An already frayed relationship between the Tiverton Library Board of Trustees and supporters of the Raymond F. Jones Memorial Dog Park took a turn for the worse last week after the library installed …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/16/23
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A new chapter is about to begin for a controversial plan, four years old now, to establish a small oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue. Members of the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) on …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/15/23
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Little Compton town councilors are considering an amendment to current ordinances that would prohibit the use of cannabis in any public area in town. Those who violate the proposed rule could be …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/15/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Before it became a hit movie in 1984, the fictional story of the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the late 18th century was told on the …
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11/14/23
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A controversial plan to establish a small oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue was expected to finally get a hearing before an influential state board Tuesday evening.
Patrick and Sean Bowen, the …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/14/23
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Though they seldom comment on projects before the planning board, members of the Westport Select Board are making an exception in the case of a proposed live-in school facility that has generated a …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/14/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity football team dropped its second straight game last Thursday, Nov. 9, when it lost a non-league contest to Westerly at home, 21-8.
Portsmouth …
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11/13/23
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PORTSMOUTH — Despite a seemingly comfortable 4-0 lead with less than 20 minutes to go in the Division II girls’ state soccer championship game Saturday, the Patriots never took their foot …
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By Jim McGaw
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11/13/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Bradley Hospital presented Jeff Hirsh with its celebrated Humanitarian Award. The longtime owner of the famed Lobster Pot Restaurant in Bristol was recognized for his deep …
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11/13/23
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PORTSMOUTH — This is the way it should be — the No. 1 and 2 seeds playing for all the marbles in the state championship game.
The Patriots girls’ varsity soccer team (No. …
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11/9/23
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PORTSMOUTH — It’s just two weeks before opening night of “Amadeus” and Dillion Fesmire, playing the title role, has asked for his next line one too many times.
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By Jim McGaw
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11/8/23
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Town officials in Tiverton and Little Compton are taking a second look at and amending their zoning and building regulations to make sure they comply with broad new affordable housing laws that take …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/8/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Democratic candidate, Pawtucket native and former member of the Obama and Biden administrations Gabe Amo became the representative-elect from Rhode Island Congressional …
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By Mike Rego
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11/7/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ cross-country team achieved its best finish in the state championship meet since 2001 on Saturday when it came in eighth place at Ponaganset …
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11/7/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity soccer team won its Division II quarterfinal match against North Smithfield Friday night, 4-0.
It was the second time the …
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11/7/23
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There is still no word yet on the fate of Tiverton’s controversial Seasons Corner Market development, which has been a hot button topic since it was introduced nearly two years ago.
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11/7/23
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PORTSMOUTH — While Jeff Moniz has many fond memories of his high school playing days, he doesn’t exactly miss fielding ground balls in the infield with Joe Narcizo, his former baseball …
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By Jim McGaw
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11/7/23
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What makes a school a school? The question lies at the heart of a sometimes testy two-hour zoning board hearing Wednesday called as Westport officials begin their consideration of a plan to build a …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/3/23
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PORTSMOUTH — It looked like the Patriots were headed toward a glorious comeback, but it was not to be.
In the quarterfinals of the Division I volleyball playoffs, Portsmouth found …
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11/3/23
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Exactly one year has passed since Bob Ballou, the DEM administrator in charge of the Chase Marina redevelopment project, expressed optimism about the vacant marina’s future , promising Tiverton …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/2/23
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Should half of the parking spaces at Little Compton’s Town Landing be set aside for locals only? The town is waiting to hear back from the state on whether such a plan is even …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/1/23
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The owner of the Longplex Family & Sports Center has turned the page on what he said has been a sometimes combative relationship with the Town of Tiverton, and now wants to begin …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/1/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High cross-country teams made a strong showing at Saturday’s Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School.
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10/31/23
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PORTSMOUTH — On an unseasonably balmy day with temperatures reaching into the 80s, Portsmouth High School showed off its school spirit for Homecoming.
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10/31/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots varsity football team enjoyed a little home cooking on Saturday against Cranston East.
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10/30/23
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