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A fiscal ‘perfect storm’ in Little Compton

Faced with a $1 million structural deficit years in the making but not widely recognized until very late in the game, Little Compton officials are slashing spending proposed for the 2025-26 fiscal …

State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'

RI Shellfish Association President Mike McGiveney (left) and member Scott Travers (right) shuck clams during the "Quahog Week" event held at The Guild Restaurant on Water Street in Warren Wednesday, May 14.

The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and the Rhode Island Shellfisherman's Association gathered …

Adamsville's Barn and Simmons future uncertain as owner departs

Pamela Huizenga in the partially renovated Simmons last year.

The future of two of Adamsville’s most beloved institutions is up in the air, with word this week that the owner of Simmons Cafe and The Barn plans to step away from their redevelopment and …

Portsmouth High students allowed use of cell phones outside class

Portsmouth High School students will be allowed to use their cell phones during passing time or lunch under a new policy unanimously … Read More

Little Compton council considers removing Commons warrant articles

Town council members were expected Tuesday to discuss and possibly vote on removing two controversial questions on the future of the … Read More

Portsmouth's Gray, Kaull, Tate, Thomas shine in Division meet

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ and girls’ track team notched four, first-place finishes at the Eastern Division … Read More

Little Compton increases out-of-town tuition

After four years with no tuition increases, out-of-town parents who enroll their children in Little Compton for the first time this … Read More

It’s not all physical — Parkinson’s needs mental movement too

Going to the gym is something often taken for granted. Not everyone has the stamina to keep up the pace of an intense workout, … Read More

Tiverton tax rate up 30 cents in budget plan

While the numbers are subject to change, members of the Tiverton Town Council met Monday night and agreed on a preliminary combined … Read More

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Barrington celebrates Memorial Day with ceremonies and parade

The Memorial Day Parade in Barrington will step off on Monday morning, May 26. The town's Memorial Day activities will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at Victory Gate at Barrington High …

'Tiverton Celebrates' with a parade, a block party, and fireworks

It’s a day of celebration in Tiverton on Saturday, May 24. The festivities start with the Tiverton Celebrates Parade beginning at 10 a.m. at the corner of Judson Street and traveling along …

'Boots on the Ground' at Fort Adams this weekend

In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, which now displays more than 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents a U.S. …

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Obituaries

Joseph Desautel Jr. Longtime Barrington Resident|Joseph Normand Desautel, Jr. ("Joe") of Old Saybrook, Connecticut died at the age of 75 on May 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Joe

Sam Abram Husband and Father |Sam Abram, age 74, of Barrington, passed away in his home on April 23, 2025. He remains beloved by his wife Dorothy, son Daniel, and daughter Arianna. Sam was born on June 12, 19

Arthur Tattrie Former Bristol Resident

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Sports

Portsmouth shuts out Davies, improves record to 12-1 PORTSMOUTH — After winning their first 10 volleyball matches of the season, all by way of shutout victories, the Portsmouth Patriots finally experienced their first defeat May 2 at the hands of …

Portsmouth edges E. Greenwich in OT, improves record to 8-1 PORTSMOUTH — Sophomore Rafferty Dionne lifted the Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team to a big overtime win over top-ranked East Greenwich in Division II play last …

Portsmouth High lacrosse team raises money for Dana Farber PORTSMOUTH — They didn’t win their game against Prout at home last Friday, but members of the Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team accomplished something more important: Raising …

DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and …

Opinion

Letter: Some more ways for worried locals to take action

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Letter: Lobsterman’s plea — leave Sakonnet buoy 2A in place

Editor’s note: Little Compton Town Council member Gary Mataronas sent this letter to the Coast Guard earlier this month, and asked that we publish it here as the federal agency considers a plan …

Letter: Zoning board doesn't understand town's zoning

Please don't call the Tiverton Zoning Board of Review a “zoning board"! The members apparently don't understand what zoning means. They don't seem to know the zoning definitions. They don't …

Letter: Setting record straight in Seasons reporting errors

I would like to have corrected several items made in last week's front page article on the Tiverton Zoning Board of Appeals. First, my last name is "Driggs,” not "Griggs,” as …

Rhode Island case against energy producers knowingly distorts facts

For those that are following, a two-hour hearing on April 15 in Providence County Superior Court marked the latest chapter in Rhode Island’s long-running …

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