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RISPCA officials with a husky seized from an unlicensed rescue in Tiverton Wednesday afternoon.

Tiverton rescue owner apologizes following seizure of 36 animals

The owner of an unlicensed dog rescue in Tiverton has apologized for the circumstances that led to Wednesday's seizure of 34 dogs and two cats from her Roseland Avenue home. The administrator of … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/4/23

Maggie the Goat in her prime, at the West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton.

Westport animal cruelty case survivor dies

Maggie the goat, one of the last local survivors of the massive 2016 animal cruelty case in Westport, died in late April at the West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, her home for the past seven … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/4/23

Members of the Tiverton Little League A's stretch before their first game of the season Saturday.

Tiverton Little League takes its turn at bat

A cloudy, overcast morning proved a perfect backdrop for baseball Saturday at the Tiverton Town Farm. Just one week after its new rival league, Tiverton Baseball, kicked off its inaugural season, the … more

By Paige Shapiro | 5/4/23

Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruely to Animals special agent Earl Warren walks toward a truck loaded with seized animals Wednesday afternoon.

Dozens of dogs, cats, seized from Tiverton home

Investigators working on a tip discovered 34 dogs and two cats Wednesday in a Tiverton home they believe was being used as an unlicensed and illegal animal rescue operation. Tiverton animal … more

By Paige Shapiro | 5/3/23

Sakonnet Partners engineer Joseph Malo (left) and funeral director Jonathan Ferreira, listen as residents speak out against the crematorium at a meeting earlier this year.

Tiverton rejects crematorium plan

Opponents of a highly controversial plan to build a crematorium in north Tiverton left Tuesday night’s planning board meeting in a celebratory mood following the board’s unanimous vote to … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 5/3/23

Portsmouth High’s Nick Waycuilis fires a spike to St. Raphael Academy’s side during the Patriots’ home win Tuesday night.

Portsmouth boys win first volleyball match of season

PORTSMOUTH — After starting their inaugural season at 0-5, the Portsmouth High School varsity boys’ volleyball team notched its first win Tuesday night in a thriller over St. Raphael … more

5/3/23

Adamsville landmark may have a new owner

After being on the market for just a brief month and a half, Adamsville’s iconic Simmons Marketplace may soon be in the hands of new owners, with a deal set to close in mid-May. Pamela … more

By Paige Shapiro | 5/2/23

Shannon Watson sniffs a rose before tossing it into Blue Bill Cove Sunday afternoon in memory of her son, Cole, who died at the age of 22 after jumping from the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge on May 7, 2022. Her husband, Tom, is behind her. They were attending a healing vigil behind Thriving Tree Coffee House in remembrance of those lost to bridge suicide in Rhode Island.

Hope, comfort for those impacted by bridge suicide

PORTSMOUTH — Monica Taft had just left a funeral hours earlier when her phone blew up with urgent calls and messages. more

By Jim McGaw | 5/2/23

New details emerge in Tiverton police officer's arrest

Months before he was arrested and charged with two counts of disorderly conduct and one of simple assault for allegedly activating his taser at a Tiverton High School assembly and sporting event last … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/29/23

Tiverton dinghy dock lottery underway — reserve your spot

Tiverton residents can now take part in a lottery for one of a dozen dinghy spaces created at the town's new dinghy dock at the Stonebridge Abutment. The lottery is open to both Tiverton and … more

4/27/23

Myles Arkins, a lifelong Little Compton resident, is the newest member of the town's housing trust.

New face at the Little Compton Housing Trust

A new face was introduced at the most recent Little compton Housing Trust meeting early last month. Myles Arkins fills a vacant spot on the seven-member board after he was named to the post over the another … more

By Paige Shapiro | 4/27/23

Little Compton tax rate set to rise marginally under budget

Homeowners in Little Compton will paying “slightly more” in taxes next year if the town's current budget plan stands as is. The current tax rate of $4.90 per $1,000 of assessed property … more

By Paige Shapiro | 4/26/23

Portsmouth High’s Tristan Thomas competes in the high jump during Monday’s meet in East Providence. He won the pole vault event with a best effort of 10 feet.

Portsmouth's Landon Rodrigues wins 4 events at track meet

EAST PROVIDENCE — Landon Rodrigues won four events as the Portsmouth High boys’ outdoor track team swept a meet in East Providence Monday. The final team scores were Portsmouth 92.5, … more

4/25/23

Portsmouth High shortstop Megan Malone takes a throw from first baseman Kaelyn Mahoney on a grounder to first to force out a Barrington baserunner last Thursday, April 20.

Portsmouth shuts out Barrington in softball, 11-0

BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity softball team notched its first win of the season in impressive fashion last week, routing Barrington on the road, 11-0. Portsmouth scored three … more

4/25/23

DeSisto: Conflicts of interest won't be issue in Little Compton

Little Compton's new town solicitor said last Thursday that the recent concern expressed by a resident over possible conflicts of interest due to his legal practice is misplaced. … more

4/25/23

Westport farm sells for $1.1 million

Harbor View Farm, a large farm just east of the Rhode Island border at 253 Adamsville Road, sold earlier this month for $1.1 million. There was no word this week on the identity of the new owners. … more

4/25/23

A row of wrapped boats still await their spring awakening at Striper Marina near the Barrington Yacht Club. Striper is one of the numerous local marinas where boaters can take part in a fee-based recycling program for the shrinkwrap waste.

From wrap to recycle

Everyone living along the New England coastline is familiar with the sight of marinas in the winter. They transform into seas of plastic white, with thousands of boats shrink-wrapped for their … more

By Julia Stearly | 4/25/23

Members of the Angels laugh as they parade around the track at Town Farm during Saturday's Tiverton Baseball opening day ceremonies.

New Tiverton youth baseball league kicks off inaugural season

The fields were green, the skies dry, and while it wasn't the warmest day ever, April baseball is always a gamble. But the founders of Tiverton Baseball , a new youth baseball league that held its … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/24/23

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.

Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay

A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/24/23

Portsmouth High’s Kylie Delemos is pressured by a Barrington opponent while clearing the ball away from the Barrington goal Thursday night. The Eagles edged the Patriots, 13-12.

Portsmouth edged by Barrington in LAX thriller, 13-12

PORTSMOUTH — It was a battle of champions. In this corner, visiting Barrington — last year’s Rhode Island Division I girls’ lacrosse champions. And in this … more

4/21/23

A family enjoys a pizza on the beach Sunday, during Fogland's opening weekend last season.

A new way to pay at the beach in Tiverton

A round-up from the Tiverton Town Council's most recent meeting Monday: Grinnell’s, Fogland to go cashless Beach-goers will never have to worry about losing their wallet in the sand … more

4/20/23

Grand jury rules no charges should be brought in Little Compton death

The state will not pursue murder charges in the death of a Swansea man who died following a party in Little Compton last fall. Steven Velozo, 47, died following a party at his mother's … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/19/23

Jeffrey Heath has been named the new principal at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth taps Middletown principal to lead PHS

PORTSMOUTH — Effective July 1, Jeffrey Heath will be the new principal at Portsmouth High School. The School Committee Tuesday night voted unanimously to ratify Superintendent Thomas … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/19/23

Tiverton High School students listen to Alice Eichenbaum speak of her experiences during the holocaust of World War II.

Holocaust survivor tells Tiverton students: Never forget

Scores of Tiverton High School students gathered in the school’s library one recent Friday morning to hear Alice Eichenbaum, 95, speak about her experiences in the holocaust. The assembly, … more

By Paige Shapiro | 4/19/23

Ava Monroe looks up from working on a design project within the Graphic Communications room at East Providence High School. Graphics is one of 10 different Career and Technical Education tracks offered at the school, where about half the students are enrolled in some form of CTE programming.

Career and Technical — a new era in education

Since school choice began to proliferate a few years ago, hundreds of students have chosen to leave their hometown districts and enroll elsewhere. They often enroll close to home, choosing a neighboring district or a district a short drive away. But not always. more

By Scott Pickering | 4/19/23