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A fiscal ‘perfect storm’ in Little Compton

Faced with a $1 million structural deficit years in the making but not widely recognized until very late in the game, Little Compton officials are slashing spending proposed for the 2025-26 fiscal …

State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'

RI Shellfish Association President Mike McGiveney (left) and member Scott Travers (right) shuck clams during the "Quahog Week" event held at The Guild Restaurant on Water Street in Warren Wednesday, May 14.

The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and the Rhode Island Shellfisherman's Association gathered …

Adamsville's Barn and Simmons future uncertain as owner departs

Pamela Huizenga in the partially renovated Simmons last year.

The future of two of Adamsville’s most beloved institutions is up in the air, with word this week that the owner of Simmons Cafe and The Barn plans to step away from their redevelopment and …

Little Compton council considers removing Commons warrant articles

Town council members were expected Tuesday to discuss and possibly vote on removing two controversial questions on the future of the … Read More

Road rage, disorderly conduct top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, May 13 Yonathan Osvaldo … Read More

Little Compton increases out-of-town tuition

After four years with no tuition increases, out-of-town parents who enroll their children in Little Compton for the first time this … Read More

Tiverton tax rate up 30 cents in budget plan

While the numbers are subject to change, members of the Tiverton Town Council met Monday night and agreed on a preliminary combined … Read More

Bell tolls for 'critical' Sakonnet Point buoy

They defeated a similar plan nearly a decade ago. Now, Little Compton mariners hope for the same result as the United States Coast … Read More

Tigers pound Pawtucket 8-2, even record at 7-7

Tiverton ace Kam Rego struck out 11 as the baseball team pounded Pawtucket 8-2 during a home game on Thursday afternoon. The win … Read More

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Barrington celebrates Memorial Day with ceremonies and parade

The Memorial Day Parade in Barrington will step off on Monday morning, May 26. The town's Memorial Day activities will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at Victory Gate at Barrington High …

'Tiverton Celebrates' with a parade, a block party, and fireworks

It’s a day of celebration in Tiverton on Saturday, May 24. The festivities start with the Tiverton Celebrates Parade beginning at 10 a.m. at the corner of Judson Street and traveling along …

'Boots on the Ground' at Fort Adams this weekend

In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, which now displays more than 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents a U.S. …

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Obituaries

Joseph Desautel Jr. Longtime Barrington Resident|Joseph Normand Desautel, Jr. ("Joe") of Old Saybrook, Connecticut died at the age of 75 on May 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Joe

Sam Abram Husband and Father |Sam Abram, age 74, of Barrington, passed away in his home on April 23, 2025. He remains beloved by his wife Dorothy, son Daniel, and daughter Arianna. Sam was born on June 12, 19

Arthur Tattrie Former Bristol Resident

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Sports

Tiverton golfers 'Exude Potential' during senior season CUTS Golfer 1, 1-9 Caleb McConnell chips onto a green during a match at RI Country Club in Barrington, earlier this season. 2 Brendan Sowa watches his drive during an …

Tigers mowing down division opponents The Tiverton girls' softball team pounded Paul Cuffee School 15-0 in three innings during a Division 3 home game on Wednesday afternoon. The mighty Tigers have scored 98 runs and are currently 8-0 …

Tiverton tennis wins two straight The Tiverton tennis team beat Ponaganset/St. Ray's co-op 6-1 during a Division 2 home match on Monday. The Tigers also beat Westport 3-2 on Friday afternoon. The victories improve the team's …

DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and …

Opinion

Letter: Some more ways for worried locals to take action

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Letter: Lobsterman’s plea — leave Sakonnet buoy 2A in place

Editor’s note: Little Compton Town Council member Gary Mataronas sent this letter to the Coast Guard earlier this month, and asked that we publish it here as the federal agency considers a plan …

Letter: Zoning board doesn't understand town's zoning

Please don't call the Tiverton Zoning Board of Review a “zoning board"! The members apparently don't understand what zoning means. They don't seem to know the zoning definitions. They don't …

Letter: Setting record straight in Seasons reporting errors

I would like to have corrected several items made in last week's front page article on the Tiverton Zoning Board of Appeals. First, my last name is "Driggs,” not "Griggs,” as …

Rhode Island case against energy producers knowingly distorts facts

For those that are following, a two-hour hearing on April 15 in Providence County Superior Court marked the latest chapter in Rhode Island’s long-running …

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