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Members of the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust at a meeting last years.
New faces on LC Ag Trust; DPW head out
Recent news from the Little Compton Town Council: Agricultural Conservancy Trust Anya Rader Wallack and Stephen E. Souza will fill vacancies on the AgTrust board after trustees Bill … more
Opponents dissect Tiverton Seasons study
If a new Seasons Corner Market is built in Tiverton’s north end, the neighborhood will see increased traffic and congestion, and the public good will not be served.     Those … more
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The new two-yard dumpster was placed recently at the behest of the harbor commission.
Little Compton looks to clean up the point
Litter on the Sakonnet Harbor breakwater is nothing new. What is is a change in policy and hope for improvement. A two-yard Dumpster now sits at the breakwater entrance, placed there about a … more
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Little Compton Housing Trust board members (front) Isabel Mattia and (left, rear) Amanda Nickerson Toste and their children pose with board member Claudia McNeil in front of the trust's recently acquired house at 184 Colebrook Road in Little Compton. 
Housing Trust closes on its first property ever
A rundown, long-abandoned house at 184 Colebrook Road will be torn down and replaced in the coming year by a new single family home intended for sale to a low-to-moderate income family, thanks to the … more
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CCRI launches initial table games dealer training course
The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific to the gaming industry, "Introduction to Table Games Dealer … more
R.I.’s median home price reaches a record high
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode Island homes sold last month continued to rise, hitting a new high … more
An American Flamingo wades in the shallow waters of Briggs Marsh Sunday.
Yes, that's a flamingo in Little Compton
In a summer that has seen orcas off the cape, a hammerhead shark near Newport and whale and dolphin beachings up and down the coast, birders saw another nearly unprecedented sight over the past week … more
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Workers replace a utility pole that was damaged late Tuesday night by a driver who has yet to be apprehended by police
Some lose water in Tiverton following late night accident
Bulgarmarsh Road-area homeowners reported losing water service Wednesday morning after crews replaced a utility pole broken by a hit-and-run driver the night before. It was unkown Friday how … more
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An architectural rendering of the proposed ice hockey center at the Longplex facility in the Tiverton Industrial Park.
Tiverton considers $2 million industrial park offer
Several Tiverton Town Council members are ready to revisit a $2 million offer to purchase virtually all available undeveloped land in the Industrial Park, after initially rejecting the idea. Jim … more
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Tiverton ace Lexi Fredricks struck out 3 and gave up 11 hits, 8 walks and 12 runs in the 12-0 state semifinal loss to Cranston Western.
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 … more
Bike Newport campers showed off their bike skills on the Big Blue Bike Barn’s “Pump Track.”
Teaching kids how to ride with power
A leading bike advocate believes strongly that everyone riding a bicycle needs training and education, and that applies even more strongly to the growing population riding around on electric … more
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Olivia Megna smashes a double to center field, plating Sofie Gill and Lexi Fredricks.
Tiverton Major All-Stars beat Cumberland 5-1, move on to finals
The Tiverton Majors All-Stars beat Cumberland 5-1 in the RI Softball State Tournament hosted by Portsmouth at Davidson Field on Monday night. Tiverton, playing out of the loser's bracket, moves on to … more
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Adamsville farmer a victim of theft — again
Adamsville herb farmer Nicole Wordell felt a flood of relief and gratitude after donors this month raised more than $1,700 to cover the 300 plants stolen earlier this summer from her honor system … more
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Youngsters take off during the kids’ race last year.
Little Compton UCC summer fair is Saturday
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 … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.
Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes
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 … more
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Biologists take tissue samples from the minke whale that washed up on Little Compton's Briggs Beach Wednesday.
Minke whale comes ashore in Little Compton
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 … more
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Cats seized from 'uninhabitable' Tiverton home
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 … more
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The queen and court in Little Compton’s Tricentennial Parade in 1975.
From the Town Crier: Little Compton celebrates 350 years
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 … more
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The state champion Tiverton Baseball U10 All Star team includes (front row, from left) Gavin Grimm, Brandon Flores, Dax Michaud, Shea MacGillivary, Liam Destremps and Chace Silva; (middle, from left) Jacoby Teixeira, Jack Toner, Calvin Medeiros, Sam Chapman, Liam Moore and Weston Methia; and (top row, from left) Coach Mike Silva, Coach Justin Teixeira, Coach Dan Medeiros and Manager Jason Methia.
Tiverton Baseball U10 All Stars win state championship
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 … more
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Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.
Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation
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 … more
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Lexi Fredricks struck out 5 and allowed 0 hits and 3 walks in 2 innings of work. It was her third no-hit effort in 5 tournament games.
Tiverton softball crushes South Kingstown 13-0
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 … more
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Little Compton is expensive — but is housing ‘attainable’?
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 … more
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Gov. Dan McKee speaks at a July 9 press conference updating the Washington Bridge reconstruction project.
Stresses, strains associated with bridge project likely led to lack of bids
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 … more
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Jhonny Cespedes-Gil as he appeared in his booking photo.
Portsmouth: Man charged with DUI had 2 minors in vehicle
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. more
Developer withdraws Westport educational facility plan
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 … more
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