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Town council members were expected Tuesday to discuss and possibly vote on removing two controversial questions on the future of the Odd Fellows Hall and Fire Barn from Little Compton's upcoming Town …
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By Christian Silvia
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5/20/25
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Please don't call the Tiverton Zoning Board of Review a “zoning board"! The members apparently don't understand what zoning means. They don't seem to know the zoning definitions. They don't …
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5/20/25
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I would like to have corrected several items made in last week's front page article on the Tiverton Zoning Board of Appeals. First, my last name is "Driggs,” not "Griggs,” as …
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5/20/25
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For those that are following, a two-hour hearing on April 15 in Providence County Superior Court marked the latest chapter in Rhode Island’s long-running …
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5/20/25
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Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust for springtime birdwatching with Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s senior director of education programs. Dress for the weather and …
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5/20/25
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To the editor:
Kudos to Sen. Linda Ujifusa for cosponsoring the Trade in Farmed Animal Fur Products Act (S.25), which would prohibit the sale of new products made with fur sourced from fur farms …
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5/19/25
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
Tuesday, May 13
Yonathan Osvaldo Alvarez Cortez, 21, of 424 Park Ave., was charged with …
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5/19/25
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1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Three primary factors seemingly fueled Donald Trump’s win for the White House last year -- Democrats’ slow response to voters’ concerns about inflation and …
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By Ian Donnis
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5/19/25
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A camel, giraffe and bears, oh, my! Green Animals Topiary Garden, a historic 7-acre property along Narragansett Bay, features more than 80 boxwood, privet and yew plants shaped like animals and …
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5/19/25
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The Sogkonate Garden Club’s annual “Blossoms and Sweets” sale will have perennials, vegetables, annuals and herbs along with hand-crafted bird houses, a small selection of trees and …
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5/19/25
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After four years with no tuition increases, out-of-town parents who enroll their children in Little Compton for the first time this coming school year will pay more than those who currently enroll …
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By Christian Silvia
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5/15/25
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There is no age limit to the fun that can be had by blowing bubbles outside on a warm, sunny day. Buying them is an option, but making them at home with simple ingredients that are already in stock …
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By Michelle Mercure
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5/15/25
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It's that exciting time of year when ducks, geese, and many other birds are nesting, with eggs soon to hatch into baby birds! While it’s natural (especially for kids) to be curious and want to …
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By Michelle Mercure
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5/15/25
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People have called me a lot of things over the years, but “exotic” was never one of them — until this week.
After spending two straight days in the sun, it looked like my …
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5/15/25
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Waterfire Providence hosts its first even of the year, “Starts at Sunset,” this Thursday, May 15. Supported by Providence Tourism Council, Starts At Sunset is a community gathering on the …
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5/14/25
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Sip, slurp, and savor the best of Rhode Island’s coastal cuisine at the annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, held on the historic waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf. Spend the weekend …
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5/14/25
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Celebrate World Turtle Day with the family on Friday, May 23, at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Meet a variety of turtles up close and personal — touching, learning, and even snapping …
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5/14/25
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The annual festival brings traditional fiber arts to life with sheep shearing and wool dyeing demonstrations, spinning and weaving exhibits and Two Coves Farm sheepdog herding demonstrations. Browse …
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5/14/25
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The Greater Tiverton Community Chorus will present its annual spring concert, “Make A Joyful Noise,” under the direction of Christian Black and accompanied by Katie Estrella. The theme …
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5/14/25
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The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, the Battle of Rhode Island Association, and the Bristol 250 Commission have joined forces to sponsor a weekend of events celebrating the 250th …
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5/14/25
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As the sounds of “Chirp,” “Tweet,” “Coo,” “Caw,” and other bird songs multiply each day, spring rolls in like a natural wake-up call as the sun slowly …
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By Michelle Mercure
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5/14/25
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Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible …
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5/13/25
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While the numbers are subject to change, members of the Tiverton Town Council met Monday night and agreed on a preliminary combined town and school budget of $60.62 million, an increase of $1.89 …
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By Christian Silvia
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5/13/25
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They defeated a similar plan nearly a decade ago. Now, Little Compton mariners hope for the same result as the United States Coast Guard plans, again, to remove what locals say is a crucial …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/13/25
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Little Compton is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year; here is another dispatch from the Town Crier on the town's history, and what's going on with the celebration. For more information, see …
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By The Town Crier
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5/12/25
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