Westport schools closed Thursday; parking ban in Tiverton

There will be no school in Westport Thursday, as a winter storm is expected to bring two to four inches of snow starting around 9 a.m. It is expected to transition to freezing rain in the afternoon. …
Where there’s a will, there’s (not) a way
Getting a haircut is simple — for most. The steps are as follows: schedule an appointment, go to the salon, get the cut, and pay … Read More
Tiverton may ditch 'Pay as you throw' trash pickup
For the past 15 years, Tiverton residents have paid by the bag to have their trash and recycling disposed of. Now, town officials are … Read More
Tigers win 5-straight, move into tie for second place
The Tiverton girls’ basketball team used ferocious defense and timely scoring to dispatch Narragansett 59-55 on Thursday and crush … Read More
Disorderly conduct, DUIs top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 30 Liam Robert … Read More
Tiverton looks to re-classify Nanaquaket Pond
The Tiverton Harbor Commission is considering changes to its Harbor Management Plan that would re-classify Nanaquaket Pond, which is … Read More
Sharing bloodlines, now sharing organs  
Melissa starts her day with her fiancé, Brian, focusing on yoga and meditation. For a year now, her sister Kim has attended all … Read More
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Sports
Branch scores 18 as Tigers crush Clippers 58-28  The Tiverton girls basketball team crushed Cumberland 58-28 in a Division II home game on Wednesday night. The Tigers also beat West Warwick 40-34 on Monday for two in a row and improve their record …
Eagles come up short against Rams in girls hockey The East Bay Eagles Co-op girls ice hockey team slipped to 1-2 after losing to LaSalle on Friday night, Jan. 3.   The loss to LaSalle followed a lopsided win for the Eagles team, which …
Opinion
Letter: Our democracy is worthy of a champion

Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can …

Letter: Remembering Richie Elwell — what a character!

The Town Crier — lighting the way in Little Compton

Turbulent waves keep rolling out of Washington

Letter: An assault rifle ban will make you less safe

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