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Tiverton farmers’ market holds first 'Art & Garden Ramble'
The Tiverton Farmers’ Market is holding its first “Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble” this Saturday, June 17. From 10am to 3pm, the market will be open just down the … more
Letter: Biden the evil-doer? Oh, the projection
The orthodoxy of today’s GOP is that President Biden is a long-time evil-doer, hell-bent on enriching his family. His imputed dastardly acts include, but aren’t limited to, allowing … more
Little Compton considers new agricultural zoning distrcit
The Little Compton Town Council is expected to hold a public hearing next Thursday and will likely vote on a proposed new zoning district that if ultimately approved would currently benefit just one … more
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This house, currently under construction on Main Road in Tiverton, has occupied owner Mattye Dewhirst’s imagination for many years.
Designer's dream takes shape in Tiverton
Maybe you’ve noticed the whimsical home currently under construction at 2649 Main Road in Tiverton. Here’s a little bit more about it, from owner Mattye Dewhirst, a Boston interior … more
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(R-l) Town Administrator Steve Contente, Parks and Recreation Director Warren Rensehausen, Police Chief Kevin Lynch, State Rep. Susan Donovan and Diane Davis kept the trays of food (a delicious barbecue chicken lunch donated by the Common Pub) coming.
AARP recognizes Bristol as an 'Age-Friendly' community
AARP took the opportunity of the annual senior picnic to make the announcement that Bristol has been added to its network of Age-Friendly Communities. more
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Popular Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival is this weekend
Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, R.I., will host the 32nd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on Oct. 14 and 15, 2023. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on … more
Tap-In, the non-profit, all-volunteer organization that helps people in need in the East Bay, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special event at St. John’s Church last week.
Tap-In: Forty years and still going strong
Tap-In celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special event at St. John’s Church on Thursday, Oct. 19. The non-profit, all-volunteer organization has been committed to helping families … more
From Ireland to Newport, a live show on Friday night
This Friday, Nov. 3, Newport Live welcomes a special artist on tour from Ireland, Anna Mieke. She will be performing at the Colony House on Washington Square in Newport (site of the Colonial … more
The Westport soccer team is headed to the championship after blanking Boston International 2-0 during the D-5 semifinals on Tuesday night. In photo, Will Quinlan (left), Nazaiah Pacheco celebrate with Zachary Lopes after he assisted on Tommy Bernard's second half goal.
Westport to face Douglas in championship on Saturday
Marcos Dutra Africano and Tommy Bernard scored as the gritty Westport soccer team shut out Boston International 2-0 in the Division 5 state semifinal game at Scituate High School on Tuesday night. … more
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Dr. Lisa Cowley and Victor Westgate have spent years and traveled many thousands of miles learning how to achieve a happy retirement, and how to navigate the process no matter where you are on the journey.
Warren couple to share secrets of happy retirement in series of talks
Dr. Lisa Cowley and her husband, Victor Westgate, have spent about 15 years researching, self-exploring, traveling, and interviewing hundreds of people to be able to answer one question insightfully: What to do after retiring? more
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Letter: No stranger to antisemitism
I read the article regarding what Amanda Basse posted on the Israel and Hamas situation and the potential to inflame antisemitism in town. In the 25 years I lived in … more
Maddie Gill drives toward the hoop early in the first half of the girls State Finals, Sunday.
Eagles fall to Quakers in girls basketball finals, 48-32
The Barrington High School girls basketball team managed one field goal in the first half of the State Tournament Championship game and lost to Moses Brown 48-32. The sluggish start spoiled the … more
Quacky birthday, Erna!
They normally only live eight to 12 years, but volunteers and staff at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton recently helped sanctuary veteran Erna the Crested Pekin duck celebrate her 17th. … more
Westport police: Two OUIs over the weekend
Sunday, April 7 A 911 caller reported a disturbance on American Legion Highway just before 10:30 a.m. Animal complaints came in from Cherry and Webb Lane at 11:06 a.m. A caller from … more
BHS team members Eli Terrell, Douglas Meeker, Clara Kugler and Eden Lamb (from left to right) wave during the taping of the third annual High School Quiz Show Rhode Island.
Barrington team competes in High School Quiz Show
The BHS High School Quiz Show team competed at the 3rd annual High School Quiz Show Rhode Island contest at the PBS studio in Providence on Nov. 9 and 10.  Barrington participated in an … more
Editorial: To the retiring town clerk, thanks for a job well done
A generation ago, maybe two, the leaders of local government agencies were typically well-known residents from entrenched families who ascended to the top positions through patronage, political party … more
The lower Kickemuit Reservoir dam on Child Street is becoming less and less effective at keeping saltwater from traveling north into the reservoir.
Nearby residents oppose Warren dams' removal
Residents near the Kickemuit Reservoir are hiring legal representation and engineers to fight the Bristol County Water Authority's plan to remove the upper Kickemuit dam on Schoolhouse Road, and the … more
Letter: D is for Democracy, not Disrespect
To the editor: How sad it is that a good argument can be made that the “D” in America’s DNA stands for Disrespect. Slavery and its aftermath and the massacre and … more
Mindy Zhang, owner of Mindy’s Restaurant and Sushi Bar, hopes to also offer breakfast at her place soon.
Portsmouth diner transformed into modern Asian restaurant
PORTSMOUTH — Goodbye meatloaf dinner, hamburger and fries and fish and chips. Hello Dragon Roll, Shio Ramen and Shrimp and Scallop Hibachi combo. When you step inside Mindy’s … more
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Paul Castro, a Warren resident and Swansea native, stands before a castle made of Budweiser cases decked in his full Budweiser regalia — a bottle cap cape, can tab chainmail, cap crown, bottle scepter and a sword with a Budweiser tap hilt. The elaborate costume has earned him notoriety as the winner of Budweiser’s 2021 King of Buds contest.
Creative use of 10,000 beers earns Warren man title of Budweiser’s true king
Warren resident Paul Castro is still happily reveling in the inebriating high from being crowned the winner of Budweiser’s fan contest that ran last October. more
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This special issue of the Sakonnet Times dated Dec. 9, 1971 touted Portsmouth Middle School’s official dedication held a few days later.
Portsmouth Middle School is celebrating 50th birthday
PORTSMOUTH — “A new concept in learning,” boasted the front page of a special issue of The Sakonnet Times from more than 50 years ago.  The just-opened Portsmouth … more
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The East Providence High School’s Tessa Laroche (right) defends against an opponent from Classical during a Division III girls’ lacrosse contest between the sides played earlier this spring. Laroche, a co-captain, and the rest of her Townie mates are off to an impressive start in 2022.
Townies impress early in D-III girls’ lacrosse
EAST PROVIDENCE — The emergence of the East Providence High School girls’ lacrosse team to date in 2022 from prior also-ran to now awesome has been as impressive as it’s been quick. … more
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Letter: Portsmouth should freeze spending, property taxes
To the editor: This letter is addressed to Portsmouth town government, with an urgent request to freeze spending and property taxes for the next two fiscal years due to hyper-inflation, upcoming … more
“Nothing can ever replace the hole left behind by a fallen service member, and no medals nor ribbons can comfort the ones left behind,” said guest speaker SFC William “Bill” McCollum, U.S. Army (Ret.), during Monday morning’s Memorial Day observance outside Portsmouth Town Hall.
Portsmouth honors veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice
PORTSMOUTH — The veterans who laid down their lives for our freedoms “were ordinary people who responded in extraordinary ways in extreme times,” the guest speaker at Monday … more
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Ned Barton has been warning the town council about the situation at Echo Lake, where invasive plants are impacting the health of the pond.
Fanwort filling Echo Lake in Barrington, threatens its future
Echo Lake is losing the fight.   As the weather turns warm each spring, and the grays and browns that surround the water burst into shades of green, the fanwort comes alive. Fanwort is no … more
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