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Little Compton School Committee race: Rocha out, Gleicher and Chase in

Though mail-in ballots have yet to be counted, Tuesday's Little Compton School Committee vote could bring two big developments — the departure of incumbent Republican Michael Rocha, who also …
With two tied, mail-in ballots could decide close Little Compton Council race
Four out of five Little Compton Town Council incumbents could be back for another term, after all but Andrew Iriarte-Moore earned … Read More
Sakonnet Reps McGaw, Edwards win re-election
The Sakonnet area's two incumbent representatives in the House of Representatives will likely head back to the General Assembly for … Read More
Warren Town Council race remains tight; Felag, Speakman return to the Assembly
The race for the two open spots on the Warren Council was too-close-to-call as the in-person and early votes were tabulated on … Read More
Farnworth takes top spot in Tiverton School Committee race
Pending mail ballots that have not yet been counted, it appears likely that Tiverton School Committee chairwoman Diane M. Farnworth … Read More
Edwards tops in Tiverton council voting; Burk out
Four familiar faces, and three challengers, have won election to the non-partisan Tiverton Town Council, where all seven seats were … Read More
For Little Compton veterans, a dinner — and thanks
The Little Compton Community Center buzzed with smiling faces as residents came together to honor the town’s veterans at the … 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
James Angelo James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 yea
Rev. Shirley Andrews Rev.Shirley M. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, to join her dearly beloved husband Ronald Andrews, and second-born daughter Elizabeth MacMillian. She was born in Fall River, MA
Edward Jamiel Edward A. Jamiel peacefully joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a resident of both Warren and Bristol, RI. The husband of the late Anna Jamiel and son of the late Al
Sports
Tiverton wins D-3 championship The Tiverton girls’ tennis team won the Division 3 state championship edging Exeter-West Greenwich 4-3 at Slater Park on Saturday afternoon. With the match knotted at 3-3, The Tigers’ …
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 4-2 in the Division 3 semifinals at Slater Park on Tuesday …
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 …
Opinion
Letter: Barn's new owner shares plans with Little Compton

Editor’s note: Pamela Huzienga, the incoming owner of the Barn and owner since last year of Simmons Cafe and Market in Adamsville, shared this update with the community Tuesday morning: …

Letter: Disappointing to read such a hateful letter in the Times

We are deeply saddened by the recent letter to the editor in last week’s Sakonnet Times that was loaded with hateful, misleading and inaccurate information.   Since hosting Little …

Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

To the editor: Open letter to a thief

To the editor: To the person who came on our lawn sometime around Halloween day/night and stole our presidential election sign: What you did is a crime. I have completed a police report and …

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 …

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