Portsmouth man charged with stealing 22 campaign signs
A Portsmouth man faces theft charges for allegedly stealing more than 20 political signs across Tiverton and Portsmouth. Tiverton … Read More
Tigers are championship bound
The Tiverton field hockey team beat Toll Gate 1-0 in overtime during the Division 3 semifinals at Cumberland on Tuesday night. The … Read More
KMS cruises into girls' soccer state championship contest
No team, of course, is flawless in any game, but the Kickemuit Middle School girls' soccer squad was pretty darn close in its 4-0 … Read More
A house of horrors in our backyard
The brambles came first. They always do. They crept over the old stones, bittersweet vines choking what little remained of the past. Read More
Sakonnet school candidates sound off
Seven candidates for two open school committee seats each in Tiverton and Little Compton talked state aid, enrollment, the changing … Read More
Westport oysters on rebound?
Two years after the town reduced the allowable daily catch from three bushels to two and a year after a crucial East Branch oystering … Read More
Things To Do ...

Trunks and treats at the farmers’ market

Mount Hope Farm is hosting a “Trunks & Treats” event this Saturday, Oct. 31, in conjunction with its weekly farmers’ market. There will be trick-or-treating from decorated trunks, a trunk …

Sea chanteys on Sunday

The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus will honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by focusing on three corners of colonial era, maritime trade: New England, Jolly Old …

Celebrate Halloween on the Farm!

Good Witch Emma Connors from Bedford, New Hampshire, a Youth Education Coordinator with TerraCorps, does a little tidying up at the almost-300 year old Coggeshell homestead in preparation for this …
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Obituaries
Bradford Booth

Bradford Booth

Bradford ("Brad," "Uncle Wu") Sherman Booth II, 65, passed away on September 4, 2026 at Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Providence, RI after a long illness. Born February 14, 1961 in
Aura Farb

Aura Farb

Aura Stella Farb, 76, of East Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 21, 2026 at Evergreen House. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, she was a daughter of the late Luis Eduardo
Margaret Inskeep

Margaret Inskeep

Margaret "Marge" Inskeep, 91, was born April 13th 1935 to Ernest E. Swenson and Margaret F. Swenson. She grew up in Warren, Rhode Island and had fond memories of her childhood. Marge and Herbert H....
Sports
Barrington girls push past Portsmouth in penalty kicks Ella Martin buried the game-winning penalty kick, powering the Barrington High School girls soccer team past Portsmouth 1-0 in the first round of the Division I playoffs.   The Eagles and …
Clock confusion spoils Barrington’s homecoming game The Barrington High School sideline erupted with cheers.   Just seconds earlier, the BHS football team lined up for what appeared to be the final play of Friday night’s game against …
Huskies secure girls' volleyball state tourney berth The Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team assured itself of a spot in the upcoming Division I state championship playoffs after the Huskies dispatched visiting South Kingstown, 3-1, during a …
Despite score, Huskies dominate in girls' soccer playoff opener The final score was definitely not a true indication of how well and dominant the Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer club played Monday night, Oct. 26, in a 2026 Division I state championship …
Opinion
Letter: ‘Mo Mulch, Mo Mega Problems’

To the editor: Since early September, our barrels of green Have stood by the curb, an enduring scene. The leaves are all ready, the yard work is through; We’re waiting for Mega …

Letter: Don’t give away your shot at collaborative leadership

To the editor: Have you ever felt utterly ignored, despite speaking up? I have, and it is exasperating! Good democratic governance starts with open dialogue, active listening, and, at …

Letter: Very angry about new trash system

To the editor: I was reading your op/ed about someone who saw garbage and recycling being put in the same truck . I was disturbed but thought “Maybe they were mistaken.” I don’t want to be …

Letter: Vote no on every charter question, vote against those candidates

To the editor: The switch from the Financial Town Meeting to the Financial Town Referendum stripped Barrington residents of real control over their town budget. These charter changes would take …

Letter: In Little Compton, change need not be feared

Change. Many of us fear it. And some running for Town Council claim they won’t enact it. But the problem is things have been changing around us for years. Between 2000 and 2026, the median age in …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.