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Felag, Meyers meet in State Senate District 10 forum

WARREN — The Warren Town Hall Chambers, fittingly, was the location for two town-centric forums held Monday night, Oct. 7, including the opener between candidates running in State Senate …
Tiverton police logs: Weapons arrest, and a dog call that leads to a summons
Monday, Sept. 30 A Randolph Avenue resident reported a neighbor dispute just before 8:30 a.m. Animal complaints came in at … Read More
Little Compton Republicans make their case for office
Republican candidates for public office in Little Compton spent 90 minutes Monday evening talking about their vision for the … Read More
Tiverton Town Council candidates' forum is Tuesday
Candidates for Tiverton Town Council will answer questions at a public forum planned for this coming Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Tiverton … Read More
Scam costs Tiverton man nearly $200,000 in gold
A Connecticut man who allegedly took part in a scam that cost a Tiverton resident nearly $200,000 in gold bullion last month is being … Read More
Dems, GOP will have separate forums in Little Compton
If Little Compton residents want to learn more about their candidates for local office, it looks like they will have to attend two … Read More
Felag and Meyers meet in State Senate District 10 rematch
The race for Senate District 10 representing Warren as well as parts of Bristol and Tiverton at the 2024 General Election is a rematch … Read More
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What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton

The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft. Jonathan …

Little Compton minister invites all for dinner

For busy parents and caregivers who are immersed in back-to-school activities, the idea of a relaxing evening out — and away from the kids — may be the last thing on their minds. But the …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
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Obituaries
Mary Constance Mary was born in Bristol, Rhode Island on April 27, 1930, where she resided for 32 years before relocating in 1966 to Dothan with her husband George to be by his family . Her husband George served nob
Lee Gruneberg Sr. Lee A. Gruneberg Sr., age 90 of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Born March 3, 1934 in Ashtabula, Ohio, Lee was the beloved husband of 69 years to Dorothy (Pavao) Gruneberg and the s
Alfred Cabral Jr. Alfred "Fred" Cabral Jr., 93 of Warren, RI passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. A son of the late Alfred Sr. and Rose "Alice" (Martel) Cabral and beloved husband of Lorraine (Amaral) Cabral for 71
Sports
First 7-0 victory for Tigers' tennis squad The Tiverton tennis team shut out Shea 7-0 in a Division 3 match at Slater Park on Thursday afternoon. The win improved the Tigers’ record to 3-1. “Our first 7-0 win,” said …
Tigers ready to compete for football crown behind Garside and offensive line The offense line is a large part of any football team’s success. Especially left tackle, the position that protects the quarterback’s blind side. This season the Tigers finally have a …
RIFAC athletes shine in lead up to national championships It was another terrific spring and summer season of competitions for several Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club athletes of all ages as they took part in various events leading up the the …
Tiverton Majors Softball season halts in state semis The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars ended their season, falling to Cranston Western 12-0 in the state semifinals on Tuesday night.  Tiverton managed just two hits off Cranston Western pitcher …
Opinion
Letter: Regarding GOP comments on school committee race

I would like to address the concerns raised by Mike Rocha II, the Republican Town Committee chairman, as reflected in last week’s Sakonnet Times ("Gonzalez exit leaves questions on school board …

Letter: Little Compton seniors, are you part of the conversation?

There is a great deal of excitement over the town-sponsored Aging in Little Compton survey. Little Compton residents 55 and over have been letting their voices be heard regarding how the town and …

Letter: Responding to GOP head's letter — where do I begin?

I debated back and forth with myself about whether to even acknowledge Mr. Rocha’s wordy, but well written, response to my letter (and two other writers) to the editor two weeks ago. (For …

Letter: Watch out for rhetoric and misinformation in letters

Both residents and voters should definitely pay attention to the rhetoric appearing in letters to the editor on page seven of the Sakonnet Times' Sept. 26. Issue. It's very difficult to see words …

Letter: Keep Little Compton rural and little

Last night I attended a meeting called by Don McNaughton, chairman of the Little Compton Agricultural Trust (LCACT) to present two development options for Little Compton (by an outside planning …

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