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Jonah Tracy of Barrington, with a striped bass caught fishing with his father Mark, using a Kastmaster lure in 20 feet of water off Bristol between Colt State Park and Poppasquash Point.
Lighten up to catch bonito and false albacore
It was great to hear Thursday that bonito had arrived.   Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren, said, “We now have bonito being caught off Newport, and I understand they are … more
A syrphid fly, sometimes called hover fly or flower fly, rests on a Rudbeckia fulgida in the authors’ garden. These flies are the second most efficient pollinators, following bees, and serve an equally important role in pest control. Their larvae can successfully eradicate up to 100 percent of aphids on a plant. Adults will raise their families on plants that are infested with aphids and lay eggs matched to aphid population numbers.
A healthy ecosystem is the best pest control
The dog days of summer are a time for enjoying and observing in the garden. While the heat may have gardeners feeling a bit weary, gardens themselves are just reaching their stride, with explosions … more
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Letter: Blades' failure should be a wake-up call
It was bound to happen, as predicted by common sense and science. On Saturday, July 13, 2024, a fiberglass turbine blade of Vineyard Wind ripped off, fell into the ocean, and promptly drifted to … more
R.I.’s median home price reaches a record high
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode Island homes sold last month continued to rise, hitting a new high … more
An American Flamingo wades in the shallow waters of Briggs Marsh Sunday.
Yes, that's a flamingo in Little Compton
In a summer that has seen orcas off the cape, a hammerhead shark near Newport and whale and dolphin beachings up and down the coast, birders saw another nearly unprecedented sight over the past week … more
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Workers replace a utility pole that was damaged late Tuesday night by a driver who has yet to be apprehended by police
Some lose water in Tiverton following late night accident
Bulgarmarsh Road-area homeowners reported losing water service Wednesday morning after crews replaced a utility pole broken by a hit-and-run driver the night before. It was unkown Friday how … more
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An architectural rendering of the proposed ice hockey center at the Longplex facility in the Tiverton Industrial Park.
Tiverton considers $2 million industrial park offer
Several Tiverton Town Council members are ready to revisit a $2 million offer to purchase virtually all available undeveloped land in the Industrial Park, after initially rejecting the idea. Jim … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, July 18, 2024
Tiverton ace Lexi Fredricks struck out 3 and gave up 11 hits, 8 walks and 12 runs in the 12-0 state semifinal loss to Cranston Western.
Tiverton Majors Softball season halts in state semis
The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars ended their season, falling to Cranston Western 12-0 in the state semifinals on Tuesday night.  Tiverton managed just two hits off Cranston Western pitcher … more
Bike Newport campers showed off their bike skills on the Big Blue Bike Barn’s “Pump Track.”
Teaching kids how to ride with power
A leading bike advocate believes strongly that everyone riding a bicycle needs training and education, and that applies even more strongly to the growing population riding around on electric … more
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With no clear future for the broken bridge, questions abound
STORY OF THE WEEK: The timeline for creating a new westbound Washington Bridge remains uncertain, as Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and state Transportation Director Peter Alviti indicated during a … more
An insider’s look at military life and the toll it takes
This book is a first-hand account of the multiple challenges and difficulties faced by those who choose to serve in the military. Based on … more
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Horseshoe crabs spawn on beaches. A new Massachusetts program is designed to bolster the population, though results may take years to come to fruition. Photo from DMF website.
Horseshoe crabs were here before the dinosaurs
“Horseshoe crabs have been around for 350 to 450 million years, long before the dinosaurs. And they have been so successful that they have remained largely unchanged for millennia,” said … more
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Olivia Megna smashes a double to center field, plating Sofie Gill and Lexi Fredricks.
Tiverton Major All-Stars beat Cumberland 5-1, move on to finals
The Tiverton Majors All-Stars beat Cumberland 5-1 in the RI Softball State Tournament hosted by Portsmouth at Davidson Field on Monday night. Tiverton, playing out of the loser's bracket, moves on to … more
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Letter: Mystic Aquarium skipped a key step in whale study
The Mystic Aquarium marine rescue team arrived at Little Compton's Briggs Beach on July 10th when the young female minke was still alive . After her death, the team carved out a few inches here and … more
Adamsville farmer a victim of theft — again
Adamsville herb farmer Nicole Wordell felt a flood of relief and gratitude after donors this month raised more than $1,700 to cover the 300 plants stolen earlier this summer from her honor system … more
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Letter: Trees, and late husband's gift, are now a memory
Thirty-five years ago, my late husband, Phil Harper, planted a number of arborvitae trees on our property in Little Compton. These trees have grown to become a haven for numerous wildlife, providing … more
Letter: Being offered worst possible choices needs to end
To the editor: If we continue to be the leading nation of the world, then certainly our politicians are the most powerful people in civil discourse.   Then how is it one party kowtows … more
Youngsters take off during the kids’ race last year.
Little Compton UCC summer fair is Saturday
The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its 63rd Annual Summer Church Fair, and the 43rd Annual Road Race, this Saturday at the Commons. The day kicks off at 8:30 with the … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.
Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes
PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations … more
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Biologists take tissue samples from the minke whale that washed up on Little Compton's Briggs Beach Wednesday.
Minke whale comes ashore in Little Compton
Marine biologists took advantage of a very rare opportunity Thursday, when dozens walked out to a remote stretch of Little Compton beach to study the remains of a 17-foot minke whale that washed up … more
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Cats seized from 'uninhabitable' Tiverton home
Police and officers with an animal welfare group seized 21 cats from a Tiverton home Tuesday, after investigators found unsanitary conditions inside. Police responded to 51 Adams St. on a report … more
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The queen and court in Little Compton’s Tricentennial Parade in 1975.
From the Town Crier: Little Compton celebrates 350 years
Editor’s note: Continuing on Little Compton’s 350th birthday celebration, the Town Crier writes of Queens and canes, and their ties to the town’s history. An article in the … more
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The state champion Tiverton Baseball U10 All Star team includes (front row, from left) Gavin Grimm, Brandon Flores, Dax Michaud, Shea MacGillivary, Liam Destremps and Chace Silva; (middle, from left) Jacoby Teixeira, Jack Toner, Calvin Medeiros, Sam Chapman, Liam Moore and Weston Methia; and (top row, from left) Coach Mike Silva, Coach Justin Teixeira, Coach Dan Medeiros and Manager Jason Methia.
Tiverton Baseball U10 All Stars win state championship
Tiverton Baseball ’s 10 and under All Star team are state champions for the second time in the Cal Ripken-affiliated league’s two-year existence, following a bizarre turn of events in the … more
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Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.
Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation
PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon. At least that's how the … more
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