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Renovations as proposed for Kent Field.
Kent Field renovation project dives deeper into the planning stages
EAST PROVIDENCE  — City officials and outside consultants last week held a community meeting to discuss an initial proposal to refurbish the Kent Field Playground. The gathering took place … more
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Letter: What's the plan for 'keeping Little Compton little'?
“Keep Little Compton little.” I have been hearing this slogan for years, but this year I heard it as a campaign suggestion of the Republicans in this year’s election. I would really … more
The BHS field hockey team will play against East Greenwich in the state semifinals on Nov. 1.
Barrington High School teams prep for postseason action
The Barrington High School field hockey team enters the championship bracket as the number three seed and will play against East Greenwich in a semifinals showdown.   The Eagles finished … more
Mt. Hope's Jessica Deal (right) takes the lead during a home meet earlier in the season. Deal won the freshman state championship at Smithfield's Deerfield Park on Monday.
Deal destroys the field, takes first at freshman states
Mt. Hope’s Jessica Deal became the new cross country freshman state champion after destroying the field with a time of 15:19.36 at Smithfield’s Deerfield Park during the freshman … more
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Midfielder Coltrane McGonigle (left) looks on as teammate Noah Sowle puts his head on an arial pass from Antonio Dutra Africano in the second half. Sowle’s shot landed wide of the net.
Wildcats dominate West Bridgewater 4-1, clinch MAC crown
Senior midfielder Antonio Dutra Africano headed in two goals as Westport dominated West Bridgewater 4-1 on Tuesday to clinch the Mayflower Athletic Conference crown. It’s been eight long years … more
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Portsmouth Town Council forum may not feature any Republicans
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, may be absent of any Republicans. more
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Letter: We can’t afford to approve state bond proposals
To the editor, The level of state debt in Rhode Island has reached a crises level. The Portsmouth Concerned Citizens has been recommending a “no” vote on all state bond proposals for … more
Letter: Disappointed in Little Compton Republicans
I’m a registered unaffiliated voter. I take pride in my independence when it comes to voting, caring more about policy and character than political parties when I step into the voting booth. So … more
Letter: Puzzled at Republicans' decision to ignore public forum
How lucky we are that The Sakonnet Times is holding a forum for our Town Council and School Committee to air the views of the Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, so that we in Little Compton … more
Letter: Sakonnet Times mis-handled dog issue with front page story
I’m going to assume that you would make the argument that since one of the participants in the neighborhood wrangle is an elected official, that this is reason enough to have placed an article … more
Letter: Au Contraire! Keep the Little Compton leadership
I am thankful for   Mimi Karlsson's letter in last week’s paper, entitled "Do Nothing Little Compton Town Council Must Go." Her accusations were disconcerting so I researched her claims. I … more
Tiverton hires new fire chief
William S. Bailey, III, a career firefighter with more than 25 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, has been appointed Tiverton’s new fire chief, effective November … more
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Mental health workshops aim to make us ‘Stronger Together’
The East Bay Regional Coalition recently completed year one of a 5-year grant totaling $625,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to conduct mental health awareness … more
R.I.’s race for Congress is getting national attention
STORY OF THE WEEK: What’s more surprising – that CD2 Democrat Jim Langevin said nice things about Republican Allan Fung when Langevin endorsed a fellow Dem during the primary, or that … more
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Calling all artists for community art show
Artists from anywhere in the state are welcomed to submit pieces for a community art show, which will debut in December at The Collaborative in Warren. The deadline is Nov. 18. more
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Barrington Town Council candidates Ray Clark (left) and Kate Berard (right) are pictured with forum moderator Scott Pickering (center). Also running for office are Braxton Medlin and Jarrod Ryan.
Barrington council hopefuls all want new sidewalks
The four candidates running for Barrington Town Council agreed on a number of issues during an online forum last week.   Republicans Ray Clark and Jarrod Ryan and Democrats Kate Berard and … more
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CUT: CARES Westport fire fighters prepare to head out on the road Friday morning.
Elderly and need help? Westport CARES
Elder and at-risk Westport residents who need help with health and home safety issues have a new resource to get what they need — Westport CARES. The free program, run here by the Westport … more
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This home, just southeast of Almy Brook, rents for $450 per night on Airbnb.
Little Compton moves closer to regulating short term rentals
Many Little Compton residents voiced their concerns and suggestions at Thursday’s town council meeting, when council members reviewed a second draft of an ordinance amendment that would … more
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Letter: Mayflower needs to be transparent with the public
To the editor: As we go forward with the Mayflower Wind project, I urge the Mayflower people to be as open with the public as possible.  Portsmouth residents have historically been … more
Allen C. Mathewson bought land on what is now Mathewson Road and divided it into house lots. As well as his own home, he built The Mathewson Hotel on the corner of Mathewson and Chapin Roads, which his youngest daughter Bessie Mathewson Thompson managed. By 1959 it had fallen into disrepair and was torn down.
Barrington museum to reopen with ‘Ghost Properties’ exhibit
After closing its doors to visitors during the pandemic, the Barrington Preservation Society plans to re-open the BPS museum on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 4 pm, with a new exhibit entitled … more
EPHS quarterback Max Whiting rushed past Burrillville defenders during the Townies' 28-13 win over the visiting Broncos Friday, Oct. 21, at Pierce Stadium.
EPHS ends league football slate by beating Broncs
EAST PROVIDENCE  — As the East Providence High School football team wrapped up its Division II regular season slate last week the two things the Townies needed to happen to keep their … more
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Letter: GOP candidates declined League's invitation to forum
To the editor: For over 100 years, the League of Women Voters has been considered a fair, nonpartisan arbiter of political matters, and an impartial sponsor of candidate forums and … more
Man arrested after trying to jump onto tow truck
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old West Warwick man was arrested Friday, Oct. 21, and charged with disorderly conduct (making loud/disturbing noises). more
The Patriots’ Mitchell Silvia (left) and Romeo Prestipino stop East Bay’s Cam Ferreira from advancing the ball in Sunday’s Pop Warner 10U quarterfinals, won by Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Pop Warners 10U team wins in quarterfinals
The Portsmouth Pop Warners 10U team beat the East Bay Warriors, 13-8, in the quarterfinals held Sunday. more
Portsmouth High’s Carson Conheeny runs a jet sweep for a gain against Barrington at home Friday night. The Patriots won, 21-7.
Portsmouth defeats Barrington, 21-7, remains atop division
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots are guaranteed a No. 1 or No. 2 seed in the playoffs thanks to a 21-7 win over the visiting Barrington Eagles Friday night. Portsmouth, which … more
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