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'You're gonna need a bigger float'

Capt. Quint, AKA Tom Tripp, about to be consumed by the giant man-eater.

Karen Smith was a kid when Jaws came out in 1975 and still remembers the terror the movie caused in these parts — “My dad was a fisherman tied up at the point, he used to drag around the …

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

Dressed in their Sunday best, locals enjoy a clambake at the Stone Church in Tiverton. The photo was taken around 1915.

The following was submitted by The Town Crier, the official voice of the Little Compton 350th anniversary committee: It is known that Native Americans in the eastern United States developed …

Commentary: Westport preps for the fourth

Jack Campwell (left), who traveled all the way from Brooklyn, NY to work on the float, and David Valcovic cut out a minuteman figurine late last week in preparation for the Westport Democratic Town Committee’s Fourth of July float. They were doing the work in a greenhouse behind the Paquachuck Inn at Westport Point.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard ‘round the world”, it bears notice that the American Revolution would not have been possible without an awakening among the …

New Westport school chief settles in

Head Dr. Roy’s first day SUBHEAD New superintendent takes over following Thomas Aubin’s retirement … Read More

To the rescue! Police free ducks from storm drains

Westport patrolman Doug Wenson’s ears perked up late Thursday afternoon when he heard a call come in from a Good Samaritan who had … Read More

Alleged railroad track trespassers keep Portsmouth Police busy

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Read More

Westport police: Two DUIs and drug arrests

Monday, June 16 Police got a call about a civil dispute on Loan Street at 12:58 p.m. A similar call came in from Old Bedford Road … Read More

Westport: Obrigado, Fernando Larguinha

It’s been decades since he left Ribeira Grande, on the island of Sao Miguel, the Azores. But Fernando Larguinha is still proud of … Read More

Lights! Camera! Adamsville!

Sleepy Adamsville turned into a bustling Hollywood set late last week, as crews working with noted director M. Night Shyamalan took … Read More

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WaterFire Providence is lighting up for the Fourth

WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting on Friday, July 4, made possible through the support of the Providence Tourism Council (PTC). This full lighting is set to celebrate …

Princess June opens 8-week Newport concert series

Mystic folk trio Princess June and Newport Classical Festival Artists will open the eight-week NIMFest summer concert series at King Park Gazebo on Sunday, July 6, from …

Independence Day celebrations are in Newport too

The Newport Historical Society (NHS) will open the Colony House, the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States, to the public as part of Newport’s Fourth of July …

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Obituaries

Anthony Cavalieri Former owner of Wood Street Pizza|Anthony Peter Cavalieri, 71, of Bristol, Rhode Island, former owner and operator of Wood Street Pizza, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on

Dorothy Fanara Dorothy A. (Munroe) Fanara, 82, of Leroy Drive in Riverside, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, surrounded by the love of her devoted fam

Robert Batting Our dear Robert Davidson Batting, aged 83, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2025, in Barrington, R.I. Born on June 13, 1941, Robert's career spanned several prominent companies, beginning at the Singer...

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Sports

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 …

Tigers crush Cranston East, move on to the championship The Tiverton softball team crushed Cranston East 14-2 in the D-3 Winner's Bracket final at RIC on Monday night. The Tigers will now play in the state championship game against the loser's bracket …

Opinion

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 …

Letter: Thank you students, staff and superintendent Thomas Aubin

As the 2024–2025 academic year concludes, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this year a success; including our teachers, administrative staff, parents, community …

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: An open letter to the RI Congressional delegation, on Israel

The verdict is in on what Israeli apartheid is doing to the Palestinians – ethnic cleansing since the 1948 Nakba and permanent occupation in Gaza and the West Bank since …

Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

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