Tiverton News

Several members of the association have been at the High School working on a gift for Tiverton's twin town Hofheim.

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ABC6 - Providence, RI and New Bedford, MA News, WeatherFamily Pleads For Justice After 70-year-old Tiverton Man is Killed in Hit-and-Run A grieving family is asking for help in finding the driver who hit their father and then drove off.

Tiverton police and the family of a deadly hit-and-run victim are expected to speak later Friday.

The Little Compton School CommitteeA must soon find temporary facilities to house Wilbur-McMahon students during a year-long renovation period.

A new bridge being built over the Sakonnet River will not meet a May deadline for opening.

2. The Tiverton Budget Committee meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. 3. The Little Compton Town Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

The following is from a press release issued by Rep. Dan Gordon onA Wednesday.A This morning,A the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority in a vote of 2-1, agreed to raise the cost of crossing the Pell Newport Bridge from $4 to $5, effective as of July 1.A Also, most notably, the resolution passed by the authority proposes to set a toll rate on ... (more)

The following is from a press release issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

The mother of a 25-year-old Tiverton man, who died after an apparent struggle with Portsmouth police officers Frida y, is now blaming police for her son's death.A Brenda Raposa of Portsmouth says authorities are at fault in the death of her son , Craig Raposa, reports The Newport Daily News.A She also told The Newport Daily News that her son was ... (more)

Jamie L. Intwala, of 58 Allston Ave., Middletown, was arrested at approximately 2 p.m., Thurs., Feb.

Tiverton police reportedly found pot, open beer cans and a weapon on a Newport man driving on Route 24 on Super Bowl Sunday.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we need your help in telling us where the most romantic spots are located!A Where do people cuddle close to look at the stars? Where do people take long walks? Is it on the beach or somewhere else?A We asked users on our Tiverton-Little Compton Patch Facebook page , and here's what we received so far: Paula ... (more)

Tiverton police charged two 12-year-old Tiverton boys with one count of felony firearms possession Friday afternoon.

The state police are investigating the death of 25-year-old man after a struggle with Portsmouth police Friday, according to the state police.

The Verizon truck driver who crashed into a concrete abutement on Main Road in Tiverton last Thursday reportedly lost consciousness at the wheel, according to Tiverton police .

The youth groups for Holy Trinity Church and Amicable Congregational Church in Tiverton are preparing subs and sandwichs Sunday morning to distribute for the Super Bowl.

Where are you going to watch Super Bowl XLVI ? At home? At your local pub?A We asked users on Tiverton-Little Compton Patch's Facebook Page got some responses.

Family Ties Restaurant in Tiverton is hosting a pancake breakfast on Monday morning, Feb.

Tiverton police reported this week that the man injured in a hit-and-run accident at Main Road and Hilton Street on Nov.