, but he’s already proven himself to be one of the best runners in Portsmouth High School’s history. On Saturday during the … more
Portsmouth High’s Rowan Snyder (left) hugs teammate Kiley Wordell after the latter’s 8.25 performance on beam. Snyder led her team with 36 points in the all-around competition, the fourth-best score in the entire state.
Portsmouth gymnasts win first division title since 2006
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High gymnasts are division champions for the first time in 18 years. The Patriots captured the Division II title at the RIIL Gymnastics Team and Individual … more
Tiverton Middle School students Abby Gilfillen and Luca Palumbo
Tiverton teens ace state RICAS test
Two Tiverton Middle School students are being celebrated for what is a nearly unheard of accomplishment in the world of standardized testing — each received a perfect score on their most recent … more
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Sakonnet couple reflect on a life together
For Valentine’s week, we were on a quest to find a couple that seemed to have found the secret formula for creating a happy life together. Long-time Little Compton residents Lea and Jack Angell … more
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