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Tiverton man gets 10 years for child molestation
A Tiverton man will spend 10 years in prison for molesting a young girl in Tiverton. Joao Morais, 71, of 338 Canonicus St., pleaded no contest to two counts of first degree child molestation on … more
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Cool off, Knock It Off! Warren restaurant joins viral campaign
It started with T-shirts. Then came coffee, beer, personal protective equipment - even barbecue sauce. Now the wildly popular “Knock It Off” design created by a Warren-owned Providence … more
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Sakonnet Times - May 19, 2016
Letter: What about goose impact on Cockeast nitrogen loading?
To the editor: I read with interest, the article in Westport Shorelines entitled, “ What price green grass ?” and am very much in agreement with the general thrust of the … more
Tiverton harbor commission, state to tour Chase Marina Tuesday
Members of the Tiverton Harbor Commission, representatives from the state Department of Environmental Management and other town officials will tour the old Chase Marina at 169 Riverside Drive, which … more
‘Beautiful’ story evokes deep empathy for the immigrant experience
“Beautiful Country” is the English translation of the Chinese word for America, “Mai Guo,” and it is what Qian’s family believed when they first immigrated to the U.S. Her professor father, “BaBa,” arrived first after losing his teaching position during the 1996 Cultural Revolution for saying something about the government. more
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East Bay Homes - May 2018
A view of the East Shore Expressway and the on-ramp to I-195 West where RIDOT will be testing a new traffic pattern this weekend to the Washington Bridge approach.
RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, October 3, 2019
Dead animals lie as investigators found them in one of the Route 177 rented lots. (Westport Police photos.)
Animal cruelty charges dismissed in immense Westport case
Claiming credibility issues involving the Westport Police Department’s lead detective in the investigation, the state has dismissed charges against 25 defendants accused in … more
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Letter: Setting the record straight on Almy Creek
To the editor: We write as your neighbors on Oliver Lane, Little Compton, to correct several factual errors in the recent article headlined “Public Stay Away?” in the April 7 … more
McKee’s approval ratings are low, but does it matter?
On the surface, a new Morning Consult finding showing Gov. Dan McKee as the lowest-ranked governor in the nation (with a 38% approval rating) doesn’t reflect well on the incumbent. But if McKee … more
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Portsmouth’s Chris Vachon (No. 11) competes in the 1,500-meter run during the Rhode Island Track and Field Coaches Association (RITCA) Invite held Saturday, Dec. 17.
Portsmouth High boys wins first indoor track meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity indoor track team won its first regular season meet at the Providence Career & Technical Academy on Thursday, Dec. 15. … more
Though music came to Steve Allain later in life than most musicians, it has become his life’s passion and his career. The Barrington resident and music teacher has gigs booked through the end of the 2023.
Meet Steve Allain: Songwriter, singer, guitarist, teacher
For an individual who declares, “I took no music in grade or high school and wasn’t particularly drawn to it,” singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist and music teacher … more
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Tiverton farmer Bill Hathaway hauls a stack of hay from the Pardon Gray Preserve farm this summer.
Farmed land is dwindling, but some hope for a change
Editor’s note: This is the third in “ Keep the Farm in Farm Coast ,” a series of articles on the changing face of agriculture in the Southcoast and Sakonnet areas. For more, see … more
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Say hello to Joyce Andrews the next time you’re at Fogland.
Letter: Cheers to Joyce Andrews, Tiverton beaches’ unsung hero
Much has been made lately of the deplorable conditions in regards to litter at Tiverton’s two main beaches: Grinnell’s and Fogland. This sad fact has been obvious to me after 17 years of … more
Portsmouth High’s Kyle Bielawa splits a pair of Barrington defenders to reach the hoop during Tuesday night’s Division I semifinal matchup. The Patriots advanced to the semis with an impressive 79-61 win.
Portsmouth stuns Barrington, 79-61, in D-1 quarterfinals
BARRINGTON — They kicked off into high gear and never looked back. The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity basketball team rolled over Barrington in the Division I … more
Investigative team starts digging for Washington Bridge answers
STORY OF THE WEEK: “We’re leaving no stone unturned as far as accountability,” Gov. Dan McKee said last Friday, as he unveiled Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage as the lawyers who will … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about the new order requiring all employees in customer-facing businesses to wear face coverings.
Governor mandates face coverings for all ‘customer-facing’ businesses
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s daily press briefing included the announcement of a new executive order, to take effect this Saturday, April 18. It will require all “customer-facing” … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 11, 2020
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, March 30, 2017
Letter: Farmland protection not enough to keep farm in Farm Coast
To the editor: At a recent forum on the future of farming hosted in Tiverton by the Rhode Island Food Policy Council, the director of Rhode Island’s Division of Agriculture, Ken Ayers, spoke … more
The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Little Compton OKs in-law apartments
In a reversal of a decision made in December, members of the Little Compton Town Council last week approved in-law apartments — also known as accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — for … more
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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, August 30, 2018
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