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Westport schools closed Thursday; parking ban in Tiverton
There will be no school in Westport Thursday, as a winter storm is expected to bring two to four inches of snow starting around 9 a.m. It is expected to transition to freezing rain in the afternoon. … more
Portsmouth High’s Jack Casey goes up for a layup during the first half of Tuesday night’s home game against East Providence. The Patriots pulled out the victory, 66-59, after two overtime periods.
Portsmouth outlasts Townies in double-OT, 66-59
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School’s boys’ varsity basketball team broke a two-game losing streak by defeating East Providence in a double-overtime thriller Tuesday night, 66-59. … more
The Wise/McGoff family, of Old Harbor Road, hope to find a cure for Wesley’s rare form of muscular dystrophy. From left are Kevin McGoff, Carolyn, 9, Dr. Jillian Wise and Wesley, 7.
Parents set out to cure their son — and they're getting there
A local couple who refused to accept that their young son’s rare genetic disorder couldn’t be cured may end up saving or prolonging his life, and the lives of thousands of others. … more
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Grace (left), age 12, sits contently after receiving a haircut from Kristin Schober (right) — The Sensory Stylist.
Where there’s a will, there’s (not) a way
Getting a haircut is simple — for most. The steps are as follows: schedule an appointment, go to the salon, get the cut, and pay the tip. But for some, particularly those with disabilities or … more
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Tiverton officials are considering abandoning the 'Pay as you throw' trash collection system and replacing it with large trash and recycling receptacles, like these in use in Portsmouth.
Tiverton may ditch 'Pay as you throw' trash pickup
For the past 15 years, Tiverton residents have paid by the bag to have their trash and recycling disposed of. Now, town officials are considering phasing out that model in favor of a more automated … more
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A young boy fishes with his mother off the dock at Evelyn's last summer.
Tiverton looks to re-classify Nanaquaket Pond
The Tiverton Harbor Commission is considering changes to its Harbor Management Plan that would re-classify Nanaquaket Pond, which is currently considered by the state to be a Type I waterbody … more
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Melissa (left) and Mike (right) at Melissa’s chemotherapy session in Boston. 
Sharing bloodlines, now sharing organs  
Melissa starts her day with her fiancé, Brian, focusing on yoga and meditation. For a year now, her sister Kim has attended all her chemotherapy treatments and cooked for her afterwards, as … more
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The historic Lafayette House on Main Road was torn down last month, surprised almost everyone in Tiverton. Now, an advisory board wants to put protections, and “teeth,” in place to prevent such an occurance from happening again.
Tiverton seeks 'teeth' in historic protection push
Tiverton has no teeth to prevent historic homes from being demolished, they believe — but members of the Tiverton Historic Preservation Advisory Board want to change that. On Saturday, … more
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Portsmouth High’s Ella Gilpin leads the team in a cheer at the start of Monday’s swim meet against the Providence Country Day/St. Ray’s co-op team at Roger Williams University.
Portsmouth High swim team competes against PCD/St. Ray’s
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ and girls’ swim teams both fell to the Providence Country Day/St. Raphael Academy teams during a meet at Roger Williams University … more
Pam Coward has lived in Little Compton for 12 years.
Little Compton hires senior services director
Little Compton has hired a dedicated senior services director, a move long sought by the town's elder population. Pam Coward, who has lived in Little Compton for 12 years, starts xx, Feb. 10. … more
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The Washington Bridge undergoes deconstruction in late 2024.
Officials fear blockage of federal bridge dollars
Over $600 million in federal grant money that had been previously awarded to Rhode Island last year — including $220 million in multiple grants to help repair the Washington Bridge — has reportedly been placed into a position of precarious limbo. more
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Neronha challenges executive order ending birthright citizenship
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced he recently joined 19 other plaintiff states in challenging President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order … more
RIDEM confirms domestic bird case of Avian Flu
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock … more
Firefighters walk back to their engines after putting out a fire at 575 Nanaquaket Road on Thursday afternoon. Due to the size of the 1760 historic home, upwards of 30 firefighters were on the scene after a third alarm was called. “Crews made an aggressive interior attack on this house and we were able to the seed of the fire, extinguishing it with minimal damage to the structure itself," said Tiverton Fire Deputy Chief Joshua Ferreira.
Crews extinguish fire in historic Tiverton home
Fire crews from Tiverton, Fall River and Westport were called to a Nanaquaket Road home Thursday afternoon to fight a fire in a historic 1760 home. Deputy Tiverton Fire Chief Joshua Ferreira said … more
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Ranger School first grader Lucas Little talks about his goals with Tiverton police Lt. John Leduc and school resource officer Jackie Smaldone. 
Tiverton schools take the L.E.A.D.
Conflict resolution, working toward goals and avoiding violence — big things for first graders to think about, to be sure. But all are on the table as elementary-age Tiverton students began a … more
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A worker stands among the ongoing deconstruction of the Washington Bridge in December of 2024.
Washington Bridge caused much damage, but also something interesting
A trend towards local communities supporting their home town restaurants drove positive economic impact in places you might not expect. more
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Seasons Market decision expected this Spring
Tiverton residents who have waged a three-year battle to block development of a new Seasons Corner Market in the north end of town had a final chance to plead their case last week before zoning … more
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The Joseph R. Hicks House is the oldest home in north Tiverton but could soon be demolished for condominiums.
Another historic teardown in Tiverton?
With the destruction of the historic Lafayette House still fresh in Tiverton’s collective memory, another 18th century home could be next in line for the wrecking ball. Bristol developer … more
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Two Tiverton residents charged in cat's death
Two Tiverton residents face animal cruelty charges in the death of a cat found in a vacant Tiverton apartment about a week before Christmas. Monica B. Velozo, 37, and Juan S. Amalla, both of 1 … more
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Jones apologizes for historic home's demolition
Interim Tiverton Town administrator Patrick Jones apologized Monday for the town's failure to prevent the destruction of the Lafayette House at 3118 Main Road last month, telling members of the town … more
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This map shows the location of a proposed four-home, six-lot development on West Main Road in Little Compton.
Prominent Little Compton family proposes major development
Representatives of a family that owns nearly 80 acres of land off West Main Road in Little Compton pitched a new major subdivision to the town's planning board last week. Engineer Bill Smith and … more
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Portsmouth High School’s Sean Gray (far right) set a new PHS indoor track record in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 8:41.75 at the Yale High School Classic in New Haven, Conn. on Saturday.
Portsmouth boys’ indoor track team tie for first in division
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity indoor track team finished in a three-way tie for first place in the Dwyer Division after its regular season ended on Jan. 8. … more
Clara Bucher (Barrington) splits a pair of LaSalle opponents to advance the puck.
Eagles come up short against Rams in girls hockey
The East Bay Eagles Co-op girls ice hockey team slipped to 1-2 after losing to LaSalle on Friday night, Jan. 3.   The loss to LaSalle followed a lopsided win for the Eagles team, which … more
Little Compton police logs: Two deer collisions
Monday, Dec. 30 A dog complaint came in from South of Commons Road at 2:54 p.m. A car collided with a deer on Colebrook Road at 7:55 p.m. Police said nobody in the vehicle was injured … more
Patrick Cole, director of development and communications at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, is the main attraction for the rescued farm animals, as he delivers apples (pictured left to right): Felix the horse, Barnaby the lamb, Sadie the goat, and Daisy the goat.
Rescue animals petition for more land
A nudge to the leg from Charles, a miniature donkey at West Place Animal Sanctuary, is his way of saying, “This is my home, not yours.” Acknowledging it may prompt him to move on — … more
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