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Rescuers including Little Compton Volunteer Animal Rescue First Responders Elizabeth Torphy Middleton and Jason Anderson, along with John Barylick and professionals from Mystic Aquarium, tend to the stranded dolphin Saturday evening.

Dolphin stranded on Little Compton beach succumbs

Rescuers tried, but ultimately were unable, to save a deep-water long-beaked dolphin that was found beached along the rock Chace Point shoreline Saturday afternoon. Little Compton resident Emily … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/9/23

Constance Gee of Westport (middle left), Mary Chalke of Nantucket (in the whale suit) and others listen to Timmons Roberts, a professor of environmental studies and sociology at Brown University and the executive director of the Climate Social Science Network.

Hundreds pack offshore wind forum in Little Compton

Hundreds of residents concerned about the impact of offshore wind projects on the shores of Little Compton, Westport and other area communities flooded the Wilbur McMahon School gymnasium... more

By Paige Shapiro | 3/21/23

Gallery: 2022 R.I. Folk Fest

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival was held at Larisa Park in Riverside on Sunday, Aug. 28. — East Providence Post and eastbayri.com contributing photographer Tyler … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 8/31/22

Huskies defenders Matt MacDougall, Ben Calouro and James Rustici (from left) fight for a rebound with Tiverton’s Ryan Poland in a physical Division II matchup at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday night. Tiverton won the game, 56-42.

Tiverton beats Mt. Hope, 56-42, in ‘scrappy’ D-II matchup

BRISTOL — Jason Potvin led Tiverton with 15 points as the Tigers beat Mt. Hope, 56-42, in a physical Division II matchup in Bristol on Thursday night, Jan. 5. The win improved the … more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/9/23

Patriots starting pitcher Damon Owen hurls one toward the plate during Portsmouth’s 4-1 win over Tiverton at home on Saturday. The righty surrendered one run on four hits over four innings, striking out six.

Portsmouth tops Tiverton, Cumberland to start season

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity baseball team got its season off on the right foot with back-to-back wins on Saturday and Monday. In a non-league game against … more

4/11/23

Grounded sailboat a headache for Westport harbormaster

A mysterious sailboat that ran aground on Horseneck Beach Saturday evening doesn't appear to be going anywhere any time soon, much to the chagrin of Westport's harbormaster. But he says there's not a … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/26/23

Liam Chapman with Tiverton Police Officer Shaun Wilson and Blue the police dog.

Tiverton rallies around boy during a tough patch

In early December, a group of dads whose kids play sports together gathered at the Tiverton home of Stacie and Lincoln Chapman, intent on creating an elaborate holiday display inside and outside the … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/5/24

Sam Bettencourt drives in for a layup. The senior point guard scored 26 points as the Tigers beat Mt. Hope 42-29 in a Division II preliminary playoff game on Thursday.

Bettencourt scores 26 as Tigers best Huskies 42-29 in D-II playoffs

Sam Bettencourt scored 26 points to lead Tiverton past Mt. Hope 42-29 in a preliminary playoff game in Bristol on Thursday night. The Tigers will move on to play at Mt. St. Charles in the Division II … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 2/17/23

Walker's will re-open in Little Compton this summer

The news of Walker's Roadside Stand demise has apparently been greatly exaggerated — the Little Compton institution is back in business under the leadership of Ian Walker, founder Coll Walker's … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/11/23

LC Housing Trust plans four new affordable homes

A project that would bring sorely needed affordable housing to Little Compton was unveiled at last week’s town council meeting. Though it is in very preliminary stages, the end result, assuming … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 9/30/23

A visitor casts a line into the Sakonnet River from the end of the Stone Bridge abutment in Portsmouth on Saturday. Part of Teddi’s Beach is seen at left. The R.I. Department of Transportation has offered to sell both the beach and the abutment to the town for $300,000, and the Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to pursue the proposal.

In Portsmouth: A ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity

PORTSMOUTH — The town is moving ahead with plans to turn the shabby Stone Bridge abutment and adjacent Teddi’s Beach into a waterfront spot that residents can proudly call their … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/14/22

An architectural rending of the proposed Seasons Corner Market.

Seasons Market meeting delayed in Tiverton

There is still no word yet on the fate of Tiverton’s controversial Seasons Corner Market development, which has been a hot button topic since it was introduced nearly two years ago. … more

11/7/23

The Longplex Family & Sport Center sprawls across several hundred thousand square feet of space in North Tiverton.

Tiverton OKs upcoming Longplex events

After cautioning that crowd control, public safety, and the potential for overflow parking continue to be major concerns, the Tiverton Town Council voted Monday to allow the Longplex Family & … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/12/23

The Tigers celebrate after holding off Smithfield 7-6 in overtime during a Division IV home game on Friday night.

Tiverton holds off Smithfield in overtime

Tiverton held off Smithfield 7-6 in overtime, during a defensive Division IV home game on Friday night. Tiverton struck first in overtime after the two teams battled to a 0-0 tie at the … more

9/30/23

Jacob Rapoza, a former school resource officer at Tiverton High School, was found guilty Wednesday, May 8, on two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct in connection with incidents in the fall of 2022 involving the improper activation of his taser at the school.

Former Tiverton school resource officer found guilty

TIVERTON — Jacob Rapoza, a former school resource officer at Tiverton High School, was found guilty Wednesday, May 8, on two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct in connection with … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/10/24

Bristol and Warren lead the region in ’23 price increases

With only a few exceptions, single family, 2-4 family and condominium prices in the East Bay real estate market continued to climb in 2023 vs. 2022, a continuation of a multiyear trend. Bristol … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 1/10/24

Contractors prepare the approach to the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to soon receive three lanes of motorists.

RIDOT closes East Providence exit overnight to accommodate bridge lane changes

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is informing motorists as part of it ongoing effort to alleviate the intense congestion on the Washington Bridge since the … more

By Mike Rego | 3/25/24

Blue-Green Algae found in Tiverton's Stafford Pond

TIVERTON — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising the public to avoid contact with the water in Stafford … more

7/17/20

Anthony "Tony" Silvia Jr. started cleaning up Little Compton's shoreline at 16. Now 66, he has no plans of stopping.

Little Compton's 'seashore guardian' has been at it for half a century

Armed with a picker and bucket, Anthony “Tony” Silvia Jr., 66, has spent a majority of his life patrolling the beaches at the end of Town Way to keep the shoreline spotless. A … more

By Jen Campisi | 9/27/22

A confidential report includes recommendations for improving safety and security at Tiverton High School.

Confidential report’s handling pits deMedeiros vs. school chief

Calling his actions “an insult,” Tiverton Town Council Chairwoman Denise deMedeiros on Monday sharply criticized Tiverton School Superintendent Peter Sanchioni for turning over a … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/27/23

Jessica Kaela, shown in studio singing her newly released single, “Crying.”

Meet Jessica Kaela: A young singer focused on career growth

At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing for others and doing what’s right, in the midst of a … more

By Michael Khouri | 3/22/23

Patty, a mixed breed found on Seapowet Avenue in late June, is now awaiting a new forever home at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown.

Tiverton, animal sanctuary at odds over dog nearly euthanized

An abandoned dog that was close to being euthanized at the Town of Tiverton’s behest is instead undergoing veterinary care and awaiting her forever home at the Potter League For Animals in … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/11/23

Sasha and Casey Jones are Ed Aldrich's constant companions.

Little Compton fund-raiser is for the birds, literally

Ed Aldrich isn't worried so much about himself as the cold weather approaches, but for his two long-time companions and best friends, Sasha and Casey Jones. Sasha is a former rescue bird, a … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/8/21

Little Compton talks affordable housing Saturday

A group of local residents that has formed a new non-profit foundation to raise money to help working families obtain affordable housing in Little Compton will hold a community meeting on Saturday, … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 1/18/24

Renee Welchman spent three weeks researching and working with the seller to determine the asking price for this totally unique Little Compton home — $7.85 million.

The Art of the Ask – Setting prices on priceless properties

Try figuring out the value of a four-bedroom Colonial in Barrington or a two-bedroom condo in Bristol. It’s pretty easy. Adjusting for the variables of location and condition, you can easily … more

By Scott Pickering | 12/18/20