Tiverton ‘cat cafe’ looks to expand

A local cat café and rescue owner has started a GoFundMe to pursue her dream of launching a full rescue behind the café on 137 Main Road Bajah’s Rescue currently has 19 cats, 15 of which are …
'Green Bond' supporters gather at Carousel to urge Question 5 approval
Supporters of a ballot initiative that would approve $55 million in state borrowing to various environmental, climate resiliency, and … Read More
Tigers look to get back on track against Mt. Hope
The Tiverton soccer team fell to Smithfield 2-1 during a Division 2 home game on Tuesday, 9/22. Senior center back Colby Lopes headed … Read More
Little Compton vandal pleads no contest
A Little Compton man charged this summer with cutting trees and other vegetation from a center median at Main and Crandall roads in … Read More
Rhode Island braces for nor’easter
PROVIDENCE — State agencies and utility crews are preparing for a nor’easter expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to … Read More
Avid Adamsville surfer catches storm fueled waves
Avid Adamsville surfer Reed Rowan, 22, navigated the heavy in-coming surf at South Shore Beach as the tide entered with the power of … Read More
DUI, domestic charges among Portsmouth police arrests
PORTSMOUTH: Here are recent arrests made by The Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Pedro William Aguilar, 50, … Read More
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Sports
Tigers girls' tennis tops Huskies 6-1 The Tiverton girls tennis team topped Mt. Hope 6-1 in a home match on Tuesday evening. First singles player Brooke Sowa, third and fourth singles players Caroline Durost  and Bella Scull and all …
Tigers loving D-2 grind despite falling to Patriots 6-1 The Tiverton tennis team fell to Porstmouth 6-1 during a Division 2 away match on Friday afternoon. The Tigers fell to 4-4, while the Patriots improved their record to 6-1.  Tiverton first singles player Brooke Sowa won the lone match for the Tigers, beating Patriots Elizabeth Carrubba in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. The senior has started the season strong at 7-1, after struggling in the top spot last year. 

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