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Letter: What to do with yard waste in Tiverton?
Will someone please tell me where we Tiverton homeowners are supposed to take our yard waste now that our town dump is closed?   The town gave us one week this Spring when its trucks picked … more
Wendy Clark is Tiverton's newest, and first-ever female, firefighter.
Milestone reached as Tiverton hires first female firefighter
Wendy Clark shattered a local glass ceiling last month when she became the first female firefighter ever hired by the Tiverton Fire Department. While her appointment is a significant milestone for … more
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A mourner signs the outside of a coffin prior to burial at Prudence Memorial Park. “Natural” burial grounds like this use biodegradable coffins, no embalming, and allow the burial site to revegetate naturally. Memorial plantings of native species are welcomed.
Thinking outside the box: Eco-friendly burial options
Simply put, eco-friendly burials, also known as “green” burials, refer to burying a body in a biodegradable coffin without embalming or a vault. The Green Burial Council (GBC) describes … more
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Letter: Don’t let offshore wind cable come down Sakonnet
To the editor: I writing today because of my concern and opposition to the proposed cable coming down the Sakonnet River. I have lived near the water’s edge in Portsmouth all of my 64 … more
After growing up in a family of successful entertainers, Erik Peterson went to Berklee, worked in Los Angeles and traveled the country as a musician. Today he lives in East Providence and owns a recording studio.
Meet Erik Peterson: Entertaining is in his blood
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with pianist, singer, songwriter, producer, recording engineer Erik Peterson. Over coffee at Borealis in Riverside, the East Providence resident … more
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Tim Rounds, of Idaho, here on vacation, caught this 38” striped bass (his first ever) fishing with light tackle at Popasquash Point, Bristol on No Fluke Fishing Charters.
Mount Hope Bay opens to shellfishing
Great news for recreational and commercial quahoggers, as 515 acres in Mt. Hope Bay are now open as conditional rather than a prohibited shellfishing area. The area can be fished … more
Letter: Concerned about environmental impacts of offshore wind
To the editor: Thank you for reporting on the recent offshore wind rally at Island Park Beach. Having been a participant, I can attest to the accuracy and fairness of the coverage. The issue of … more
A charming and romantic tale of America’s first great philanthropist
Once again Marie Benedict demonstrates her considerable writing skills in her latest novel, “Carnegie’s Maid.” As in her previous book, “The Other Einstein,” she develops her characters so as to make them come alive. more
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Mt. Hope Bridge shows its colors
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority jazzed up the Mt. Hope Bridge for the coming Memorial Day holiday, as seen here Saturday night. If you look closely at right, the Pell Bridge far down … more
Lawrence Mott, transmissions development manager for SouthCoast Wind, answers a question by local resident Ralph Craft (left) at Thursday night’s Town Council workshop at Portsmouth High School.
Portsmouth again denies any deal with SouthCoast Wind
The Town Council, yet again, told a crowd of more than 100 people who turned out Thursday night for a workshop about SouthCoast Wind that there was no current proposal or contract for the town to … more
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The area outlined in white off of Touisset Point in Warren will be opened this Sunday at sunrise, and includes 515 acres of previously prohibited area for shellfishing.
515 acres opened to shellfishing off Touisset Point in Warren
For the first time in decades, shellfishing off the coast of Touisset will be allowed conditionally, a sign of an increasingly healthy bay according to environmental officials. more
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Letter: E-Bikes on the path would be immensely dangerous
To the editor: A very precise and sensible letter was written last week by Jerry Blitefield of Warren about the imminent danger to the East Bay Bike Path . He talks about the current law with no … more
More than 400 Little Compton residents turned out for Wednesday's annual Financial Town Meeting.
Budget board backtracks, LC schools prevail
The Little Compton School Department will be fully funded after all, following Wednesday night's annual Financial Town Meeting at the Wilbur McMahon auditorium. Earlier this month, the town's … more
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Op-Ed: ‘Secure Choice’ is good for Rhode Island
Nearly 200,000 working people in Rhode Island do not have access to an employer-provided retirement savings plan. This savings deficit could push the state over a costly retirement cliff resulting in … more
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, May 25, 2023
This new sign that recently cropped up on the Portsmouth side of the Mt. Hope Bridge (an identical sign is posted on the Bristol side) makes it clear that bikes are not welcome, which came as a surprise to local bike advocates. The R.I. Bridge and Turnpike Authority, however, says bicycles have never been permitted despite earlier signs and bike maps to the contrary.
Mt. Hope Bridge ban bewilders bikers
PORTSMOUTH — New signs recently cropped up on both sides of the Mt. Hope Bridge: “NO Pedestrians, Bicycles, Mopeds." more
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A photo taken from the property's MLS listing shows heavy equipment at the Highland Road quarry.
Neighbors rally to stop Tiverton quarry
A group of Tiverton residents is fighting a 536 Highland Road quarry operator whose activities, they allege, violate town ordinances and are disrupting the quality of life in their once peaceful area … more
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Tiverton's Adam Costa hits an overhead as partner Aidan Sweeney watches on during their win at third singles for the Tigers over East Providence in the D-II playoffs Tuesday, May 23.
Tigers tip Townies in boys' tennis playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — A week and a day after suffering a narrow, 4-3 setback at home to East Providence in one of its final regular season matches, the Tiverton High School boys' tennis team … more
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Police reveal details in house party death
Records released by the Little Compton Police Department last Wednesday reveal more details about the death of Swansea resident Steven Velozo, who died at a house party on Pottersville Road in Little … more
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This country has no plan for renewable energy (or anything else)
Governor Dan McKee signed into law legislation to increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production … more
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Moms Madeline Crowell (left) and Katie Grifka (second from right), of Bristol, went to the Sunday show with their daughters, Sophia and Alana Crowell, and Gabriella and Giuliana Grifka. Madline wrote: “The concert was incredible! Wow, what a show!”
Readers rave after a weekend with Taylor Swift
At times last weekend, it seemed like everyone was either going to one of the three Taylor Swift concerts at Gillette Stadium, was talking to someone who was going, or was “Liking” a post … more
A handcuffed Jacob Morrill (center), 24, of Portsmouth, appears at his arraignment late Tuesday morning in 2nd Division District Court in Newport. He was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of his landlord, Xue Feng Wu, and ordered held without bail.
Portsmouth murder victim identified as suspect’s landlord
A 24-year-old local man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing his landlord, 50-year-old Xue Feng Wu, by striking him with a small axe at his rental property. more
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Rhonda Swain with striped bass she caught when fishing with her husband Mike live lining Atlantic menhaden at night in Bristol Harbor.
Managers hope emergency action will save striped bass
More striped bass fishing trips are taken by anglers coastwide than any other species.   This highly desirable fish has been overfished for the past few years, and last year, anglers killed … more
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Swift passage of abortion bill shows how Assembly has changed
STORY OF THE WEEK: For supporters like state Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Katherine Kazarian, the legislative sponsors of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, passing the EACA was unfinished … more
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Ben Pacheco hits a forehand during his match. He beat Hadley Martinez in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. 
Tiverton tennis aims for a deep playoff run
The Tiverton tennis team fell to Narragansett 4-3 in a tight match on Tuesday afternoon. The loss drops the Tigers’ record to 9-4 in Division II, heading into the playoffs.   … more
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