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Sakonnet voters head to the polls
Voters across the Sakonnet area cast their ballots Tuesday, voting for school committee and town council candidates, local Representatives and Senators, and statewide and local questions. In … more
Caroline Wordell (foreground, center) is flanked by helpers. Together, they planted 900 United States flags Sunday at Pike's Peak.
Little Compton takes on patriotic feel as Veterans' Day approaches
Veterans' Day is Friday, but Little Compton began marking what volunteers call 'Veterans' Week' this weekend. On Sunday, volunteers raised two large banners at Pike's Peak, and another group … more
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Busy week in Tiverton: Kidnapping scam, multiple injuries in two DUIs
Tiverton police are investigating a kidnapping scam involving a local student. On Friday, Nov. 4, officers responded to the Walgreens store on Main Road for a reported kidnapping. A Tiverton woman … more
A clay sunflower in its natural habitat at Fort Barton Sunday.
Look closely — Sunflowers 'blooming' in Tiverton
Keep a sharp lookout when you're out on your next walk at Fort Barton, Weetamoo or other natural places around town. The Tiverton Arts Commission has hidden gifts. Commission volunteers … more
Letter: I took part in a candidates forum
To the editor: The letter from Jill Kassis and Christine Keyser in the Bristol Phoenix was misleading. I am a Republican candidate for Senate District 11 and I did participate in a forum sponsored by … more
Editorial: Too many candidates chose not to debate
A frustrating new trend emerged this election season, as a disturbing number of candidates declined, refused or were unavailable to take part in public campaign forums with their opponents. … more
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, November 3, 2022
Sophomore Ellery Pacheco runs the covered bridge course at Ponaganset during the RI Class Championships on Saturday. She placed eighth with a time of 20:30.1.
Pacheco and Mercer pace Tiverton runners at class meet
Sophomore Ellery Pacheco placed eighth with a time of 20:30.1 in the RI Class Championships at Ponaganset on Saturday. “I’m really happy with the outcome. This is what I wanted,” … more
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Never a day in the U.S. where slavery is not legal
As Rhode Islanders go to the polls to vote, at least the abolition of slavery will not be on the ballot. Elsewhere in five states, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennesee and Vermont, voters will decide … more
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Will the Fung-Magaziner outcome reflect a national trend?
The out-of-town frame on the CD2 race is mainly about how a potential win by GOP candidate Allan Fung in a Democrat-leaning Rhode Island reflects a tough national outlook for President Biden’s … more
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Short-term rentals get hearing in Tiverton
The Tiverton Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 14, to allow residents to weigh in on the latest version of a proposed zoning ordinance amendment intended to regulate short-term … more
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Megan Wordell (middle) and others hug during a rally held in Little Compton Sunday afternoon. The rally was organized by Love Wins as a counterpoint to an incendiary mailer sent out late last week to Little Compton residents, which criticized progressive politics and Democrats, and called out council and school committee members for their stances on sex education, the flying of the Pride flag, and other issues.
Love Wins rallies in response to Little Compton mailer
This statement was released Saturday, following Friday's release of a 'hate-filled' political mailer sent to residents by the Little Compton Taxpayers' Association. Love Wins held a rally at the … more
Letter: GOP's response amounts to tacit support of Little Compton mailer
With regard to the hate-laced mail from the Little Compton Tax Payers Association, Mike Rocha state’s, as Chair of LC Republicans that "our reason for being is to promote candidates and … more
Audience members listen as candidates for public office in Little Compton talk about their agendas.
Little Compton candidates take the stage
With less than two weeks left until the general election, Little Compton’s Democratic candidates for town council and school committee spoke out Thursday evening at a candidates' forum … more
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Lee Gardner, 88
Lee Gardner played his last chukka Oct. 22, 2022. He lived a full 88 years, leaving behind his wife, Polly, and four beautiful daughters. He was an animal lover, bird lover, a botanist, … more
Letter: Vote now, or autocracy or civil war is almost inevitable
In what alternate universe is Nancy Pelosi more of a threat to democracy than Donald Trump? Is it Nancy Pelosi’s gender, political affiliation or commitment to civil rights, the working … more
Letter: Vote 'No' on Tiverton Question 5, Personnel Board
The Tiverton Town Council is proposing a Charter amendment that eliminates the Personnel Board from the process of hiring for seasonal, temporary and appointed persons, and gives this hiring process … more
Letter: Fight political hatred with fair play, humility and common sense
In much of the country, as we move through Fall and anticipate the Winter, we tweak and outfit our vehicles to avoid getting stuck in the mud or snow.  A bit of care normally sees us … more
Letter: Shame on the Little Compton Taxpayers Association
Early Friday morning I learned that an attacker had brutally assaulted Paul Pelosi, husband of Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and second in line to the presidency. The reports are that … more
Letter: Vote no on Tiverton Question 6
For years the Tiverton Taxpayers Association has warned that opponents of the Financial Town Referendum (FTR) have been trying their best to weaken voter and taxpayer protections granted through that … more
Letter: Welcome to Q-Anon Country
There once was a time living in Little Compton that you could speak proudly to out-of-towners and they would reply, "Ah, you live in God’s country." Now what will be the response ? "Ohh, … more
Love Wins rallies Sunday in response to 'hurtful' mailer
Organizers of Love Wins Coastal will gather at Pike's Peak Sunday afternoon to show support for each other, and stand out against the rhetoric contained in a political mailer mailed out to residents … more
Democrats condemn 'hateful' political mailer
Little Compton's Republican Town Committee chairman declined Saturday to condemn a mailer sent out late this week by a private political organization, which encourages residents to vote a straight … more
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Incumbent faces an unknown in House race
Though it's an election year unlike any she can remember, incumbent Democratic Representative Michelle McGaw (District 71, Tiverton, Little Compton and Portsmouth) said she is working hard  to … more
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DOT starts Tiverton bridge replacement Wednesday, Nov. 9
Some of the 9,000 commuters who drive Fish Road every day will need an alternate route starting next week. The state DOT will close a portion of the road for two weeks starting Wednesday, Nov. 9, as … more
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