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Come Wednesday, Nov. 6, Little Compton could see an exceedingly rare, if not unprecedented, turn of events in Rhode Island — a husband and wife serving together on the same school committee, following the resignation Monday …
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9/26/24
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I am writing to share effective Monday, Sept. 23, I have resigned as a member of the Little Compton School Committee, a role that has been both an honor and a responsibility.
Sadly, as …
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9/26/24
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— Tim Jones is a native of East Providence. His strip, "Sourgrapes," is syndicated in numerous publications across the country.
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By Tim Jones
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9/26/24
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The election season is now upon us, and in Tiverton we now know who the actual candidates are. I sincerely hope they have all given a lot of thought to the commitment they are making, particularly …
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9/25/24
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Nine months ago, I wrote a commentary for the Sakonnet Times titled “ Little Compton at the tipping point: Loving it to death? ” (Dec. 28, 2023).
On January 10, 2024, a group of …
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9/25/24
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Little Compton officials want to know how the town and local senior service providers can improve the support system for the community’s older residents and provide …
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9/25/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island officials plan to assemble a proposal in the weeks ahead meant to keep Hasbro in the state. Details remain unclear for now, but Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe …
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By Ian Donnis
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9/24/24
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‘The Next Ship Home’ By Heather Webb
In 1902, Italian immigrants Francesca and Maria Ricci arrive at Ellis Island. Their entry into America will be at tremendous cost since fragile …
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By Donna Bruno
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9/24/24
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Last week I read in the Sakonnet Times about Little Compton’s legal fight against the disturbing new guidelines the federal government is attempting to force down your throats while …
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9/24/24
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Voters in Little Compton have a choice to make this November: Continue with a school system that values the best interests of all our children, or cede control of our school board to a national group …
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9/24/24
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Months after legislation that would effectively restrict oyster farming at Sapowet Cove became law in the Ocean State, there is still no word yet from the Coastal Resources Management Council on …
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By Shaunna Watson
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9/24/24
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Eligible small businesses and nonprofits now have until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to apply.
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9/23/24
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The Tiverton tennis team shut out Shea 7-0 in a Division 3 match at Slater Park on Thursday afternoon. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 3-1.
“Our first 7-0 win,” said …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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9/23/24
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There’s a secondary highway somewhere between Lloyd’s Beach and Nashville — David Euglow can’t recall exactly where.
He remembers a few lanes, an overpass, trash on the …
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By Ted Hayes
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9/20/24
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The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the “Mega grant” program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program, which is designed to support large transportation projects that are difficult to fund.
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9/20/24
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For the first time in at least 200 years, a traditional Wampanoag canoe, or mishoon, is being made in Sakonnet, now more commonly known as Little Compton.
Jonathan James-Perry, an Aquinnah …
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By Ted Hayes
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9/19/24
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An article in this week’s edition of the Sakonnet Times contained a misquote of Little Compton school superintendent Dr. Laurie Dias-Mitchell.
Asked about the district’s policy that …
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9/19/24
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Private Education | September 2024
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9/18/24
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Though they didn’t score the fastest times, members of the Tiverton boys’ and girls’ middle school cross country teams combined to beat Kickemuit Middle School in Bristol Warren, …
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By Ted Hayes
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9/18/24
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“I unequivocally support protections for all students and believe that everyone should feel safe attending their public schools.”
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9/17/24
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Fall’s coming, the mornings and evenings are getting cooler, but there’s plenty of good reading to come.
“Deeper Than the Dead” by Debra Webb (2024). The first book in …
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By Lynda Rego
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9/17/24
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The giant bluefin tuna fishing exploded last week. just as the commercial bluefin tuna fishery closed until new quota is available Oct. 1. Recreational permit holders are not impacted by the …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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9/17/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: For all the yak about cranky Rhode Islanders and dissatisfaction with the direction of the state, Tuesday’s primary amounted to a big vote of confidence for incumbents. This …
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By Ian Donnis
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9/17/24
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