A group that represents residents at Countryview Estates, a manufactured home community in northeast Tiverton, has asked the town for help in resolving numerous grievances it has with Hometown …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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12/7/22
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There is no lack of housing being built in Little Compton, but it’s definitely not for affordable housing.
It’s at Warren’s Point and other totally private ocean-front areas, …
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12/7/22
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Let this be the Christmas of Kindness. Let it be filled with family and friends, for sure, but also the season of reaching out. To an ailing sufferer. To someone who just needs a warm meal or a quiet …
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12/7/22
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John Viveiros loves to collect sea glass. And while combing Tiverton-area beaches has been a rewarding hobby for him over the years, it turns out the weathered, colorful material is great for making …
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By Jen Campisi
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12/7/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital has begun enrolling teens for a study focused on the use of a non-invasive type of brain stimulation …
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12/7/22
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Welcome to the very slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives. Some voters eagerly await the restored elegance and wisdom of the Grand Old Party. Their slight ascendance was, of …
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12/1/22
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A “new” handicap-accessible shuttle bus for Little Compton's senior residents will soon be hitting the streets, after more than two years of waiting.
The 12-passenger 2011 Ford …
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By Jen Campisi
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12/1/22
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Little Compton will take no further action for the time being on a controversial plan to begin regulating short term rentals, though the issue is not yet settled and will be discussed more, the town …
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By Jen Campisi
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11/30/22
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Thanks very much for your informative report published on Nov. 23, 2022 . Information on this subject is typically only released in a favorable fashion by the regulators. I am quite sure …
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11/30/22
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September of 2016 was when Hilary Clinton famously said that half of Trump’s supporters was a basket of deplorables. True or not, it's certainly not a phrase likely to endear one to …
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11/30/22
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Although Fisher Cats are considered crepuscular animals (dawn and twilight feeders along with red fox, opossums and many others) one wasn’t paying any attention to that when a visitor in the …
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11/30/22
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Tiverton Town Hall took on a celebratory air Monday night as the town's fire department members, along with fire chiefs and officers from several area towns, turned out to witness the swearing in of …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/30/22
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Lit up with a tree and hundreds of timed and battery-operated lights, Little Lady Christmas is once again moored at her now traditional holiday post, in The Gut at Nanaquaket Pond.
Caitlin and …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/29/22
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The Rhode Island Board of Elections believes a political mailer sent to all Little Compton residents just prior to the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election violates two Rhode Island statutes pertaining …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/29/22
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PORTSMOUTH — In a matchup of two Super Bowl finalists, the Portsmouth Patriots proved to be the superior team with a 20-0 shutout of island rival Middletown in the annual Thanksgiving Day …
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11/25/22
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As a longtime volunteer at the East Bay Food Pantry, Emily Mushen knew the organization well, so when the prior director decided to step down, it was a smooth transition.
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By Christy Nadalin
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11/24/22
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To the editor:
The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island would like to thank the candidates who participated and citizens who sent in questions for our forums in Bristol, Warren, Barrington and …
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11/23/22
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The Tiverton Planning Board is expected to conduct a preliminary plan review next week of a proposal for construction of a 2,960 square foot crematorium and chapel at 730 Main Road.
As it makes …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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11/23/22
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To the editor:
Thomas Paine, the often quoted colonial newsman, once wrote, "If you are afraid to offend, you can't be honest.”
Hospitals across the river and the Washington Bridge …
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11/23/22
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CRANSTON — At a public meeting held Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 22, the members of the Rhode Island Board of Elections voted unanimously to certify the results of the Rhode Island 2022 …
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11/22/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Every now and then, the tectonic plates of Rhode Island politics shift, as campaign season fades and a fresh batch of leaders takes on new roles. We’re seeing that to some …
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By Ian Donnis
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11/22/22
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CRANSTON — The Rhode Island Board of Elections completed its Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) of the state’s 2022 General Election results on Monday, Nov. 21. Results indicate no election …
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11/21/22
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The town council voted 3-1 to advertise the position of Town Solicitor at Thursday’s council meeting. Councilor Paul Golembeske was the sole “nay,” with councilor Andrew …
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By Jen Campisi
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11/21/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots played 47 minutes and 12 seconds of near-flawless, shutout defense during their bid for a Division II Super Bowl title against St. Raphael Academy at …
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By Jim McGaw
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11/21/22
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In Rhode Island, fisheries play a huge role in our economy and our way of life, but lately, we are seeing some concerning trends in our local fisheries. Anglers are experiencing climate impacts on …
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By Greg Vespe
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11/21/22
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