SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025

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Two events to memorialize Kelly Nevitt planned in Portsmouth

The late Kelly Nicole Nevitt will be memorialized in events planned for Friday and Monday in Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH — In two upcoming events, family, friends and loved ones will pay tribute to Kelly Nicole Nevitt, the 15-year-old Portsmouth High School student who died Saturday night in a …

Tiverton graduates 126 seniors

Seth Aguiar (left) and the class hoist their hats into the air after commencement.

As Tiverton High School's graduation ceremony began Friday evening, Principal Susan Craven reflected on her years as the principal of the Class of 2025, a position she has held since the class was …

Winning in the rain

Chase Pascoe (center) and other Patriots race out onto the rain-soaked field at Brown University to celebrate their 15-6 win over East Greenwich to capture the Division II boys’ lacrosse title on Saturday. Pascoe led the offense with five goals.

PORTSMOUTH — A huge boom of thunder and bright lightning forced the Rhode Island Division II boys’ lacrosse championship game to be stopped with still a little over a minute left in …

‘The truth has to be told’ by the Sakonnet Wampanoag people

History repeats itself when no one is looking. The Little Compton Historical Society decided to investigate the past, and as … Read More

Woman charged in Adamsville herb stand theft

Little Compton police have arrested an Acushnet woman accused of stealing 50 oregano and rosemary plants from a roadside stand in … Read More

Clock ticking on Little Compton levy request

State lawmakers are pushing up against a tight deadline as they seek to finish reviewing a Little Compton request to present a 12 … Read More

Portsmouth officials begin own investigation into collapse

PORTSMOUTH — In addition to the Police Department’s criminal investigation into Saturday night’s partial building collapse at … Read More

Police chief: Five were on platform when it collapsed

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Police have released more details about the circumstances around Saturday night’s partial building … Read More

Cannabis operator eyes Tiverton

Three years after Tiverton voters voted in favor of legalizing marijuana sales, representatives for Ignited Culture, a Swansea-based … Read More

Things To Do ...

Tools & Trades Day at Coggeshall Farm

Coggeshall Farm is hosting “Tools and Trades Day,” a chance for visitors to learn about some of the many trades that were important to farmers in the 18th century. On Saturday, June 14, …

Sunset Music Series on Fridays at Westport Rivers

The 18th season of Sunset Music Series is underway on Fridays (and two Saturdays) this summer. Bring your blankets, bug spray and lawn chairs. Wine, beer and food available for purchase, with …

34th summer of polo begins Saturday

Newport Polo has unveiled the season schedule for the Newport International Polo Series. Presented by Turkish Airlines, it features a lineup of matches and international rivalries for the 34th summer …

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Obituaries

Sally Arruda Sally M. (Cavaca) Arruda, 90, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Village House. Sally graduated from J.F.Wilbur School, married and raised her family in Little Compton. She was an

Claudia Gordon BARRINGTON, RI – Claudia J. (Marshall) Gordon, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born August 21, 1958, in New Rochelle, NY, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Karen J.

Joseph Lima Joseph F. Lima, 92, of Gibson Road, passed away on June 9, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Juliette M. (Sousa) Lima. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of

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Sports

Portsmouth boys’ lacrosse team advances to semis PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ lacrosse team overwhelmed Smithfield in the Division II quarterfinals on Friday, 18-8. The 12-4 Patriots, seeded No. 3 in the tournament, …

Portsmouth edges Prout in Division I lacrosse quarterfinals PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Division I quarterfinal contest with Prout School came down to the wire Thursday, May 29, as the Patriots nipped the visiting team by a score of 17-16. …

Portsmouth boys advance to D-3 volleyball semifinals PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ volleyball team made easy work of Davies Career Tech in the quarterfinals of the Division III state championships.

Patriots win one, lose one in softball playoffs PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High softball team had an easy time with South Kingstown in a Division II preliminary game at home on Sunday, winning 12-1. The No. 7-seeded Patriots ended the …

Opinion

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are …

Letter: It’s a financial pickle — how Little Compton got here

Little Compton has a $3 billion tax base and a lean budget, giving homeowners some of the lowest property taxes around. However, over six years reserve withdrawals have hollowed out our fiscal …

Letter: Skip the parade and attend a No Kings Day rally

To the editor: On June 14th the nation will be subjected to the spectacle of a military parade the likes of which we generally do not have in our country, and to make matters worse, the chief …

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