Tigers win first ever field hockey title

The Tiverton field hockey team hugged, screamed and cheered as they ran to center field after beating Chariho/Prout 1-0 in the Division 3 championship at Roger Williams University on Sunday night. It …
Little Compton harborfront owners threaten litigation
The owners of a waterfront Sakonnet Point home who seek state permission to build a small dock on Sakonnet Harbor have accused Little … Read More
Tiverton breaks ground on PFAS-spurred water line Monday
Crews will break ground Monday on a $1 million water line extension designed to provide clean water to half a dozen residents in The … Read More
Portsmouth man charged with stealing 22 campaign signs
A Portsmouth man faces theft charges for allegedly stealing more than 20 political signs across Tiverton and Portsmouth. Tiverton … Read More
Tigers are championship bound
The Tiverton field hockey team beat Toll Gate 1-0 in overtime during the Division 3 semifinals at Cumberland on Tuesday night. The … Read More
Sakonnet school candidates sound off
Seven candidates for two open school committee seats each in Tiverton and Little Compton talked state aid, enrollment, the changing … Read More
DUI, illegal computer access, warrants top police charges
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Oct. 13 Matthew Lawrence … Read More

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Sports
Several local runners finish New York City Marathon Several competitors with local ties competed in the 2026 New York City Marathon on what was a near ideal morning to run Sunday, Nov. 1, on the streets of the five boroughs. Bristol native …
Wildcats edge Tigers 1-0 in first-ever game The Westport field hockey team edged Tiverton 1-0 during a physical defensive battle of two playoff teams in their first-ever meeting at Westport on Tuesday afternoon. Both teams came away with bumps …

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Opinion
Donnis: Change in coming, but how much?

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Will Rhode Island voters continue an era of Democratic rule in the governor’s office or go marching off in a decidedly different direction? That’s the overarching question …

Letter: Every dollar of Social Security matters 

Letter: RI needs a governor and lieutenant governor working together

Letter: In Little Compton, change need not be feared

Letter: Why I’m voting Gleicher for school committee

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