Little Compton Police: Domestic assault charged

Tuesday, Jan. 12 Police conducted a well-being check at a West Main Road residence at 5:36 am. Wednesday, Jan. 13 At 6:49 am, police went to the intersection of Fairfields Drive and West …
Health officials: More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders at least partially inoculated
More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders had been at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus by Friday morning, according to state … Read More
Tiverton Police: Rollover leads to DUI charge; maskless at library
Monday, Jan. 4 Police checked the area of Warren Avenue at 9:02 am after receiving a call about trucks using the road illegally as … Read More
DiPalma seeks lieutenant governor post
The political chain reaction set off by Governor Gina Raimondo’s reported decision to accept President-elect Joe Biden’s … Read More
West Place says goodbye to beloved Bobbert
Alpaca was Tiverton sanctuary’s foremost ambassador, resident character   By Bruce Burdett West Place Animal Sanctuary bid … Read More
Little Compton Police: Trespassing hunters sought
Monday, Jan. 4 After a traffic stop on Crandall Road at 12:04 pm revealed that the car was not registered, the vehicle was towed … Read More
Westport man charged with assaulting infant
Westport Police have announced the arrest yesterday, Tuesday, Jan. 12, of a 32-year-old Westport man in connection with an ongoing … Read More

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Obituaries
Amy Jane Mello, 33, Tiverton

Amy Jane Mello, 33, of Tiverton, passed away on January 16, 2020.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Mona (Ouellette) and Wayne Mello. Amy had worked in fast food.  She loved …

Victoria Ann (Felkowski) Towers, 94, Tiverton

Lorraine Bradt Dennis, 99, Portsmouth

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Sports
Ramos scores 100th soccer goal for Tiverton

TIVERTON — They were crushed when their playoffs were cancelled due to coronavirus, but happier moments for the Tiverton girls soccer team came in the season finale against Providence Country …

Late efforts end to save Tigers’ playoffs

Sans football, RIIL announces playing of most fall sports in 2020

RIIL delays start of most fall high school sports

Hockey Hall of Fame, Reds Heritage Society announce postponements

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Opinion
Letter: Those behind coup attempt must face consequences

To the editor: Many agree with Senator Jack Reed’s commentary that it is “time to move on from a disgraced presidency” and “those who sought to torch our democracy must be …

Letter: Vaccine must be priority number one for Congress

Editorial: Vaccinate the teachers

Letter: State must protect residents from Covid housing loss

Letter: COVID contamination not being reported in RI

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