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Haskins named new Tiverton superintendent

After months of searching, the Tiverton School Committee appointed Christopher J. Haskins as the new superintendent of the Tiverton School District, pending contract ratification. Haskins began … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/19/25

Senate Judiciary Committee passes DiPalma's amended assault weapons ban bill

PROVIDENCE — By an 8-6 vote Wednesday, June 18, the Judiciary Committee of the State Senate passed an amended bill, 2025-S359, which, coupled with a version passed by the House of … more

By Mike Rego | 6/18/25

Crews filming M. Night Shyamalan's new movie will be in town for three days starting Friday

Film crews headed to Little Compton Friday

Lights, cameras, action! Hollywood is coming to Little Compton. Crews filming M. Night Shyamalan’s new film, “Remain,” are expected in Adamsville Friday and later, Sakonnet … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/18/25

The Washington Bridge amidst its demolition in late 2024.

Second round of grants for East Providence businesses exceeds $500,000

The City of East Providence is launching a second round of grant funding for those businesses that did not have the opportunity to apply the first time around. more

6/18/25

Vintage Baseball will be played this year on June 21 at Guiteras School Field on Washington St. as part of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21

Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and … more

BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA | 6/18/25

Residents stand to vote, to approve a vote on amendments 1-64 as a block. The community later passed the block of amendments with a verbal vote, approving a 12 percent tax levy hike — three times what state law normally allows.

Little Compton voters OK 12 percent levy hike

The tax levy will rise 12 percent in Little Compton after voters at Tuesday's annual Financial Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved an $18.3 million municipal and school budget for the 2025-26 fiscal … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/18/25

Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing

If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur … more

By Mike Rego | 6/17/25

A rendering of the crematorium once proposed for north Tiverton, but now defeated.

Supreme court deals death blow to Tiverton crematorium plan

In an apparent final victory for local residents who for nearly four years have fought a developer’s plan to build a crematorium in the north end of Tiverton, the Rhode Island Supreme Court … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/17/25

Little Compton Budget Committee chairman George Crowell at a recent budget hearing.

Governor signs Little Compton budget bill

Little Compton residents headed to Financial Town Meeting Tuesday evening will vote on a plan to raise the tax levy 12 percent — three times the state limit — after Gov. Dan McKee on … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/16/25

Seth Aguiar (left) and the class hoist their hats into the air after commencement.

Tiverton graduates 126 seniors

As Tiverton High School's graduation ceremony began Friday evening, Principal Susan Craven reflected on her years as the principal of the Class of 2025, a position she has held since the class was … more

6/11/25

Pamela Dapina reportedly admitted to police that she is the woman pictured in surveillance footage of the theft early last month.

Woman charged in Adamsville herb stand theft

Little Compton police have arrested an Acushnet woman accused of stealing 50 oregano and rosemary plants from a roadside stand in Adamsville last month. Pamela Dapina, 75, of 103 Tootle Lane, … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/10/25

Little Compton Town Solicitor Anthony DeSisto has been in regular contact with legislators and the governor’s office, as the town seeks approval to present a 12 percent tax levy increase to voters at next Tuesday’s Financial Town Meeting.

Clock ticking on Little Compton levy request

State lawmakers are pushing up against a tight deadline as they seek to finish reviewing a Little Compton request to present a 12 percent tax levy increase, three times the maximum increase allowed … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/10/25

Proposed rendering of the cannabis dispensary that would be built on William S. Canning Boulevard in Tiverton.

Cannabis operator eyes Tiverton

Three years after Tiverton voters voted in favor of legalizing marijuana sales, representatives for Ignited Culture, a Swansea-based cannabis company, appeared before the Tiverton planning board last … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/9/25

A shot of the western span of the Washington Bridge in December of 2024, prior to the superstructure being demolished.

Coming November 2028 — a new Washington Bridge

Governor Dan McKee announced on Friday morning that a new Washington Bridge would be constructed by November of 2028, at a cost of $427 million. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/6/25

Rhode Island House backs Knight's assault weapons ban bill

The landmark assault weapons ban bill sponsored by East Bay Democrat Jason Knight passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Thursday evening, June 5, by a 43-28 margin. Bill No. 2025-H … more

By Mike Rego | 6/5/25

Tiverton police logs: Several drug and weapons arrests

Monday, May 19 Ciera M. Omos, 30, of 10 Fish Road, was charged with driving on a suspended license on Fish Road at 6:06 a.m. Tuesday, May 20 Cynthia A. Manchester Rego, 68, of 1401 … more

6/5/25

Graduation is Friday — meet Tiverton's top 10

In advance of Friday afternoon's graduation ceremony, Tiverton High School officials named their top 10 students this week, ranked by academic performance. They include: 1. Nolan Page A son of … more

6/5/25

Senior Kam Rego hurls a pitch during the game. The ace struck out 7 and allowed 5 hits, a walk and 2 runs in 4 innings of work.

Tigers fall to Woonsocket in Pod final

The Tiverton baseball team ended their season falling to Woonsocket 8-2 in the Division 3 Pod Championship at home on Tuesday afternoon. “ it was definitely a great season,” said … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/4/25

Rep. June Speakman and Sen. Walter Felag

Assembly passes Felag, Speakman ban on PFAS chemicals in firefighters’ gear

PROVIDENCE — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag and Rep. June S. Speakman to prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of any firefighting personal protective … more

6/4/25

Rep. Knight's assault weapons ban bill passes out of committee

In his words, Rep. Jason Knight isn't "spiking the football," but his long-standing effort to enact an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island converted an extremely important "first down" Tuesday night, … more

By Mike Rego | 6/4/25

Tiverton school superintendent Peter Sanchioni will leave at the end of June.

Tiverton narrows school chief search to three

Tiverton School Department officials have narrowed their search for a new superintendent to three candidates, as outgoing school head Peter Sanchioni’s departure looms. Laryssa M. Doherty, … more

By Christian Silvia | 6/4/25

Joel Saccoccio, Barrington’s school resource officer, confidently wears his sleeve tattoos as he chats with students in the hallway at Barrington High School.

From taboo to all you – the mainstreaming of tattoos

With the arrival of summer comes the return of bikinis, tank tops, sundresses, and sandals. Less clothing means more skin — and more skin means more visible tattoos. The age-old negative … more

By Michelle Mercure | 6/4/25

Big loss in Little Compton

Dutch Elm Disease has decimated the elm tree population across Rhode Island, but one majestic example on Sakonnet Point Road stood strong for more than 150 years — until this past weekend. … more

6/2/25

Commons Restaurant closing is temporary – not permanent

The Commons Restaurant in Little Compton is closing temporarily, effective Sunday, June 1, but is expected to reopen in the future. Rumors began circulating earlier this week in the very small … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/30/25

Budget committee chairman George Crowell speaks at last week's budget hearing.

Little Compton could face service cuts, layoffs if budget plan doesn't pass

Town services and municipal employees could be on the chopping block if residents don't approve a 12 percent tax increase at the Tuesday, June 17 Financial Town Meeting, Little Compton's town … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/30/25