TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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Tiverton police: Two battery arrests, one a felony

Monday, Nov. 6 An erratic driver was reported on Stafford Road at 10:23 a.m. Police were called to a disturbance at the Tiverton Post Office, 600 Main Road, at 10:53 a.m. Trespassing …

DA: Tiverton woman murdered in Rehoboth

The family of a Tiverton woman who died Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide is trying to raise funds to give her a proper burial … Read More

White-sided dolphin washes up in Little Compton

Biologists from the Mystic Aquarium will examine a white-sided dolphin that washed ashore in Little Compton Saturday to determine how … Read More

Is Tiverton library fence a line in the sand?

An already frayed relationship between the Tiverton Library Board of Trustees and supporters of the Raymond F. Jones Memorial Dog Park … Read More

CRMC assigns hearing officer in Seapowet oyster plan

A new chapter is about to begin for a controversial plan, four years old now, to establish a small oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue. … Read More

Little Compton looks to ban marijuana use in public

Little Compton town councilors are considering an amendment to current ordinances that would prohibit the use of cannabis in any … Read More

CRMC to hear Tiverton aquaculture application

A controversial plan to establish a small oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue was expected to finally get a hearing before an influential … Read More

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‘Amadeus’ takes to the stage at Portsmouth High

PORTSMOUTH — Before it became a hit movie in 1984, the fictional story of the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the late 18th century was told on the …

Tiverton student keeps teen’s memory alive

Thomas Harrington was only 19 when he died this past May after a decade-long battle with Ewing Sarcoma. But in his final years, the Little Compton resident accomplished things many can only dream of …

In Portsmouth: A wide berth for just walkers and cyclists

PORTSMOUTH — Plan ahead, as most of you won’t be able to drive a car or truck through Island Park or the Hummocks for a good chunk of time this Saturday, Sept. 9.

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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Hondas, sodas, swings and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries

Steven Aldrich Steven Robert Aldrich, 43, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends, on November 21, 2023, at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. Steve was born to parents Robert

Ruth Francis Ruth B. Francis, 89, of Fall River, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Kussay) Brelsford, Ruth grew up in the Warren/Bristol area be

Veronica Schmeller Veronica Schmeller, of Foxhill Ave. in Bristol, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 12, 2023. She was the wife of the late Erwin Schmeller. Born in Bristol, she was the daughte

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Sports

Tiverton holds off Smithfield in overtime Tiverton held off Smithfield 7-6 in overtime, during a defensive Division IV home game on Friday night. Tiverton struck first in overtime after the two teams battled to a 0-0 tie at the …

DEM stocks 25 state waterways with Brook, Rainbow trout PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is conducting its fall trout stocking at area locations in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The effort …

Aldens still sailing Little Compton native Mara Lozier Shore grew up working on and sailing the family boat, Elisha , with her dad, Peter Lozier. He had bought the Alden-made Sakonnet when she was six years old. …

Tigers hopeful despite 21-0 loss to Huskies in injury fund game The Tiverton football is hopeful for a big season despite their 21-0 loss to Division III Mt. Hope in the annual injury fund game at Barrington on Thursday night. Tigers’ head coach …

Opinion

To the editor: What's to be done about all the deer?

When you see a little fawn nursing its mother right in front of you, of course you are going to think “how adorable, how cute — just like Bambi.' But what you don’t think of is that …

Letter: Westport man's comments were shameful NIMBY-ism

I read with much concern the article on the proposed school on Old Harbor Road. I do not know the quality of what is proposed for either education or treatment. I do know that there is a desperate …

Letter: A sea of flags as big as the town's love

Thank you to everyone who played a part of making the display of over 1,000 flags illuminated at night on Pike's Peak. It is a beautiful, thoughtful tribute to our veterans, and to the …

To the editor: Guns, politics and manufactured fear — let’s change this

Let’s be true. When IRS investigators and agents try to collect back taxes from wealthy cheaters and scofflaws, the government is not the enemy. When the BLM tries to collect rent payments …

Letter: Community center is a gem, and so was Fall Fest

Kudos and many thanks to everyone who pitched in to make the Little Compton Community Center Fall Fest dinners such a humongous success this past Saturday night. First of all Diane MacGregor, …

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