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Rumford family buys Gray's, a Tiverton institution

Gray’s Ice Cream, a Tiverton institution for more than 100 years, has new owners. The ice cream shop, a busy place on hot summer days, had been owned by Tiverton resident Marilyn Davol …
Sakonnet at the polls — here's where the rest of the votes fell
Sakonnet voters took to the polls in greater than usual numbers last Tuesday, helping cement Democratic majorities on partisan races … Read More
Portsmouth volleyball players are happy D-I runners-up
PORTSMOUTH — You’ve never seen a happier second-place team. Read More
RWU testing technology to reduce airborne pathogens
As it turns out, it seems light can kill COVID — at least, that is what one Roger Williams University professor aims to confirm over … Read More
Ten years of hope, on Main
Lisa Raiola, the visionary behind Hope & Main, Rhode Island’s first food business incubator, now celebrating its 10th year, … Read More
Portsmouth advances to girls’ D-I volleyball finals
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team will be looking to avenge its only loss this season when it meets … Read More
Update: Dems appear to win majority control of LC Town Council
If the numbers hold out , Little Compton will soon see something it has not in decades — a Democratic majority on the town council. … Read More
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Tiverton school committee forum is Thursday

The League of Women Voters and several other sponsoring organizations will hold a forum for Tiverton School Committee candidates this Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Tiverton High School auditorium. It …

What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton

The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft. Jonathan …

Little Compton minister invites all for dinner

For busy parents and caregivers who are immersed in back-to-school activities, the idea of a relaxing evening out — and away from the kids — may be the last thing on their minds. But the …
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Obituaries
Joseph DeMelo Joseph S. DeMelo, Jr., 61, of Roosevelt Drive, passed away Saturday, November 9, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 21,1963, to Mary Jose Rego (Pinheiro) DeMelo and the late Jose Soares D
Wilfred Joncas Wilfred "Bob" Joncas, 88, of Fall River and Westport, MA, passed away on November 8, 2024 at The Oaks. He was the beloved companion of Diane (Pettey) Finucci, with whom he shared 21 years of togethern
Mark Carroll Bristol|Mark A. Carroll, 59, of Bristol, RI, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. A son of Joan (Mello) and the late Arnold Carroll, Mark was a lifelong resident of Bristol. Mark was a very t
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 …
Portsmouth's Gray, Kaull winners in Class B championships PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High runners Sean Gray and Allie Kaull both took first place among Class B competitors at Saturday’s Class and JV Cross-Country Championships, held on the 3.1-mile …
PHS girls’ volleyball team beats Chariho in straight sets PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity volleyball team continued its impressive season with a dominating 3-0 win over Chariho during Senior Night on Monday. The home …
Portsmouth downs West Warwick in Homecoming game, 30-22 PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots football team held off a pesky Division II West Warwick squad in the annual Homecoming game on Saturday, 30-22.
Opinion
Letter: It’s time to finally address short term rentals in Little Compton

The Little Compton Town Council has periodically discussed the short-term rental (STR) situation in town, but they have not yet taken action. The time has come. The town council should explore …

Letter: Where is the plan to save South Shore Beach?

The book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson was written in 1962 — 60 years ago. She tried to spread the word that we were destroying our planet and we needed to start paying attention. There was …

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 …

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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.