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LC Housing Trust plans four new affordable homes

A project that would bring sorely needed affordable housing to Little Compton was unveiled at last week’s town council meeting. Though it is in very preliminary stages, the end result, assuming … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 9/30/23

DEM stocks 25 state waterways with Brook, Rainbow trout

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is conducting its fall trout stocking at area locations in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The effort … more

9/28/23

Little Compton restaurant to be sold at auction

The old RL Flounders restaurant property at 90 Pottersville Road in Little Compton will be sold at public auction next Wednesday, Oct. 4 The former home of Crowther’s Restaurant closed … more

9/28/23

Offshore wind is the subject of intense debate in Rhode Island.

Two sides to the wind farm debate

A Rhode Island citizen activist made a powerful pitch about the dangers of offshore wind projects to a mostly supportive audience in Westport, Mass., on Tuesday, Sept. 19, and a small group of … more

By Mary Lhowe/ecoRI News contributor | 9/27/23

A troubling look behind the scenes in the seafood business

STORY OF THE WEEK: New Bedford’s half-billion-dollar commercial fishing catch is one of the economic bright spots in southern New England. But the underside of the seafood business includes … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/26/23

Brian Abbott, of Barrington, said, “Caught this striper (29”, 8 pounds) in 15 feet of water about 100 yards off Barrington Beach with a Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow.”

Bonito and false albacore running hot, with no catch limits

There is nothing like explosive surface action from Atlantic bonito and false albacore. Last week anglers fishing in the Pt. Judith area were treated to non-stop action on Thursday, just a … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 9/26/23

Becky Chace had her own band, sold thousands of CDs and played at big venues, before pausing music to become a teacher. These days, she’s playing music on her own terms — and having fun.

Meet Becky Chace: A prolific musician with a future all her own

I had sought out, for some time, singer, songwriter, guitarist Becky Chace for an interview regarding her life and times in music. A life rich in gigs, travel, recordings, starts, stops and … more

By Michael Khouri | 9/26/23

There are 24 parking spaces at the Town Landing; as Hurricane Lee passed, some 40, most from out of state, squeezed into the spot.

Little Compton locals want residency restriction at Town Landing

A group of Little Compton residents, fed up with what they say is inadequate parking at Town Landing, have petitioned the town council to approve a plan that would set aside at least half of the 24 … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 9/26/23

Neighbors worry about Little Compton deer hunting impact

While supporting the work of the town's Agricultural Conservancy Trust, some residents neighboring conserved farm property in Little Compton are not so keen an extended hunting season for farmers … more

By Paige Shapiro | 9/25/23

Op-Ed: A lifeline for those battling substance use disorder

There is a resource available in hundreds of languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that provides immediate help for those experiencing substance use disorder, thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, and emotional distress – the 988 Lifeline. more

By Tom Joyce | 9/25/23

The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team takes the field before facing Bishop Hendricken in a non-league match at home last Thursday night.

Portsmouth gets walloped by Bishop Hendricken, 55-7

PORTSMOUTH — Bishop Hendricken is in a different league than Portsmouth High, and the Hawks proved it Friday night. In a non-league matchup which served as the home opener for the … more

9/25/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend of Portsmouth 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 was later signed into law by the governor.

Federal judge dismisses challenge to R.I. shoreline access law

Wrong court, wrong argument and against the wrong people. So declared U.S. District Court Judge William Smith in his Sept. 19 opinion dismissing a legal challenge to the state’s newly … more

By Nancy Lavin/R.I. Current | 9/22/23

Letter: Leave those tree snags alone!

As Hurricane Lee passed by this weekend, it left behind a variety of trees that have been uprooted or completely fallen as a result of the wind. Trees are the stalwarts of our New England landscape, … more

9/21/23

Gordon School has created a new “Whatever I Need” block in every student’s day, where they have free time for “whatever they need.” In the spirit of social-emotional wellness and growth, classes might go outside for some fun, hold a lively discussion about an important topic, or spend time reading together (above) with the school’s therapy dog, Denver.

For private schools, enrollment growth is a pandemic silver lining

While the global pandemic made a mess of just about everything everywhere, it had a hidden benefit for private schools — it boosted their enrollments. Admissions directors at numerous … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/21/23

Little Compton town solicitor Anthony DeSisto.

Ethics commission sides with LC solicitor

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has ruled that attorney Anthony Desisto’s role as independent legal counsel for the state Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) does not constitute a … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/21/23

Portsmouth schools end fiscal year with surplus of over $400K

PORTSMOUTH — The school district will have more than $400,000 to spread around for school construction projects, thanks to a surplus left over from the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Chris … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/20/23

Tiverton SRO Jackie Smaldone is being praised for her work at Tiverton High School, though the town and school committee haven’t yet settled on an MOU.

Tensions rise over Tiverton School Resource Officer MOU

A dispute between Tiverton school and town officials regarding provisions within a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the School Resource Officer position came to a head last week, with town … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 9/20/23

Private Education | Fall 2023

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9/20/23

Tyler Both (12) fires a shot off a Central defender which resulted in a corner kick for the Patriots. Landon Rodrigues (11) would end up scoring on the corner kick by Kyle Bielawa.

Portsmouth edged by Central High in boys’ soccer, 2-1

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer team is still seeking its first win this season after being nipped by Central High at home Tuesday night, 2-1. The … more

9/19/23

Tom Hood with a false albacore caught off Narragansett from his kayak last fall.

NOAA Fisheries needs our support

The U.S. House Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2024 will have a devastating impact on fish and habitat, as it reduces funding by 14 percent for NOAA Fisheries, a cut of $900 million. Yet our … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 9/19/23

Severe weather creates an array of problems for municipal leaders

STORY OF THE WEEK: If you were driving around North Providence, parts of Providence or other local communities during torrential downpours early last week, you may have felt like an extra in … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/19/23

Staci Del Deo works on math with students Elena Silvia (left) and Lily Brawner.

Inspired choice for Tiverton's Teacher of the Year

Inspiration can move in all sorts of ways. For Staci Del Deo, her desire to teach ebbed and flowed, and it wasn’t until returning to the town that she grew up in that the inspiration surged, … more

By Paige Shapiro | 9/19/23

Maggie Lauder is a senior at Portsmouth High School who is being honored by the R.I. Environmental Education Association.

Portsmouth student honored with environmental award

PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth High School senior is one of the four recipients of the R.I. Environmental Education Association’s (RIEEA) 2023 Environmental Education Award. more

9/18/23

Mark Cole of Southern California sails off his board after a surfing a big swell at South Shore Beach in Little Compton on Friday as Hurricane Lee provided heavy surf to the area.

Lee: A swell beach day in Little Compton

Hurricane Lee is tracking well offshore, sparing the Farm Coast much of its wrath. But surfers came out in numbers to South Shore Beach Friday, catching waves that ran as high as eight to 12 feet. … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/16/23

Claire Bowen heads out to pick produce in the farm she and husband Patrick recently opened on Long Highway.

New Little Compton farm aims for local

Those well-versed in the goings-on of Little Compton may have noticed a new barn crop up over the last year along the part of Long Highway that stems off Peckham Road. In front of an orchard of apple … more

By Paige Shapiro | 9/14/23