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Tiverton council backs aquaculture legislation

The Tiverton Town Council last week approved a resolution urging the General Assembly to pass legislation that would restrict any new aquaculture leases on the Sakonnet River to at least 1,000 feet … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/22/23

Portsmouth schools seek 3.7% hike from town for FY24 budget

PORTSMOUTH — The School Committee Monday night unanimously approved a $43.3 million budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that calls for an overall increase of 2.6 percent in expenditures over the … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/22/23

Jessica Kaela, shown in studio singing her newly released single, “Crying.”

Meet Jessica Kaela: A young singer focused on career growth

At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing for others and doing what’s right, in the midst of a … more

By Michael Khouri | 3/22/23

Constance Gee of Westport (middle left), Mary Chalke of Nantucket (in the whale suit) and others listen to Timmons Roberts, a professor of environmental studies and sociology at Brown University and the executive director of the Climate Social Science Network.

Hundreds pack offshore wind forum in Little Compton

Hundreds of residents concerned about the impact of offshore wind projects on the shores of Little Compton, Westport and other area communities flooded the Wilbur McMahon School gymnasium... more

By Paige Shapiro | 3/21/23

RMT team photo with the Division II Championship trophy.

RMT comes back to beat Portsmouth 3-1 in state hockey final

The Rogers-Middletown-Tiverton Co-op team came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-1 for the Division II state hockey title at Schneider Arena on Saturday afternoon. Matt O’Hagen, Keaton … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 3/20/23

Dancers from the Clann Lir Academy of Irish Dance wow the crowd as they stop to perform along the route.

A sea of green in Adamsville

What it lacked in length, Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade in Adamsville made up for in spirit. Main Street was lined two and three deep as the 89-foot procession stepped off just after 2 … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/20/23

Offshore wind forum in Little Compton set for Monday

LITTLE COMPTON — Rep. Michelle McGaw (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) and the Rhode Island State Committee of the New England for Offshore Wind Coalition will host an … more

3/17/23

Members of East Bay Citizens for Peace recently held a vigil outside the Bristol Post Office.

Two decades spent working towards peace

East Bay Citizens for Peace recognized and reflected on 20 years of peace and social justice activism last Saturday. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/16/23

Cook Farm covers 48 acres between Pachet Brook and Nonquit Pond

Tiverton's Cook Farm property preserved forever

A 48-acre tract of Tiverton forest has been saved in perpetuity via a joint effort of the Tiverton Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy. Situated between Pachet Brook in Little Compton and … more

3/16/23

Robert Fazzina, a Tiverton resident and abutter closest to proposed site, speaks vehemently against the proposed crematorium.

Angry residents question Tiverton crematorium proposal

Angry North Tiverton residents implored the planning board last week to reject a plan to erect a crematorium and chapel on a vacant lot at 730 Main Road, saying it is wrong for their neighborhood, … more

By Paige Shapiro | 3/15/23

The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.

The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?

Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/15/23

Marchers make their way down Main Road in Adamsville during last year's inaugural running of the 'World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade.'

Adamsville parade is Saturday, and it's still short

If the Irish saying goes that 'Two people shorten the road,' does a whole parade of people do the same? Adamsville will find out Saturday afternoon. Adamsville’s World's Shortest St. … more

By Paige Shapiro | 3/13/23

Oscar party attendees cheer on Oscar hopeful Jenny Slate Sunday evening.

Marcel the Shell: Tiny snail, big party

Paul Newman and Audrey Hepburn were there Sunday evening. Steve McQueen made it, Jeff Bridges too. Even Sean Connery attended, though it was a long trip from Lyford Cay, the Bahamas, to Davoll's … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/13/23

State announces response plans as winter storm looms

PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more

3/13/23

Members of the Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team cheer as they skate toward fans after the Division II “Frozen Four” win over Narragansett on Sunday. They’ll play for all the marbles this Saturday.

Portsmouth advances to D-2 championship game on Saturday

PORTSMOUTH — It will be a local matchup made in heaven on Saturday, when the Division II boys’ hockey championship will be played at Schneider Arena at Providence College. The … more

3/13/23

Police say Tiverton officer activated taser twice at school functions

The Tiverton police officer charged earlier this week on assault and disorderly conduct charges pulled out and activated his department-issued taser at least twice during school events over the past … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/10/23

An angled rendering of the planned renovations to Metcalf Hall at PCD to accommodate the move of the Barnard School to the East Providence campus.

PCD announces renovations as Barnard School merger nears

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School will renovate Metcalf Hall in anticipation of welcoming students from the Henry Barnard School later this summer for the start of the … more

By Mike Rego | 3/9/23

Residents come out to protest a crematorium proposed for a vacant lot at 730 Main Road during the Tiverton Planning Board meeting at the high school on Tuesday.

No decision yet on Tiverton crematorium plan

The Tiverton Planning Board on Tuesday voted to give a would-be crematorium developer more time to submit information pertaining to the controversial proposal planned for a vacant lot at 730 Main … more

By Paige Shapiro | 3/8/23

RIFC names Smith as franchise’s first head coach, general manager

PAWTUCKET — Khano Smith has been named the first head coach and general manager for Rhode Island Football Club, the expansion franchise announced in a release Wednesday, March 8. Smith is a … more

3/8/23

Portsmouth High’s Emily Maiato barrels through the North Kingstown defense to get under the basket during Saturday’s “Elite Eight” game on the road, which the Patriots lost to end their season.

Portsmouth girls’ basketball season ends with ‘Elite 8’ appearance

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ basketball team’s season came to an end Saturday, but not before the scrappy squad overcame expectations to get to the “Eight … more

3/6/23

Riverside resident Dave Tanury had a guitar long before he learned how to play it. Once he did, he never stopped. His wild success with the band Rizzz in the 1970s and ’80s led to his eventual induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame.

Meet Dave Tanury: From chorus, to guitars, to a Hall of Fame career

At a recent sit down over coffee at Borealis, in his hometown of Riverside, R.I., legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter Dave Tanury reflected on his life and career in music. It’s a career … more

By Michael Khouri | 3/6/23

Tiverton School Resource Officer Jacqueline Smaldone walks the Tiverton High School halls Saturday morning.

Tiverton names new resource officer for high school

Jacqueline Smaldone, a Tiverton police officer with prior experience as a mental health professional who has worked extensively with troubled teens, has been appointed Interim School Resource … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/6/23

Miller George Whitley loads the hopper shortly before the closure of Gray's Mill on the Adamsville/Westport town line.

With Gray's gone, jonnycake meal is becoming scarce

This story is not about the correct way to make jonnycakes — everyone east of Narragansett Bay knows they're best thin, not thick. It's not about whether jonnycakes made from anything … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/6/23

The Patriots’ Connor Rogers skates in from behind the net to flick a shot toward the North Smithfield goal Friday at Portsmouth Abbey. Portsmouth won the game, 3-1, and went on to win Saturday against the Northmen, 4-3, to advance to the semifinals.

Portsmouth advances to semis after beating North Smithfield

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ hockey team took one step closer to their goal of a Rhode Island Division II title when they advanced to the semifinals over the … more

3/5/23

Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones believes the town's police station, now half a century old, is outmoded, inadequate and should be retired.

Tiverton to consider new public safety complex

Tiverton will start looking into the development of a new public safety complex. The town council voted Monday night to pass a resolution establishing a new 11-member committee that will look … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 3/2/23