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Engineering review suggests complete rebuild or near reconstruction of Washington Bridge

WPRI Channel 12 was first to report a draft review on the status of the westbound section of the Washington Bridge written by an engineer hired to investigate the shuttered section paints a … more

By Mike Rego | 2/22/24

Holding a doggy treat to keep his attention, Tiverton Town Council president Denise DeMedeiros (left, out of frame) administers the Oath of Office to Blue, the Tiverton Police Department’s new comfort dog, last Tuesday.

Officer Blue gets the job in Tiverton

After a successful first month on the job as Tiverton’s first comfort-therapy dog, three-month-old Blue, an English Labrador retriever, reached an important career milestone last week when he … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 10/3/23

Tiverton resident Gloria Crist, channeling her inner Isis and Athena, runs from the ocean during Tiverton Yacht Club's Polar Plunge at Grinnell's Beach on Saturday at noon.

Tiverton residents dash into drink to welcome the new year

Dozens of Tiverton residents plunged into Sakonnet harbor to welcome in the new year at Grinnell's Beach on Saturday. The plunge was organized by the Tiverton Yacht Club to raise money for the … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/1/22

A crowd of anti-mask protesters filled up the Mt. Hope High School cafeteria in August while the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee debated whether to adhere to the governor's mask mandate at the start of the 2021-22 school year. Dr. Geoffrey Berg, a masking proponent, is at the podium.

Poll: Do you agree with lifting the state's mask mandate in schools?

Governor Dan McKee announced on Feb. 9 that the state would lift the mask mandate within school buildings on March 4, leaving the decision on whether to enforce mask wearing up to each individual district. more

2/11/22

Tiverton says 'yes' to legal marijuana sales

Tiverton voters, who for years have had a recreational marijuana dispensary just over the state line in Fall River, voted Tuesday to allow retail sale of the drug when it is permitted starting in … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/8/22

URI senior Arianna Helger plans to utilize her marine biology studies, and her experience as president of the URI Student Alumni Association, as the fifth generation to operate her family’s Tiverton seafood business.

Five-generation Tiverton fishing family passes the reins

Senior year of college is typically a heavy lift. That description takes on new meaning in the case of University of Rhode Island senior Arianna Helger, who not only carries a full-time … more

1/19/23

The area outlined in white off of Touisset Point in Warren will be opened this Sunday at sunrise, and includes 515 acres of previously prohibited area for shellfishing.

515 acres opened to shellfishing off Touisset Point in Warren

For the first time in decades, shellfishing off the coast of Touisset will be allowed conditionally, a sign of an increasingly healthy bay according to environmental officials. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/26/23

Butch Souza (left) and another volunteer stack steamers into a huge pot at Saturday’s clamboil.

A farm coast legend lives

If you ever shop at Lee’s Market, you probably remember Michael Hanley, who worked in the meat department for 47 years and considered pretty much everyone he met his friend. Hanley, 63, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/31/23

Adamsville's Cory named sports administrator of the year

Little Compton resident Keith Cory, an educator and long-time athletic administrator, has been named Athletic Director of the Year by the Rhode Island Interscholastic Athletic Administrator … more

4/15/22

Board of Canvassers workers check in a voter Tuesday morning at the Wilbur McMahon School in Little Compton.

Little Compton Republicans appear to tighten control over council

Little Compton Republicans tightened their control over the town council Tuesday, increasing their majority from 3-2 to 4-1 in a close race that left a Democratic incumbent narrowly defeated and out of the … more

By Jen Campisi | 11/8/22

West Nile Virus found in Tiverton

A mosquito sample taken from Tiverton last week has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive sample was collected by the state Department of Environmental Management and Department of … more

9/13/23

Tiverton police: Six arrests, man cited for junk cars

Monday, April 1 A caller from Linda Road complained of the sound of blasting just after 12:30 p.m. Manuel Calvao, 71, of 228 Irvington St., New Bedford, was charged with vandalism after … more

4/11/24

Linda Ujifusa reacts to Andrew Kelly’s endorsement of her during his surprise announcement that he was dropping out of the Senate District 11 race at the start of an online candidates’ forum last week. Both are Democrats, but Kelly was running as an independent. The other candidates are Kenneth J. Mendonça (R), who also appeared at the forum, and Mario J. Teixeira (I), who did not.

Portsmouth's Andrew Kelly withdraws from Senate Dist. 11 race

PORTSMOUTH — Andrew V. Kelly of Portsmouth is withdrawing from his campaign for the Senate seat that was vacated by James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Bristol, Portsmouth, … more

10/14/22

Little Compton town solicitor Anthony DeSisto.

Ethics commission sides with LC solicitor

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has ruled that attorney Anthony Desisto’s role as independent legal counsel for the state Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) does not constitute a … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/21/23

Democratic candidates Len Katzman (for Town Council), and Linda Ujifusa (for R.I. Senate District 11) greet voters outside the Portsmouth High School field house on Tuesday.

Dems maintain control of Portsmouth Town Council

PORTSMOUTH — Democrats will maintain their majority on the Town Council, and Linda Ujifusa will take over the R.I. Senate District 11 seat being vacated by retiring Sen. James Seveney. more

By Jim McGaw | 11/8/22

Lawrence Mott, transmissions development manager for SouthCoast Wind, answers a question by local resident Ralph Craft (left) at Thursday night’s Town Council workshop at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth again denies any deal with SouthCoast Wind

The Town Council, yet again, told a crowd of more than 100 people who turned out Thursday night for a workshop about SouthCoast Wind that there was no current proposal or contract for the town to … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/26/23

Gordon School has created a new “Whatever I Need” block in every student’s day, where they have free time for “whatever they need.” In the spirit of social-emotional wellness and growth, classes might go outside for some fun, hold a lively discussion about an important topic, or spend time reading together (above) with the school’s therapy dog, Denver.

For private schools, enrollment growth is a pandemic silver lining

While the global pandemic made a mess of just about everything everywhere, it had a hidden benefit for private schools — it boosted their enrollments. Admissions directors at numerous … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/21/23

Fire and rescue crews had to cut into John Barretto's Saturn to free him following Friday morning's accident.

Tiverton man dies in New Year's Eve day crash

A Tiverton man died Friday morning, Dec. 31, after he lost control of his car and struck a tree on Brayton Road. John Carlos "JC" Barretto, 18, was driving south just before 6:30 a.m. when he … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/2/22

Morgan Pontagarca started making artisanal soap and other products after an accident. She is a student at the Rhode Island Connections Academy.

Tiverton teen launches soap and toiletries company

TIVERTON – There’s the old saying that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Instead of lemonade, 14-year-old Tiverton resident Morgan Pontagarca is making soap to make the best out … more

By Kristen Ray | 1/13/22

Time running out for Little Compton housing survey

Little Compton residents and those who work or spend time there have until Friday, July 1 to take a survey on affordable housing in the community. In accordance with the Little Compton Town … more

6/24/22

Kira Galka and the late Thomas Harrington of Little Compton enjoy each other’s company in better days.

Tiverton student keeps teen’s memory alive

Thomas Harrington was only 19 when he died this past May after a decade-long battle with Ewing Sarcoma. But in his final years, the Little Compton resident accomplished things many can only dream of … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/30/23

Tiverton police face staffing problems

Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones presented some discouraging statistics to the Tiverton Town Council recently, as he described the department's challenges recruiting and retaining qualified … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 10/14/22

Mt. Hope Bridge shows its colors

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority jazzed up the Mt. Hope Bridge for the coming Memorial Day holiday, as seen here Saturday night. If you look closely at right, the Pell Bridge far down … more

5/28/23

Gov. Gina Raimondo at her daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, May 1. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, is at left.

Governor still aiming to lift R.I. stay-at-home order on May 8

PROVIDENCE — Despite the fact that surrounding states have extended their stay-at-home directives due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rhode Island is still sticking with its plan to let Gov. … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/1/20

An artistic rendering showing part of the Tiverton Heights subdivision, currently under review by the Tiverton Planning Board.

Huge Tiverton affordable housing development moves closer to approval

With questions about its mpact on water supply and traffic flow mostly resolved, the Tiverton Planning Board signaled at its meeting last Tuesday that it is moving closer to final action on the … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 10/14/22