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Anna D’s Café and Ice Cream will host a series of Monday afternoon farmers’ markets starting June 3.
Anna D’s Café gets OK for more farmers’ markets
PORTSMOUTH — If you didn’t get to any farmers’ markets in Portsmouth last year, you’ll get another chance starting June 3. more
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Architect’s rendering of what the Premiere Gunite Pools building on East Main Road will look like.
Portsmouth zoners approve building for pool construction business
PORTSMOUTH — A 9,000-square-foot building to house trucks and office space for a local pool contractor on a commercially zoned lot at 2951 East Main Road has been unanimously approved by the … more
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Cindy Morse serves breakfast to Adam Holguin and his daughter Aubrey, 9, on Friday morning, the day before she closed her restaurant, Cindy’s Country Cafe. (Isabella Holquin, 13, is out of frame.)
In Portsmouth: Cindy hangs up her spatula
PORTSMOUTH — Cindy Morse was even busier than usual at her restaurant Saturday morning.  Besides flipping her famous stuffed French toast, greasing up the griddle for homemade … more
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Danielle Chretien makes pizzas in the kitchen area at Clements’ Marketplace on Tuesday. “Growing our team is a top priority in 2023,” said Matt Ponte, spokesperson for the store.
In Portsmouth, business is looking up
PORTSMOUTH — COVID-19 did a number on many local businesses, but nearly three years after the pandemic closed many shops and restaurants down, most of them have rebounded and are … more
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Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice in Portsmouth honored
PORTSMOUTH — Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient … more
This open MRI machine now at Portsmouth Imaging Center offers greater comfort for patients who may normally experience feelings of claustrophobia during scans.
Portsmouth has only open MRI machine in Newport County
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Imaging Center at 69 Turnpike Ave. has acquired what Newport Hospital is calling the only open MRI machine in Greater Newport County. more
Amanda LaRose, owner of Rhode Island Oak Counseling and Wellness.
New mental health practice opens in Portsmouth this month
PORTSMOUTH — Building on its growth and success over the past six years, and answering the call to support and improve access to mental health services, Rhode Island Oak Counseling and Wellness … more
Workers at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center staged a one-day strike in June 2021 to protest what they deemed an unjust termination of a co-worker.
Portsmouth: Greenleaf workers unanimously ratify first contract
The unionized budtenders, keyholders, online orderers and delivery drivers employed at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center voted unanimously recently to approve its first contract. more
The Hunt Ocean 63 was named the Best New Powerboat Over 40 Feet at the 2021 Newport International Boat Show Newport.
Portsmouth’s Hunt Yachts wins for best new powerboat over 40'
PORTSMOUTH — Hunt Yachts has a winner. The Portsmouth company’s Ocean 63 was named the best new powerboat over 40 feet at the 2021 Newport International Boat Show. Newport … more
Mindy Zhang, owner of Mindy’s Restaurant and Sushi Bar, hopes to also offer breakfast at her place soon.
Portsmouth diner transformed into modern Asian restaurant
PORTSMOUTH — Goodbye meatloaf dinner, hamburger and fries and fish and chips. Hello Dragon Roll, Shio Ramen and Shrimp and Scallop Hibachi combo. When you step inside Mindy’s … more
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Parker Terrell, a “budtender” at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center and a member of the union negotiating committee, leads a group of striking workers outside the facility on Saturday. His sign refers to CEO Seth Bock, whom some union workers accuse of retaliatory practices.
Union workers hold one-day strike at Greenleaf in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Holding signs reading “Unfair Labor Practices,” “Justice for Ben” and “Respect Workers’ Rights,” about 25 to 30 union workers … more
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Aerial view of Ragged Island’s farm property off Bristol Ferry Road (at far right) shows approximate locations of where a beer garden tent, a prep tent and toilets will go. The blue squares represent “pop-up” tents, where people can enjoy their brews while socially distancing.
In Portsmouth: Ragged Island gets OK for outdoor beer garden
PORTSMOUTH — Ragged Island’s plan to get people on its new farm property as quickly as possible by way of an outdoor summer beer garden received unanimous approval by the Zoning … more
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DEM, Marine association provides boating community with virus guidelines
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association last week issued the following guidance regarding the safe operation of … more
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