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RI Shellfish Association President Mike McGiveney (left) and member Scott Travers (right) shuck clams during the "Quahog Week" event held at The Guild Restaurant on Water Street in Warren Wednesday, May 14.
State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'
The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and the Rhode Island Shellfisherman's Association gathered … more
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Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters.
RIDEM ramps up patrols, education during National Safe Boating Week
Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible … more
Kam Rego rears back to hurl a fastball during the Tigers 8-2 win over Pawtucket on Thursday. Rego struck out 11 in a complete game performance. 
Tigers pound Pawtucket 8-2, even record at 7-7
Tiverton ace Kam Rego struck out 11 as the baseball team pounded Pawtucket 8-2 during a home game on Thursday afternoon. The win evened the Tigers record to 7-7 in Division 3.  Rego, a … more
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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 … more
Caleb McConnell chips onto a green during a match at RI Country Club in Barrington, earlier this season. 
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 season.  2 Brendan Sowa watches his drive during an … more
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“Celeste” by Chris Plaisted has been shown for the last year near the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue as part of the Warren Arts and Cultural Commission's Rotating Sculpture Program.
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 Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue. … more
First baseman Carlie Martin (left) high fives second baseman Sara Poland after she caught an infield fly to end the game. 
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 … more
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Boat ends up high and dry on Metacom
A Barrington boater's season got off to a rough start when an Albin fishing boat fell from its trailer following an accident near the Bristol and Warren line about 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Albin … more
Second singles player John Mello
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 … more
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Letter: Remember the ladies
To the editor: I am writing regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which just passed the US House and is headed for the US Senate. I urge you to contact all senators to demand … more
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 … more
Congressman Gabe Amo and Attorney General Peter Neronha (left) spoke for nearly two hours at Riverside Middle School on Thursday night before an auditorium packed to capacity.
Anxiety underscores Amo, Neronha town hall in Riverside
Nearly 500 people attended a town hall event hosted by Congressman Gabe Amo and Attorney General Peter Neronha on Thursday night. more
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Rhode Island Department of Transportation crewmen look over a rockslide that occurred on the on-ramp from Main Road to Route 24 north in Tiverton on Tuesday. The rocks came loose, slid down the hill and broke the fence during the heavy rain storm on Monday.  RIDOT crews expect the ramp to reopen on Thursday. 
Crews look over Tiverton rockslide
Rhode Island Department of Transportation crewmen looked over a rockslide that occurred on the on-ramp from Main Road to Route 24 north in Tiverton on Tuesday. The rocks came loose, slid down the … more
East Providence beats Tiverton 60-46 in semis, heads to finals
Three Townies scored in double digits as the East Providence girls basketball team pasted Tiverton 60-46 in the Division 2 semifinals at Portsmouth High School on Thursday night. The 3rd seeded … more
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Bea Pimental (left), Brooke Polofsky, Maeve McHugh and others celebrate after the Tigers took a 31-15 halftime lead. 
Tigers torch Huskies 51-34 in D-2 quarterfinals
Three Tigers scored in double digits as the Tiverton girls basketball team torched Mt. Hope 51-34 in a Division 2 quarterfinal home game on Friday night. The 17-4 Tigers move on to play East … more
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Jenna Deldeo drives to the basket between Toll Gate defenders during the Tigers 52-20 victory over the Titans on Tuesday. Tiverton went on to beat Mt. Hope 51-44 on Thursday to finish their regular season 16-4.
Fan ejected as Tiverton girls beat Mt. Hope 51-44 
Tiverton girls’ basketball team beat Mt. Hope 51-44 in a physically played Division 2 game on Thursday night. The game was so tense that a fan was ejected for yelling profanities at the referees, according to coaches.  more
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Jase Kelly dribbles by a defender and heads up court on a fast break, during Tiverton's overtime loss to Rogers on Thursday.
Tigers fall to Rogers in overtime
The Tiverton basketball team fell to Rogers 49-40 in overtime in a Division 2 home game on Thursday night. The loss drops the Tigers record to 2-13, with their lone wins coming against Davies and … more
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Ellery Pacheco (left) and teammates celebrate after beating Narragansett 59-55 at home on Thursday night. 
Tigers win 5-straight, move into tie for second place
The Tiverton girls’ basketball team used ferocious defense and timely scoring to dispatch Narragansett 59-55 on Thursday and crush Smithfield 65-27 on Saturday to move into a tie for second … more
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Neronha challenges executive order ending birthright citizenship
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced he recently joined 19 other plaintiff states in challenging President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order … more
RIDEM confirms domestic bird case of Avian Flu
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock … more
Firefighters walk back to their engines after putting out a fire at 575 Nanaquaket Road on Thursday afternoon. Due to the size of the 1760 historic home, upwards of 30 firefighters were on the scene after a third alarm was called. “Crews made an aggressive interior attack on this house and we were able to the seed of the fire, extinguishing it with minimal damage to the structure itself," said Tiverton Fire Deputy Chief Joshua Ferreira.
Crews extinguish fire in historic Tiverton home
Fire crews from Tiverton, Fall River and Westport were called to a Nanaquaket Road home Thursday afternoon to fight a fire in a historic 1760 home. Deputy Tiverton Fire Chief Joshua Ferreira said … more
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Izzy Williams drives to the hoop for a layup during Tiverton's 48-35 win over St. Rays.
Tigers beat St. Ray’s 48-35, start season 2-1
The Tiverton girls basketball team scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to survive a third-quarter comeback and beat D-1 St. Raphael Academy 48-35 in a non-league home game on Wednesday … more
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Brendan King drives to the basket between Townies defenders in the first half of the Tigers 50-42 loss to East Providence on Friday night.
Tiverton falls to East Providence 50-42 in opener
Tiverton fell to D-1 East Providence 50-42 in a non-league game on Friday night. The Tigers, who ended last season at 5-16 are looking to turn it around and contend for a playoff spot in Division 2, … more
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Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli is running an ultra marathon next summer to raise money and awareness in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.
Mt. Hope track coach runs ultra marathon to support those who can’t
Running has been part of Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli's being for the better part of her life. Running with a purpose other than it being about figures and fastness is something … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
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