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Portsmouth golfer earns top honors from RIGA
PORTSMOUTH — Cindy Silvia of Portsmouth was recently named the “Rhode Island Golf Association Women’s Golfer of the Year” at the RIGA Banquet at Kirkbrae Country Club in … more
East Bay girls' hockey co-op head coach Brie Rondeau talks to the Eagles during a break in their 2024 state playoff game against LaSalle March 1 in Portsmouth.
Eagles' season ends with sweep in girls' hockey playoff quarters
For the first time since the East Bay girls' high school hockey collaborative began some 14 seasons ago, a city player skated with the Eagles this past winter. And East Providence High School's … more
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Portsmouth water board OKs budget with 6.5% increase
PORTSMOUTH — The Administrative Board for the Portsmouth Water and Fire District approved a $5.23 million operating budget for its 2023 fiscal year that began on May 1, representing an increase … more
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos (left) and newly appointed Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner (she wasn’t when this photo was taken, but she is now) answer questions from the audience during a “Coffee and Commerce” event at Trafford restaurant on Friday morning.
State leaders talk slushies, mimosas, taxes and regulations
Rhode Island’s (now) Commerce Secretary and Lieutenant Governor meet with business leaders in Warren. more
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A recent photo of Jake, an 80-pound Labrador retriever who suffered severe injuries when he was mauled by a coyote Tuesday night on Windstone Drive.
Coyote attacks, severely injures 80-pound dog in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A Windstone Drive resident, whose 80-pound Labrador retriever was brutally mauled by a coyote Tuesday night, is warning others to take extra precautions to keep their pets … more
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PHS defender Joe Rocco pressures his Barrington opponent near the goal Friday night. By the end of the first quarter, the Patriots had already secured a 7-0 lead against the Eagles and went on to win 10-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Portsmouth beats Barrington for 4th straight victory (photos)
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity lacrosse team won its fourth straight game on Friday when it defeated Barrington, 10-7, on the road. more
Town of Portsmouth ends fiscal year with large budget surplus
PORTSMOUTH — Although the books are not yet closed, the town apparently ended the 2021-22 fiscal year with a large surplus — somewhere in the vicinity of $800,000 or so. more
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Restrictions for blue-green algae in Lower Pond (pictured) and Thurston Gray Pond at the Melville Recreation Area have been lifted by the state.
State lifts restrictions for blue-green algae at Melville
PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have recommended lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at … more
Between classes at Portsmouth Middle School on Monday, Connor Urban pets “Officer Holly,” the district’s new comfort dog, as her partner and School Resource Officer Westley Lemar holds her leash. Also pictured are Caroline Clooney (gray sweatshirt), Maria Walker (blue and white stripes), and Jeffrey Dunn (blue and black stripes).
‘Officer Holly’ brings comfort and joy to Portsmouth students
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department’s newest member has jet-black hair, stands under two feet tall, has four legs, and is cute as a button. But show some respect, for … more
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Portsmouth High School senior Steve Alix safely collects his graduation cap and gown outside the main office on Wednesday, May 6.
Portsmouth High seniors collect caps and gowns at 'drive-through'
PORTSMOUTH — Problem: How to safely distribute graduation caps and gowns to Portsmouth High School seniors in the midst of a pandemic? more
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Hathaway School kindergarten teacher Liz Gill organizes materials in her classroom on Monday as she prepares for the first day of school next week. The 2022-23 academic year begins on Monday, Aug. 29, for staff; Tuesday, Aug. 30, for kindergarten, fifth- and ninth-grade students; and Wednesday, Aug. 31, for all other students.
Portsmouth schools reminder: No free lunches this year
PORTSMOUTH — They’ll be no free lunch for students when they report back to school next week. more
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A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset, Mass.
SouthCoast Wind files court challenge to R.I. regulators
An offshore wind developer wants a state supreme court justice to vacate a decision by state regulators to suspend their review of a Sakonnet River transmission line for the project. In a … more
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Portsmouth Police: Driver had fake license plates, documentation
PORTSMOUTH — A 33-year-old Fall River woman was charged last week with forgery and counterfeiting registration plates, as well as giving a false document to an agent or public official. At … more
Chart chows various tax rates in municipalities throughout Rhode Island, according to figures presented by Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr.
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 39-cent increase in the tax rate … more
Portsmouth residents still seek clarity on solar ordinance
PORTSMOUTH — Some abutters to existing or proposed commercial solar facilities still want clarification on the town’s solar ordinance, despite a public hearing last fall during which the … more
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Ken Mendonça (R) and Linda Ujifusa (D) are two candidates vying for the R.I. Senate District 11 seat.
District 11 hopefuls Mendonça, Ujifusa sound off on the issues
Two candidates for the R.I. Senate District 11 (Portsmouth and Bristol) seat tackled issues ranging from substance abuse to affordable house during a forum last week hosted by the League of Women … more
This postcard from 1914 was taken atop the high, rocky bluffs at the Hummocks, looking south. You can see the old Stone Bridge and Gould Island in the background.
Hummocks was founded for people working on the railroad
When you ride or walk along Cliff Avenue these days, you’ll see a good number of large year-round houses outfitted with porches and decks on the east side to take advantage of the Sakonnet River views. more
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Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
‘David vs. Goliath’ – the East Bay and the affordable housing fight
Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it … more
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Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the 90-year-old span.
Can bridge barriers save lives?
Bristol resident Bryan Ganley was about 21 years old when he got a late night call from his best friend, who said he wanted to end his life. Mr. Ganley was unable to change his friend’s … more
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A screen capture from surveillance footage showing the suspect vehicle, a dark-colored Acura MDX, in a hit and run that occurred on Bulgarmarsh Road on Sunday, Sept. 11. Anyone with information on the vehicle is asked to contact Tiverton Police at 401-625-6717.
Tiverton police seek help locating SUV driver that critically injured man Sunday
Tiverton police need help identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that critically injured a pedestrian Sunday evening. Police and fire crews were dispatched to … more
Michael Cranson, here spending one of his last days as Portsmouth fire chief in 2018, is now the new fire chief for Nantucket, Mass.
Former Portsmouth Fire Chief Cranson takes post on Nantucket
PORTSMOUTH — Michael Cranson, who stepped down as Portsmouth’s fire chief in 2018 after spending 27 years with the department, started his new job as fire chief on the island of … more
Portsmouth picks 5 projects for Discover Newport grants
In an effort to enhance visitors’ experience in Portsmouth, the town has selected five local recipients of a one-time $7,500 community support grant from the Newport & Bristol County … more
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Fern Lima, treasurer of the Newport County Branch of the NAACP, reads an excerpt from “Black Heroes of the American Revolution” during a Fourth of July observance in front of the memorial to the 1st Rhode Island Regiment at Patriots Park Tuesday morning.
NAACP honors ‘Black Regiment’ soldiers in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A few members of the Newport Branch of the NAACP kicked off the Fourth of July by paying tribute to a brave contingent of soldiers that helped protect Americans’ … more
Ken Read of Portsmouth, with his brother Brad, aboard the Sunfast 3300 Avalon, which took first place in the Doublehanded class in the 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug. 18.
Now that was a distance race
It was as good as it gets for 47 teams sailing in the Ida Lewis Yacht Club’s 18th Ida Lewis Distance Race on Friday, Aug. 18. more
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