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In Portsmouth: Let's play ball!

PORTSMOUTH — It was a fine day to run the bases as Portsmouth Little League Baseball & Softball hosted its Opening Day ceremony Friday at Glen Park. Dozens of players in uniform …
Portsmouth: New trails will take a dogleg at dog park
PORTSMOUTH — If you’re dog owner who has always wanted to take your pooch for an unleashed hike at the Melville Recreation Area, … Read More
Portsmouth: Two charged with assault in domestic disturbance
PORTSMOUTH — Police arrested two people following a report of a domestic disturbance at a Glen Road home on Sunday, April 28. … Read More
Portsmouth notches several 1st-place finishes at track meet
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ and boys’ outdoor track teams hosted Barrington and Mt. Hope Tuesday and came away with … Read More
Portsmouth's proposed budget calls for 39-cent tax rate hike
PORTSMOUTH — Town Administrator Richard Rainer Jr.’s proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2025 starting July 1 calls for a … Read More
Vicious dog hearing set for May 3 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Town of Portsmouth has scheduled a hearing for Friday, May 3, to determine if three unleashed Cane Corso dogs that … Read More
Portsmouth Police deal with alleged assaults, disorderly conduct
PORTSMOUTH — A 73-year-old tenant of Quaker Estates was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct following an incident at … Read More
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Portsmouth fencer qualifies for Summer Nationals

PORTSMOUTH — A local fencer is headed to Columbus, Ohio in June to compete in the Summer Nationals. Cora Powledge, from Portsmouth, scored a gold medal victory for the Rhode Island Fencing …

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