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Tiverton residents are served by two distinct water districts, but this may change with the town council’s vote Monday to seek General Assembly approval to merge them into one.
The town …
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By Christian Silvia
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2/26/25
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Legislators in a joint oversight hearing recently made it clear to RIDOT officials that they had more work ahead of them than just rebuilding a bridge.
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By Ethan Hartley
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2/25/25
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When Kayla Sibilia would take cold winter swims near her old home in western Massachusetts, she'd immediately have to jump in her car when she was done, crank the heat up to high, and shiver a bit …
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By Christian Silvia
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2/25/25
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The word “little” often carries a negative connotation, but bigger isn’t always better. The town of Little Compton, sometimes called the “hidden gem” of Rhode Island, is …
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By Michelle Mercure
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2/25/25
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Three Tigers scored in double digits as the Tiverton girls basketball team torched Mt. Hope 51-34 in a Division 2 quarterfinal home game on Friday night. The 17-4 Tigers move on to play East …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/24/25
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The Bristol police are asking everyone to be on the lookout for Jennifer M. Warren, 48, a Bristol resident who was reported missing on Tuesday, Feb. 18 by a neighbor.
The last time police can …
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2/20/25
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Death is unavoidable. The grief that follows for loved ones can be raw, unpredictable, and overwhelming. People cope in different ways: some break down in tears, others scream in frustration, while …
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By Michelle Mercure
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2/20/25
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The Bristol police are asking everyone to be on the lookout for Jennifer M. Warren, 48, a Bristol resident who was reported missing on Tuesday, Feb. 18 by a neighbor. She was last seen approximately …
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2/19/25
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Many Little Compton residents could experience some sticker shock when they open letters due to be mailed out next week — many property values are going up 35 to 40 percent or more across town.
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By Ted Hayes
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2/19/25
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Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a …
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By Michelle Mercure
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2/19/25
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Kirsten E. Farthing, 34, of 38 Independence Court, was charged with domestic …
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2/18/25
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Little Compton native Nancy Clark, a sports nutritionist and president of the Little Compton Garden Club, recently took the trip of a lifetime, traveling to Stockholm, Sweden to speak at the Nobel …
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By Christian Silvia
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2/18/25
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One, two, three. It only takes three small steps, a pull on the door handle and a new “dweller” walks through the door to a new home — an accessory dwelling unit.
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By Michelle Mercure
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2/18/25
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Tiverton girls’ basketball team beat Mt. Hope 51-44 in a physically played Division 2 game on Thursday night. The game was so tense that a fan was ejected for yelling profanities at the referees, according to coaches.
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne Jr.
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2/17/25
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Tiverton police have instituted a parking ban for Saturday afternoon through Sunday, as another storm makes its way across the region.
The on-street ban begins at 4 p.m. Saturday and continues …
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2/14/25
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A Tiverton woman died Thursday night after losing control of her car and striking a tree on Lake Road.
Jennifer M. Sylvia, 52, was pronounced dead at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River after …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/14/25
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Affordable housing restricted to residents 55 and over could be coming to two of Little Compton’s most historic and recognizable buildings.
Little Compton Town Council members are speaking with housing advocates from The …
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By Christian Silvia
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2/13/25
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East Providence legislators had a hand in two of the bills, which strive to increase access to vaccinations, lessen the severity of medical debt, and create more primary care physicians in the state.
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By Ethan Hartley
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2/13/25
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Just two weeks after mulling over planned budget cuts, the Tiverton School Committee officially voted to close down elementary school operations at Fort Barton School during their meeting on Tuesday, …
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By Christian Silvia
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2/12/25
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A large, bright green bucket sitting in the center of a crowded event room may not seem very exciting at first glance. People casually toss their “trash” into it without a second thought …
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By Michelle Mercure
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2/12/25
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Two East Bay legislators are hoping to give veterans and active-duty military personnel a break when it comes to paying for VIN inspections.
Senate Special Legislation and Veterans’ …
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2/11/25
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The Tiverton basketball team fell to Rogers 49-40 in overtime in a Division 2 home game on Thursday night. The loss drops the Tigers record to 2-13, with their lone wins coming against Davies and …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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2/11/25
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Little Compton officials are studying an ordinance proposed by the Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) designed to protect the rights of immigrants in the face of new …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/11/25
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There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are …
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By Michelle Mercure
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2/11/25
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One of the New England Patriots’ most beloved and clutch players will march alongside the leprechauns, rogues and banshees when the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade returns …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/10/25
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