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Parking ban Saturday and Sunday in Tiverton
Tiverton police have instituted a parking ban for Saturday afternoon through Sunday, as another storm makes its way across the region.
The on-street ban begins at 4 p.m. Saturday and continues …
A Tiverton woman died Thursday night after losing control of her car and striking a tree on Lake Road.
Jennifer M. Sylvia, 52, … Read More
Affordable housing could be coming to two of Little Compton’s most historic and recognizable buildings.
Little Compton Town … Read More
East Providence legislators had a hand in two of the bills, which strive to increase access to vaccinations, lessen the severity of … Read More
Just two weeks after mulling over planned budget cuts, the Tiverton School Committee officially voted to close down elementary school … Read More
A large, bright green bucket sitting in the center of a crowded event room may not seem very exciting at first glance. People casually … Read More
Two East Bay legislators are hoping to give veterans and active-duty military personnel a break when it comes to paying for VIN … Read More
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Winter lights up
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are …
This year’s Adamsville parade isn’t just green, it's Brown
One of the New England Patriots’ most beloved and clutch players will march alongside the leprechauns, rogues and banshees when the World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade returns …
Little Compton celebrates 350th with icy plunge Wednesday
Though there hasn’t been an organized New Year’s Day swim at Sakonnet Harbor in many years, if ever, hardy souls including members of the ‘Mermazons’ daily swim group shown …
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Letter: Don’t switch to large bins in Tiverton
I recently read an article in the Sakonnet Times regarding town councilor John Edwards’ proposal to transition Tiverton to an automated trash pickup system. I have several concerns …
Letter: ‘Pay as you throw’ is the way to go in Tiverton
Tiverton should think twice before it replaces its existing ‘Pay As You Throw’ (PAYT) trash collection with huge and expensive and wasteful plastic bins. The …
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 …
This is a bit of a follow up to the Town Crier's article of last week. It was the summer of 1968. I had just graduated from high school and took a job working on the greens crew at the Sakonnet …
Letter: An assault rifle ban will make you less safe
To the editor: This is the most dangerous time of year for Rhode Islanders. It is when the legislature is back in session and the politicians gather to play their games. Every year, our …