Saturday, May 25, 2013
For fun in the sun without the crowds, check out these hidden shorelines across Newport County.
Just like sand and surf, crowds and seagulls have become synonymous with many of Newport County's famous beaches. If you're looking to escape the chaos of area's more popular beaches while you sunbathing this summer, you have to know where to look. Here 's a peek at five hidden beaches along Newport County's shore. 1. Reject's Beach, Newport A favorite for locals, Rejects Beach is situated at the end of the Cliff Walk by the intersection of Bellvue and Coggshell avenues in Newport. The cleverly-named Reject's Beach is a 100-foot strip of shoreline on the edge of the exclusive Bailey's Beach private club. Reject's is free and accessible to the public via a foot path, but no restrooms, parking or lifeguards are provided. The wide, white …
Browse job openings in the area on Patch.
From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Tiverton and Little Compton area roads right now.
A look at what's for sale around the area.
Here's a look at yard sales being held in Tiverton-Little Compton this weekend: Yard Sale Memorial weekend YARD SALE Yard Sale Did we miss a yard sale? Mention it in the comment section below!
Find the best deals on groceries nearby.
Do you think you know what grocery store in your area has the best deals? If you ever wonder if you are getting bread and milk for the best price in Tiverton and Little Compton, look no further than our weekly grocery store special finder. Look below to find out the top deals for this week and browse our grocery store deal finder. To start saving and shopping, click here to see our Grocery Specials for Tiverton-Little Compton.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Piping Plovers, a threatened shorebird species, need residents help to protect their fragile habitat along Goosewing Beach in Little Compton.
Dogs are banned from Goosewing beach through Labor Day to help reduce the threat to the federally-protected Piping Plovers nesting at Goosewing Beach. The Piping Plover is a federally-threatened shorebird protected under the Endangered Species Act. These charismatic shorebirds nest and raise their young on Goosewing Beach each spring and summer. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service implements a piping plover recovery plan which mandates that dogs be prohibited on beaches where pet owners fail to keep their pets leashed and under control. As part of the plover recovery effort, The Nature Conservancy and the Little Compton Police are requesting cooperation from the public to leave their pets at home. To assist with enforcement of the no dog …
From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Tiverton and Little Compton area roads right now.
If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map. When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's standing between you and the start of your three-day weekend. Mapquest scans for parade routes, ongoing construction, block parties and traffic jams. If your route is green, your good. If it's red, you may be headed into a line of rubbernecking fools. Good luck!
What would you say to local, state and national Emergency Medical Service personnel?
This week -- May 19 to 25 -- is National EMS Week and the theme is "EMS: One Mission. One Team." In 1968, President Gerald Ford signed the first EMS Week proclamation, designating a time for the nation to celebrate the emergency medical technician paramedic as well as an opportunity to educate the public about the critical role of EMS in the community, according to EMS.gov. May 22 has been designated as Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day, according to emsweekideas.org. Every day our local, state and national EMS respond to crisis situations. Recently, Boston's EMS was in the spotlight because of last month's bombings; and today, Emergency Medical Service personnel in Moore, Oklahoma, are in the national spotlight as …
Construction crews are expected to finish installing the toll gantry in Portsmouth on Friday morning.
Commuters traveling from Portsmouth over the Sakonnet River Bridge on Route 24 will drive underneath the tolling gantry for the first time Friday morning - but they won't be charged until this summer. Although construction crews are slated to complete the installation of the tolling infrastructure by early Friday morning, the technology won't be ready to start charging drivers for at least another three to four weeks. "Yes, tonight [Thursday] it will be erected across the roadway and be up by the time people get up tomorrow [Friday] morning, but this doesn't mean it will be operational," said David Darlington, chairman of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. "By [Friday] morning, it will just be in place. Equipment will still…
Here's a look at a few things happening this weekend in and around Tiverton-Little Compton.
Here's a look at my top 5 picks for things to do in and around Tiverton-Little Compton this weekend. Did we miss an event that should be on the list? Tell us in the comment section below!
Robert Oliveira
7:15 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
Jim L, it is obvious that there are 2 of you. By the way, who are these T1 people?? Sounds like something to do with car racing. To be fair, as the gatherer of the signatures it's understandable if your political IQ is below standard. The fault really belongs to those folks who took advantage of you by asking you to get the signatures. more ›