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Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council

Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more

8/10/22

Nick Spaner, 16, catches for Portsmouth High School during a game against North Kingstown.

Portsmouth High catcher journeys to The Futures

PORTSMOUTH — Local resident and Portsmouth High School rising junior Nick Spaner is working toward his dream: Division 1 college baseball. more

8/9/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22

Here are the candidates running for office in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Seven Democrats, four Republicans and two Independents have thrown their hats into the ring for the Portsmouth Town Council race this year. more

6/30/22

Abortion will be a big topic in state races this year

The sweeping ability of the U.S. Supreme Court to reshape American life – and the power of justices with lifetime appointments -- used to be a quiet topic for the inside baseball of political … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/28/22

Barrington Town Council sending marijuana question to voters

Should there be a recreational cannabis retail store in Barrington? Members of the Barrington Town Council discussed that question during their meeting on Monday night, June 6, and eventually … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/8/22

Barrington Town Council President Michael Carroll (center), shown during the recent financial town meeting, said he is in favor of allowing the sale of recreational cannabis in town.

Council president OK with allowing a cannabis store in Barrington

Michael Carroll is in favor of it. Jacob Brier is leaning the same way. And Rob Humm would not show his hand — at least not yet. Members of the Barrington Town Council held a special … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/3/22

Letter: Where did Justice Alito get it wrong on the Constitution?

To the editor: As the usual political actors ratchet up their rhetoric after the leak of the first draft of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision, we need to true up what they are … more

5/8/22

Two Portsmouth residents charged with voter fraud

“Vote early and often,” goes the saying. According to the R.I. Attorney General’s Office, two men here took the second part of that maxim to heart during the 2020 General Election. more

By Jim McGaw | 4/28/22

Lea Hitchen of Portsmouth appointed next town planner

PORTSMOUTH — The town didn’t wait long to appoint a successor to Town Planner Gary Crosby, who earlier this month announced his retirement effective June 30 after 18 years of … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/26/22

What’s working well — Aaron Tessier helps his daughter Aubrey, 5, cast into Thurston Gray Pond from the small dock at Melville Park last Thursday. Residents last week pointed to Melville Park’s fishing spots and hiking trails as among the best examples of the town’s open space and recreational facilities.

Parks and recreation: How’s Portsmouth doing?

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth still needs a community recreation center, as well as a facility for the fastest-growing sport around — pickleball. The hiking trails and fishing … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/22/22

Map shows the new proposed voting precinct lines for Portsmouth which is necessary due to redistricting. Melville School and The Portsmouth Senior Center have been removed as polling locations under the plan, which still needs to be approved by the R.I. Board of Elections.

Portsmouth voting precincts are shifting due to redistricting

PORTSMOUTH — Many Portsmouth voters may have a new polling place come November. Due to the General Assembly approving a redistricting plan in February, local canvassers likewise had to … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/13/22

Despite having to wait nearly four hours for the public comment period, more than 120 people were still logged onto the zoom Barrington School Committee meeting last week.

After midnight, residents blast school committee members

The public comment portion of the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday night actually started very early Friday morning. And despite having to wait nearly four hours to speak, dozens … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/21/22

Letter: Too many questions on Question 2 — vote ‘no’

To the editor: Portsmouth voters: Do you have questions about ballot Question 2 (senior center) on the Nov. 2 election? I certainly do! Why did the Portsmouth Town Council omit any … more

10/19/21

Letter: Support school bond to support entire Portsmouth community

To the editor: I am a Portsmouth resident and voter, and I have no school-age children. Here’s why I am enthusiastic about supporting the $21.44 million school facilities bond in the … more

10/18/21

Letter: Portsmouth bond issues will benefit both young and old

To the editor: The voters of Portsmouth have an opportunity to approve two ballot initiatives in a special election on Nov 2. Both are forward-looking projects that voters should give strong … more

10/11/21

Letter: Too many unanswered questions on senior center plan

To the editor: The Nov. 2, 2021 Portsmouth special election will have a question about authorizing the Town Council to transfer 5.2 acres of town property known as the Ann Hutchinson School. … more

10/5/21

Letter: Comparing troops’ exit to Jan. 6 was ridiculous, insulting

To the editor: I was in complete agreement with a recent opinion written by Mr. G. Burman concerning the exit of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. That is, until his comparison of the Taliban with … more

9/6/21

Letter: Save our Portsmouth senior citizens

To the editor: (Town Administrator Richard Rainer Jr.) and the council again, during the last Town Council meeting on Feb. 8, avoided, transparency, failed to address many questions posed, and … more

2/16/21

Amiyah Johnson, a student at Portsmouth Middle School, recited a nonviolence pledge during the tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday.

Choose to love and forgive, says MLK Jr. event speaker

NEWPORT COUNTY — On Jan. 6, hundreds of insurgents — many displaying telltale symbols typically worn by white supremacists, white nationalists and other extremist groups — … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/18/21

Roxanne Giusti-Lavoie, former owner of Roxie’s consignment clothing store, here getting assistance from Republican Will Grapentine, turns in her papers to run for Bristol Town Council as an Independent.

Candidates flock to file papers in Bristol

The deadline for candidates to officially file to run for office came and went on Wednesday, with many familiar names and a few new ones in the flurry of filings as the 4 p.m. hour approached. All … more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/24/20

Carley Peckham, who now serves as full-time manager, grew up at the greenhouse her parents, Rick and Laura Peckham, own. "I really feel like the luckiest girl in the world," she says.

No stopping planting season

The early morning clouds had given way to blue skies Saturday afternoon, and inside Little Compton’s Peckham’s Greenhouse was blooming with early spring life. In previous weekends, … more

Kristen Ray | 4/8/20