Tiverton tax rate up 30 cents in budget plan
While the numbers are subject to change, members of the Tiverton Town Council met Monday night and agreed on a preliminary combined … Read More
Bell tolls for 'critical' Sakonnet Point buoy
They defeated a similar plan nearly a decade ago. Now, Little Compton mariners hope for the same result as the United States Coast … Read More
Portsmouth shuts out Davies, improves record to 12-1
PORTSMOUTH — After winning their first 10 volleyball matches of the season, all by way of shutout victories, the Portsmouth Patriots … Read More
DEM ramping up water patrols and education
Whether you’re on the high seas or just cruising the bay, navigate the water safely and wear your life jacket. Environmental … Read More
Herb theft again — at least three losses for Adamsville farmer
Four hours into her first day of the season selling herbs, Nicole Wordell found herself in a financial hole Wednesday after an … Read More
Tiverton zoning board gives Seasons the OK
Members of the Tiverton Zoning Board of Review voted Wednesday to grant the developer of Seasons Corner Market three special use … Read More
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Green Animals is open for the season

A camel, giraffe and bears, oh, my! Green Animals Topiary Garden, a historic 7-acre property along Narragansett Bay, features more than 80 boxwood, privet and yew plants shaped like animals and …

Annual ‘Blossoms & Sweets’ sale is Saturday

The Sogkonate Garden Club’s annual “Blossoms and Sweets” sale will have perennials, vegetables, annuals and herbs along with hand-crafted bird houses, a small selection of trees and …

Waterfire 'Starts at Sunset' on Thursday night

Waterfire Providence hosts its first even of the year, “Starts at Sunset,” this Thursday, May 15. Supported by Providence Tourism Council, Starts At Sunset is a community gathering on the …
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Obituaries
Rev. Ira Chace Rev. Ira Winsor Chace, of Melbourne FL, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born into a prominent Tiverton family, Ira Chace grew up with strong roots in the Amicab
Dolores Galhardo Dolores Galhardo, 85, of Tiverton, R.I., wife of Anthony Galhardo, passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Eugenia (Fuss) Ferneza.
Richard Kissell With sadness and gratitude, we share the passing of Richard Kissell on May 11, 2025, at age 82. Born February 20, 1943, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Richard was a man who led with laughter and kindness.
Sports
Portsmouth edges E. Greenwich in OT, improves record to 8-1 PORTSMOUTH — Sophomore Rafferty Dionne lifted the Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team to a big overtime win over top-ranked East Greenwich in Division II play last …
Portsmouth High lacrosse team raises money for Dana Farber PORTSMOUTH — They didn’t win their game against Prout at home last Friday, but members of the Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team accomplished something more important: Raising …
DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and …
Portsmouth High boys’ volleyball team off to a strong start PORTSMOUTH — Last year the Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity volleyball team, in only its second season of competitive play, got all the way to the Division III semifinals.
Opinion
Support bill prohibiting sale of products from fur farms

To the editor: Kudos to Sen. Linda Ujifusa for cosponsoring the Trade in Farmed Animal Fur Products Act (S.25), which would prohibit the sale of new products made with fur sourced from fur farms …

Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly.

Letter: Some antidotes to despair

To the editor: Day 100 of the current administration is upon us. With that formidable reality, I rise each day struggling to choose hope over despair. You may be feeling similarly—daunted by …

Letter: Know your zoning board, as Seasons vote approaches

On Wednesday, May 7, the Tiverton Zoning Board will vote on whether to allow a Seasons gas station, store and drive-up restaurant to be built at the corner of Main and Souza roads. Prior letters …

Letter: Seasons — an accident waiting to happen

There have been numerous statements made about the already problematic site of the proposed Seasons gas station in terms of traffic and safety, and the common sense conclusion that having a Seasons …

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