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7/15/24
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Thirty-five years ago, my late husband, Phil Harper, planted a number of arborvitae trees on our property in Little Compton. These trees have grown to become a haven for numerous wildlife, providing …
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7/15/24
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To the editor:
If we continue to be the leading nation of the world, then certainly our politicians are the most powerful people in civil discourse.
Then how is it one party kowtows …
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7/12/24
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The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its 63rd Annual Summer Church Fair, and the 43rd Annual Road Race, this Saturday at the Commons.
The day kicks off at 8:30 with the …
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7/11/24
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PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations …
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By Mike Rego
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7/11/24
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Marine biologists took advantage of a very rare opportunity Thursday, when dozens walked out to a remote stretch of Little Compton beach to study the remains of a 17-foot minke whale that washed up …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/11/24
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Police and officers with an animal welfare group seized 21 cats from a Tiverton home Tuesday, after investigators found unsanitary conditions inside.
Police responded to 51 Adams St. on a report …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/10/24
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Editor’s note: Continuing on Little Compton’s 350th birthday celebration, the Town Crier writes of Queens and canes, and their ties to the town’s history.
An article in the …
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By the Town Crier
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7/10/24
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Tiverton Baseball ’s 10 and under All Star team are state champions for the second time in the Cal Ripken-affiliated league’s two-year existence, following a bizarre turn of events in the …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/10/24
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PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon.
At least that's how the …
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By Mike Rego
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7/10/24
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The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars bashed 11 hits as they crushed South Kingstown 13-0 in 4 innings to move on in the state softball tournament on Tuesday night.
Morgan Napolitano smacked a …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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7/10/24
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With an affordable housing crisis entrenched in Little Compton, town officials hope to change zoning regulations to help keep working people and their families in town, and to ease the pressure on …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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7/9/24
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Walker’s Roadside Farm Stand started doing business in Little Compton in 1964. I moved to Little Compton about 35-40 years ago. Coll Walker was my neighbor.
We became friends and I miss …
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7/9/24
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PROVIDENCE — The stresses and strains associated with such a significant and scrutinized project are what state officials believe to be the reasons why no company formally bid to rebuild the …
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By Mike Rego
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7/9/24
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To the editor:
Nikki Haley has called Trump, among other things, “unhinged,” but has said she will support him because Biden has been a “catastrophe.”
Friday, it was …
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7/9/24
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‘The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America’ By Monica Potts
T his is the tale of two young girls – best friends Monica and Darci – …
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By Donna Bruno
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7/9/24
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A 32-year-old man from Hartford, Conn. had two young children in his vehicle — ages 1 and 6 — when he was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Saturday, July 6.
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7/8/24
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F ishing memories last a lifetime. And, the good news, you do not need a lot of money to start creating them for you, family members and friends. Fishing connects you with the environment, it is a …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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7/8/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With 122 days until the Nov. 5 election (as of the writing of this column), Democrats find themselves in a fix. Various news reports this week had President Biden weighing a …
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By Ian Donnis
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7/8/24
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Just a few choices for your porch, deck, beach or boat reading this summer.
“The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough (2015). As with all of his books, McCullough exhaustively …
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By Lynda Rego
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7/8/24
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A controversial plan to open a live-in for-profit educational facility for teens on the Westport/Little Compton town line appears all but dead this week, after the developer notified Westport officials just before the July …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/8/24
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While the greed of unknown thieves cost her $1,500 worth of herbs and a little faith in humanity, the kindness of strangers has renewed the faith of an Adamsville herb farmer who had more than 300 …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/8/24
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Lexie Fredricks threw a complete game no-hitter as the Tiverton Majors Division All Star softball team blanked Barrington 8-0 in the District 2 Championship game at Town Farm Field on Monday night. …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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7/2/24
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Kids will be heading back to the Fort Barton School in the fall.
The Tiverton School Committee approved a budget Saturday that allows the elementary school to remain open, at least for the …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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7/2/24
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