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Another Adamsville landmark sold
Another piece of Adamsville history is changing hands.
The Madden and Wordell families, who have owned the popular Barn Restaurant for 16 years, have sold the landmark restaurant. They …
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department, plus one by Middletown Police:
Monday, Oct. … Read More
All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare … Read More
Tiverton High School’s girls' tennis edged previously undefeated Coventry 4-3 in a Division 3 home match on Wednesday afternoon. The … Read More
WARREN — The Warren Town Hall Chambers, fittingly, was the location for two town-centric forums held Monday night, Oct. 7, including … Read More
Monday, Sept. 30
A Randolph Avenue resident reported a neighbor dispute just before 8:30 a.m.
Animal complaints came in at … Read More
Republican candidates for public office in Little Compton spent 90 minutes Monday evening talking about their vision for the … 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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Letter: Vote ‘yes’ on Question No. 5 to help keep arts alive
To the editor: Dear fellow citizens of Aquidneck Island, I write this letter to urge you to help us invest in our island’s vibrant art, culture life, and economic growth by voting …
Letter: Tiverton protected democracy five years ago
As a bit of a historian of the campaign and effort, I thought I might remind the good citizens of Tiverton that last Thursday, October 10th, 2024 was the fifth anniversary of Tiverton voters’ …
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 …