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Investigation supports claim of on-the-job relationship by Little Compton officer

An internal investigation by the Little Compton Police Department has “sustained” a complaint from a former resident who claimed last year that a lieutenant had an inappropriate … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/30/24

A master writer delivers another gripping story of love and loss

‘After Annie’ By Anna Quindlen I have been reading Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Anna Quindlen since 1981, when she wrote the Op-Ed page for the New York Times. Her first novel, … more

By Donna Bruno | 4/30/24

It’s more clear than ever – the kids are in crisis

STORY OF THE WEEK: State-mandated disclosures about the deaths and near-deaths of Rhode Island children have become increasingly frequent over the last year. Twenty-eight fatalities and an identical … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/30/24

Capt. Dave Monti and Steve Brustein of Warwick with cod from the Block Island Wind Farm area. The will to rebuild Atlantic cod will be tested again as managers consider them four distinct stocks.

Workshop outlines wind farm’s cable path

The Better Bay Alliance held a public workshop on April 25 with Ørsted and their Revolution Wind project, which is being built this year along with a cable installation in the West Passage of … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/30/24

Little Compton American Legion and Grange Hall, Rhode Island

Little Compton Grange celebrates local heroes

The Little Compton Grange recently held its Annual Awards Night at the Grange Hall at the Commons, honoring a teacher, police officer and private citizen for their service to the community. … more

4/30/24

Neighbors Daniel Perry, Madeline Dessert, Bertrand Ouellette, Caroline Wieman, and Albert White.

Shoreline access denied, then re-gained, in Tiverton

Until last week, Tiverton residents Daniel Perry and Madeline Dessert would likely have laughed if anyone had referred to them as activists. That was before they woke one morning and discovered that … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/30/24

Letter: Help Rhode Islanders afford the medication they need

Fighting cancer is indeed a battle, and we can’t win it alone. Our lawmakers can help by passing legislation that removes the financial barriers many face to get care and treatment. more

4/25/24

New committee focused on historic homes and sites

Little Compton has no shortage of historic early buildngs. Now, the council has formed a new committee to help preserve the town’s older homes and historic character. At the urging of Dr. … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/25/24

Distinctive Homes | Spring 2024

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4/25/24

Tiverton student carpenters get a big stage

If you are one of the estimated 40,000 visitors who attended the Rhode Island Home Show in Providence earlier this month, you were likely blown away by an art exhibit right at the entrance that that … more

4/24/24

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, April 25, 2024

4/24/24

Liam Chapman throws out the first pitch at Tiverton Baseball's opening day ceremonies at the Tiverton Town Farm.

Tiverton Baseball kicks off second season

A year after they formed their new league, founders of Tiverton Baseball and more than 100 pint-size players celebrated the opening day of their second season Saturday afternoon at the Town Farm. … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/23/24

Letter: Seasons is no mom and pop operation

Seasons wants to make Tiverton's Zoning Board believe the fairy tale that they are a "mom and pop" business perfect for Tiverton. Their paid traffic engineer and real estate experts will … more

4/23/24

Expert angler Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren, with the seven-pound largemouth bass he caught this week using a spinner bait in a Narragansett, R.I., pond.

NOAA says recreational fishing was up 22 percent

“Fisheries Economics of the U.S.,” released by NOAA Fisheries, shows recreational fishing in 2022 (the most recent data available) had a dramatic increase compared to 2021. In an advisory … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/23/24

A Monarch Butterfly rests on a native Joe Pye weed plant in a Barrington backyard. Since the 1980s, the Eastern Monarch Butterfly population has declined by more than 80%.

Every day can be Earth Day when you landscape with native plants

Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 as way to honor the planet and bring environmental concerns to the forefront of conversations and consciousness. It is a day aimed at awareness, but the intent … more

By Cindy and Ed Moura | 4/23/24

Serious bridge concerns were first documented in 2015

STORY OF THE WEEK: As the state awaits a forensic review of what went wrong with the Washington Bridge, the ProJo’s Patrick Anderson delivered a must-read story this week contextualizing how a … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/23/24

Discover a secret garden this summer

Surround yourself with the sights, sounds, scents and beauty of a ‘secret garden’ this season on a visit to Little Compton’s Sakonnet Garden. “It’s an intimate … more

By Lucy Probert | 4/22/24

Company officials are nearly finished with the Vineyard I project, off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.

Wind farm power won’t run through Westport — for now

Officials with an offshore wind concern who hope to develop a large wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard do not plan to run their supply lines through Westport, at least for now. … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/19/24

Third westbound lane on bridge opens April 20

A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/18/24

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, April 18, 2024

4/18/24

Summer Viveiros won Saturday’s fishing tournament, which she also claimed two years ago.

Tight lines all around in Little Compton fishing tourney

There was plenty of action Saturday morning when the Little Compton Gameclub held its third annual opening day trout tournament. This year, Summer Viveiros returned to her winning form from 2022 … more

4/17/24

‘David vs. Goliath’ – the East Bay and the affordable housing fight

Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 4/17/24

Kayak angler Tom Houde with the 26” cod he caught Monday when fishing for tautog off Pt. Judith, Narragansett.

New fishing regulations posted for 2024

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management filed new regulations for the 2024 fishing season last week. Anglers should take note that we have a striped bass filet law in place now that … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/16/24

Letter: Managing to save Atlantic herring is a tall order

Thanks very much for your column on the status of Atlantic herring in the March 28, 2024, East Providence Post. As you probably know, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the Atlantic herring … more

4/16/24

Know the difference between delirium and dementia

What is delirium? Delirium is described as a “neurocognitive disorder,” which means that an individual who develops a delirium has increasing difficulty focusing their attention, becomes … more

By Bonnie Evans | 4/16/24