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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.

Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes

PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations … more

By Mike Rego | 7/11/24

Biologists take tissue samples from the minke whale that washed up on Little Compton's Briggs Beach Wednesday.

Minke whale comes ashore in Little Compton

Marine biologists took advantage of a very rare opportunity Thursday, when dozens walked out to a remote stretch of Little Compton beach to study the remains of a 17-foot minke whale that washed up … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/11/24

Cats seized from 'uninhabitable' Tiverton home

Police and officers with an animal welfare group seized 21 cats from a Tiverton home Tuesday, after investigators found unsanitary conditions inside. Police responded to 51 Adams St. on a report … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/10/24

The queen and court in Little Compton’s Tricentennial Parade in 1975.

From the Town Crier: Little Compton celebrates 350 years

Editor’s note: Continuing on Little Compton’s 350th birthday celebration, the Town Crier writes of Queens and canes, and their ties to the town’s history. An article in the … more

By the Town Crier | 7/10/24

The state champion Tiverton Baseball U10 All Star team includes (front row, from left) Gavin Grimm, Brandon Flores, Dax Michaud, Shea MacGillivary, Liam Destremps and Chace Silva; (middle, from left) Jacoby Teixeira, Jack Toner, Calvin Medeiros, Sam Chapman, Liam Moore and Weston Methia; and (top row, from left) Coach Mike Silva, Coach Justin Teixeira, Coach Dan Medeiros and Manager Jason Methia.

Tiverton Baseball U10 All Stars win state championship

Tiverton Baseball ’s 10 and under All Star team are state champions for the second time in the Cal Ripken-affiliated league’s two-year existence, following a bizarre turn of events in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/10/24

Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.

Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation

PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon. At least that's how the … more

By Mike Rego | 7/10/24

Lexi Fredricks struck out 5 and allowed 0 hits and 3 walks in 2 innings of work. It was her third no-hit effort in 5 tournament games.

Tiverton softball crushes South Kingstown 13-0

The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars bashed 11 hits as they crushed South Kingstown 13-0 in 4 innings to move on in the state softball tournament on Tuesday night. Morgan Napolitano smacked a … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/10/24

Little Compton is expensive — but is housing ‘attainable’?

With an affordable housing crisis entrenched in Little Compton, town officials hope to change zoning regulations to help keep working people and their families in town, and to ease the pressure on … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/9/24

Gov. Dan McKee speaks at a July 9 press conference updating the Washington Bridge reconstruction project.

Stresses, strains associated with bridge project likely led to lack of bids

PROVIDENCE — The stresses and strains associated with such a significant and scrutinized project are what state officials believe to be the reasons why no company formally bid to rebuild the … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/24

Developer withdraws Westport educational facility plan

A controversial plan to open a live-in for-profit educational facility for teens on the Westport/Little Compton town line appears all but dead this week, after the developer notified Westport officials just before the July … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/8/24

Strangers make Adamsville farmer whole after $1,500 loss

While the greed of unknown thieves cost her $1,500 worth of herbs and a little faith in humanity, the kindness of strangers has renewed the faith of an Adamsville herb farmer who had more than 300 … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/8/24

Lexie Fredricks (left) and Abbie Coutu (right) celebrate with Mia Cabral (middle) after she hit an inside the park home run in the fifth inning.

Tiverton blanks Barrington 8-0, wins third straight District title

Lexie Fredricks threw a complete game no-hitter as the Tiverton Majors Division All Star softball team blanked Barrington 8-0 in the District 2 Championship game at Town Farm Field on Monday night. … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/2/24

Reprieve for Tiverton's Fort Barton School

Kids will be heading back to the Fort Barton School in the fall. The Tiverton School Committee approved a budget Saturday that allows the elementary school to remain open, at least for the … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/2/24

Gofundme started for Adamsville farmer, theft victim

A Barrington man has set up a gofundme page to help Nicole Wordell, an Adamsville herb farmer who has lost 300 plants — $1,500 worth — to theft this season. Perez, who lives in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/2/24

Thief hits Adamsville woman's honor system roadside stand

Nicole Wordell used to look forward to this time of year. By the beginning of July, the long hours and work spent growing and selling fresh herbs out of her Adamsville driveway would start to … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/1/24

State seeks respondents to housing survey

Survey responses are anonymous and will help The Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing establish a better understanding of the state's housing needs. more

7/1/24

Governor vetoes Edwards' kratom bill

Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee has vetoed a controversial bill sponsored by a Tiverton representative, saying the drug that it would have legalized would be dangerous to public health. … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/27/24

Tiverton, firefighters’ union resume talks

With salary negotiations between the firefighters’ union and the town at a standstill for nearly a month, the newly appointed president of the Tiverton firefighter’s union, Lt. Nicholas … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/27/24

Packed races as Sakonnet candidates declare intent to run for office

The races for town council and school committee are packed in both Tiverton and Little Compton, where nearly 30 candidates declared their intent to run for office by the state’s deadline … more

6/26/24

Seapowet bill awaits governor's signature

Legislation that would almost certainly kill a plan to establish a .9-acre oyster farm just southwest of the Seapowet Avenue bridge is awaiting action by the governor, after the Rhode Island Senate … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/26/24

Who's running for office in Tiverton and Little Compton?

Residents seeking public office have until Wednesday to declare their intent to run office in this November's election. Though all declarations must be made by the end of the day Wednesday, a handful … more

6/25/24

St Mary Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more

6/25/24

Crop cannons like this are used by many farmers to keep pests away from their corn crops. This year, one farmer is out of the game as he believes his ability to use them could be threatened.

Little Compton farmer cancels corn amid crop cannon row

The controversy over crop cannons, the noise makers which polarized Little Compton last year as the town sought a way to placate angry neighbors while supporting farmers’ right to use them, … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/25/24

Sidney Tynan takes in the sun in her 'Back 40,' a two-acre tract of land on Tompkins Lane now well-known to the many fans of her letters and books. This photo was taken on the publication of her most previous book, "More Country Letters," published in 2022.

Little Compton's "Back 40" writer lays down her pen

Sidney Tynan answered the phone Monday morning with the joy and enthusiasm typical of her many letters to the Sakonnet Times brimming in her voice — “I’m doing just fine,” she … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/24/24

East Providence seeks artists for its ‘Beautility Box Mural Program’ program similar to ones done in the likes of Providence.

East Providence seeks artists for ‘Beautility Box' Mural Program

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design … more

6/24/24