Assembly OKs bill to rename the Sakonnet River Bridge
PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — It’s a mouthful, but if Gov. Daniel McKee approves, the Sakonnet River Bridge will have a new name: The … Read More
Food fears in Sakonnet as federal funding drops
As federal cuts trickle down to the local level, Sakonnet-area food pantries are looking at an uncertain future as one of their main … Read More
Tiverton golfers 'Exude Potential' during senior season
CUTS Golfer 1, 1-9 Caleb McConnell chips onto a green during a match at RI Country Club in Barrington, earlier this … Read More
Warren Arts and Culture Commission issues artists call
The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing its next call for a second sculpture to be showcased along the East Bay Bike … Read More
'Can't unring the bell' at Town Landing
Five years after Little Compton unknowingly opened the flood gates at the Little Compton Town Landing by accepting a state grant that … Read More
East Providence's Valarie Lawson elected President of Rhode Island Senate
Lifelong Townie and Rhode Island Senator since 2018, Val Lawson has completed her ascendance to one of the state's most powerful … Read More
Things To Do ...

It's a special Mother's Day Market in Tiverton on Sunday

Sunday is a day typically dedicated to relaxation, and Mother’s Day lands on a Sunday — so a morning (or afternoon) stroll through a specialty market geared toward moms might be the …

'Bull in the China Shop' at Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum presents "Bull in the China Shop," a dynamic and thought-provoking exhibit on view from Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, June 28. Featuring a compelling mix of functional and …

The Rough & Tumble perform at the Music Mansion

The Rough & Tumble perform this Saturday, May 10, at Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Providence. The show begins at 7 p.m. The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo composed of Mallory Graham and …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Constance Briosi It is with heartfelt remembrance that we celebrate the life of Constance B. Briosi, who departed from this world on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, s
Emilie Dickey Emilie Brace Dickey of Marshfield was born October 18, 1929, to William Henry and Gladys (Owen) Kiekhofer in Madison, Wisconsin. She departed this life May 7, 2025, in Elfindale Manor, Springfield, Mi
Nicholas Conti Nicholas M. Conti, 85, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence with his family at his side. He was the husband of Rose Ann (Ciri
Sports
Tigers mowing down division opponents The Tiverton girls' softball team pounded Paul Cuffee School 15-0 in three innings during a Division 3 home game on Wednesday afternoon. The mighty Tigers have scored 98 runs and are currently 8-0 …
Tiverton tennis wins two straight The Tiverton tennis team beat Ponaganset/St. Ray's co-op 6-1  during a Division 2 home match on Monday. The Tigers also beat Westport 3-2 on Friday afternoon. The victories improve the team's …
DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and …
East Bay Eagles eliminated from playoffs despite ‘amazing effort’ The East Bay Eagles Co-op girls ice hockey team played some of its best hockey of the season in its quarterfinal playoff series against Northern Rhode Island Yeti but lost 1-0 in the first game of …
Opinion
Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly.

Letter: Some antidotes to despair

To the editor: Day 100 of the current administration is upon us. With that formidable reality, I rise each day struggling to choose hope over despair. You may be feeling similarly—daunted by …

Letter: Know your zoning board, as Seasons vote approaches

On Wednesday, May 7, the Tiverton Zoning Board will vote on whether to allow a Seasons gas station, store and drive-up restaurant to be built at the corner of Main and Souza roads. Prior letters …

Letter: Seasons — an accident waiting to happen

There have been numerous statements made about the already problematic site of the proposed Seasons gas station in terms of traffic and safety, and the common sense conclusion that having a Seasons …

Letter: Make your voices known, and vote ‘No’ on Commons plan

The Little Compton village center is a unique and valuable asset to our town. To relinquish control of any part of it would not be in the best interest of the residents and taxpayers.  …

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