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Candidates for State Senate District 10, Republican Allyn Meyers (left) and Democrat Walter Felag, gathered for an question-and-answer foum at Warren Town Hall Monday, Oct. 7.
Felag, Meyers meet in State Senate District 10 forum
WARREN — The Warren Town Hall Chambers, fittingly, was the location for two town-centric forums held Monday night, Oct. 7, including the opener between candidates running in State Senate … more
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Tiverton police logs: Weapons arrest, and a dog call that leads to a summons
Monday, Sept. 30 A Randolph Avenue resident reported a neighbor dispute just before 8:30 a.m. Animal complaints came in at 10:47 and 11:12 a.m. from Chester Street. A Main Road … more
Town council member Gary Matatonas speaks during a Little Compton Republican Town Committee forum Monday evening.
Little Compton Republicans make their case for office
Republican candidates for public office in Little Compton spent 90 minutes Monday evening talking about their vision for the town’s future, and what they plan to accomplish if elected, during a … more
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Tiverton Town Council candidates' forum is Tuesday
Candidates for Tiverton Town Council will answer questions at a public forum planned for this coming Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Tiverton Library. It runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the … more
LC Republicans' open candidate forum is Monday
The Little Compton Republican Town Committee' will host a candidates' forum for candidates seeking seats on the town council and school committee this coming Monday, Oct. 7, at the Little Compton … more
Scam costs Tiverton man nearly $200,000 in gold
A Connecticut man who allegedly took part in a scam that cost a Tiverton resident nearly $200,000 in gold bullion last month is being held in federal custody as part of a larger investigation into … more
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Democratic and Independent candidates for Little Compton Town Council took part in this 2022 forum sponsored by the Sakonnet Times, which all Republican candidates skipped. The same is expected in 2024, with Republicans holding their own forum, and Democrats expected to take part in a forum organized by the Sakonnet Times.
Dems, GOP will have separate forums in Little Compton
If Little Compton residents want to learn more about their candidates for local office, it looks like they will have to attend two separate political forums. Little Compton Republicans have … more
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Felag and Meyers meet in State Senate District 10 rematch
The race for Senate District 10 representing Warren as well as parts of Bristol and Tiverton at the 2024 General Election is a rematch from two years ago between 13-time incumbent Democrat and Warren … more
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Mark Gleicher (left) campaigns with Patrick McHugh, candidate for Little Compton Town Council, in 2022.
Gonzalez exit leaves questions on school board race
Come Wednesday, Nov. 6, Little Compton could see an exceedingly rare, if not unprecedented, turn of events in Rhode Island —   a husband and wife serving together on the same school committee, following the resignation Monday … more
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Speak up, seniors — Little Compton survey now open
    Little Compton officials want to know how the town and local senior service providers can improve the support system for the community’s older residents and provide … more
CRMC considers request to dismiss Tiverton oyster plan
Months after legislation that would effectively restrict oyster farming at Sapowet Cove became law in the Ocean State, there is still no word yet from the Coastal Resources Management Council on … more
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Grant awards are set at pre-determined tiers of $500, $1,000 and $2,500 for eligible businesses.
Application deadline extended for businesses affected by Washington Bridge closure
Eligible small businesses and nonprofits now have until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to apply. more
First singles player Lexi Boissonneau hits a forehand during her straight set win over Shea's Mikha’la Campbell. The Tigers' shut out Shea 7-0 for their third win of the season.
First 7-0 victory for Tigers' tennis squad
The Tiverton tennis team shut out Shea 7-0 in a Division 3 match at Slater Park on Thursday afternoon. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 3-1. “Our first 7-0 win,” said … more
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David Euglow looks out over Virginia from a ledge on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Little Compton to Nashville — on foot
There’s a secondary highway somewhere between Lloyd’s Beach and Nashville — David Euglow can’t recall exactly where. He remembers a few lanes, an overpass, trash on the … more
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during his tour of the Washington Bridge in March of 2023.
R.I. to receive $125 million in federal funds for Washington Bridge replacement
The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the “Mega grant” program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program, which is designed to support large transportation projects that are difficult to fund. more
Wampanoag history comes to life in Little Compton
For the first time in at least 200 years, a traditional Wampanoag canoe, or mishoon, is being made in Sakonnet, now more commonly known as Little Compton. Jonathan James-Perry, an Aquinnah … more
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Tiverton runners William Ramos (left) Owen Oliveira (center, out of focus), Aidan Schreiner (right) make their way through the course with a host of competitors behind them.
Pardon, just passing through in Tiverton
Though they didn’t score the fastest times, members of the Tiverton boys’ and girls’ middle school cross country teams combined to beat Kickemuit Middle School in Bristol Warren, … more
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Federal Title IX lawsuit touches Little Compton
    “I unequivocally support protections for all students and believe that everyone should feel safe attending their public schools.” — … more
Jonathan James Perry hollows out a mishoon, or traditional Wampanoag canoe.
What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton
The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft. Jonathan … more
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Google map shows the routes (in yellow) of Rhode Island Energy’s proposed structure replacement and conductor replacement project in Portsmouth and Tiverton. The longer main transmission line crosses the Sakonnet River and into Portsmouth to the Dexter Street substation. It continues down to Jepson Lane, but that line has already been upgraded.
Utility poles to be replaced in Portsmouth, Tiverton
PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — It’s out with the old, in with the new for Rhode Island Energy. more
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Moe McCormick (left), Hadley Wilson, Mary Mackintosh and Sandy Mackintosh Robin Dewey, Davis Dewey, Nancy Eames, Tommy Benning and Simon Wilson pose for a photo during dinner. 
Little Compton has a few friends over for dinner
What has become a beloved summer tradition — the end of summer, anyway — had perhaps its largest turnout ever Sunday, when more than 600 residents turned up for Little Compton’s … more
Demolition crews from the Aetna Co. began deck and beam removal from the westbound Washington Bridge span earlier this week.
Demolition of westbound span starts
In the past week contractors for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began demolition of parapet walls along both sides of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. The work, being … more
This cottage on Main Street, one of scores across Tiverton, is available for short term rentals, $610 per night.
Tiverton council balks at short-term rental plan
A proposed ordinance that among other things would require the owners of Short Term Rentals to live in the house they rent out is headed back to the planning board, after council members on Monday … more
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Drug charges, assaults top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 3 Michael Roland Bruneau, 63, of no permanent address, was charged with two … more
Tiverton looks toward future of Chase Marina property
As the state DEM continues to grapple with the redevelopment of the former Chase Marina property at 169 Riverside Drive, local officials remain hopeful that a collaborative approach will bring … more
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