Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 20, 2024 6/19/24 |
2024 Summertime Guide 2024 Summertime Guidemore 6/19/24 |
Senior class of 50 graduates from St. Mary Academy-Bay View St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrated its 148th commencement as 50 young women from across Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts received their diplomas as members of the Class of 2024 at the …more 6/18/24 |
Little Compton students bid farewell Twenty-two eighth graders at Wilbur & McMahon Schools graduated last week, cheered on by proud families, friends, and loved ones. Although the class is small, the strong and affectionate bond …more By Ruth Rasmussen|6/18/24 |
The Town Crier: Little Compton celebrates 350 years Editor’s note: Over the coming months, the Sakonnet Times will be running regular dispatches from the “The Town Crier” — the voice of the towns’ 350th anniversary …more By The Town Crier|6/18/24 |
Celebrate summer with nature’s finest fireworks – the firefly The longest day of the year will occur this week, signaling the official start of the summer season. School vacation, peak garden blooms, sunny days at the beach, backyard cookouts, farm fresh …more By Cindy and Ed Moura|6/18/24 |
Anglers say the fishing is hot F ishing has been outstanding for a number of anglers. Very impressive stories, from some very accomplished anglers, so I thought I would share some. East End Eddie Doherty, Cape Cod Canal …more By Capt. Dave Monti|6/17/24 |
A masterful depiction of a wartime heroine Kristen Hannah has done it again with “The Women,” which has been #1 on Best-seller lists for weeks. Author of “The …more 6/17/24 |
Editorial: A safer bike path for all Among the flurry of bills being passed out of the Rhode Island General Assembly is a new law with big impact for the communities along the East Bay Bike Path. The “e-bikes bill” creates a …more 6/14/24 |
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 13, 2024 6/12/24 |
East Bay legislators lead the way on gun violence prevention bills One bill that gun violence prevention advocates claim as their biggest success during this year's session, and two more bills intended to close 'gaps' in existing law, have all been put forth by an East Bay representative or Senator.more By Ethan Hartley|6/11/24 |
Letter: In praise of acceptance in Little Compton I write to express my appreciation for the action of our Town Council in their response to a request from Love Wins Coastal for a council resolution. Our town values diversity of opinions and …more 6/11/24 |
Little Compton: U.S. flags only at Town Hall The Little Compton Town Council last week approved a policy allowing only the American flag to be flown at town hall, settling for now a controversial issue that elicits strong reactions from …more By Ruth Rasmussen|6/11/24 |
Sand tiger shark washes ashore in Little Compton A walker at Tappen’s Beach in Little Compton made a rare find this week — a deceased sand tiger shark. The species is considered critically endangered, and resident Peter Tirpaeck reached …more 6/10/24 |
Tiverton grads: 'You'll do great things' Under a perfect blue sky Friday night, the members of Tiverton High School’s Class of 2024 were encouraged by commencement speakers to look back with pride on their four years of high school …more By Ruth Rasmussen|6/10/24 |
Quahogs – Who, what, where, why and how? A new report written for anglers by anglers serves as a call-to-arms to galvanize the angling community to demand action as climate change disrupts fishing experiences coast to coast. Last …more By Capt. Dave Monti|6/10/24 |
A win for law enforcement transparency, and a research race in R.I. STORY OF THE WEEK: After an update of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights recently got close to the finish line, there was 0.0% chance that legislative leaders wouldn’t get it …more By Ian Donnis|6/10/24 |
Legislation requiring safe firearms storage passes full General Assembly PROVIDENCE — With final votes in the Senate, Thursday night, June 6, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe …more 6/7/24 |
Assembly passes e-bike regulations –Yes to some, no to others PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly voted on Thursday, June 6, to approve legislation from East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer to expand the legal use of electric bicycles in Rhode …more 6/7/24 |
Tiverton oyster farm may end up derailed as House passes Seapowet bill The House of Representatives has passed legislation that, if passed by the Senate and signed into law by the governor, could spell the end of a plan to develop a small oyster farm at the Sapowet …more By Ted Hayes|6/7/24 |
RIPTA will not move forward with service reductions PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, RIPTA, will not move forward with previously proposed service reductions, which were scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, June 15, as …more 6/6/24 |
Letter: What is to become of South Shore Beach? I was startled that the page-one display story in the May 30th2024 Sakonnet Times was not the news that for the first Memorial Day in memory, there was no sand beach at Little Compton’s …more 6/5/24 |
Meet Tiverton's Trash Queen Although she marked her 76th birthday earlier this year, Joyce Andrews — known locally as the “Trash Queen” of Tiverton — has no plans to retire or relinquish her crown …more By Ruth Rasmussen|6/5/24 |
Sakonnet Times - Thursday, June 6, 2024 6/5/24 |
Westport motorcyclist killed in Tiverton accident Westport is mourning the loss of a well-known resident killed in a motorcycle accident on Route 24 Sunday evening. Michael Lees, 27, the owner of Lees Landscaping and Excavation LLC, died Sunday …more By Ted Hayes|6/4/24 |
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