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Right fielder Chloe Oliveira (left) backs up first baseman Carlie Martin as she takes a throw from third baseman Paisley Parisee.

Tiverton girls on cusp of state softball title

The Tiverton 11-12 girls softball all-stars smashed 13 hits and stole 15 bases in crushing South Kingstown 23-1 in three innings to take game one of a best of three series to win the state … more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 7/13/22

Shortstop Elodie Cannon (left) calls off second baseman Brooke Sowa before catching a fly ball.

Tiverton all-stars crush South Kingstown 23-1 in state tourney

The Tiverton 11-12 girls softball all-stars smashed 13 hits and stole 15 bases in crushing South Kingstown 23-1 in three innings to take game one of a best of three series to win the state … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/12/22

Tiverton councilor wants referendum on marijuana licenses

A Tiverton Town Council member has submitted a resolution that would let taxpayers decide whether they want marijuana-related businesses in town, following the drug's recent legalization statewide. … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/8/22

Spectators cheer on the runners during last year's race.

Little Compton race and fair is Saturday

The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its annual Summer Fair and Road Race on this coming Saturday, July 9. It is the 61st Summer fair on the Commons and the 41st annual race. … more

7/8/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22

John Higginbotham, a United States Navy veteran who served on the USS Truitt and USS Suribachi, salutes as the crowd recites the Pledge of Allegiance Monday morning.

'We, the people' mark independence in Tiverton

Amidst barbecues and beach days, family cookouts and fireworks festivities, there was a more low-key celebration that took place Monday morning. Approximately 30 people gathered around the World War … more

By Jen Campisi | 7/7/22

The Acoaxet Chapel in Westport celebrates 150 years this July.

Acoaxet Chapel at 150: Construction was a true community effort

The notes below are taken from the historical record and continue from a previous article detailing the history of the Acoaxet Chapel in Westport, MA. They are being presented as the Acoaxet Free … more

7/7/22

Waving the flag in Little Compton

For those who didn't want to make the drive to Bristol for the big parade, beaches in Tiverton ad Little Compton were packed Monday. Above, lifeguards at South Shore Beach in Little Compton took … more

7/5/22

Patrick and John Bowen hope to develop a small oyster farm at Seapowet Avenue, but have run into heavy resistance.

Sakonnet aquaculture bill dead for now as General Assembly adjourns

Legislation that would have restricted aquaculture operations along the Sakonnet River remained stalled in the House of Representatives when the General Assembly's 2022 session ended Friday. … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/1/22

Tiverton police logs: Arrests in auto theft, DUI and disorderly cases

Monday, June 20 Police investigated a suspicious car on Main Road at 12:17 a.m. A Rockland Terrace resident walked in to the station to report a stolen car. An employee of a Stafford … more

7/1/22

Visitors enjoy lunch at last year's Family Day at the Little Compton Historical Society.

Little Compton book includes new information on Cuffe

A new Little Compton Historical Society book that details the interesting histories and ownership of six private homes, two “lost” houses, and the society's own Wilbor House and Quaker … more

7/1/22

Fireworks will light up the East Bay sky this holiday weekend

There are four planned fireworks shows taking place this Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4, in the East Bay region. Bristol The Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Display is scheduled for Sunday, … more

6/30/22

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos (left) and newly appointed Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner (she wasn’t when this photo was taken, but she is now) answer questions from the audience during a “Coffee and Commerce” event at Trafford restaurant on Friday morning.

State leaders talk slushies, mimosas, taxes and regulations

Rhode Island’s (now) Commerce Secretary and Lieutenant Governor meet with business leaders in Warren. more

By Scott Pickering | 6/29/22

Pro-choice demonstrators protested the recent United States Supreme Court's ruling on Roe vs. Wade Sunday morning in front of Little Compton Town Hall.

Little Compton protest targets Roe vs. Wade ruling

One woman spoke of her decision to have an abortion and how it enabled her to escape an abusive marriage. Another talked of an ectopic pregnancy she'd suffered years ago, and how her response to it … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/28/22

Dan and Teresa O'Connor take a photo of their graduate, Finn O'Connor, as he walks back with his diploma

Little Compton students say good-bye to Wilbur & McMahon

Twenty-three eighth graders at the Wilbur & McMahon Schools said goodbye to their hometown school Thursday, when they graduated in an outdoor, evening celebration at the school. The students … more

6/24/22

Tiverton talks solar, imposes Fogland parking fines

Notes and points from the Tiverton Town Council's most recent meeting, held last Monday: Solar energy A council-appointed group revising an ordinance to regulate the installation of solar … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/24/22

PBS producing Little Compton film, and you can be the star

They say the best stories are often the ones that never get told. There's a chance to change that this year, with the help of Rhode Island PBS. The state's public broadcasting station is … more

6/24/22

Time running out for Little Compton housing survey

Little Compton residents and those who work or spend time there have until Friday, July 1 to take a survey on affordable housing in the community. In accordance with the Little Compton Town … more

6/24/22

Chasseur, a Little Harbor 54, owned by Miles Cook of NYYC, dips into the ocean as it heads towards the start line on Friday June 17.

Photos: Illusion wins St. David’s Lighthouse division in Newport Bermuda Race

Illusion won the largest division in the race, St. David’s Lighthouse Division with 108 boats. Illusion, a Cal 40 owned by Sally and Stan Honey of Palo Alto, California, is the fourth Cal … more

Story courtesy of Newport Bermuda Race, photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/23/22

“It’s been a wonderful ride,” said retiring Portsmouth High School principal Joseph Amaral.

Retiring Portsmouth principal: ‘My whole life has been around kids’

PORTSMOUTH — When Joseph Amaral’s family first came to the United States from the Azores, he was just 5 years old. “One month later, I was in first grade and didn’t … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/23/22

Clock ticking on Sakonnet aquaculture legislation

With the legislative session set to adjourn at the end of the week, the clock is ticking on legislation that would restrict aquaculture along the Sakonnet River, banning new oyster and other … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/22/22

The Patriots’ Kaden Kluth (left) became the first-ever boys’ New England champion from Portsmouth High School when he won the 800-meter race in a time of 1:52.45 during the New England Interscholastic Outdoor Track and Field Championship held June 11 in New Britain, Conn. At right is the second-place finisher, David Vandi of Lowell, Mass.

Kluth first male New England track champ from Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Kaden Kluth continued his historic running season on June 11 when he became the first-ever Portsmouth High male track athlete to be crowned New England champion. more

6/21/22

RISPCA assists in saving 40 beagles from research facility

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island SPCA is scheduled to receive a transport of 40 beagles (15 puppies and 25 adults) today from the Humane Society of the United States. The beagles were … more

6/21/22

Aquaculture legislation narrows in on Sakonnet

Legislation that would ban aquaculture operations within 1,000 feet of the mean high tide line will likely be substantially modified to center in on the Sakonnet River, where two Little Compton … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/15/22

Tiverton mourns loss of retired fire captain

Tiverton is mourning the loss of a beloved fire captain, who died unexpectedly on Monday. Captain Joe Plocica retired from the fire department in 2019, after 25 years of service. Taking into account … more

6/15/22