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Tiverton man wins $1 million in Westport

A Tiverton man is (almost) a million bucks richer, after getting very lucky at a Westport convenience store recently. Jeffrey Berube (shown here with his sister) bought a $50 "Billion Dollar … more

6/22/23

An artistic rendering of the proposed Seasons Market at Main and Souza roads.

Controversial Seasons Market plan moves ahead

Plans for construction of the highly controversial Seasons Corner Market may be back on track following the Tiverton Planning Board’s recent vote to grant conditional approval of the … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/22/23

Letter: Seasons gas station — It's still wrong for Tiverton

Drivers forgetting to gas up when leaving Newport and the Melville marina area's many summer attractions will now have the first easy on-and-off highway convenience stop to gas up before hitting … more

6/22/23

Letter: Biden the evil-doer? Oh, the projection

The orthodoxy of today’s GOP is that President Biden is a long-time evil-doer, hell-bent on enriching his family. His imputed dastardly acts include, but aren’t limited to, allowing … more

6/22/23

Letter: Too much ignorance on wind farms' impacts

I write in response to Rick Russo’s letter “Be factual not emotional about wind energy.” While I appreciate that Mr. Russo is “not a fan of wind,” his beef with … more

6/22/23

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 22, 2023

6/22/23

Summertime Guide | June 2023

Summertime Guide | June 2023 more

6/21/23

Norman Dudziak photographed this invasive autumn olive (left) at the Seaview Marsh land trust property on the Palmer River on Oct. 1, 2020, and has posted it to iNaturalist. He photographed this snowy egret at the Aurora Marsh land trust property on the Palmer River on April 28, 2015, and has posted it to iNaturalist.

Crowdsourcing knowledge about our world

The crown jewel of citizen science for biological nature observations is “iNaturalist,” a social network with more than 2.6 million participants. Using … more

By Norman Dudziak and Sally Johnson | 6/20/23

The ugly trip to Philly continues to reverberate in R.I.

STORY OF THE WEEK: The after-life of the March trip by two Rhode Island officials to Philadelphia continued to echo loudly. After an initial burst of media coverage, the story got picked up by the … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/20/23

Katie Spier shows appreciation for her first keeper, caught last year while fishing with uncle Greg Spier of Portsmouth. The striped bass regulation is one fish/person/day in a slot size of 28” to less than 31.”

How to preserve and cook your catch

If you are fortunate enough to catch a striped bass in the allowable slot size of 28” to less than 31”, and plan to keep and eat it, here are some tips on how to preserve and cook the … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/20/23

Senior Abby Monkevicz hugs fellow senior Cassie Taber after the game. Taber got on base in the seventh inning via an era and made it to second base before the game came to an end.

Tigers stay proud in 8-2 loss to Mounties in Championship

The Tiverton softball team fell to Mount St. Charles 8-2 in the Division III Championship game at Rhode Island College on Monday night. “I’m super proud of all of us and how … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/20/23

Steve Oliveira and wife Dawn (middle) pose with Tiverton first responders Jim Miranda (left), Lt William Pannicia, Lt Mike Ladusau, Nicholas Barboza, Captain Peter Manchester and Brandon Botelho, who all aided in saving his life.

A life saved, and thanks given

Steve Oliveira walked into the Tiverton Fire Department headquarters on Main Road one recent morning, bearing coffee, donuts and gift cards for the crew. It was the least he could do, he said, for … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/20/23

Dolphin or pilot whale found beached in Little Compton

What could be a dolphin, or possibly a small pilot whale, was found beached at Taylor's Lane over the weekend. The decomposing animal, about nine feet long, was found by a John Dyer Road … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/19/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line is now awaiting the governor’s signature.

Bill clarifying public shoreline access clears Assembly

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to establish that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet … more

6/16/23

A sign at the Sapowet Marsh bridge makes it clear how many neighbors think of a plan to establish a one-acre oyster farm at the site.

Sakonnet aquaculture bill dies in session

For the second year in a row, legislation that would restrict aquaculture along the shores of the Sakonnet River failed to make it out of committee before the Rhode Island General Assembly session … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/16/23

Tiverton head coach Mike Brigham (middle) speaks to the team between innings.

With loss to Mounties, Tiverton has last shot at championship Monday

The Tiverton Tigers, playing out of the winner's bracket , fell to Mount St. Charles 6-0 in game one of the Division III Championship at RIC Thursday night. The two … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/16/23

Adamsville Post Office building for sale

Another 'For Sale' sign has popped up in Adamsville. But unlike other recent property transfers, the possible sale of the town's US Post Office branch building and an adjoining single family home at … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/15/23

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 15, 2023

6/15/23

The Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board considered Monday whether to continue its review of SouthCoast Wind Farm’s cable plan. (Screenshot)

Mass. wind farm needs R.I. regulators’ approval. But is SouthCoast Wind Farm an impossible choice?

The state’s top energy regulator vented over the “Hobson’s Choice” posed when offshore wind developers seek to renege on their contracts with utility companies. more

By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current | 6/14/23

Adrienne Durand celebrates her graduation with family.

Tiverton grads told to 'stay weird'

While wind whipped tassels to and fro, Tiverton’s Class of 2023 closed out a “spectacular” chapter of their lives at Friday’s gusty graduation ceremony at the high school … more

By Paige Shapiro | 6/14/23

238th Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration

238th Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration more

6/14/23

Tiverton pitcher Abbie DeMello during their playoff game against Exeter-West Greenwich.

Tiverton softball to play in the Division III Championship on Thursday

The Tiverton softball team will face Mount St. Charles in the Division III championship at Rhode Island College on Thursday at 5 p.m. The Tigers have played Mount three times this year, losing twice … more

6/13/23

The Highland Road quarry operation has drawn protests from neighbors, but owner's attorney said he's working within the law.

Quarry operator tells Tiverton to pound sand

A quarry operator that has incurred the wrath of neighbors and others who say its quarrying operation does not belong in their peaceful residential neighborhood, presented its side of the story to … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 6/13/23

Revelations show ugly behavior from state officials in Philly trip

STORY OF THE WEEK: The floodgates opened last week on the problematic visit by two high-level state Department of Administration officials to Philadelphia in March. Attorney General Peter Neronha … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/12/23

Graduates in the St. Mary Academy-Bay View Class of 2023 enter the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence for commencement on Monday, June 5.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 147th Commencement

PROVIDENCE — On Monday evening, June 5, St. Mary Academy – Bay View graduated its Class of 2023 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Each of the 49 graduates have been accepted to … more

6/12/23