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Sakonnet police logs: Deer collisions, drug arrests

TIVERTON POLICE LOGS Monday, Nov. 18 Joana M Apolinario, 35, of 27 W Evans St., Newport, was charged with domestic simple assault and/or battery, after police were called to Pelletier Lane …
Portsmouth woman named chair of the Rhode Island Foundation 
PORTSMOUTH — The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Foundation has elected Ann-Marie Harrington of Portsmouth as chair. The … Read More
Tiverton man to serve life for 2022 murder
A Tiverton man will serve life behind bars for shooting a man to death following an argument in a Newport social club two years ago. … Read More
Closed Little Compton restaurant sells — to former owner
The former Flounders restaurant at 90 Pottersville Road is expected to open again, albeit under a new name, two years after it closed. … Read More
Rocha returns to Little Compton school board following Kinnane exit
One month after he lost his seat on the Little Compton School Committee, Republican Michael W. Rocha II is expected to reclaim it this … Read More
Game Photos: Captains reflect on Tigers’ season after Turkey game loss
The Tiverton High School football season came to an end after suffering a 40-0 loss to D-3 Rogers in a Thanksgiving Day match up at … Read More
Domestic protection order violations top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Nov. 25 Robert Christopher … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers …

Tiverton school committee forum is Thursday

The League of Women Voters and several other sponsoring organizations will hold a forum for Tiverton School Committee candidates this Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Tiverton High School auditorium. It …

What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton

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 …
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Obituaries
John Guild John C. Guild, 83, of Haliburton Road, Rumford, died peacefully on December 6, 2024 at the Dawn Hill Home, Bristol. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (O'Brien) Guild. Born in Needham
John McCarthy John L. "Jack" McCarthy died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home in Naples, Florida. His last days were filled with visits by family and loving friends. Jack was born on
Frank Parker Frank R. Parker, of Wellesley, MA, and Little Compton, RI, passed away peacefully on December, 4 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 13th, 1931 to the late Felix and Bertha Pakulski
Sports
Tiverton tramples Toll Gate 48-0 in Turkey Day tuneup Quarterback Ben Troia put on an arial display as the Tigers trampled Toll Gate 48-0 during a home D-4 tuneup game on Thursday night. The stealthy senior was 7-7 for 157 yards through the air and …
Tigers down Lincoln School 3-0, head to championship The Tiverton girls' soccer team shut out Lincoln School 3-0 in the Division 4 semifinals at East Providence High School on Thursday night. Tori Murray, Jenna Deldeo and Juleighani Soto scored for …
Tiverton wins D-3 championship The Tiverton girls’ tennis team won the Division 3 state championship edging Exeter-West Greenwich 4-3 at Slater Park on Saturday afternoon. With the match knotted at 3-3, The Tigers’ …
Keating, Smith and doubles teams power Tigers into D-3 title match Julia Keating, Courtnie Smith and the first and second doubles teams all won their matches at the Tigers beat Providence Country Day 4-2 in the Division 3 semifinals at Slater Park on Tuesday …
Opinion
Letter: Where is Gonzalez's evidence in Rocha, Soderlund letter?

In response to the “Letter to the Editor” published on December 4, 2024, by former Vice President of the Little Compton Democratic Town Committee Megan Gonzalez, we feel compelled to …

Letter: Listen, Rocha and Kinnane: Little Compton voters have spoken

It’s the same old story from Little Compton Republicans, and frankly, it’s a disservice to our town. Once again, we’re seeing behavior that undermines the voices of Little …

Letter: Lawbreakers, lawbreakers everywhere these days

What is it with these “illegal immigrants” in the news? I mean, sneaking across the border is a crime, but is the guilty person himself considered a crime? So a human being can actually …

Letter: Antitrust case could undermine data privacy bill

If you’re like me, you care about protecting your family’s personal information. I practice basic personal security tips like not using the same password for everything. But everything …

Letter: Reason for optimism in a true blue state

Now that the election is over and I’m beginning to come to grips with my anger and sadness over the results of the presidential election, I’m taking solace in a number of things that …

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