Little Compton fishing tragedy — "It hits home"

The two Massachusetts brothers who lost their lives in the Little Compton surf Saturday met up with friends that morning for a day of fishing near Warren's Point, one of the most private, …
Searchers find drowned brothers' bodies in Little Compton
The bodies of two Massachusetts brothers who fell in the ocean while fishing just west of Warren's Point Saturday were found Sunday … Read More
Barrington Schools reorganizing after superintendent's departure
The Barrington School Committee is meeting tomorrow, July 11, to start organizing the next phase of school district leadership, … Read More
Mt. Hope Bridge closes for resurfacing Aug. 14-18
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Start thinking of a different route from Portsmouth to Bristol. Read More
Land trust eyes Tiverton farm, but funding gap remains
Pamela Thompson, who just took over as president of the Tiverton Land Trust , knows she has a lot of work ahead of her, but knows she … Read More
At walls' epicenter, a movement to uncover hidden history
Last Thursday afternoon, about 20 people parked their cars along Swamp Road as Officer Josh Rego, a lifelong Little Compton resident … Read More
LC350: Who doesn't love a clambake? Two on the way
The following was submitted by The Town Crier, the official voice of the Little Compton 350th anniversary committee: It is known … Read More
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Sports
Tiverton girls win District 2 championship Tiverton ace Kylie Hill struck out 13 as the Tiverton girls softball Majors All Stars beat Middletown 10-1 to win the District 2 Championship on Wednesday night. The girls will represent the district …
State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf …
Opinion
Commentary: Hicks Farm, a rare opportunity in north Tiverton

Did you know we're currently in the midst of the United Nations Ocean Decade? You might be wondering why we’re choosing to emphasize this global ocean initiative when there are so many …

Letter: Disease is not negotiable

Letter: Road construction everywhere

Will the Speaker make a run for Governor?

In support of immigrants’ rights

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.