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Riverside resident Dave Tanury had a guitar long before he learned how to play it. Once he did, he never stopped. His wild success with the band Rizzz in the 1970s and ’80s led to his eventual induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame.
Meet Dave Tanury: From chorus, to guitars, to a Hall of Fame career
At a recent sit down over coffee at Borealis, in his hometown of Riverside, R.I., legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter Dave Tanury reflected on his life and career in music. It’s a career … more
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Tiverton School Resource Officer Jacqueline Smaldone walks the Tiverton High School halls Saturday morning.
Tiverton names new resource officer for high school
Jacqueline Smaldone, a Tiverton police officer with prior experience as a mental health professional who has worked extensively with troubled teens, has been appointed Interim School Resource … more
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The New England Saltwater Fishing Show, taking place this weekend at the Rhode Island Convention Center, is already a record-breaker, with more than 300 booths and free seminars.
Fishing show this week is already a record-breaker
At press time, the New England Saltwater Fishing Show being held from March 10 to 12 at the Rhode Island Convention Center is already a record breaker, with booth sales revenue the highest it has … more
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Election denialism is here, but it is not widespread
S TORY OF THE WEEK: Election denialism is no longer shocking or even surprising. Some contemporary conspiracy theories are so ludicrous that they induce laughter, even if the underlying facts involve … more
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Miller George Whitley loads the hopper shortly before the closure of Gray's Mill on the Adamsville/Westport town line.
With Gray's gone, jonnycake meal is becoming scarce
This story is not about the correct way to make jonnycakes — everyone east of Narragansett Bay knows they're best thin, not thick. It's not about whether jonnycakes made from anything … more
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The Patriots’ Connor Rogers skates in from behind the net to flick a shot toward the North Smithfield goal Friday at Portsmouth Abbey. Portsmouth won the game, 3-1, and went on to win Saturday against the Northmen, 4-3, to advance to the semifinals.
Portsmouth advances to semis after beating North Smithfield
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team took one step closer to their goal of a Rhode Island Division II title when they advanced to the semifinals over the … more
Three mysteries and a fun, witty 1960s novel
A few more books for winter reading (although it’s not very wintry lately). “A Lesson in Dying” (1990) and “Murder in My Backyard” (1991), the first two books in the … more
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It’s critical to know each couple’s style, interests and personality.
When it comes to photography, it's a matter of trust
As a seasoned wedding photographer, Devon McWilliams believes a strong relationship between the couple and their photographer is vital. The best photos come from a relationship built on trust, … more
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The best advice – from brides to brides
While bridal trends come and go, some ideas have gained traction in recent years, possibly due to the impact of social media. Following the coronavirus pandemic, wedding planners and vendors have … more
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Ethan and Rebecca Hartley, during their very small 2020 wedding.
Wedding, Interrupted
“Maybe we’ll give out hand sanitizer as a wedding favor,” I joked with my coworkers as we gathered in the front office to talk about this new virus that just had its first confirmed … more
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Letter: Many residents oppose proposed Assembly abortion bill
To the editor: Vice President Kamala Harris recently excoriated Russia for committing crimes against humanity by their bombing and killing innocent civilians in Ukraine. Her statement is absolutely … more
Offshore wind: Think twice before short-circuiting environmental protection laws
A majority of citizens agree with the goal to fight climate change and the urgency to act now. However, the country does not share a unified vision of how we should wage this battle. President … more
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Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones believes the town's police station, now half a century old, is outmoded, inadequate and should be retired.
Tiverton to consider new public safety complex
Tiverton will start looking into the development of a new public safety complex. The town council voted Monday night to pass a resolution establishing a new 11-member committee that will look … more
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Portsmouth High School senior Will Sullivan (right) struggles to avoid a crash while driving a special go-cart switched to “impaired driving” mode as he navigates a course inside the Portsmouth High School field house. His passenger is fellow senior Neal Tullson. The Portsmouth Prevention Coalition teamed up with the Portsmouth Police Department to offer an instructional program on impaired driving in students’ health classes.
What it feels like to be intoxicated behind the wheel
PORTSMOUTH — Logan Quinn was doing just fine. With fellow Portsmouth High senior Will Sullivan riding shotgun, he was deftly navigating a course marked by traffic cones inside the … more
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Across all grade levels, in nearly every Rhode Island school district, student “chronic absenteeism” (referring to students who miss 18 days or more per year), rose to unprecedented levels last school year. Across the state, 1 in 3 students was chronically absent in 2021-22.
Empty seats hit an all-time high
Imagine society as a can of soda. The pandemic flipped that can down a flight of stairs and then popped the top. Society has been fizzing, spitting and bubbling ever since. The economy is … more
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Letter: Biased reporting in Seapowet aquaculture story
To the editor: Thank you for your “biased” reporting on Little Compton’s resolution objecting to Rep. Edwards House Bill H-5037 . It would seem that no one appeared to oppose … more
Editorial: In the public interest, it’s time to update the public records law
Setting aside journalists and citizen watchdogs, most people don’t care about public records laws — until they do care. When they find themselves in a land dispute with a neighbor, preparing a legal defense for their son’s disputed arrest, or questioning why a school district is building a new school instead of renovating an old one, they will care a lot about public records laws. more
Letter: Anti-windpower fears are completely overblown
Having spent most of my career on various industrial applications, I know a fair amount about power generation. I also live 200 feet from and frequently kayak on the Sakonnet River and, … more
Letter: Fight GOP's tactics at the ballot box
Let’s take a look at the people in our country vilified by thought leaders on the far right of the Republican Party. The people they constantly vilify are Democrats, appointed and elected … more
Tiverton council calls for forensic audit of school department
After agreeing it is time to take a hard look at how school officials are handling public funds, Tiverton Town Council members voted Monday to hire an accounting firm to conduct a forensic audit of … more
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Donnis: With Cicilline stepping down, many show interest in stepping up
STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Rep. David Cicilline’s decision to step down to take the top job at the Rhode Island Foundation emerged as a surprise, although, with a bit of reflection, it also makes … more
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Landmark deal for Little Compton Housing Trust
Little Compton could soon see more affordable housing. The town council voted unanimously Thursday evening to approve the Little Compton Housing Trust’s purchase of 184 Colebrook Road from … more
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Free virtual workshop available on postpartum depression
Hosted by the Warren HEZ, ‘Mothers and Babies’ will teach methods on how to reduce and manage postpartum depression. It is available each Wednesday between March 1 and April 15. more
Snow’s coming — and schools are closed Tuesday
Local school districts didn’t wait until Tuesday morning to cancel classes due to forecasted snow. They made the call on Monday. Here’s what each district has planned for Tuesday as … more
Steven Velozo, 47, of Swansea, died of mechanical asphyxia last October, in a death that has been ruled a homicide.
Little Compton death ruled a murder
The death of a Swansea man who died in Little Compton last October is now being investigated as a homicide. Steven Velozo, 47, died following a party at his mother's Pottersville Road home on … more
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