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Look up — aurora borealis!
All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare treat Thursday evening with a rare visit by aurora borealis, …
PORTSMOUTH — Regardless of who they’re pulling for, several Portsmouth High School students will witness real American history … Read More
Monday, Sept. 30
A Randolph Avenue resident reported a neighbor dispute just before 8:30 a.m.
Animal complaints came in at … Read More
Republican candidates for public office in Little Compton spent 90 minutes Monday evening talking about their vision for the … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — It’s been a dream season for the Portsmouth High boys’ cross-country season, as the Patriots finished with wins … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team improved its record to 2-2 in Division I following a come-from-behind … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team has certainly rebounded from last year’s season, in which the … Read More
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What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton
The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft.
Jonathan …
Little Compton minister invites all for dinner
For busy parents and caregivers who are immersed in back-to-school activities, the idea of a relaxing evening out — and away from the kids — may be the last thing on their minds. But the …
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
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Letter: Regarding GOP comments on school committee race
I would like to address the concerns raised by Mike Rocha II, the Republican Town Committee chairman, as reflected in last week’s Sakonnet Times ("Gonzalez exit leaves questions on school board …
Letter: Little Compton seniors, are you part of the conversation?
There is a great deal of excitement over the town-sponsored Aging in Little Compton survey. Little Compton residents 55 and over have been letting their voices be heard regarding how the town and …
Letter: Responding to GOP head's letter — where do I begin?
I debated back and forth with myself about whether to even acknowledge Mr. Rocha’s wordy, but well written, response to my letter (and two other writers) to the editor two weeks ago. (For …
Letter: Watch out for rhetoric and misinformation in letters
Both residents and voters should definitely pay attention to the rhetoric appearing in letters to the editor on page seven of the Sakonnet Times' Sept. 26. Issue. It's very difficult to see words …
Letter: Keep Little Compton rural and little
Last night I attended a meeting called by Don McNaughton, chairman of the Little Compton Agricultural Trust (LCACT) to present two development options for Little Compton (by an outside planning …