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Market Street Pub proprietors mark 30 years of family ownership

Market Street Pub is marking a memorable milestone as the close-knit Davock Family commemorates 30 years of ownership, and it's that sense of togetherness, of kinship with their customers that makes …
Little Compton School Committee race: Rocha out, Gleicher and Chase in
Though mail-in ballots have yet to be counted, Tuesday's Little Compton School Committee vote could bring two big developments — … Read More
With two tied, mail-in ballots could decide close Little Compton Council race
Four out of five Little Compton Town Council incumbents could be back for another term, after all but Andrew Iriarte-Moore earned … Read More
Sakonnet Reps McGaw, Edwards win re-election
The Sakonnet area's two incumbent representatives in the House of Representatives will likely head back to the General Assembly for … Read More
Warren Town Council race remains tight; Felag, Speakman return to the Assembly
The race for the two open spots on the Warren Council was too-close-to-call as the in-person and early votes were tabulated on … Read More
Farnworth takes top spot in Tiverton School Committee race
Pending mail ballots that have not yet been counted, it appears likely that Tiverton School Committee chairwoman Diane M. Farnworth … Read More
Democrats sweep all races in East Providence
Democratic candidates won every race on the ballot in East Providence in the 2024 Rhode Island General Election. Read More
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It was a very good year — for grapes

PORTSMOUTH — Billy Wilson is busy punching down grapes into their purplish-red juices that are sitting inside a large tub at Greenvale Vineyard’s new production facility. Using …

Blithewold offering chances to warm up by the fire

Blithewold is once again offering “Cozy Autumn Fires and Tasty Treats” on Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 24.   They provide everything you need to enjoy an autumn afternoon by …

Linden Place hosts Autumn Artisan Market

Linden Place in downtown Bristol hosts its fifth Autumn Artisan Market this Saturday, Nov. 2. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., artisans will be displaying their goods on the grounds and in the ballroom at …
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Obituaries
James Angelo James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 yea
Rev. Shirley Andrews Rev.Shirley M. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, to join her dearly beloved husband Ronald Andrews, and second-born daughter Elizabeth MacMillian. She was born in Fall River, MA
Edward Jamiel Edward A. Jamiel peacefully joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a resident of both Warren and Bristol, RI. The husband of the late Anna Jamiel and son of the late Al
Sports
Portsmouth’s Sean Gray takes second in state meet PORTSMOUTH — Sean Gray set a new Portsmouth High School record on the state meet course when he came in second place among 141 boys at Saturday’s R.I. Cross Country Championship at …
Barrington runners place at state cross country meet The Barrington High School boys and girls cross country teams qualified to compete at the regionals after strong showings at states last weekend.   The BHS boys team finished fourth overall …
Wildcats lose 5-set heartbreaker to Sutton in round of 32 The Westport girls volleyball lost a heartbreaking five-set match to Sutton 3-2 (25-21, 17-25, 25-20, 20-25, 12-15)   in the Division 5 state tournament round of 32 on Monday night.  …
Almost perfect — BHS girls tennis team loses in state finals The Barrington High School girls tennis team came within one match of a perfect season.   The Eagles, undefeated in the regular season, lost to LaSalle Academy 4-2 in the Division I State …
Opinion
Letter: Barn's new owner shares plans with Little Compton

Editor’s note: Pamela Huzienga, the incoming owner of the Barn and owner since last year of Simmons Cafe and Market in Adamsville, shared this update with the community Tuesday morning: …

Letter: Disappointing to read such a hateful letter in the Times

We are deeply saddened by the recent letter to the editor in last week’s Sakonnet Times that was loaded with hateful, misleading and inaccurate information.   Since hosting Little …

Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: Cemetery parking shows a complete lack of respect

Last week’s Phoenix contained both an article and editorial regarding the issue of spectators at Mt. Hope High School sporting events parking their vehicles in St. Mary’s Cemetery , …

Letter: State reps. are working on behalf of veterans

It has come to our attention that constituents with concerns may not realize that state representatives and senators are available through a phone call or email to answer questions about issues that …

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