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Incumbent school committee member and Democratic Town Committee Chairman Travis Auty serves voters sandwiches from his grill near the Wilbur McMahon School Tuesday morning.
Democratic majority prevails in Little Compton School Committee race
With three vacant school committee seats open this year, voters on Tuesday sent Democratic incumbent Travis Auty back for another term, with fellow Democrat Megan Gonzalez and Republican Susan … more
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Clerks process voters at the Wilbur McMahon School Tuesday morning.
Little Compton council race is not over
At least 14 ballots remaining to be counted could have a big impact on Tuesday's Little Compton Town Council election, which according to votes counted so far, leaves incumbent Democrat Andrew … more
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Tiverton veterans, asked to speak at last year's Veterans' Day services at Grinnell's Beach, pose for a photo following the ceremony's conclusion.
Tiverton marks Veterans' Day Friday
Tiverton will mark Veterans' Day Friday, Nov. 11, with an 11 am ceremony at the World War I monument at Grinnell's Beach.  Following is a speech that will be read at the ceremony by Tiverton … more
Board of Canvassers workers check in a voter Tuesday morning at the Wilbur McMahon School in Little Compton.
Little Compton Republicans appear to tighten control over council
Little Compton Republicans tightened their control over the town council Tuesday, increasing their majority from 3-2 to 4-1 in a close race that left a Democratic incumbent narrowly defeated and out of the … more
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Democratic candidates Len Katzman (for Town Council), and Linda Ujifusa (for R.I. Senate District 11) greet voters outside the Portsmouth High School field house on Tuesday.
Dems maintain control of Portsmouth Town Council
PORTSMOUTH — Democrats will maintain their majority on the Town Council, and Linda Ujifusa will take over the R.I. Senate District 11 seat being vacated by retiring Sen. James Seveney. more
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Tiverton says 'yes' to legal marijuana sales
Tiverton voters, who for years have had a recreational marijuana dispensary just over the state line in Fall River, voted Tuesday to allow retail sale of the drug when it is permitted starting in … more
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Voters cast their ballots Tuesday morning in Little Compton.
Sakonnet Democrats fend off challengers for House, Senate
Democratic incumbents throughout the Sakonnet area retained their seats in the House of Representatives and Senate Tuesday, despite challenges from Republicans and Independents that were closer than … more
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Edwards earns high vote in Tiverton Town Council race
John G. Edwards V is the top vote-getter in the race for Tiverton Town Council, and will return for a third term on the non-partisan council after a two-year absence. The results from the Rhode … more
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Off-shore wind forum set for Nov. 16 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Planning Department, along with URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant, will host a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the science and … more
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
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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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
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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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
Chase Marina vision evolves as state DEM reviews proposals
The state DEM has received more than 20 responses to its recent call for ideas on the eventual redevelopment of the former Chase Marina on Riverside Drive in Tiverton. And while he acknowledged that … more
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Tiverton hires new fire chief
William S. Bailey, III, a career firefighter with more than 25 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, has been appointed Tiverton’s new fire chief, effective November … more
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This home, just southeast of Almy Brook, rents for $450 per night on Airbnb.
Little Compton moves closer to regulating short term rentals
Many Little Compton residents voiced their concerns and suggestions at Thursday’s town council meeting, when council members reviewed a second draft of an ordinance amendment that would … more
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"The take-home message to people is, the virus is here," said Dr. Scott Marshall, the state’s veterinarian, during an online news briefing Friday afternoon.
‘There’s a lot of virus out there’
In light of today’s news that Rhode Island’s first domestic presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in Newport County, state health officials are sounding the … more
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