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Little Compton Town Solicitor Anthony DeSisto.
Little Compton attorney: No conflict of interest
Little Compton's newest town solicitor reiterated Thursday that there is no conflict of interest by his serving as both the town's legal counsel and counsel for the state Coastal Resources Management … more
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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
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This map depicts current marine heat wave conditions for June 2023. Observations show marine heatwaves are occurring across vast regions of the planet, including: the tropical North Atlantic, the Northeast Atlantic along the Iberian coast as far northward as Ireland and the UK, the equatorial Pacific, the Northeast Pacific, the Northwest Pacific in the Sea of Japan, the Southwest Pacific just southeast of New Zealand and the Western Indian Ocean southeast of Madagascar.
The world's ocean water is heating up fast
As scientists around the world sound the alarm about record sea surface temperatures, a new experimental NOAA forecast system predicts that half of the global ocean may experience marine heatwave … more
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12U softball all-stars pitcher Liliana Luis celebrates after Tiverton beat Barrington 8-3 to win the District 2 title.
Terrific spring for Tiverton softball all stars
It has been a terrific spring for the Tiverton girls softball all star teams as two of the teams won the District 2 championship and a third is in prime position to win the title this week.   … more
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Aerial view of one of the five wind turbines 3.8 miles southeast of Block Island generating electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm. A separate wind farm project, SouthCoast Wind Farm, is under scrutiny amid new allegations by a state coastal engineer.
State engineer alleges SouthCoast developer lied to regulators
Financial headwinds aren’t the only obstacle a Massachusetts offshore wind farm developer must overcome to secure critical approvals from Rhode Island regulators. SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC is … more
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Though she's only been here a few years, Jess Higgins has found herself right at home at Wilbur McMahon.
Little Compton's Teacher of the Year is all in
Little Compton fifth grade math and science teacher Jess Higgins is a fresh face by Little Compton standards, but has made a big enough impact that she's been named the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, … more
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Photo: Little Compton widow finishes late spouse's work
Little Compton resident John Lewis, who for years lived with his wife Madeline at 115 Colebrook Road, passed away recently, and is probably known to hundreds of golfers even if they didn't know him … more
Westport farmer Ray Raposa, who owns Hay Ray's farm and feed, harvests hay last autumn.
Effort underway to 'Keep the farm in farm coast'
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles on the current state and future of farming along the 'Farm Coast,' the incredibly fertile, rolling countryside that skirts the ocean from … more
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Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.
Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10
The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more
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Tiverton man cited after his dogs attack neighbor's pet
A Tiverton man faces two municipal court summonses for having dogs at large, after police said his two pitbull mixes attacked and injured a neighbor's dog late last month. John D. Hartwein … more
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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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