R.I. transit contemplates service cuts Sep 4, 2008
Service to Tiverton, Scituate, Burrillville, and Glocester would also be eliminated. RIPTA decided where to make the cuts based on the amount of fares collected, as well as the number of passengers per trip, per hour, and per mile. (Boston Globe)
Supper by the sea Jul 24, 2008
227 Schooner Drive, Tiverton, R.I., 401-624-6300 ... Ice cream sundae made with strawberry ice cream from the Tiverton creamery Gray's, berries, nuts, caramel, and chocolate sauce ($7). (Boston Globe)
Three Rhode Island High School Graduates Awarded Verizon Foundation Scholarships Jun 5, 2008
-- Matthew Rodgers of Tiverton, son of employee Lisa Rose, who plans to major in theater at the University of Rhode Island. Verizon's scholarship program selects recipients based on financial need, academic achievement and extracurricular activities. (PR Newswire)
Spotlighting Gilded Age relics Mar 22, 2008
But this trail will be accessed more by drivers given the broad swath of land it covers, bookended by Newport and Bristol and winding through the lesser-known towns of Portsmouth, Jamestown, Middletown, Tiverton, and Little Compton. The corridor is already laid out, with more than 80 mansions, museums, gardens, farms and burial grounds highlighted on maps, marked on a website, and grouped into seven categories, such as maritime heritage, religious freedom and tolerance, Gilded Age, and museums. (Boston Globe)
The Ugly Light at Night Dec 20, 2007
BACK IN RHODE ISLAND, the focus remains at the local level, with Tiverton and South Kingstown among the leaders in drafting light- pollution ordinances. Charlestown has said it will follow suit. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Golf Signs Three to National Letters of Intent Dec 13, 2007
Conway, a native of Tiverton, R.I., is headed to Kingston after a fine prep junior career. This past July, Conway captured first place honors at the Rhode Island State Pub Links Championship, shooting a two-under total of 141 (71-70) for the tournament. (Gorhody.com)
Preview: Westerly High girls' basketball Dec 6, 2007
Feb. 15 at Tiverton 7:00. Feb. 19 at Chariho 7:00. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Travel and help others Nov 28, 2007
Roger Belanger of Tiverton, Rhode Island I'd be involved somehow in the theatre arts. My mid-life crisis hit about 10 years ago at 40 and I became involved in amateur theatre. (CNN)
Some R.I. police violate racial profiling law, ACLU says Nov 19, 2007
The ACLU found six police departments, Foster, Glocester, Richmond, South Kingstown, Tiverton, and West Warwick ignored the statute by posting neither document on their websites. Of the departments that have posted the forms and policies, Brown said, only 11 did not require complainants to submit "unnecessary and potentially intrusive information.". (Boston Globe)
Gulls Take Third at UMass-Dartmouth Oct 25, 2007
TIVERTON, RI - The Endicott College equestrian team rode to a third place finish at the UMass-Dartmouth show held on Sunday, October 21 at Four Corners Farm in Tiverton, RI.. (Groveland, MA) continued her strong performance at the novice level with a blue ribbon in fences and a second place in her flat class. (Ecgulls.com)
Mushrooms are tasty, just make sure you pick the right one Oct 20, 2007
By Chris SheldonSpecial to the Press Joe Metzen, an amateur mycologist from Tiverton, spoke about mushrooms at the Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge on Saturday in Exeter ... Metzen is an amateur mycologist from Tiverton, and he spoke at, and hosted, a mushroom identification walk and presentation at Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge on Saturday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Gulls Rebound with 3-1 Win Oct 19, 2007
Teammate Sharon Corriveau (Coventry, RI/Coventry) compiled 16 digs while setters Nicole Enos (Coventry, RI/Coventry) and Amy Souza (Tiverton, RI/Tiverton) combined for 29 assists. The pair of Endicott senior honorees, and (Londonderry, NH/Londonderry), put up nice numbers in the Endicott victory. (Ecgulls.com)
Selig Captures Reserve High Point Rider Oct 13, 2007
The Gulls next competition is on October 21, 2007 at Four Corners Farm in Tiverton, RI a hosted by UMass-Dartmouth. Results. (Ecgulls.com)
PGA players - including Duval , Hart, and Crane - take time off from Tour so that they can address medical issues Sep 27, 2007
The leading New England individual was Charlie Blanchard of Tiverton, R.I., who shot 214 to tie for seventh, though his team finished joint 22d. New Hampshire (T-18) was the second-highest New England finisher. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mountain of a challenge: Poags Hole throws off competitors with a surprise course Aug 21, 2007
Ryan Thibault of Tiverton, RI took home third with a run of 574 feet, followed by a 450-foot effort. In the Unlimited division, Thomas made 305 foot attempt before crossing the finish line with a 22. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
And the no-show award goes to ... Jul 19, 2007
Walter S. Felag Jr., D-Warren, who represents part of Tiverton. Worst attendance went to Rep. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Follow your nose south Jul 12, 2007
Speaking of treasures, Tiverton native Elaine Bernier took over as winemaker in 2005, after serving as assistant for 10 years. One of the new blends she's added to their collection this summer is "Cock of the Walk," an old English term to imply the wine has attitude. (Boston Globe)
Women's Soccer Team to Welcome Ten Newcomers for the 07-08 Campaign Jul 4, 2007
Brittani Cookinham from Tiverton, RI will also be looked to for some scoring punch. She played for the RI Rays and was also a member of the Rhode Island ODP.. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Death Notices Jun 19, 2007
Dorothy (Arnold) Chace, "Dot," age 74, of Tiverton, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Newport Hospital ... Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Florence (Sykes) Arnold, she spent her youth in Fall River before moving to Tiverton 52 years ago ... She was a teacher for Tiverton Public Schools for several years. (Fall River Herald News, MA)
Markey helps add accent to 'Curtains' Jun 9, 2007
So wowed was the filmmaker by Newport and nearby Tiverton that the setting nearly steals the show in the painterly pic. The movie, whose all-star cast includes Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy, Mamie Gummer and mom Meryl Streep, and Natasha Richardson and her mom, Vanessa Redgrave, will screen tonight at the Newport International Film Festival. (Boston Globe)
Bid to name R.I. bridge for woman hits a bump May 27, 2007
Of course, it isn't in the district of Representative John Loughlin of Tiverton, but that didn't stop the Republican from amending Rice's bill to designate the disputed span as the "Anne Hutchinson/Robert Gray Bridge.". The latter part of that mouthful refers to Captain Robert Gray, a Revolutionary Wary privateer from Tiverton. (Boston Globe)
'Bunny' bill prohibits holiday tampering May 9, 2007
"People are tired of being attacked, people are tired of what has gone on in this country and in this state and with the ACLU's agenda to secularize our society. This is a small step to prevent what I think is an abuse." The debate was sparked earlier this year when William Rearick, the superintendent of schools in Tiverton, demanded that a scheduled appearance by the Easter Bunny at a weekend craft fair be cancelled and that in his place Peter Rabbit man the booth where children were to have... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Intrigue marks dealings with council member Apr 30, 2007
Kane wrote that his office was also notified that Blais filed a complaint regarding an alleged threatening telephone call made to Blais cell phone when he was working in Tiverton. Blais insinuated that the call had come from someone in town government. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Reds rule the roost at Rhode Island crossing Apr 29, 2007
" We may be the smallest state, it seems to say, but stand back. Our stock struts around the globe. Local businesses have gotten on board and, if you're in the mood for a chicken hunt, you can taste Rhode Island Red wine, a special blend bottled at nearby Sakonnet Vineyards , which uses the rooster for its label logo, or try one of the regional egg specialties at The Barn restaurant in town. While you're at it, pick up some chicken monument postcards ($1.25 each) or the official, all-cotton... (Boston Globe)
Even voting isn’t free anymore in Rhode Island Apr 19, 2007
Tiverton town officials want to overturn a new policy that apparently allows the state Board of Elections to charge municipalities to use its equipment and to charge for each ballot cast. The Rhode Island Board of Elections has informed Tiverton that it will have to pay $350 for each of eight computerized ballot machines it uses and an additional 35 cents for each ballot cast ... The explanation is the state is having budget problems so they are trying to "scrounge up any money they can get,"... (Woonsocket Call, RI)
More of this story Apr 14, 2007
Massachusetts and Rhode Island police were investigating the matter, which occurred on the Fall River side of the state line with Tiverton, leading to questions about which police department should handle the case ... "One of our prosecutors responded yesterday (Wednesday) to the Tiverton Police Department and worked with them throughout the day," Kenyon said ... A Rhode Island State Police official referred questions on the matter to Tiverton police, who were not available Thursday. (Newport Daily News, RI)
BOYS LACROSSE: Rebs celebrate first lacrosse win Apr 12, 2007
Both Nate Brown and Tyler Murray found the back of the net three times as South Kingstown downed Tiverton High 7-1 in Division II action ... South Kingstown got on the board with a Nate Brown goal late in the first period Monday against Tiverton and exploded for five goals in the second period, giving the home squad a 6-0 lead at the half ... Brown took a transition pass behind the Tiverton defense and finished a one-on-one situation with a low shot, giving the Rebs a 1-0 lead they would never... (Naragansett Times, RI)
Beware the revenge of the killer rabbits Apr 9, 2007
I may very well be the only person in Rhode Island who wasn't upset about the Easter Bunny getting banned in Tiverton ... "That grotesque, anthropomorphic ogre won't be terrorizing the children of the town of Tiverton this year!" Yup, that's what I thought. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
'Easter Bunny' Banned from School Apr 8, 2007
The Easter bunny was scheduled to make an appearance at a craft fair on Saturday at Tiverton Middle School in Tiverton, R.I.. But the district's schools Superintendent William Rearick told event organizers to change the bunny's name to Peter Rabbit in "an attempt to be conscious of other people's backgrounds and traditions.". (ABC News)
Let’s call Thanksgiving ‘Family Bonding Day’ — and make the ACLU happy Apr 5, 2007
What will Tiverton Schools Superintendent William Rearick, who called a halt to the use of the word "Easter" at a school event, going to do about other days of the year. Will St. Patrick s Day become "Irish Appreciation Day" and St. Joseph s Day turn into "Italy Recognition Day?" How will Tiverton schools recognize Thanksgiving. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Commentary: R.I. should require voters to present ID Mar 30, 2007
12) represents parts of Tiverton, Newport, Middleton, and Little Compton. The Pawtucket Times 2007. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
You're kidding, right? No Easter in these schools Mar 26, 2007
As you have surely heard, because it has been in all the newspaper and all over the television news, Rearick is the superintendent of schools in Tiverton and Burk is the Tiverton school committeeman who joined forces to ban the Easter Bunny at a school craft fair in that town over the weekend ... Are the test scores in Tiverton so high; are the school buildings so sound, well-maintained, clean and efficient; are the books, curriculum and school supplies so up-to-date, relevant and efficacious,... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Business Newsmakers Mar 4, 2007
He is on the board of the Faxon Animal Rescue League and serves on the facilities committee of the Greater Fall River YMCA. He resides in Tiverton, R.I., with his wife, Deborah. BankFive also announced the following promotions. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Kingston woman still missing; family issues statement Mar 2, 2007
"We would like to thank the authorities, our friends and the community for their efforts to locate our mother and wife. We hope these efforts will continue until she is found. We thank eve-ryone for all your support, help and prayers. We are confident you understand our need for pri-vacy during this time." A search by South Kingstown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Newport and State Police, along with the U.S. Coast Guard and Depart-ment of Environmental Man-agement for Adrianne Lynn Matoney, 58, has... (Naragansett Times, RI)
SOCCER: Three Vipers teams capture titles Feb 28, 2007
The U8 team captured its first championship, beating Tiverton, R.I., in the championship game. "Many of our players played on last year's team, which brought a lot of experience, (but) we also added a few more new players that filled the missing pieces to our team," coach Brian Pinarreta said. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Fall River man charged with cocaine dealing Feb 23, 2007
The case was investigated by DEA and Fall River and Tiverton, R.I., police and will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul R. Moore of Mr. Sullivan's Major Crimes Unit. Date of Publication: February 23, 2007 on Page A06. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Death Notices 2/4/07 Feb 8, 2007
HENRY - Peter E. age 95 in Bristol Feb. 2 of 7 Creek Lane, Bristol formerly of Souza Rd, Tiverton Husband of the late Ruth M. (Porter) Henry Funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 from SILVA-FARIA Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St. A funeral mass will be offered in St. Christopher's Church, Tiverton at 10 ... His funeral service will be held Monday at 1:00 pm in the HATHAWAY HOME FOR FUNERALS, 1813 Robeson St., FALL RIVER, MA. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton RI. Relatives and friends... (Fall River Herald News, MA)
Death notices 01/31/07 Feb 8, 2007
SMITH (Arruda) - From Tiverton January 30, 2007 Dolores P. Wife of the late William N. Smith ... David A., Wayne P., Jeffrey J. Smith and Donna M. Bernier Her Funeral Service will be held FRIDAY at 10AM in the POCASSET MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 462 Main Rd., Tiverton with Burial At Pocasset Hill Cemetery Visitation THURSDAY 4- 8PM. In lieu of flowers donations to New Bedford Health Care Ctr. (Fall River Herald News, MA)
Red Sox fans squeezed by ticket resellers Feb 6, 2007
Brokers such as Massachusetts' Ace Tickets and Tiverton, R.I.-based Ticketplace. com list hundreds of tickets available to all 81 home games and operate with impunity because their state's anti-scalping laws are vague. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Generation Debt: Jan 28, 2007
Casie Rezendes, 24, of Tiverton, R.I., is a 2005 Bryant College grad who majored in accounting. She was able to get a foothold on that slippery career ladder by landing a job at a restaurant/night club managing firm in Boston. (The Standard-Times, MA)
For Plante, less turns out to be more Jan 26, 2007
"It's frustrating is what it is, but we've got a young team, we've got four or five freshmen," said Plante, who was born in Fall River and raised in Tiverton, R.I. "Our whole second line is pretty much a freshman line. One of our best defensemen, he's a freshman, Nick Araujo. So it's a building year, I guess you could call it. It's a learning stage.". MORE INFO. (The Standard-Times, MA)
On eve of address, SouthCoast already has Bush tuned out Jan 23, 2007
John Lavery, 36, of Tiverton, R.I., feels the same. "He could say he's retiring. That he's stepping down. He just needs to let someone else run the show. He has clearly shown he's incompetent. His strategies have failed.". (The Standard-Times, MA)
Principal'spost to be decided soon Jan 16, 2007
Mr. Cabral, who lives in Tiverton, R.I., said he applied for the Duxbury position out of a desire to advance his career in education ... Before working in the Dartmouth school system, he was principal of Tiverton Middle School for nine years and assistant principal of Tiverton High School for two years ... He was assistant principal of Westport High School for eight years before working in Tiverton. (The Standard-Times, MA)
health and support Jan 16, 2007
Celiac Sprue Support Group: Of Southeast New England, meets 2 p.m. Jan. 21 in Tiverton, R.I. Registration at 1:30 p.m. Information and reservations: Kathi Thiboutot, (401) 624-8888. Caring for Someone with a Memory Impairment: Sponsored by Community Nurse & Hospice Care, 6-7:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays at Acushnet Council on Aging, 59 1/2 S. Main St., Acushnet, free transportation and free home care available, Portuguese interpreter on site. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Balanced effort lifts Tigers Jan 15, 2007
Tiverton is now 4-6 overall ... Both teams shot poorly from the floor - Tiverton was 20-of-65 for 30 ... Tiverton, however, converted only 9 of 24 free throws. (Herald News Online)
RECREATION CALENDAR Jan 4, 2007
SAKONNET UMPIRING CLASS: Weekly class runs 6-10 p.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 18, 21 and 28, and March 7 for prospective umpires ages 18 and up in Little Compton and Tiverton, R.I. SBUA umpires games of players ages 14-17. Call Steven Desrosiers at (401) 624-6492. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Moby Dick marathon draws fans from all over Jan 4, 2007
Eugene O'Brien from Austin, Texas, came equipped with a book and "five or six sandwiches in an ice chest." He decided to stay for the duration after hearing about the marathon while visiting his mother in Tiverton, R.I.. Museum executive director Anne Brengle was pleased with the large turnout. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Chariho math scores are sub-par Jan 4, 2007
In the comparison of middle school math on a socioeconomic level, Chariho had the lowest proficiency score of 55; other scores: Middletown 68, Coventry 63 and 57 (Coventry has two middle schools), Foster-Glocester 62, Bristol Warren 56, and scoring the highest was Tiverton with 75. In the comparison of middle school math on a regional level, Chariho's proficiency score of 55 was the second lowest just above Westerly at 51. (Chariho Times, RI)
