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Participants of Friday's virtual town hall event included Senators Jack Reed and Shelton Whitehouse, Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director of the Economic Progress Institute, and Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank
RI Democratic leaders denounce federal cuts to assistance programs
Referring to cuts to the USDA affecting local food organizations as well as proposed cuts and what they could mean for SNAP funding and Medicaid, Rhode Island's congressional delegation held a virtual town hall to discuss their concerns. more
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Portsmouth High’s Violet Silvia leaps through a pair of Ponaganset defenders to advance the ball during the Final Four matchup won by the Chieftains Saturday at the University of Rhode Island.
Portsmouth loses Final Four game to Ponaganset, 44-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team held Ponaganset to just 44 points — one of the Chieftains’ lowest-scoring efforts all year — in … more
If not for a single popped balloon, this 89-foot dragon would have been a foot longer than the parade itself. Either way, it impressed the judges enough to award it first place in this year's float contest.
Adamsville has created a monster (parade)
Organizers of the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade in Adamsville didn’t know they were creating a monster when they founded their parade as a joke four years ago. But … more
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PHOTOS: Adamsville loves a parade!
Thousands descended on Adamsville Sunday afternoon for the fourth running of what's become a beloved tradition, the World's Shortest St. Paddy's Day parade. It was a day of extremes, big and … more
The West Place Animal Sanctuary is at right, while the 36 acres of land officials hope to acquire lies at upper left of this photo.
Tiverton sanctuary eyes former Lafayette House land
West Place Animal Sanctuary officials have started a fund-raising campaign to purchase and preserve the site of Tiverton's former Lafayette House, the historic farmhouse at 3118 Main Road that was … more
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A protestor in the foreground holds up a sign that reads “Science is for Everyone” with the LGBTQ flag and the symbol that advocates for gender inclusivity.
Hundreds 'Stand Up For Science' at State House rally
As many as 500 people — including scores of scientists and supporters of scientific research — descended upon the Rhode Island State House this past Friday afternoon to protest ongoing … more
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Portsmouth High’s Kyle Bielawa throws up a shot from under the hoop against Classical during their “Elite Eight” matchup at Rhode Island College Tuesday night. Classical eliminated the Patriots from the state championship tournament with an 87-49 win.
Portsmouth overpowered by Classical in state tournament
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team’s season came to an end Tuesday night at the hands of a Classical team that was sharp on both ends of the court. … more
The Yellow House, located at 3842 Main Road in Tiverton, is now a bookstore and community space, where people can gather for events and more, thanks to the vision of its new owner, Jai-Lee Egna.
It’s a beautiful day for a neighbor at a Tiverton bookstore
Stepping into the unknown is often terrifying. Sometimes, the outcome is worth that fear. Taking a chance on opening a brick-and-mortar bookstore at a time when Amazon can deliver almost anything to … more
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The Patriots’ Gyselle Mairs drives to the hoop in the second half against Barrington during Monday’s quarterfinals contest in the R.I. Interscholastic League’s state basketball tournament. The sophomore scored a game-high 26 points to lead Portsmouth to a 49-39 victory.
Portsmouth upsets Barrington in ‘elite eight’ game
PORTSMOUTH — The Barrington High girls’ varsity basketball team had no trouble with Portsmouth when they last faced each other on Jan. 14. more
This rendering shows an aerial view of The Pocasset Reserve Development, otherwise known as Tiverton Heights, on Fish Road.
Tiverton fears a housing boom
As Tiverton braces for the possible influx of hundreds of new housing units, residents, legislators and members of the town council and planning board want state legislators to change a state law … more
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Michael “The Monster” Todd and wife Rebecca will travel to Adamsville to finally watch a parade shorter than Hot Springs’.
Rhetoric heats up as Adamsville preps for a parade
A shaky truce amid an escalation in rhetoric. Rumors of spies and subterfuge. Cheap insults hurled from the west. And state-sponsored muscle flying in to peaceful Adamsville. Growing hostilities … more
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Portsmouth High hockey players rally in their goal before facing off against East Greenwich in the Division II championship game on Sunday.
Portsmouth boys lose D-2 hockey finals in sudden death
PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots lost their bid for a repeat of last year’s Division II boys’ hockey championship by the slimmest of margins Sunday. more
Portsmouth High’s Jonathan Cabral makes great save to keep Portsmouth on top in Wednesday’s semifinal match against St. Raphael Academy.
Portsmouth advances to D-2 boys’ hockey finals
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School’s varsity boys’ hockey team plays for all the marbles when it takes on East Greenwich in the Division II championship game on Sunday, March 9. … more
Tiverton man faces felony stolen weapon charge
A Tiverton man faces felony weapons charges, including possession of a stolen firearm and carrying a firearm without a license or permit, following a traffic stop in Tiverton on Friday, Feb. 21. … more
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Tiverton fourth-graders headed to middle school in fall
Tiverton fourth-graders will move to the middle school next year, after the Tiverton School Committee voted 3-2 Tuesday to a school reconfiguration plan necessitated by the recent vote to shutter the Fort Barton School. more
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PHOTOS: Longplex owner has big plans
A 50-bay golf range and indoor simulators. Pickleball courts. A huge deck. Pickleball courts, two regulation-size hockey rinks with plenty of stadium seating, and lots more. Jim Long, owner of … more
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Simone Punchak, Kai Davis, Maliha Qandi and Euphemia Thompson (left to right), the panelists for the release of the 2025 Girls Report, share their opinions on the findings of the report.
Girls, uninterrupted, share the results of the 2025 Rhode Island Girls Report
The year is 2025, and the United States has yet to see a female president. In the first-ever Girls Report in Rhode Island, a panel of young girls posed a crucial question to the audience — … more
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Tiverton School Committee chairwoman Diane Farnworth, at a candidates' forum prior to the November election.
Petition calls for Tiverton school board chair's removal
A parent upset about the Tiverton' school district's fiscal situation has started a recall petition to remove school committee chairwoman Diane Farnworth from office, and have until Wednesday to … more
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Ralph Marziale (left) and Jocelyn King (right), who have partnered to collect food donations for those in need, stand outside the East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Shop.
A man with 'nine lives' decides to donate his time to good deeds
Cats are said to have nine lives (though not literally). This myth suggests that cats possess a special ability to survive even the most perilous of situations. Ralph Marziale seems to have a similar … more
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Portsmouth High’s Connor Rogers struggles for possession of the puck in front of the Narragansett net during Monday’s quarterfinal shutout win over the Mariners. The Patriots won the series, 2-1, to advance to the Division II semifinals against St. Raphael Academy on Wednesday.
Portsmouth blanks Mariners to advance to D-2 hockey semis
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ hockey team advanced to the Division II semifinals with a series win over Narragansett Monday night. more
Mae Marston swims the breaststroke leg during the 200-yard medley relay at Sunday's state swim meet at Roger Williams University.
Portsmouth High swimmers compete in state meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ swim team came in 15th among 23 teams in Sunday’s state championship meet at Roger Williams University in Bristol. The lady … more
An artistic rendering shows a proposed hockey rink, one of several amenities, including a parking garage and hotel, that could be built on land that is currently owned by the Town of Tiverton.
Tiverton and Longplex owner close in on $1.26 million deal
The Tiverton Town Council will meet Friday evening to discuss and possibly vote on whether to sell more than 72 acres of Tiverton Industrial Park land to Longplex-related entities for $1.26 million. … more
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Fire fighters on the scene of an apartment fire in north Tiverton Tuesday evening.
Residents displaced in Tiverton apartment fire
One person was injured, and several residents were displaced, after a fire broke out at four story apartment/commercial building at 32 Main Road in Tiverton Tuesday evening. Fire Chief William … more
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Leaky Portsmouth High roof caught school officials off guard
PORTSMOUTH — There are buckets catching drips in the hallways, tarps protecting computers and precious sound equipment, and ceiling tiles at Portsmouth High School that have either turned … more
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Tiverton looks to merge water districts
Tiverton residents are served by two distinct water districts, but this may change with the town council’s vote Monday to seek General Assembly approval to merge them into one. The town … more
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