Portsmouth dominate Townies for fourth straight shutout

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team has certainly rebounded from last year’s season, in which the Patriots finished at 2-9-3 in Division I.
Pickle-ballers ask for exclusive use of new town courts in Barrington

Some pickle-ball players recently asked the town to close off the pickle-ball courts at Chianese Park to outside players during specific times each week.   The request surfaced at the …

Tiverton Town Council candidates' forum is Tuesday

Candidates for Tiverton Town Council will answer questions at a public forum planned for this coming Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Tiverton Library. It runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the …

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Rowing royalty in Westport

It’s easy to miss. First you turn down a quiet side street about a mile or so north of Westport Point and then, a slight left onto a gravel road that heads into the woods. You know you’ve …

Eagles improve to 5-4-1 after back-to-back shutout victories

The Barrington High School girls soccer team outscored its competition 10-0 over the last two games.   On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Eagles defeated Pilgrim, 6-0. And on Thursday, Oct. 3, …

Girls lose, boys stay unbeaten during Mt. Hope High soccer doubleheader

BRISTOL — The Mt. Hope High School soccer clubs split an afternoon-evening doubleheader at the Vendituoli Complex Thursday, Oct. 3, the girls falling to rival Barrington 4-0 in the opener and …

Bristol would like more from the university, but must wait

The Town of Bristol tried negotiating for a higher financial contribution from Roger Williams University a year ago, but the two sides did not reach an agreement. Locked into a 20-year pact with the …

They’re taking the stage in a holiday classic

Trinity Rep has finalized its 2024 “A Christmas Carol” cast and two Bristol residents will be featured in key roles. Abigail Winsor, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Kickemuit Middle …
Barrington School Committee Question of the Week

Barrington School Committee candidates highlight top issues

Question: If elected to the Barrington School Committee, what would be your top priority — what would be the one item you would want to add to your first School Committee meeting agenda? …
Obituaries
Joseph F. Stankiewicz, 73, Little Compton

Joseph F. Stankiewicz, 73, of Little Compton, unexpectedly passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. He was the husband of Susan (Fish) Stankiewicz. Mr. Stankiewicz was born in Fall River, …

John E. Bettencourt, Sr., 99, Dartmouth

Lee Gardner, 88

Allan Beitchman, 85, Tiverton

Nina Peckham Young, 89, Little Compton

Rosemarie A. Mello, 83, Tiverton

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Sports
Mt. Hope harriers ready to race for state meet berths

BRISTOL — On as a picturesque an early fall afternoon as is likely at Bristol Town Beach Monday, Sept. 30, the Mt. Hope High School cross country teams completed their 2024 Metropolitan …

BHS girls volleyball wins three times last week

Blocked field goal and fumble fell BHS football team

Huskies' unbeaten run in boys' soccer reaches double digits

Westport dominates Dighton-Rehoboth 4-0

Things to Do
Annual Harvest Fair celebrates its 50th anniversary

For 50 years, the Norman Bird Sanctuary's annual Harvest Fair has attracted visitors from far and wide for a celebration of the harvest season. The award-winning event is a fall favorite in New …

Waterfire honors breast cancer survivors on Saturday night

State Street Harvest Festival is Saturday in downtown Bristol

Art show draws inspiration from Poe's 'Raven'

Pumpkin festival in East Providence Saturday

Opinion
Letter: Watch out for rhetoric and misinformation in letters

Both residents and voters should definitely pay attention to the rhetoric appearing in letters to the editor on page seven of the Sakonnet Times' Sept. 26. Issue. It's very difficult to see words …

Letter: Keep Little Compton rural and little

Letter: Hoping for the best for South Shore Beach

Letter: We know Little Compton needs change — but what next?

Editorial: Bravo, to the League

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