Start date for night work on Mt. Hope Bridge shifts

Kiewit, the contractor for the Mt. Hope Bridge dehumidification project, informed the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today that the start of nighttime electrical work has …
Wildcats edge Tigers 1-0 in first-ever game
The Westport field hockey team edged Tiverton 1-0 during a physical defensive battle of two playoff teams in their first-ever meeting … Read More
Little Compton hopefuls on the hot seat
Eight candidates for Little Compton Town Council — five incumbents and three hopefuls — gathered at the Wilbur-McMahon School … Read More
Portion of I-195 will shut down to remove East Providence bridge
I-195 near Taunton Avenue will be completely closed to traffic from around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 until 10:00 a.m., Nov. 7 as … Read More
Warren resident, small business owner faces severe health crisis
Just days ago, the life of Warren resident and local small business proprietor Kristi (Dukoff) Little changed dramatically in a single … Read More
Town clerk, council head at odds in Little Compton
With two weeks to go before the election, the working relationship between the Democratic president of the Little Compton Town Council … Read More
Discover Warren welcomes visitors to annual fall 'Walkabouts'
Discover Warren hosts its annual fall "Walkabout" series around town the next two Sundays, October 18 and 25, each day from noon–5 … Read More
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Sports
Inexperience an issue for Tigers in 28-6 loss to Juanita Sanchez The Tiverton football team fell 28-6 to Juanita Sanchez during their Homecoming game on Friday night. Senior quarterback John Rybak ran 70 yards for a touchdown on a quarterback option for the Tigers …
Undefeated Tigers breezing through D-3 The senior laden Tiverton volleyball team is breezing through Division 3 with a 9-0 record and have lost just a single set (27-1) during those matches. The Tigers pasted Burrillville 3-0 in an away …
Opinion
Letter: Vote early and reach out for democracy

To the editor: Early voting is underway right now at town and city halls in the East Bay and across Rhode Island. Many of us are asking the same question: What can I actually do to make a difference …

Letter: Rhode Island’s Colleges Are Preparing Students for the Jobs Our State Needs

Letter: Don’t forfeit your rights — reject Tiverton questions 7 and 8

Letter: Protecting Little Compton and its residents — my goals

Letter: Vote yes on 4, for history’s sake

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.