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Rumford family buys Gray's, a Tiverton institution

Gray’s Ice Cream, a Tiverton institution for more than 100 years, has new owners. The ice cream shop, a busy place on hot summer days, had been owned by Tiverton resident Marilyn Davol …
Sakonnet at the polls — here's where the rest of the votes fell
Sakonnet voters took to the polls in greater than usual numbers last Tuesday, helping cement Democratic majorities on partisan races … Read More
RWU testing technology to reduce airborne pathogens
As it turns out, it seems light can kill COVID — at least, that is what one Roger Williams University professor aims to confirm over … Read More
Ten years of hope, on Main
Lisa Raiola, the visionary behind Hope & Main, Rhode Island’s first food business incubator, now celebrating its 10th year, … Read More
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 … Read More
Update: Dems appear to win majority control of LC Town Council
If the numbers hold out , Little Compton will soon see something it has not in decades — a Democratic majority on the town council. … Read More
Little Compton School Committee race: Rocha out, Gleicher and Chase in
Though mail-in ballots have yet to be counted, Tuesday's Little Compton School Committee vote could bring two big developments — the … Read More
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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 …

Little Compton minister invites all for dinner

For busy parents and caregivers who are immersed in back-to-school activities, the idea of a relaxing evening out — and away from the kids — may be the last thing on their minds. But the …
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Obituaries
Wilfred Joncas Wilfred "Bob" Joncas, 88, of Fall River and Westport, MA, passed away on November 8, 2024 at The Oaks. He was the beloved companion of Diane (Pettey) Finucci, with whom he shared 21 years of togethern
Mark Carroll Bristol|Mark A. Carroll, 59, of Bristol, RI, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. A son of Joan (Mello) and the late Arnold Carroll, Mark was a lifelong resident of Bristol. Mark was a very t
Robert Mignone Dedicated his life to caring for patients|Robert Joseph Mignone, M.D., F.A.P.A., 84, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years
Sports
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 …
Tigers topple Warriors 8-0, look to playoffs Juleighani Soto and Tori Murray each scored two goals as the Tiverton girls soccer team toppled Central Falls 8-0 in a Division 4 home game on Thursday night. Leah Committo, Sofia Borges, Jenna Del …
Tigers upset first place Coventry 4-3 Tiverton High School’s girls' tennis edged previously undefeated Coventry 4-3 in a Division 3 home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 9-2 as they grabbed …
Opinion
Letter: It’s time to finally address short term rentals in Little Compton

The Little Compton Town Council has periodically discussed the short-term rental (STR) situation in town, but they have not yet taken action. The time has come. The town council should explore …

Letter: Where is the plan to save South Shore Beach?

The book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson was written in 1962 — 60 years ago. She tried to spread the word that we were destroying our planet and we needed to start paying attention. There was …

Letter: Barn's new owner shares plans with Little Compton

Editor’s note: Pamela Huzienga, the incoming owner of the Barn and owner since last year of Simmons Cafe and Market in Adamsville, shared this update with the community Tuesday morning: …

Letter: Disappointing to read such a hateful letter in the Times

We are deeply saddened by the recent letter to the editor in last week’s Sakonnet Times that was loaded with hateful, misleading and inaccurate information.   Since hosting Little …

Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

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