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New leader at Acoaxet Chapel

Pastor Lance Humphrey has taken over the leadership of Acoaxet Chapel near the Little Compton town line.

Acoaxet Chapel, a quaint little chapel in the village of the same name just over the Little Compton town line in Westport, has a new pastor. Westport resident Lance Humphrey, who has been a …

Tiverton's new school chief gets to work

Chris Haskins said he is looking forward to superintendent role — "The community has been incredibly welcoming."

Chris Haskins has started his new role as Tiverton's school superintendent, succeeding former superintendent Peter Sanchioni. Prior to coming to Tiverton, he served as superintendent of the Paul …

Little Compton fishing tragedy — 'It hits home'

A view toward the area where two brothers from Stoughton lost their lives fishing Saturday.

The two Massachusetts brothers who lost their lives in the Little Compton surf Saturday met up with friends that morning for a day of fishing near Warren's Point, one of the most private, …

Searchers find drowned brothers' bodies in Little Compton

The bodies of two Massachusetts brothers who fell in the ocean while fishing just west of Warren's Point Saturday were found Sunday … Read More

Barrington Schools reorganizing after superintendent's departure

The Barrington School Committee is meeting tomorrow, July 11, to start organizing the next phase of school district leadership, … Read More

Mt. Hope Bridge closes for resurfacing Aug. 14-18

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Start thinking of a different route from Portsmouth to Bristol. Read More

Land trust eyes Tiverton farm, but funding gap remains

Pamela Thompson, who just took over as president of the Tiverton Land Trust , knows she has a lot of work ahead of her, but knows she … Read More

At walls' epicenter, a movement to uncover hidden history

Last Thursday afternoon, about 20 people parked their cars along Swamp Road as Officer Josh Rego, a lifelong Little Compton resident … Read More

LC350: Who doesn't love a clambake? Two on the way

The following was submitted by The Town Crier, the official voice of the Little Compton 350th anniversary committee: It is known … Read More

Things To Do ...

Guided walks continue at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Free guided bird walks continue every-other Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Normal Bird Sanctuary. The next is this Sunday, July 20. No registration is required. Meet in the parking lot and take a walk …

'Food Trucks Sunset' in Portsmouth

Safe Harbor New England Boatworks hosts a “Food Trucks Sunset” event this Saturday, July 19. From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., more than a dozen food trucks (out of a rotation of about 75) will be …

Newport Dance Festival has performances every night

The Newport Dance Festival takes place all this weekend, from Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20, with performances each night at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport. Performances on the …

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Obituaries

Angelique Helger Angelique Dawn Helger, 43, passed away on June 29, 2025, in Fall River, MA. Born on December 24, 1981, Angel was the daughter of the late Kathleen M. Helger, and Robert Mercier. She lived most of her

Robert Kugler Robert Alexander Kugler passed away on the morning of July 4, 2025 in Dartmouth, MA. He was born May 6, 1939 in Boston, son of William Alexander Kugler and Louise Austin Kugler. He was raised in Winch

Jane Lemos Jane Isherwood Lemos, 75, of Little Compton passed away on May 30, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Charles Preston Isherwood and Jean Durfee Isherwood, formerly...

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Sports

Tiverton girls win District 2 championship Tiverton ace Kylie Hill struck out 13 as the Tiverton girls softball Majors All Stars beat Middletown 10-1 to win the District 2 Championship on Wednesday night. The girls will represent the district …

State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf …

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21 Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and …

Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …

Opinion

Letter: Disease is not negotiable

We are in a medical crisis, and the governor should call for the General Assembly to come back and face this issue.

Letter: Road construction everywhere

To the editor: Is it just me, or has the entire state of Rhode Island been turned into one massive, never-ending obstacle course? I’d try to map out a route from my house to the grocery …

In support of immigrants’ rights

To the editor: The following letter was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Newport County in response to the recent forceful removal of a Newport citizen. Not only are immigrants being …

Letter: Remember what Independence Day is really about

I would like the general public to remember what the holiday on July 4 is really all about. It’s not about cookouts, parades, or fireworks. It’s about “life, liberty, and the …

Letter: Little Compton’s tax levy increase is forever

Little Compton Town Council and Budget Committee meetings have been packed with caring residents, and the Financial Meeting June 17th was no different. The budget committee chairman, …

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