Woman charged in Adamsville herb stand theft
Little Compton police have arrested an Acushnet woman accused of stealing 50 oregano and rosemary plants from a roadside stand in … Read More
Clock ticking on Little Compton levy request
State lawmakers are pushing up against a tight deadline as they seek to finish reviewing a Little Compton request to present a 12 … Read More
Cannabis operator eyes Tiverton
Three years after Tiverton voters voted in favor of legalizing marijuana sales, representatives for Ignited Culture, a Swansea-based … Read More
Coming November 2028 — a new Washington Bridge
Governor Dan McKee announced on Friday morning that a new Washington Bridge would be constructed by November of 2028, at a cost of … Read More
Rhode Island House backs Knight's assault weapons ban bill
The landmark assault weapons ban bill sponsored by East Bay Democrat Jason Knight passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives … Read More
Tiverton police logs: Several drug and weapons arrests
Monday, May 19 Ciera M. Omos, 30, of 10 Fish Road, was charged with driving on a suspended license on Fish Road at 6:06 a.m. … Read More
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The big stage returns to Bristol for 12 nights of music

The annual Bristol Fourth of July concert series is moving this year, but is still offering 12 days of music and a total of 22 bands playing all types of music. Things kick off on Saturday with an …

It's a strawberry bonanza this Sunday in Tiverton

The annual Strawberry Shortcake Social by the Tiverton Farmers’ Market will have strawberry shortcake bowls and a variety of vendors selling strawberry cupcakes, scones, tarts, strawberry basil …

'River Day' mixes education with family fun

The Westport River Watershed Alliance’s family-friendly festival, which celebrates the beauty and vitality of the Westport River, is a day of fun and learning with interactive exhibits and …
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Obituaries
Barbara Bacon Prudence Island - Barbara M. (Hutton) Bacon, 82, of Prudence Island, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathanael Bacon. Born Providenc
Wayne Cahoon Wayne Cahoon (74) of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Fall River. Wayne was born on November 28, 1950 to the late Henry Cahoon and Gertrude Miller Cahoon.
Lillian Cost Lillian Mae (Case) Cost, 87, of Adams Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on June 7, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Cost. Born in Providence, a
Sports
Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …
Tigers fall to Woonsocket in Pod final The Tiverton baseball team ended their season falling to Woonsocket 8-2 in the Division 3 Pod Championship at home on Tuesday afternoon. “ it was definitely a great season,” said …
Tigers pound Pawtucket 8-2, even record at 7-7 Tiverton ace Kam Rego struck out 11 as the baseball team pounded Pawtucket 8-2 during a home game on Thursday afternoon. The win evened the Tigers record to 7-7 in Division 3.  Rego, a …
Tiverton golfers 'Exude Potential' during senior season CUTS Golfer 1, 1-9 Caleb McConnell chips onto a green during a match at RI Country Club in Barrington, earlier this season.  2 Brendan Sowa watches his drive during an …
Opinion
Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are …

Letter: It’s a financial pickle — how Little Compton got here

Little Compton has a $3 billion tax base and a lean budget, giving homeowners some of the lowest property taxes around. However, over six years reserve withdrawals have hollowed out our fiscal …

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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.