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All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare treat Thursday evening with a rare visit by aurora borealis, … more
Tiverton High School’s girls' tennis edged previously undefeated Coventry 4-3 in a Division 3 home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 9-2 as they grabbed … more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
    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
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
Eligible small businesses and nonprofits now have until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to apply. more
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
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
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
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
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
    “I unequivocally support protections for all students and believe that everyone should feel safe attending their public schools.” — … more
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
PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON — It’s out with the old, in with the new for Rhode Island Energy. more
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
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
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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