Tiverton News

Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri has signed legislation approved by the General Assembly to strengthen the so-called "social host" law and address a number of other issues regarding underage drinking and ...

Beach-goers walk down one of the new elevated boardwalks at Horseneck Beach on Friday afternoon, July 18.

As tractors revved their engines and pigs raced through an obstacle course, Vicky Gomes knew she could only be at the Westport Fair.

UNISON members employed by Mid Devon District Council have taken part in two days of national strike action.

Twenty-two lawyers were elected as fellows of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the bar said today.

Encouraging developers to build affordable houses alongside market-rate houses is a key goal for communities across Rhode Island as they try to comply with housing requirements set by the state.

The arts are viewed by many as the city's best hope for inspiring the economic revitalization of New Bedford's downtown.

Firefighters in Rhode Island have retrieved the body of a man found floating in the Sakonnet River not far from where a Connecticut sailor fell overboard this week and went missing.

Portsmouth, R.I. _ Rescue crews are still searching for a Clinton sailor that fell overboard in Rhode Island Monday night.

The Portsmouth Fire Department confirms that a search is underway for a missing boater in Mount Hope Bay.

Governor Carcieri last night vetoed another batch of bills, including proposals that would spare probationers from prison if they are cleared of alleged violations, and a plan to name the new Sakonnet River ...

A lone mannequin stands outside of Posh and Naughty in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Store owner Trisha Smith put the display outside to attract more customers, so far it's working.

When is black and blue a good thing? When one is designed to keep a state in the other.

A New Bedford-based fishing vessel is back home after going adrift off Block Island Saturday morning when it was disabled by an engine fire.

Sand sculptures from all around the world took to the beach Saturday as thousands of spectators turned out for the eighth annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpture Competition.

Graduating seniors across the country always get one last homework assignment in June: figuring out how to get health insurance now that they have legally outgrown their family plans.

Six-term state Rep. Joseph N. Amaral, a Republican who represents parts of Tiverton and Portsmouth, has announced that he will not seek reelection in November so he can spend more time with his young family.

A total of 6,361 of the 9,566 eligible voters cast ballots yesterday. There are also 252 mail and emergency ballots given out to voters that were not available last night and are not included in these figures.

The state transportation department is lowering the weight limit for the Sakonnet River Bridge -- though officials say it remains safe for travel.

Thousands of chowder lovers savored the sumptuous soups of the best chefs at the 27th Annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off, held Saturday at the Newport Yachting Center on 4 Commercial Wharf.