NOAA’s recreational catch and effort program, the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), engaged a major effort to reinvent itself earlier this year with a re-envisioning process. …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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6/24/24
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Sidney Tynan answered the phone Monday morning with the joy and enthusiasm typical of her many letters to the Sakonnet Times brimming in her voice — “I’m doing just fine,” she …
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By Ted Hayes
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6/24/24
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If you live in the country you never can tell what you will see in your backyard, like the wild turkey, who chose to bring up her brood there as it was safer, or a released pheasant whom I …
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6/24/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design …
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6/24/24
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Tiverton property taxes are expected to rise just over three percent under a $58.6 million budget tentatively approved Saturday.
Though it must be approved by the state before being formally …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/20/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The weather was perfect Wednesday, June 12, during commencement for the graduates in the Senior Class of 2024 at Providence Country Day, who were recognized for their …
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6/20/24
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Are you looking for a way to give back and contribute? Look no further than the "Condiment Caring Drive" in support of the East Bay Food Pantry.
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6/20/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — MetLinks, the nine-hole re-envisioned former front side of the defunct Metacomet Country Club, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 27.
The first tee time …
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6/20/24
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2024 Summertime Guide
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6/19/24
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PORTSMOUTH — It’s an oasis you can’t even see from the school’s parking lot.
But for many Portsmouth High School students — especially seniors …
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By Jim McGaw
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6/18/24
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St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrated its 148th commencement as 50 young women from across Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts received their diplomas as members of the Class of 2024 at the …
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6/18/24
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Twenty-two eighth graders at Wilbur & McMahon Schools graduated last week, cheered on by proud families, friends, and loved ones. Although the class is small, the strong and affectionate bond …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/18/24
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Editor’s note: Over the coming months, the Sakonnet Times will be running regular dispatches from the “The Town Crier” — the voice of the towns’ 350th anniversary …
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By The Town Crier
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6/18/24
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The longest day of the year will occur this week, signaling the official start of the summer season. School vacation, peak garden blooms, sunny days at the beach, backyard cookouts, farm fresh …
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By Cindy and Ed Moura
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6/18/24
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They’re members of multiple honor societies, academic clubs, volunteer groups, athletic teams, and have excelled both inside and outside the classroom at Portsmouth High School. Here are the …
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6/17/24
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F ishing has been outstanding for a number of anglers. Very impressive stories, from some very accomplished anglers, so I thought I would share some.
East End Eddie Doherty, Cape Cod Canal …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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6/17/24
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Kristen Hannah has done it again with “The Women,” which has been #1 on Best-seller lists for weeks. Author of “The …
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6/17/24
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Among the flurry of bills being passed out of the Rhode Island General Assembly is a new law with big impact for the communities along the East Bay Bike Path. The “e-bikes bill” creates a …
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6/14/24
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One bill that gun violence prevention advocates claim as their biggest success during this year's session, and two more bills intended to close 'gaps' in existing law, have all been put forth by an East Bay representative or Senator.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/11/24
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I write to express my appreciation for the action of our Town Council in their response to a request from Love Wins Coastal for a council resolution. Our town values diversity of opinions and …
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6/11/24
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The Little Compton Town Council last week approved a policy allowing only the American flag to be flown at town hall, settling for now a controversial issue that elicits strong reactions from …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/11/24
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A walker at Tappen’s Beach in Little Compton made a rare find this week — a deceased sand tiger shark. The species is considered critically endangered, and resident Peter Tirpaeck reached …
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6/10/24
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Under a perfect blue sky Friday night, the members of Tiverton High School’s Class of 2024 were encouraged by commencement speakers to look back with pride on their four years of high school …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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6/10/24
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A new report written for anglers by anglers serves as a call-to-arms to galvanize the angling community to demand action as climate change disrupts fishing experiences coast to coast.
Last …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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6/10/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: After an update of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights recently got close to the finish line, there was 0.0% chance that legislative leaders wouldn’t get it …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/10/24
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