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Westport resident Kevin McGoff fishes Grays Mill Pond Saturday morning with his daughter Carolyn and son Wesley.

Biting cold, and a few bites, in Adamsville

The mercury was at 35 degrees, with a wind chill that made it feel like 19 at Grays Mill Pond in Adamsville early Saturday morning. Still, that was good enough for the brave souls who came out for … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/17/25

Professor Bernardo Motta sits with his students, engaging in one-on-one conversations about environmental issues.

The call of the wild in the East Bay — calls for environmental advocacy

“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically listening for a low pitched “Waaah” sound. It is … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/17/25

Tiverton drops water merger — for now

Two months after asking the town’s legislative delegation to look at the possibility of merging the North Tiverton and Stone Bridge water districts, the Tiverton Town Council voted to rescind … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/16/25

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

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/15/25

Students eat lunch at the Wilbur McMahon School in this file photo.

Little Compton mulls increase in tuition cost

Members of the Little Compton School Committee could vote next month on whether to raise tuition for its out-of-district students, after four years of no increases. Currently, Little Compton … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/15/25

Kiana Wright, 30, (In yellow) visits the aquarium frequently, listening to music while enjoying the tranquility of the sea creatures.

Sandy shores open doors at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium

Sand is a curious substance — soft yet gritty, smooth underfoot but rough to the touch. It’s fun to play with at the beach, yet impossible to fully shake off afterward. Now imagine a sand … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/15/25

An SUV driven by a Raynham, Ma. said to be three times over the legal limit for alcohol is shown stopped against a light post in Tiverton Thursday night.

Alleged drunk driver knocks over light post, drives across Tiverton lawns

A Raynham, Ma. man who police said had nearly three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system was arrested late Thursday night with driving under the influence, but not before he drove over … more

4/11/25

In Portsmouth High School’s production of the musical “Sister Act,” staged at Tiverton High School from April 3-5, the nuns react to Deloris (Aaliyah Turner) soon after disguising herself in their convent.

Portsmouth High takes ‘Sister Act’ on the road

PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — A leaky roof didn’t dampen the spirits of Portsmouth High School thespians. When a leaky roof put the Kate Grana Auditorium at PHS temporarily out of … more

4/11/25

League will start monitoring council, school board meetings

NEWPORT COUNTY — The League of Women Voters Newport County (LWVNC) is launching an initiative to attend and monitor public meetings of the city and town councils and school committees … more

4/11/25

An artist’s rendering of the proposed Seasons Corner Market in north Tiverton.

Meeting kerfuffle as zoners delay Seasons decision

Tiverton Zoning Board of Review members voted last week to postpone its long-awaited decision on the fate of a new Seasons Corner Market in the north end of town for at least another month. The … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/10/25

State Sen. Linda Ujifusa makes a point, flanked by fellow Democrats Rep. Jason Knight (left) and Rep. Susan Donovan (right), during an East Bay Chamber of Commerce “Legislators Breakfast” last Friday morning.

A shortage of houses, doctors and federal funding

The entire contingent of Bristol County legislators gathered for coffee and current affairs during a forum hosted by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce last Friday morning, April 4. They talked about … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/10/25

Tiverton swears in new police chief

Tiverton has a new police chief. Acting Chief James Costa, formerly the department’s deputy chief, was sworn in Wednesday morning at Tiverton Hall. He succeeds former chief Patrick Jones , … more

4/9/25

Residents pose new ideas for Odd Fellows, Fire Barn

Members of the Little Compton Commons Review Committee have until Thursday, April 24 to forward their suggestions for possible alternative ideas for the Odd Fellows building and the Fire Barn to the … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/9/25

This view shows the Hicks Farm in Tiverton’s north end, looking west toward Mt. Hope Bay and, to the southwest, the Sakonnet River.

Tiverton helps preserve 50 acres of north-end farmland

Tiverton will cover $1 million of a $2.6 million deal to preserve nearly 50 acres of historic north end farmland in perpetuity. Members of the town council voted last month to use $1 million … more

4/9/25

Rep. Terri Cortvriend, Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa, and Rep. Michelle McGaw, all from Portsmouth.

Here’s what Portsmouth legislators have been up to

PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve been wondering what your local legislators have been busy with in the General Assembly lately, here’s a guide. more

4/9/25

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

4/8/25

Tiverton Town Council member Craig Committo introduced the resolution opposing House and Senate bills to enact an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island.

Tiverton takes aim at state assault weapons ban

Tiverton Town Council members voted overwhelmingly Monday evening to stand against companion assault weapons bills before the House and Senate, a resolution that deems them “an … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/8/25

The Highland Road quarry operation has drawn protests from neighbors, but owner's attorney said he's working within the law.

Judge to Tiverton quarry operator: Pound sand

A Rhode Island Superior Court judge ruled last week that five cease and desist orders filed against a Tiverton quarry operator two years ago are valid and will stand. In a decision filed … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/7/25

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

By Ethan Hartley | 4/4/25

Little Compton tax base climbs nearly $300 million

Though assessments are not yet certified and the numbers could change, the collective value of all taxable homes and land in Little Compton has risen by nearly $600 million, under a recent … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/3/25

’The Coop’ across the street from Gray’s Daily Grind in Adamsville.

'Coop' controversy in Adamsville

Will Adamsville’s ‘Coop,’ the shiny chrome food trailer by the pond across from Gray’s Daily Grind, ever re-open? The ball appears to be in Gray’s court. ’The Coop’ across the street from Gray’s Daily Grind in Adamsville. Bassett cover Interim Westport building official … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/1/25

Skip Paul of Wishing Stone Farm, and Hannah Wolbach of Skinny Dip Farm hope providing temporary housing to seasonal farm workers will help alleviate a shortage they say makes it difficult to get through the growing seasons.

Trailers a godsend for Little Compton farms?

As seasonal farm workers willing to make the commute to Little Compton become harder to come by, temporary RV-style housing may soon help stave off what Little Compton farmers say could be the loss … more

By Christian Silvia | 3/31/25

Blake Heyden (second from left) during the current council's swearing in in December, has resigned.

Freshman Tiverton councilor resigns — 'I'm not a politician'

Explaining that he’s “not a politician,” Tiverton Town Council member Blake Hayden resigned his seat Wednesday, just four months after he was elected to fill the last seat on the … more

By Christian Silvia | 3/27/25

DUI with 8-year-old in car, animal cruelty top police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, March 19 John Lane McMahon, 58, of 2651 East Main Road E, was charged with … more

3/27/25

Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. (center) with family and friends of the late Staff Sgt. Christopher Potts in the Senate chamber.

Senate approves bill renaming Sakonnet Bridge after fallen Tiverton veteran

The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation (2025-S 0591) sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. that would rename the Sakonnet Bridge as the “Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet Bridge.” more

3/27/25