Looking Upwards hosts event on early intervention Thursday

MIDDLETOWN — Join Looking Upwards to listen into a Rhode Island Rebounds event on early intervention services at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 438 East Main Road, Middletown, on the lawn …
Arrests, warnings and more up dramatically this year in Tiverton
It is shaping up to be a very busy year for the Tiverton Police Department, with key department indexes all rising, in many places … Read More
Tiverton police: Six DUI arrests, several for drugs
Monday, Oct. 4 A hunting complaint came in from Weetamoo Woods' Lake Road entrance. Police investigated and found no … Read More
Westport man wins Back Eddy striped bass tournament
Fishing off LU-SEA, Westport resident Chris Darmody won the Back Eddy's 23rd annual striped bass tournament this weekend, entering a … Read More
Little Compton fund-raiser is for the birds, literally
Ed Aldrich isn't worried so much about himself as the cold weather approaches, but for his two long-time companions and best friends, … Read More
CRMC, wary audience talk oyster farms in Tiverton
Representatives from the state's Coastal Resources Management Council got an earful Monday evening when they appeared before the … Read More
Woman charged with assaulting Portsmouth officer after DUI arrest
PORTSMOUTH — A 58-year-old Tiverton woman was charged with simple assault following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the … Read More

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Obituaries
Cheryl Sousa Almeida, Little Compton

Cheryl Sousa Almeida, loved by partner Richard Messier of Little Compton, RI, died tragically on October 18, 2021. A forever curious student hungry for knowledge, Cheryl grew up in Bristol, RI, …

Natalie M. Huppee, 76, Bonita Springs, Fla.

Jane Marie Dyer, 86, Bristol

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Sports
R.I. Aquatics Hall inducts five with local ties

The Rhode Island Aquatic Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2021 inductees, nearly all of the new honorees having local ties: Jeff Allen, David Collins, Tony Fonseca, Jeff Miksis and Ryan …

DEM stocks local waters with trout

Tiverton's Pacheco places second in her first high school cross country meet

Photo Gallery: Huskies trounce Tigers, 29-8, in injury fund game

Jones steals home in tenth as Mt. Hope tops Tiverton, 5-4, in preliminary playoff game

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Opinion
Editorial: Is this the best time of the year?

Best month of the year in New England? While July gets a lot of love, and September is a favorite for many, October should be in everyone’s top-three. Consider the opportunities in the next …

Letter: Sights of summer cling as autumn arrives

Letter: Thanks to all those who possibly saved my life

Letter: Oyster farms could change water access forever

Letter: Arlene Violet — A hard act to follow

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