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What has become of us?

June was pockmarked by events which suggest to me that ethics as a guiding force is in full decline. Locally, we had the pathetic saga of two administrators of Gov. Dan McKee engaging in unchecked … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 6/27/23

Troubled Philly trip continues to make waves for McKee

STORY OF THE WEEK: The troubled March trip to Philadelphia by two Rhode Island officials continues to make waves. Following revelations, via ProJo, about a January lunch at the Capital Grill that … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/27/23

Saltwater Anglers appoint new executive director

Scott Travers of Coventry, R.I., has been appointed executive director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA). He replaces Greg Vespe, who took the helm to bolster the … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/27/23

Letter: It’s fine to oppose wind farms, but please present facts

This letter is in response to Constance Gee’s letter in last week’s The Portsmouth Times, “ Too much ignorance on wind farms’ impacts .” To the editor: Thank … more

6/26/23

Letter: Wind companies, explain acoustic suppression systems

Constance Gee has raised the alarm concerning marine mammal deaths that appear to be linked to high-resolution geophysical mapping in preparation for the pile-driving of the Vineyard and Southfork … more

6/26/23

Letter: Oh June, we hardly knew you!

Oh lovely June, how could the days have slipped away so fast? The flowering trees and shrubs in so many yards, which seemed so lifeless, surprised us with their pinks and purples and whites and the … more

6/26/23

Patrick and Sean Bowen, at the site of their proposed oyster farm in August 2021, will have a hearing before the state CRMC on Tuesday, July 18.

Bowens' aquaculture hearing scheduled for July 18

Three years after they first filed an application to establish a commercial oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue, Little Compton's Patrick and Sean Bowen will finally get a hearing before the state body … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/26/23

Tiverton man wins $1 million in Westport

A Tiverton man is (almost) a million bucks richer, after getting very lucky at a Westport convenience store recently. Jeffrey Berube (shown here with his sister) bought a $50 "Billion Dollar … more

6/22/23

An artistic rendering of the proposed Seasons Market at Main and Souza roads.

Controversial Seasons Market plan moves ahead

Plans for construction of the highly controversial Seasons Corner Market may be back on track following the Tiverton Planning Board’s recent vote to grant conditional approval of the … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/22/23

Letter: Seasons gas station — It's still wrong for Tiverton

Drivers forgetting to gas up when leaving Newport and the Melville marina area's many summer attractions will now have the first easy on-and-off highway convenience stop to gas up before hitting … more

6/22/23

Letter: Biden the evil-doer? Oh, the projection

The orthodoxy of today’s GOP is that President Biden is a long-time evil-doer, hell-bent on enriching his family. His imputed dastardly acts include, but aren’t limited to, allowing … more

6/22/23

Letter: Too much ignorance on wind farms' impacts

I write in response to Rick Russo’s letter “Be factual not emotional about wind energy.” While I appreciate that Mr. Russo is “not a fan of wind,” his beef with … more

6/22/23

Summertime Guide | June 2023

Summertime Guide | June 2023 more

6/21/23

Norman Dudziak photographed this invasive autumn olive (left) at the Seaview Marsh land trust property on the Palmer River on Oct. 1, 2020, and has posted it to iNaturalist. He photographed this snowy egret at the Aurora Marsh land trust property on the Palmer River on April 28, 2015, and has posted it to iNaturalist.

Crowdsourcing knowledge about our world

The crown jewel of citizen science for biological nature observations is “iNaturalist,” a social network with more than 2.6 million participants. Using … more

By Norman Dudziak and Sally Johnson | 6/20/23

The ugly trip to Philly continues to reverberate in R.I.

STORY OF THE WEEK: The after-life of the March trip by two Rhode Island officials to Philadelphia continued to echo loudly. After an initial burst of media coverage, the story got picked up by the … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/20/23

Katie Spier shows appreciation for her first keeper, caught last year while fishing with uncle Greg Spier of Portsmouth. The striped bass regulation is one fish/person/day in a slot size of 28” to less than 31.”

How to preserve and cook your catch

If you are fortunate enough to catch a striped bass in the allowable slot size of 28” to less than 31”, and plan to keep and eat it, here are some tips on how to preserve and cook the … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/20/23

Steve Oliveira and wife Dawn (middle) pose with Tiverton first responders Jim Miranda (left), Lt William Pannicia, Lt Mike Ladusau, Nicholas Barboza, Captain Peter Manchester and Brandon Botelho, who all aided in saving his life.

A life saved, and thanks given

Steve Oliveira walked into the Tiverton Fire Department headquarters on Main Road one recent morning, bearing coffee, donuts and gift cards for the crew. It was the least he could do, he said, for … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/20/23

Dolphin or pilot whale found beached in Little Compton

What could be a dolphin, or possibly a small pilot whale, was found beached at Taylor's Lane over the weekend. The decomposing animal, about nine feet long, was found by a John Dyer Road … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/19/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line is now awaiting the governor’s signature.

Bill clarifying public shoreline access clears Assembly

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to establish that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet … more

6/16/23

A sign at the Sapowet Marsh bridge makes it clear how many neighbors think of a plan to establish a one-acre oyster farm at the site.

Sakonnet aquaculture bill dies in session

For the second year in a row, legislation that would restrict aquaculture along the shores of the Sakonnet River failed to make it out of committee before the Rhode Island General Assembly session … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/16/23

Tiverton head coach Mike Brigham (middle) speaks to the team between innings.

With loss to Mounties, Tiverton has last shot at championship Monday

The Tiverton Tigers, playing out of the winner's bracket , fell to Mount St. Charles 6-0 in game one of the Division III Championship at RIC Thursday night. The two … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/16/23

Adamsville Post Office building for sale

Another 'For Sale' sign has popped up in Adamsville. But unlike other recent property transfers, the possible sale of the town's US Post Office branch building and an adjoining single family home at … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/15/23

The Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board considered Monday whether to continue its review of SouthCoast Wind Farm’s cable plan. (Screenshot)

Mass. wind farm needs R.I. regulators’ approval. But is SouthCoast Wind Farm an impossible choice?

The state’s top energy regulator vented over the “Hobson’s Choice” posed when offshore wind developers seek to renege on their contracts with utility companies. more

By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current | 6/14/23

Adrienne Durand celebrates her graduation with family.

Tiverton grads told to 'stay weird'

While wind whipped tassels to and fro, Tiverton’s Class of 2023 closed out a “spectacular” chapter of their lives at Friday’s gusty graduation ceremony at the high school … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/14/23

238th Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration

238th Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration more

6/14/23