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Windsurfers cut across the water on a perfectly windy afternoon.
High-stakes racing on Mt. Hope Bay
Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. … more
Tiverton players celebrate after beating Barrington 8-3 to win the District 2 title at Barrington High School on Wednesday night.
Tiverton 12U softball wins District 2 title
The Tiverton 12U softball all-stars beat Barrington 8-3 in a game three showdown to take the District 2 championship at Barrington High School on Wednesday night.  Tiverton ace Liliana Luis … more
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Tiverton crematorium fight enters new stage
As some local residents are gearing up for the next round of their fight with a development company that wants to build a crematorium in the north end of town, they received a piece of encouraging … more
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Dora Millikin (left) and director Marjory O'Toole work on the exhibit one recent afternoon.
Art as inspiration guides new show in Little Compton
Those particularly cynical few may say there’s nothing new under the sun. That might well be. But true or not, the Little Compton Historical Society embraces the claim this year, giving people … more
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Left in limbo – the dreaded college application 'waitlist'
More students are applying to more U.S. colleges and universities than ever before, according to reporting from The Common App, an organization that has dramatically altered the college application … more
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Portsmouth: Premature to support alternative cable route
With the majority of members saying it’s premature to take an official stance at this time, the Town Council Monday declined to support a Little Compton resolution urging SouthCoast Wind to explore a cable path over land in Westport, rather than through the Sakonnet River. more
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Tom Army
R.I. Hockey Hall acknowledges Army's lifetime achievements in the game
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame recently named East Providence’s Tom Army as the recipient of the 2023 Malcolm Greene Chace Memorial Trophy recognizing “Achievement & Outstanding … more
Barrington teammates swarm Ava Lucas (right) after the game. The pitcher threw a no hitter and struck out 10, allowing just 3 walks and no runs. She also hit a triple and scored in the second inning.
Barrington All-Stars win pitcher's duel, force deciding game
The Barrington 12U All-Star softball team beat Tiverton 2-0 in the District II semifinal game at Tiverton High School on Tuesday night, June 27. more
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Tiverton attorney's report rocks quarry controversy
Neighbors upset with the Highland Ridge Farm quarrying operation will bring their complaints to the Tiverton Zoning Board this Thursday at Tiverton High School. The board is expected to hold a … more
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Patrick and Sean Bowen, at the site of their proposed oyster farm in August 2021, will have a hearing before the state CRMC on Tuesday, July 18.
Bowens' aquaculture hearing scheduled for July 18
Three years after they first filed an application to establish a commercial oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue, Little Compton's Patrick and Sean Bowen will finally get a hearing before the state body … more
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Teammates lineup to celebrate with pitcher Liliana Luis after she threw a perfect game. The Tiverton 12U all stars beat Barrington 2-0 at Town Farm Field on Thursday and move on to the finals on Tuesday night.
Luis pitches perfect game as Tiverton tops Barrington 2-0
The Tiverton softball 12U all-stars edged Barrington 2-0 in a District 2 game on Thursday night. Tiverton’s Liliana Luis pitched a perfect game, striking out 15 and allowing 0 hits and 0 walks. … more
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Tiverton man wins $1 million in Westport
A Tiverton man is (almost) a million bucks richer, after getting very lucky at a Westport convenience store recently. Jeffrey Berube (shown here with his sister) bought a $50 "Billion Dollar … more
An artistic rendering of the proposed Seasons Market at Main and Souza roads.
Controversial Seasons Market plan moves ahead
Plans for construction of the highly controversial Seasons Corner Market may be back on track following the Tiverton Planning Board’s recent vote to grant conditional approval of the … more
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Senior Abby Monkevicz hugs fellow senior Cassie Taber after the game. Taber got on base in the seventh inning via an era and made it to second base before the game came to an end.
Tigers stay proud in 8-2 loss to Mounties in Championship
The Tiverton softball team fell to Mount St. Charles 8-2 in the Division III Championship game at Rhode Island College on Monday night.   “I’m super proud of all of us and how … more
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Steve Oliveira and wife Dawn (middle) pose with Tiverton first responders Jim Miranda (left), Lt William Pannicia, Lt Mike Ladusau, Nicholas Barboza, Captain Peter Manchester and Brandon Botelho, who all aided in saving his life.  
A life saved, and thanks given
Steve Oliveira walked into the Tiverton Fire Department headquarters on Main Road one recent morning, bearing coffee, donuts and gift cards for the crew. It was the least he could do, he said, for … more
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Dolphin or pilot whale found beached in Little Compton
What could be a dolphin, or possibly a small pilot whale, was found beached at Taylor's Lane over the weekend. The decomposing animal, about nine feet long, was found by a John Dyer Road … more
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Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line is now awaiting the governor’s signature.
Bill clarifying public shoreline access clears Assembly
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to establish that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet … more
A sign at the Sapowet Marsh bridge makes it clear how many neighbors think of a plan to establish a one-acre oyster farm at the site.
Sakonnet aquaculture bill dies in session
For the second year in a row, legislation that would restrict aquaculture along the shores of the Sakonnet River failed to make it out of committee before the Rhode Island General Assembly session … more
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Tiverton head coach Mike Brigham (middle) speaks to the team between innings.
With loss to Mounties, Tiverton has last shot at championship Monday
The Tiverton Tigers, playing out of the winner's bracket , fell to Mount St. Charles 6-0 in game one of the Division III Championship at RIC Thursday night.  The two … more
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Adamsville Post Office building for sale
Another 'For Sale' sign has popped up in Adamsville. But unlike other recent property transfers, the possible sale of the town's US Post Office branch building and an adjoining single family home at … more
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The Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board considered Monday whether to continue its review of SouthCoast Wind Farm’s cable plan. (Screenshot)
Mass. wind farm needs R.I. regulators’ approval. But is SouthCoast Wind Farm an impossible choice?
The state’s top energy regulator vented over the “Hobson’s Choice” posed when offshore wind developers seek to renege on their contracts with utility companies. more
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Adrienne Durand celebrates her graduation with family.
Tiverton grads told to 'stay weird'
While wind whipped tassels to and fro, Tiverton’s Class of 2023 closed out a “spectacular” chapter of their lives at Friday’s gusty graduation ceremony at the high school … more
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Tiverton pitcher Abbie DeMello during their playoff game against Exeter-West Greenwich.
Tiverton softball to play in the Division III Championship on Thursday
The Tiverton softball team will face Mount St. Charles in the Division III championship at Rhode Island College on Thursday at 5 p.m. The Tigers have played Mount three times this year, losing twice … more
The Highland Road quarry operation has drawn protests from neighbors, but owner's attorney said he's working within the law.
Quarry operator tells Tiverton to pound sand
A quarry operator that has incurred the wrath of neighbors and others who say its quarrying operation does not belong in their peaceful residential neighborhood, presented its side of the story to … more
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Graduates in the St. Mary Academy-Bay View Class of 2023 enter the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence for commencement on Monday, June 5.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 147th Commencement
PROVIDENCE — On Monday evening, June 5, St. Mary Academy – Bay View graduated its Class of 2023 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Each of the 49 graduates have been accepted to … more
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