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Warren growers appreciate RIDEM's 'LASA' grant program

The latest round of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grant funding is available to small operators in the business of producing and selling its …
Little Compton housing group gets $2 million in pledges
A new organization formed to help address Little Compton’s housing crisis brought an update to residents recently — and while … Read More
Keating, Smith and doubles teams power Tigers into D-3 title match
Julia Keating, Courtnie Smith and the first and second doubles teams all won their matches at the Tigers beat Providence Country Day … Read More
Little Compton police logs: Dog at large arrest
Monday, Oct. 21 Police were asked to assist after a vehicle collided with a deer on South Nanaquaket Road in Tiverton at 6:55 … Read More
Speaker criticizes Title IX; Tiverton school board disagrees
Tiverton School Committee members last week affirmed their commitment to a safe and inclusive school environment and showed no … Read More
VIDEO: Two incumbents and three challengers for Tiverton school board
With just days to go until the 2024 election, candidates for the Tiverton School Committee sat down last Thursday to discuss their … Read More
Large mutual aid turnout for Tiverton fire
Firefighters from Westport, Tiverton, Middletown, Bristol, Fall River, Somerset and the Newport Naval Base responded to a four-alarm … Read More
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Tiverton school committee forum is Thursday

The League of Women Voters and several other sponsoring organizations will hold a forum for Tiverton School Committee candidates this Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Tiverton High School auditorium. It …

What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton

The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft. Jonathan …

Little Compton minister invites all for dinner

For busy parents and caregivers who are immersed in back-to-school activities, the idea of a relaxing evening out — and away from the kids — may be the last thing on their minds. But the …
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Obituaries
Eric Abate Eric Charles Abate 46 originally from Bristol born on January 10, 1978 in Providence, RI to Wendy Abate and Anthony Alves passed away July 26, 2024 at his home in Norfolk, NE surrounded by his family.
Peter Dennehy Peter Normann Dennehy died peacefully in Providence, RI at the age of 77 on October 24, 2024, after a seven-year struggle with Lewy body dementia. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Penelo
Dorothy Hetherington Bristol, RI| Dorothy A. (Benson) Hetherington, formerly of Uxbridge, MA and Belmont, NH passed away on October 29, 2024 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol RI. She was the wife of the late George H. Hether
Sports
Tigers topple Warriors 8-0, look to playoffs Juleighani Soto and Tori Murray each scored two goals as the Tiverton girls soccer team toppled Central Falls 8-0 in a Division 4 home game on Thursday night. Leah Committo, Sofia Borges, Jenna Del …
Tigers upset first place Coventry 4-3 Tiverton High School’s girls' tennis edged previously undefeated Coventry 4-3 in a Division 3 home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 9-2 as they grabbed …
First 7-0 victory for Tigers' tennis squad The Tiverton tennis team shut out Shea 7-0 in a Division 3 match at Slater Park on Thursday afternoon. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 3-1. “Our first 7-0 win,” said …
Tigers ready to compete for football crown behind Garside and offensive line The offense line is a large part of any football team’s success. Especially left tackle, the position that protects the quarterback’s blind side. This season the Tigers finally have a …
Opinion
Letter: Tiverton Democrats announce endorsements

On behalf of the Tiverton Democratic Town Committee it gives me great pleasure to announce our support and endorsement of the following candidates: For state and congressional office we support …

Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1

Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.

‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people

Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.

Letter: LGBTQ agenda is too prominent in our schools

I feel Wilbur McMahon School is on the wrong track with certain policies supported by Superintendent Laurie Dias-Michell and the Democrats on the Little Compton School Committee. The superintendent …

Letter: Wilbur & McMahon rising to its funding challenges

The concept of discounting unoccupied seats to fill capacity is a familiar one, particularly in the travel industry. Airlines and railways often offer discounted fares to fill unsold seats, …

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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.