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Edwards earns high vote in Tiverton Town Council race

John G. Edwards V is the top vote-getter in the race for Tiverton Town Council, and will return for a third term on the non-partisan council after a two-year absence. The results from the Rhode … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/8/22

Portsmouth High School has a successful competitive girls' volleyball team. Now the boys want one.

Boys want their own volleyball team at Portsmouth High

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School girls have a successful competitive volleyball program, as evident by the varsity team’s recent playoff success. Now the boys want a chance. A … more

By Jim McGaw | 11/8/22

Off-shore wind forum set for Nov. 16 in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Planning Department, along with URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant, will host a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the science and … more

11/8/22

Sakonnet voters head to the polls

Voters across the Sakonnet area cast their ballots Tuesday, voting for school committee and town council candidates, local Representatives and Senators, and statewide and local questions. In … more

11/8/22

Caroline Wordell (foreground, center) is flanked by helpers. Together, they planted 900 United States flags Sunday at Pike's Peak.

Little Compton takes on patriotic feel as Veterans' Day approaches

Veterans' Day is Friday, but Little Compton began marking what volunteers call 'Veterans' Week' this weekend. On Sunday, volunteers raised two large banners at Pike's Peak, and another group … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/7/22

Busy week in Tiverton: Kidnapping scam, multiple injuries in two DUIs

Tiverton police are investigating a kidnapping scam involving a local student. On Friday, Nov. 4, officers responded to the Walgreens store on Main Road for a reported kidnapping. A Tiverton woman … more

11/7/22

Seniors Luke Brennan (left), Jackson Mello, Henry Rodrigues and junior Tyler Hurd celebrate the victory after the game.

Whew! Portsmouth holds off East Providence, 14-13

PORTSMOUTH — Things looked somewhat grim for the Portsmouth Patriots football team Friday night, as visiting East Providence nearly shut the door on their season late in the R.I. Division … more

11/6/22

Portsmouth High’s Jackson Fox cuts Bishop Hendricken's 2-0 lead in half with a header into the goal in the second half of Thursday's Division I quarterfinal match.

Portsmouth ousted from D-1 boys’ soccer playoffs

PORTSMOUTH — Home field advantage wasn’t enough for the Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer team Thursday night, Nov. 3, as it fell to Bishop Hendricken in the Division … more

11/4/22

Portsmouth High’s Mollyanna McGuire races the ball past Camille Jarret of Mt. Saint Charles during the Patriots’ quarterfinal win Thursday night at home. McGuire scored the only goal of the game, propelling the Patriots to the semifinals next week.

Portsmouth girls score one early, advance to semifinals

PORTSMOUTH — There was no scoring in the last 80-plus minutes of the Division II state girls’ soccer quarterfinals between Portsmouth High and Mt. Saint Charles Academy on Thursday … more

11/4/22

Portsmouth High’s Avery Pelletier (left) and Morgan Casey celebrate after earning a point in the third set against East Greenwich during the Division 1 quarterfinals at home Wednesday, Nov. 2. The Patriots won in four sets.

Portsmouth Patriots advance to semis in girls’ volleyball

PORTSMOUTH — After stumbling in the first set, the Portsmouth High girls’ volleyball team switched a gear and ended up making easy work of East Greenwich in the Championship Division … more

11/3/22

A clay sunflower in its natural habitat at Fort Barton Sunday.

Look closely — Sunflowers 'blooming' in Tiverton

Keep a sharp lookout when you're out on your next walk at Fort Barton, Weetamoo or other natural places around town. The Tiverton Arts Commission has hidden gifts. Commission volunteers … more

11/3/22

Letter: I took part in a candidates forum

To the editor: The letter from Jill Kassis and Christine Keyser in the Bristol Phoenix was misleading. I am a Republican candidate for Senate District 11 and I did participate in a forum sponsored by … more

11/3/22

Editorial: Too many candidates chose not to debate

A frustrating new trend emerged this election season, as a disturbing number of candidates declined, refused or were unavailable to take part in public campaign forums with their opponents. … more

11/3/22

Never a day in the U.S. where slavery is not legal

As Rhode Islanders go to the polls to vote, at least the abolition of slavery will not be on the ballot. Elsewhere in five states, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennesee and Vermont, voters will decide … more

By Arlene Violet | 11/2/22

Will the Fung-Magaziner outcome reflect a national trend?

The out-of-town frame on the CD2 race is mainly about how a potential win by GOP candidate Allan Fung in a Democrat-leaning Rhode Island reflects a tough national outlook for President Biden’s … more

By Ian Donnis | 11/2/22

Short-term rentals get hearing in Tiverton

The Tiverton Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 14, to allow residents to weigh in on the latest version of a proposed zoning ordinance amendment intended to regulate short-term … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 11/2/22

Megan Wordell (middle) and others hug during a rally held in Little Compton Sunday afternoon. The rally was organized by Love Wins as a counterpoint to an incendiary mailer sent out late last week to Little Compton residents, which criticized progressive politics and Democrats, and called out council and school committee members for their stances on sex education, the flying of the Pride flag, and other issues.

Love Wins rallies in response to Little Compton mailer

This statement was released Saturday, following Friday's release of a 'hate-filled' political mailer sent to residents by the Little Compton Taxpayers' Association. Love Wins held a rally at the … more

11/1/22

Letter: GOP's response amounts to tacit support of Little Compton mailer

With regard to the hate-laced mail from the Little Compton Tax Payers Association, Mike Rocha state’s, as Chair of LC Republicans that "our reason for being is to promote candidates and … more

11/1/22

Eleni Drosinos of PHS runs through the football field towards the finish line at Saturday’s Rhode Island Class B Championships at Ponaganset High School. She placed 12th among the girls, the best showing for the Patriots.

PHS cross-country teams place 5th in class meet

The Portsmouth High School cross-country teams each finished fifth in Saturday’s Rhode Island Class B Championships at Ponaganset High School. more

11/1/22

Audience members listen as candidates for public office in Little Compton talk about their agendas.

Little Compton candidates take the stage

With less than two weeks left until the general election, Little Compton’s Democratic candidates for town council and school committee spoke out Thursday evening at a candidates' forum … more

By Jen Campisi | 11/1/22

Lee Gardner, 88

Lee Gardner played his last chukka Oct. 22, 2022. He lived a full 88 years, leaving behind his wife, Polly, and four beautiful daughters. He was an animal lover, bird lover, a botanist, … more

11/1/22

Letter: Vote now, or autocracy or civil war is almost inevitable

In what alternate universe is Nancy Pelosi more of a threat to democracy than Donald Trump? Is it Nancy Pelosi’s gender, political affiliation or commitment to civil rights, the working … more

11/1/22

Letter: Vote 'No' on Tiverton Question 5, Personnel Board

The Tiverton Town Council is proposing a Charter amendment that eliminates the Personnel Board from the process of hiring for seasonal, temporary and appointed persons, and gives this hiring process … more

11/1/22

Letter: Fight political hatred with fair play, humility and common sense

In much of the country, as we move through Fall and anticipate the Winter, we tweak and outfit our vehicles to avoid getting stuck in the mud or snow. A bit of care normally sees us … more

11/1/22

Letter: Shame on the Little Compton Taxpayers Association

Early Friday morning I learned that an attacker had brutally assaulted Paul Pelosi, husband of Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and second in line to the presidency. The reports are that … more

11/1/22