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Portsmouth High students allowed use of cell phones outside class

Portsmouth High School students will be allowed to use their cell phones during passing time or lunch under a new policy unanimously approved by the School Committee last week. more

By Jim McGaw | 5/20/25

Little Compton council considers removing Commons warrant articles

Town council members were expected Tuesday to discuss and possibly vote on removing two controversial questions on the future of the Odd Fellows Hall and Fire Barn from Little Compton's upcoming Town … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/20/25

Portsmouth High senior Rowan Snyder came in second in the girls’ pole vault at the Division Championship held Sunday in Barrington. Her best effort was 9 feet, 6 inches.

Portsmouth's Gray, Kaull, Tate, Thomas shine in Division meet

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ and girls’ track team notched four, first-place finishes at the Eastern Division Championships held Sunday at Barrington High. more

5/19/25

Little Compton increases out-of-town tuition

After four years with no tuition increases, out-of-town parents who enroll their children in Little Compton for the first time this coming school year will pay more than those who currently enroll … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/15/25

Kristin Matteson, a certified PWR!Moves specialist (a Parkinson’s-specific exercise program), shares a big smile as visitors of the Renew! Retreat engage with her about pdbuzzNPT — her initiative dedicated to bringing support, resources, and movement to people living with Parkinson’s in and around Rhode Island.

It’s not all physical — Parkinson’s needs mental movement too

Going to the gym is something often taken for granted. Not everyone has the stamina to keep up the pace of an intense workout, especially those living with health issues. Even a low impact workout … more

By Michelle Mercure | 5/14/25

Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters.

RIDEM ramps up patrols, education during National Safe Boating Week

Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible … more

5/13/25

Tiverton tax rate up 30 cents in budget plan

While the numbers are subject to change, members of the Tiverton Town Council met Monday night and agreed on a preliminary combined town and school budget of $60.62 million, an increase of $1.89 … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/13/25

Fishermen call bell buoy 2a the “middle buoy.” It lies one mile west of Sakonnet Harbor, which lies in the background of this photo.

Bell tolls for 'critical' Sakonnet Point buoy

They defeated a similar plan nearly a decade ago. Now, Little Compton mariners hope for the same result as the United States Coast Guard plans, again, to remove what locals say is a crucial … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/13/25

James Mottram (left) and Jack Casey block a shot from a Davies opponent while defending the net for Portsmouth during last week’s volleyball match at home.

Portsmouth shuts out Davies, improves record to 12-1

PORTSMOUTH — After winning their first 10 volleyball matches of the season, all by way of shutout victories, the Portsmouth Patriots finally experienced their first defeat May 2 at the hands of … more

5/12/25

Little Compton's 350th: Monkey mascot, and other strange local stories

Little Compton is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year; here is another dispatch from the Town Crier on the town's history, and what's going on with the celebration. For more information, see … more

By The Town Crier | 5/12/25

Rhode Island Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling Rhode Island waters. May 17-23 is National Safe Boating Week.

DEM ramping up water patrols and education

Whether you’re on the high seas or just cruising the bay, navigate the water safely and wear your life jacket. Environmental police officers from the R.I. Department of Environmental … more

5/12/25

Herb theft again — at least three losses for Adamsville farmer

Four hours into her first day of the season selling herbs, Nicole Wordell found herself in a financial hole Wednesday after an unidentified woman stole $200 worth of plants from her Adamsville stand. … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/9/25

Tiverton zoning board gives Seasons the OK

Members of the Tiverton Zoning Board of Review voted Wednesday to grant the developer of Seasons Corner Market three special use permits, in a decision that will allow it to move forward with a … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/8/25

Family revamps plan for five-lot West Main Road development

Four months after a prominent Little Compton family first pitched a new subdivision on West Main Road, representatives were back before the planning board Tuesday with an updated proposal that … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/7/25

Confined to bed, driven to give back to children battling illnesses

It typically takes about two decades from birth to reach the milestone of college graduation — a major turning point in most people’s lives. Many are in their lower to mid-twenties … more

By Michelle Mercure | 5/7/25

Portsmouth High's Oliver Melanson catches a pass during Friday’s game against East Greenwich.

Portsmouth edges E. Greenwich in OT, improves record to 8-1

PORTSMOUTH — Sophomore Rafferty Dionne lifted the Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team to a big overtime win over top-ranked East Greenwich in Division II play last … more

5/6/25

Little Compton resident Linda Miranda began frequenting the food bank after the death of her husband five years ago.  "They don't have everything, but they have enough to help and make ends meet," she said.

Food fears in Sakonnet as federal funding drops

As federal cuts trickle down to the local level, Sakonnet-area food pantries are looking at an uncertain future as one of their main sources of food takes a hit. While neither the Little Compton … more

By Christian Silvia | 5/5/25

“Celeste” by Chris Plaisted has been shown for the last year near the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue as part of the Warren Arts and Cultural Commission's Rotating Sculpture Program.

Warren Arts and Culture Commission issues artists call

The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing its next call for a second sculpture to be showcased along the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue. … more

5/1/25

A surfer catches a wave in Little Compton, in a still taken from video

'Can't unring the bell' at Town Landing

Five years after Little Compton unknowingly opened the flood gates at the Little Compton Town Landing by accepting a state grant that came with strings attached, the town's attorney will petition the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/30/25

Valarie Lawson, a lifelong Townie and member of the Senate since 2018, was elected by a majority of her Senate peers to succeed the late Dominick Ruggerio to become the next President of the Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday, April 29.

East Providence's Valarie Lawson elected President of Rhode Island Senate

Lifelong Townie and Rhode Island Senator since 2018, Val Lawson has completed her ascendance to one of the state's most powerful political positions. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/29/25

Nathan Mathias (right) applies a tourniquet to Jason Helger of Tiverton during a “Stop the Bleed” training session that Mathias organized last week at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center in Common Fence Point.

In Portsmouth: ‘Don’t be a bystander — be a by-doer’

PORTSMOUTH — You’re in your home and a family member suddenly slips in the shower, sending her crashing through the glass door. There’s blood everywhere and a deep gash on her leg. … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/29/25

Mary Beth Dziedzic, a licensed clinical social worker, attachment-focused EMDR, registered yoga teacher, and the founder of NOURISH talk walk flow grow, spends some time in her office — or what she refers to as “nature’s playground.”

This is the way to heal

Head bowed, elbows bent, fingers hovering over a keyboard, eyes fixed on a laptop screen — this is how many people spend their days. But should they? Mary Beth Dziedzic, a l … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/29/25

Portsmouth High lacrosse players Margaux Boneu (left) and Addison Lima react with their teammates after Margaux was awarded a scholarship in honor of her late mother, Patricia Grace Carellas, during a match against Prout on Friday. Carellas passed away in December of breast cancer and the lacrosse team raised awareness and funds for breast cancer research during the game.

Portsmouth High lacrosse team raises money for Dana Farber

PORTSMOUTH — They didn’t win their game against Prout at home last Friday, but members of the Portsmouth High girls’ lacrosse team accomplished something more important: Raising … more

4/28/25

The Village Green will run through October at 22 Main St. in Adamsville.

Adamsville gets a ‘Village Green’

Years ago, when Earl’s was still selling fuel, Bruce Elwell hung a sign out front of his Meeting House Lane service station that read: “Cheapest gas in town.” Chuck Kinnane … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/28/25

Little Compton administrator, finance director leaving

Little Compton needs to fill two upper-level positions following word this week that town administrator Tony Teixeira and finance director Amy Galinelli are both leaving at the end of the fiscal year … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/24/25