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Portsmouth High’s Neal Tullson plunges into the end zone for the Patriots’ third score of the night during the Division II semifinals against Cranston West at home Friday night. The Patriots won, 20-7, and advanced to play in the Super Bowl against St. Raphael Academy at noon on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Cranston Stadium.
Portsmouth Patriots are going to the Super Bowl!
PORTSMOUTH — Without throwing a single pass, the Portsmouth High Patriots football team advanced to the R.I. Division II Super Bowl game by defeating Cranston West, 20-7, at PHS Friday … more
Lily Ferreira celebrates with goalkeeper Emily Maiato after the semifinals win over Ponaganset Wednesday night.
McGuire nets 3 goals in Portsmouth’s semifinal win
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots girls’ soccer team will play in the R.I. Division II state championship game on Saturday after shutting out Ponaganset, 5-0, in the semifinals in … more
Veterans and residents look on during Veterans' Day services in Tiverton Friday morning.
With an eye to the past, Tiverton remembers today's veterans
A decade ago, as Tiverton Historical Society volunteers were cleaning up the attic at the old Chace-Cory House at Four Corners, they made an interesting discovery: A tattered, rolled-up broadside … more
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Voters sign in to cast their ballots Tuesday in Little Compton.
Moore in, Rego out in Little Compton council race
Moore is in, and Rego out, in the tight Little Compton Town Council race. Drop box and other late ballots added by the state Thursday afternoon gave incumbent Democrat Andrew W. Iriarte-Moore 11 … more
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Portsmouth High’s Avery Pelletier elevates for a spike against North Kingstown during their semifinal showdown Thursday night. The Skippers eliminated the Patriots, 3-1.
Portsmouth girls eliminated from volleyball playoffs
PORTSMOUTH — Three weeks ago, the Portsmouth Patriots girls’ volleyball team swept No. 1 North Kingstown, 3-0, avenging an earlier shutout loss by the Skippers. Facing each other … more
Little Compton says 'No' to marijuana sales
Some believed Little Compton's odds of ever securing a retail marijuana license were long at best, but voters took no chances Tuesday and rejected a move that would have allowed the retail sale of … more
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Incumbent school committee member and Democratic Town Committee Chairman Travis Auty serves voters sandwiches from his grill near the Wilbur McMahon School Tuesday morning.
Democratic majority prevails in Little Compton School Committee race
With three vacant school committee seats open this year, voters on Tuesday sent Democratic incumbent Travis Auty back for another term, with fellow Democrat Megan Gonzalez and Republican Susan … more
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Clerks process voters at the Wilbur McMahon School Tuesday morning.
Little Compton council race is not over
At least 14 ballots remaining to be counted could have a big impact on Tuesday's Little Compton Town Council election, which according to votes counted so far, leaves incumbent Democrat Andrew … more
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Tiverton veterans, asked to speak at last year's Veterans' Day services at Grinnell's Beach, pose for a photo following the ceremony's conclusion.
Tiverton marks Veterans' Day Friday
Tiverton will mark Veterans' Day Friday, Nov. 11, with an 11 am ceremony at the World War I monument at Grinnell's Beach.  Following is a speech that will be read at the ceremony by Tiverton … more
Board of Canvassers workers check in a voter Tuesday morning at the Wilbur McMahon School in Little Compton.
Little Compton Republicans appear to tighten control over council
Little Compton Republicans tightened their control over the town council Tuesday, increasing their majority from 3-2 to 4-1 in a close race that left a Democratic incumbent narrowly defeated and out of the … more
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Democratic candidates Len Katzman (for Town Council), and Linda Ujifusa (for R.I. Senate District 11) greet voters outside the Portsmouth High School field house on Tuesday.
Dems maintain control of Portsmouth Town Council
PORTSMOUTH — Democrats will maintain their majority on the Town Council, and Linda Ujifusa will take over the R.I. Senate District 11 seat being vacated by retiring Sen. James Seveney. more
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Tiverton says 'yes' to legal marijuana sales
Tiverton voters, who for years have had a recreational marijuana dispensary just over the state line in Fall River, voted Tuesday to allow retail sale of the drug when it is permitted starting in … more
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Voters cast their ballots Tuesday morning in Little Compton.
Sakonnet Democrats fend off challengers for House, Senate
Democratic incumbents throughout the Sakonnet area retained their seats in the House of Representatives and Senate Tuesday, despite challenges from Republicans and Independents that were closer than … more
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Edwards earns high vote in Tiverton Town Council race
John G. Edwards V is the top vote-getter in the race for Tiverton Town Council, and will return for a third term on the non-partisan council after a two-year absence. The results from the Rhode … more
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Portsmouth High School has a successful competitive girls' volleyball team. Now the boys want one.
Boys want their own volleyball team at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School girls have a successful competitive volleyball program, as evident by the varsity team’s recent playoff success. Now the boys want a chance. A … more
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Off-shore wind forum set for Nov. 16 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Planning Department, along with URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant, will host a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the science and … more
Sakonnet voters head to the polls
Voters across the Sakonnet area cast their ballots Tuesday, voting for school committee and town council candidates, local Representatives and Senators, and statewide and local questions. In … more
Caroline Wordell (foreground, center) is flanked by helpers. Together, they planted 900 United States flags Sunday at Pike's Peak.
Little Compton takes on patriotic feel as Veterans' Day approaches
Veterans' Day is Friday, but Little Compton began marking what volunteers call 'Veterans' Week' this weekend. On Sunday, volunteers raised two large banners at Pike's Peak, and another group … more
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Busy week in Tiverton: Kidnapping scam, multiple injuries in two DUIs
Tiverton police are investigating a kidnapping scam involving a local student. On Friday, Nov. 4, officers responded to the Walgreens store on Main Road for a reported kidnapping. A Tiverton woman … more
Seniors Luke Brennan (left), Jackson Mello, Henry Rodrigues and junior Tyler Hurd celebrate the victory after the game.
Whew! Portsmouth holds off East Providence, 14-13
PORTSMOUTH — Things looked somewhat grim for the Portsmouth Patriots football team Friday night, as visiting East Providence nearly shut the door on their season late in the R.I. Division … more
Portsmouth High’s Jackson Fox cuts Bishop Hendricken's 2-0 lead in half with a header into the goal in the second half of Thursday's Division I quarterfinal match.
Portsmouth ousted from D-1 boys’ soccer playoffs
PORTSMOUTH — Home field advantage wasn’t enough for the Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer team Thursday night, Nov. 3, as it fell to Bishop Hendricken in the Division … more
Portsmouth High’s Mollyanna McGuire races the ball past Camille Jarret of Mt. Saint Charles during the Patriots’ quarterfinal win Thursday night at home. McGuire scored the only goal of the game, propelling the Patriots to the semifinals next week.
Portsmouth girls score one early, advance to semifinals
PORTSMOUTH — There was no scoring in the last 80-plus minutes of the Division II state girls’ soccer quarterfinals between Portsmouth High and Mt. Saint Charles Academy on Thursday … more
Portsmouth High’s Avery Pelletier (left) and Morgan Casey celebrate after earning a point in the third set against East Greenwich during the Division 1 quarterfinals at home Wednesday, Nov. 2. The Patriots won in four sets.
Portsmouth Patriots advance to semis in girls’ volleyball
PORTSMOUTH — After stumbling in the first set, the Portsmouth High girls’ volleyball team switched a gear and ended up making easy work of East Greenwich in the Championship Division … more
A clay sunflower in its natural habitat at Fort Barton Sunday.
Look closely — Sunflowers 'blooming' in Tiverton
Keep a sharp lookout when you're out on your next walk at Fort Barton, Weetamoo or other natural places around town. The Tiverton Arts Commission has hidden gifts. Commission volunteers … more
Short-term rentals get hearing in Tiverton
The Tiverton Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 14, to allow residents to weigh in on the latest version of a proposed zoning ordinance amendment intended to regulate short-term … more
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