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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

By Ted Hayes | 6/16/23

Capt. Mark L. Turner, U.S. Navy (Ret.) was the guest speaker at the Veterans Day ceremony held at the VFW Post 5390 Saturday morning. The event also served as the grand reopening of the building, which has undergone major improvements in the past several weeks.

For veterans: ‘Two words — eight letters’ (with photo gallery)

A couple hundred people packed the VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point Saturday morning to honor veterans, as well as celebrate the grand reopening of the hall that strives to give back to the community. more

By Jim McGaw | 11/12/23

Tiverton Middle School students Abby Gilfillen and Luca Palumbo

Tiverton teens ace state RICAS test

Two Tiverton Middle School students are being celebrated for what is a nearly unheard of accomplishment in the world of standardized testing — each received a perfect score on their most recent … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 2/14/24

Douglas Casey of Douglas Casey Carpentry, Little Compton, marks a board for sawing last month at the Arch Contemporary Ceramics building located at 18 East Road, Tiverton Four Corners. The building permit was granted before the Planning Board was allowed to weigh in on the design, as is supposed to happen.

Four Corners flap: Potter’s permit issued without design review; planners now plead for changes

TIVERTON — A step skipped in the town permitting process has created a mess for both a Tiverton Four Corners building project and town efforts to protect more

By Bruce Burdett | 4/23/21

Right fielder Chloe Oliveira (left) backs up first baseman Carlie Martin as she takes a throw from third baseman Paisley Parisee.

Tiverton girls on cusp of state softball title

The Tiverton 11-12 girls softball all-stars smashed 13 hits and stole 15 bases in crushing South Kingstown 23-1 in three innings to take game one of a best of three series to win the state … more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 7/13/22

Bill Braun and Dee Levanti at their Ivory Silo Farm in Westport. (NOFA-Massachusetts photo)

‘Seed saver’ to lease space at Westport Town Farm

Westport organic farmer and ‘seed saver’ Bill Braun will soon be sub-leasing space at Westport Town Farm. The Board of Selectmen approved the arrangement unanimously at its March 2 … more

By Bruce Burdett | 3/26/20

Marcus Bostic of East Providence chips out of the bunker at the fifth green.

Gallery: 2022 East Division golf playoff match

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School was the far-and-away winner of the East Division golf playoff match held over its home layout of Green Valley Country Club Monday afternoon, May 23, as the … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 5/23/22

Davis Lee of Portsmouth congratulates a classmate at the conclusion of Portsmouth Abbey’s commencement exercises on Sunday, May 28.

Abbey grad: Classmates ‘picked me up’ after failures

PORTSMOUTH — Catherine O’Hara told her fellow graduates at Portsmouth Abbey that she had “failed a lot” over her four years of high school, but nearly every time one of … more

6/7/22

Barbara Passmore rings the dinner bell at the last Little Compton Community Dinner, held in 2019.

Community — and dinner — returns to Little Compton Sunday

The COVID-19 pandemic canceled the affair the past two years, but it didn't kill Little Compton's community spirit. The town will once again break bread this Sunday. So far, more than 400 people … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/7/22

Sen. Valarie Lawson (left), a Democrat who represents District 14 in East Providence, and Rep. Rebecca Kislak, a fellow Dem from District 4 on the capital city’s East Side, used a “chocolate election” on Valentine’s Day Tuesday, Feb. 14, as the premise for a demonstration on ranked-choice voting, about which each submitted formative legislation to their respective chambers earlier in the week.

Local lawmakers Lawson, Kislak submit ranked-choice legislation

PROVIDENCE — Two local legislators, one from East Providence and the other from just across the Seekonk River in Providence, recently surveyed the “sweet tooth” of respondents while … more

2/15/23

RIDOT photos showing the dilapidated state of the "pins" that hold the trusses under the Washington Bridge in place.

Gallery: RIDOT releases Washington Bridge deficiency photos

PROVIDENCE — Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, after further detailing the need to shut down the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation released a series … more

By Mike Rego | 12/12/23

Gov. activates Guard, says there is no plan for a total lockdown

During her daily press briefing, Gov. Gina Raimondo made one big announcement and answered the biggest question on everyone’s mind: She has no plan to order a full lockdown in Rhode … more

3/20/20

William Stewart is alleged to have brought a 13-year-old girl from Pennsylvania to Tiverton.

Tiverton man faces federal charges in molestation case

A 20-year-old Tiverton man is facing federal charges on allegations that he enticed and transported a 13-year-old girl from Pennsylvania to Tiverton with the intent to engage in sexual … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/28/21

Local youngsters make their way into RIGA Junior Am semifinals

SEEKONK — Youngsters have taken centerstage this week with the 104th edition of the Rhode Island Junior Amateur, which began with stroke play qualifying rounds in Westerly at Winnapaug Country … more

By Mike Rego | 7/26/23

Parking still in limbo at Little Compton Town Landing

Should half of the parking spaces at Little Compton’s Town Landing be set aside for locals only? The town is waiting to hear back from the state on whether such a plan is even … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 11/1/23

Board member Betty Brito presented Jeff Hirsh with Bradley Hospital's celebrated Humanitarian Award, recognizing him for his longtime support of the hospital and his unwavering commitment to healing the hearts and minds of children, teens, and adolescents.

Bradley Hospital presents noted restauranteur Hirsh with Humanitarian Award

EAST PROVIDENCE — Bradley Hospital presented Jeff Hirsh with its celebrated Humanitarian Award. The longtime owner of the famed Lobster Pot Restaurant in Bristol was recognized for his deep … more

11/13/23

A car enters East Main Road from Union Street in Portsmouth.

Lawmaker puts the brakes on automated speed enforcement

PORTSMOUTH — A bill authorizing automated speed camera-enforcement systems in not only school zones but on all state and local roads in Rhode Island seems to have hit the skids, at … more

By Jim McGaw | 2/14/21

McKee stops short of mandating masks in Rhode Island schools

PROVIDENCE — Governor Dan McKee, following up on updated recommendations made earlier this week by the Centers of Disease Control as the “Delta” variant of the coronavirus has … more

By Mike Rego | 7/29/21

Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.

Mayflower Wind asks for continuance of show-cause hearing

Mayflower Wind Energy LLC, which is proposing to develop transmission facilities that would run up the Sakonnet River, cross Portsmouth and reenter Mt. Hope Bay, has asked for a continuance of a … more

12/13/22

Tiverton school resource officer removed after Instagram comments

What started as a prank by seniors at Tiverton High School has led to the removal of School Resource Officer Jacob Rapoza, following comments made on social media that have since been deleted. … more

By Jen Campisi | 1/17/23

Myles Arkins, a lifelong Little Compton resident, is the newest member of the town's housing trust.

New face at the Little Compton Housing Trust

A new face was introduced at the most recent Little compton Housing Trust meeting early last month. Myles Arkins fills a vacant spot on the seven-member board after he was named to the post over the another … more

By Paige Shapiro | 4/27/23

Town council member Gary Mataronas said the town is working on solutions to the crop cannon issue, which cropped up again this past summer.

Mataronas: Crop cannon onus is on Ag Trust

Little Compton town councilor Gary Mataronas wants the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust to do more due diligence when it leases trust-owend land in residential areas to farmers, and he … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 1/4/24

The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches" included (top row, left to right) Jillian Escobar, Yishan Brady, Theodora Minca, Emelia Zabbo, Elizabeth Dunlop, Maggie Peterson, Sophia Delara, Julie DaSilva, Lily Tremble, Cassandra Bonilla; (front row) Zara Jean, Yiling Brady, Mrs. Nancy Peters, Olivia Dufresne, Ava Sousa, Selah Ethier.

Bay View Players take top prize at Rhode Island Drama Festival

The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe was crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches,” a play about the … more

3/12/24

Tiverton wants traffic study before Seasons Market plan vote

Nearly two dozen speakers pleaded with the Tiverton Planning Board Tuesday evening to reject a proposal by a Cranston-based company that wants to build a Seasons Corner Market, a 24-hour convenience store, gas … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/13/22

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

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/27/23