Thursday, March 14, 2013
Residents across the three seaside communities reported hearing a loud boom that shook their entire houses last night.
A number of Little Compton, Tiverton and Wesport residents reported hearing - and feeling - a loud mysterious boom at about 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday. Little Compton Police Chief Sidney Wordell received two 911 calls about the mystery boom. "We did receive a couple of calls last night and and we checked in with Westport and Tiverton as well," said Wordell. "They had similar reports as they received a couple of calls as well." Wordell noted that neither Little Compton or its neighboring police departments received any reports of explosions, and callers who experienced the mysterious boom also noted a lack of noise associated with the brief shaking feeling. "We were sitting there watching TV and it felt like a full size tree landed right …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied solely by the Little Compton Police Department. Arrests do not necessarily indicate a conviction.
Providence Man Arrested For Driving Without A License Santos Morente, 32, of 17 Rosedale St. Providence, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 2:48 p.m. Police stopped Morente for speeding and a subsequent computer check showed that he did not have a drivers license.
Friday, October 5, 2012
A Portsmouth resident spotted these dolphins swimming in Narragansett Bay on Thursday morning.
Portsmouth resident Kenny Raposa captured these photos of dolphins swimming this morning in Narragansett Bay. Raposa says he was in his boat on his way to work on Prudence Island when he came upon a pod of common dolphins. The dolphins were between Dyer and Prudence Islands at 8 a.m. At one point, Raposa says the dolphins swam right under the boat. A pod of dolphins was also spotted recently in Newport. Have you seen any dolphins in Narragansett Bay? If so, where? Tell us in the comment section below!
Five things for Friday, Oct. 5 in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: Friday will start off cloudy with pockets of heavy fog before skies clear, according to the National Weather Service. 1. Protest tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge today. Tiverton STOP - the local grassroots committee organizing against tolls will be touting signs and showing up in opposition to the tolls today at the bridge's official opening ceremony today at 10 a.m. The parking lot is near the bridge deck of the original structure, take I-195 East to Route 24 South to Exit 5 (Main Rd.). Take a left off of the exit. Take the first right where a police officer will guide you to the closed on-ramp to the old bridge. Please park on the bridge deck. 2. The left lanes of Route 24 northbound and southbound at Exit 6 (Fish Rd.) could …
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Leaf peeping around? Add your photos—cell phone shots or otherwise—to this gallery and help create a scrapbook as the leaves turn around Tiverton and Little Compton.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Going leaf peeping this weekend? Add your foliage photos to this gallery and help create a community scrapbook. We'lll feature the best photo on Friday morning. If you take a photo with your cell phone, you can send it to Erin.Tiernan@patch.com. Photos taken using Instagram, Lightbox and other cell camera apps are welcome. And if you have an iPhone, Tiverton-Little Compton Patch iPhone App makes it simple to quickly add photos to the gallery above. It's easy to quickly add photos—just sign into your Patch account (or sign into Tiverton-Little Compton Patch using your Facebook account). Click the "Add your photos & videos" link below the photos and follow the directions. Be sure to include a caption.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Five things to keep in mind on Thursday in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: The rains clear today and it will be partly sunny all day with patchy fog rolling in during the evening, according to the National Weather Service. 1. District 1 Congressional candidate Brendan Doherty will hold a news conference today discussing his opposition to the Sakonnet River Bridge toll at 9:30 at the corner of Riverview and Central avenues. 2. It's Summer Music Night Thursday at Sakonnet Vineyards. The Elderly Brothers play to night on the lawn. Carloads cost $10 and patrons are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. 3. The Greater Tiverton Community Chorus is an un-auditioned choral group that welcomes singers from communities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Rehearsals for the winter season …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Five things for Friday in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 77. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. 1. Little Compton Celebrates Rhode Island Land Trust Days on Friday, today! The Sakonnet Preservation Association (SPA) and The Nature Conservancy invite you to take a walk on the Dundery Brook Trail with naturalist/ornithologist, Scott Comings and SPA’s president, Abigail Brooks. They will lead you down the boardwalk trail and through Dundery Brook's hardwood forest and into the Bumble Bee Preserve. Listen to the songbird’s choir and see the indigenous wildlife up close on this suspended walkway that gracefully weaves you through one of Little Compton’s larger protected …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Five things to keep in mind on Thursday in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: It will be sunny with a high near 77 today and skies will remain clear into the night, according to the National Weather Service. 1. Check out Gary Farias tonight at the Sakonnet Vineyard's summer music series. Head to the vineyard's lawn off of West Main Road in Little Compton and enjoy an evening with the live folk, acoustic rock music of Gary Farias. Food and drink are available and entry costs $10 per carload. 2. Tai Chi classes cost $15 per student today at the ABC Studio at Four Corners Fitness on Main Road in Tiverton. 3. The Trinity Trader Shop is open today from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. today. The consignment store is managed by the Holy Trinity Curch located at 1956 Main Road in Tiverton. 4. Start your day spinning with Diana…
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Five things for Wednesday in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: It will be sunny today with a high near 76. It should stay clear into the evening, accoring to the National Weather Service. 1. The Tiverton Democratic Town Committee will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Sakonnet Bay Manor, 1215 Main Road Tiverton. 2. Join the Junior Explorers! Our most popular program is back for its second summer! Children ages 9 to 12 will investigate wildlife and ecology using real scientific tools and methods! Become a Goosewing Beach Field Scientist as we discover exciting critters, natural mysteries, and more! Meet at the Environmental Center. Registration by email or phone is highly recommended. This is a free event, but there is a parking fee at the town beach. 3. Tennis, everyone! Moms …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Five things for Tuesday in Tiverton and Little Compton.
Weather: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the morning. Rains will clear out overnight, according to the National Weather Service. 1. The Wilbur & McMahon Schools are slated for mold testing by Rhode Island Analytical to ensure that the building is safe for student and faculty occupancy on Sept. 4. The Little Compton school failed initial testing last Wednesday and school officials are working with the state Department of Health and Department of Education to mitigate the high instance of mold in the air. 2. Join the Junior Explorers! The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island invites children ages 6 through 8 to investigate nature through games, crafts, and exploration. Be ready to find live animals and use real …
Jamie French
1:46 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013
The US Air force has admitted several times, Calif, Nevada, Arizona, to creating sonic booms that were felt and sometimes heard. Most of these booms were 60 or so miles away from large populations. This has been going on for approx 2 years. Sometimes they break windows... more ›