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Letter: Our democracy is worthy of a champion
Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can … more
Letter: Remembering Richie Elwell — what a character!
This is a bit of a follow up to the Town Crier's article of last week. It was the summer of 1968. I had just graduated from high school and took a job working on the greens crew at the Sakonnet … more
Richmond Elwell, Little Compton’s old lamplighter, switches on the lamps on the Common on July 4, 1976.
The Town Crier — lighting the way in Little Compton
The latest in a series of columns by 'The Town Crier,' celebrating Little Compton's 350th anniversary this year: During the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976, Little Compton chose to celebrate … more
Turbulent waves keep rolling out of Washington
Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan. 31, 2025 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: If the past week tells us anything, here are a few starting points: 1) Democratic-leaning states like … more
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Grace (left), age 12, sits contently after receiving a haircut from Kristin Schober (right) — The Sensory Stylist.
Where there’s a will, there’s (not) a way
Getting a haircut is simple — for most. The steps are as follows: schedule an appointment, go to the salon, get the cut, and pay the tip. But for some, particularly those with disabilities or … more
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Tiverton officials are considering abandoning the 'Pay as you throw' trash collection system and replacing it with large trash and recycling receptacles, like these in use in Portsmouth.
Tiverton may ditch 'Pay as you throw' trash pickup
For the past 15 years, Tiverton residents have paid by the bag to have their trash and recycling disposed of. Now, town officials are considering phasing out that model in favor of a more automated … 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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Disorderly conduct, DUIs top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 30 Liam Robert Bradbury, 20, of 5 Becky Lane, Seekonk, was charged with … more
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, January 30, 2024
A young boy fishes with his mother off the dock at Evelyn's last summer.
Tiverton looks to re-classify Nanaquaket Pond
The Tiverton Harbor Commission is considering changes to its Harbor Management Plan that would re-classify Nanaquaket Pond, which is currently considered by the state to be a Type I waterbody … more
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Melissa (left) and Mike (right) at Melissa’s chemotherapy session in Boston. 
Sharing bloodlines, now sharing organs  
Melissa starts her day with her fiancé, Brian, focusing on yoga and meditation. For a year now, her sister Kim has attended all her chemotherapy treatments and cooked for her afterwards, as … more
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The historic Lafayette House on Main Road was torn down last month, surprised almost everyone in Tiverton. Now, an advisory board wants to put protections, and “teeth,” in place to prevent such an occurance from happening again.
Tiverton seeks 'teeth' in historic protection push
Tiverton has no teeth to prevent historic homes from being demolished, they believe — but members of the Tiverton Historic Preservation Advisory Board want to change that. On Saturday, … more
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Letter: An assault rifle ban will make you less safe
To the editor: This is the most dangerous time of year for Rhode Islanders. It is when the legislature is back in session and the politicians gather to play their games. Every year, our … more
Pam Coward has lived in Little Compton for 12 years.
Little Compton hires senior services director
Little Compton has hired a dedicated senior services director, a move long sought by the town's elder population. Pam Coward, who has lived in Little Compton for 12 years, starts xx, Feb. 10. … more
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Jah'niece Branch goes strong to the hoop in the second quarter. Branch scored a game high 18 points for the Tigers. 
Branch scores 18 as Tigers crush Clippers 58-28 
The Tiverton girls basketball team crushed Cumberland 58-28 in a Division II home game on Wednesday night. The Tigers also beat West Warwick 40-34 on Monday for two in a row and improve their record … more
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The Washington Bridge undergoes deconstruction in late 2024.
Officials fear blockage of federal bridge dollars
Over $600 million in federal grant money that had been previously awarded to Rhode Island last year — including $220 million in multiple grants to help repair the Washington Bridge — has reportedly been placed into a position of precarious limbo. more
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Trump comes out swinging, pushes immigration to the forefront
STORY OF THE WEEK: President Trump ’s use of an executive order to try to eliminate birthright citizenship — a right enshrined in the Constitution not long after the Civil War — … 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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Ranger School first grader Lucas Little talks about his goals with Tiverton police Lt. John Leduc and school resource officer Jackie Smaldone. 
Tiverton schools take the L.E.A.D.
Conflict resolution, working toward goals and avoiding violence — big things for first graders to think about, to be sure. But all are on the table as elementary-age Tiverton students began a … more
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A worker stands among the ongoing deconstruction of the Washington Bridge in December of 2024.
Washington Bridge caused much damage, but also something interesting
A trend towards local communities supporting their home town restaurants drove positive economic impact in places you might not expect. more
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Seasons Market decision expected this Spring
Tiverton residents who have waged a three-year battle to block development of a new Seasons Corner Market in the north end of town had a final chance to plead their case last week before zoning … more
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Members of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra play for students at the Wilbur McMahon School in Little Compton.
Commentary: Little Compton non-profit teaches love for the arts
Editor’s note: Neve Carmichael is a student at Tiverton High School, and wrote this article as part of her journalism studies. Music, in one guise or another, permeates through all … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, January 23, 2024
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