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Jayden Silva hurries out of the water during the New Year’s Day Polar Dive at Island Park Beach.

PORTSMOUTH — What was perhaps a record number of swimmers celebrated New Year’s Day 2024 by running into the waters off Island Park Beach on Monday. The mild weather and the … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/2/24

Nancy and Bill Wilson are shown on the second floor of their home. The diamond pattern on the wallpaper is a prevalent design theme throughout the property.

The family home – for six generations

When Charlotte Condit Parker arrived at Portsmouth’s Greenvale Farm in 1918, she found the once-proud homestead that had been built by her uncle more than a half century earlier in ruins. … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 4/21/22

Neal Tullson barrels through the North Kingstown defense to gain yardage for the Patriots in the season-opener Friday at home. The Patriots were defeated, 20-0.

Portsmouth downed by Skippers in season-opener, 20-0

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School football team couldn’t manage to put any points on the board as North Kingstown won the season-opener Friday night on the turf field, 20-0. The … more

9/12/22

East Main Road resident Lynne Kushner speaks during a Town Council meeting last October at Portsmouth High School regarding the future of the transfer station.

Portsmouth mulls written rules to tackle bad meeting behavior

PORTSMOUTH — On the heels of several contentious meetings that were marred by heckling and insults lobbed between residents and Town Council members, the council Monday night took the … more

By Jim McGaw | 2/14/24

The Patriots’ Sonia Starschick on her way to winning the 400-meter run in a time of 1:04.8.

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 several first-place finishes. Boys’ … more

4/25/24

Kelli Kidd of Portsmouth, nutrition specialist at Health Services and in the Athletics Department at the University of Rhode Island, is among the community volunteers who share vegetables grown at URI’s Agronomy Farm.

Portsmouth woman involved in food sustainability at URI

A Portsmouth woman is among some volunteers at the University of Rhode Island whose efforts have led to recent recognition by the National Association of College & University Food … more

9/12/22

Hugh Fanning hauls a large, rusted car part toward the trash collection pile during a Clean Ocean Access (COA) beach cleanup at Gull Cove in Portsmouth back in February 2019. According to COA, the organization’s cleanups — nearly 2,800 of them — removed more than 160,000 pounds of debris from local shorelines.

Clean Ocean Access dissolves after 10 years

PORTSMOUTH — Clean Ocean Access (COA), one of strongest environmental advocates for the local area and known by many for its countless number of volunteer-led shoreline cleanups, has made the … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/11/24

Portsmouth school budget calls for 2.6% hike in expenditures

PORTSMOUTH — The School Committee Tuesday night unanimously approved a $42.21 million budget for fiscal year 2023 that calls for a $1.07 million increase in expenditures — a … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/25/22

Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.

Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10

The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more

By Mike Rego | 7/4/23

Brenda Delasanta sings “We Shall Overcome” near the start of the 56th “Black Regiment” Monument Commemoration Ceremony at Patriots Park on Sunday, Aug. 27.

In Portsmouth: ‘We are standing on hallowed ground’

PORTSMOUTH — No, the folks who turned out to the 56th “Black Regiment” Monument Commemoration Ceremony on Sunday weren’t seeing double. more

By Jim McGaw | 8/30/23

Steve Cardone helps load donated goods into a shopping cart outside of the food bank last Friday. The food bank was honored with The Portsmouth Award by the Town Council Monday night.

Portsmouth Community Service Award goes to food bank

PORTSMOUTH — St. John’s Lodge Food Bank’s hard work and dedication in serving the community over the past several years has not gone unnoticed. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/26/23

Chase Pascoe (middle) and the yellow headed Patriots celebrate after the beat BVS 6-2 to win the Division II State Championship at Schneider Arena on Sunday.

In Portsmouth: From losers to winners

The Patriots skated across the ice and bounded off the protective glass to celebrate with their fans after winning the Division II ice hockey championship at PC’s Schneider Arena in Providence … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 3/18/24

Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.

Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more

2/18/20

The Portsmouth Dog Park Committee is seeking volunteer members to support the maintenance of and improvements to the park.

Volunteers sought for various Portsmouth town committees

PORTSMOUTH — Have a special area of expertise and some extra time on your hands? If so, you may want to consider volunteering to serve as a member of a town committee. The Town Council is … more

7/21/23

The Town Council and School Committee met jointly to discuss legislative priorities for 2024 at Portsmouth High School on Dec. 11.

Portsmouth presents 2024 wish list to state legislators

PORTSMOUTH — Reinstating general revenue sharing to cities and towns, free meals for all public school students and incentive pay to recruit and retain police officers and firefighters are some … more

By Jim McGaw | 12/20/23

Helen Spets (left), a 95-year-old resident of Bay View Estates, chats with R.I. Meals on Wheels Executive Director Meghan Grady during a visit to her apartment on March 15. Town Council Vice President Linda Ujifusa also helped deliver a meal of shepherd’s pie, plus a blanket, slippers and a puzzle.

Portsmouth Senior Center now a Meals on Wheels dispatch site

PORTSMOUTH — Helen Spets opened the door to her third-floor apartment at Bay View Estates and greeted her visitors with a big smile and a warm welcome. “Look at all of you!” … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/21/22

Portsmouth Police deal with several domestic incidences

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent highlights from the Portsmouth Police report: Monday, June 26 Anastacia Inman , 19, of 61 Cedar Ave., was charged with domestic assault after … more

7/5/23

Portsmouth Police Department’s booking photo of Samantha Carfora.

Portsmouth Police charge woman with trafficking fentanyl

PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, on charges of trafficking fentanyl in the local area. After an ongoing investigation, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday … more

12/7/23

East Bay's Kat Barker moves past a Burrillville defender during Game 1 of the playoff series.

Eagles win Game 3 thriller, advance to hockey finals

The East Bay Co-op girls hockey team is headed to the Division I finals. After losing the first game in a best-of-three series against Burrillville, the Eagles played clutch hockey and … more

3/3/20

Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time.

Guide dog training – learning as they go

1 Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time. 2 Perky Nellissen teaches … more

By Lucy Probert | 5/19/22

Leah Kossak, marketing and engagement director the Aquidneck Land Trust, strolls through part of Little Creek Preserve with Alex Chuman, the Trust’s conservation director.

To protect and conserve in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — At first glance, the Aquidneck Land Trust’s (ALT) latest land acquisition doesn’t look like much. The 9.85-acre property on Hedly Street, purchased outright … more

By Jim Mcgaw | 7/6/23

The trends continue: Fewer sales, higher prices

The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 10/25/23

The Mount Hope Farmers Market in Bristol is held year-round on Saturdays.

New initiative will provide farmers market vouchers for seniors

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), an initiative of the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) and Farm Fresh RI, is being … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/19/24

Gov. Raimondo: 'Pause' extended to Dec. 20

Rhode Island’s ‘pause’ has been extended another week, expiring now on Dec. 20, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Originally, those … more

By Kristen Ray | 12/10/20

Fireworks will light up the East Bay sky this holiday weekend

There are four planned fireworks shows taking place this Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4, in the East Bay region. Bristol The Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Display is scheduled for Sunday, … more

6/30/22