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Portsmouth’s Nikolai Loyola keeps a steady eye on the bar after clearing it during the high jump competition, which he won with a best effort of 5 feet, 6 inches, during a dual track meet at Barrington High School on April 5.

Portsmouth finishes second in dual track meet

BARRINGTON — Notching 10 first-place finishes, The Portsmouth High boys’ outdoor track team finished second to Barrington in a dual meet Tuesday afternoon, April 5. The Eagles edged … more

4/6/22

Portsmouth High’s Kylie Delemos is pressured by a Barrington opponent while clearing the ball away from the Barrington goal Thursday night. The Eagles edged the Patriots, 13-12.

Portsmouth edged by Barrington in LAX thriller, 13-12

PORTSMOUTH — It was a battle of champions. In this corner, visiting Barrington — last year’s Rhode Island Division I girls’ lacrosse champions. And in this … more

4/21/23

Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.

RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected

PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more

By Mike Rego | 12/15/23

Here is the three-word code for the front entrance to the East Bay Media Group office at 1 Bradford St. in Bristol.

Location app gives a boost to the Rhode Island 911 system

Here’s a scenario one could imagine quite easily here in this little corner of the world … The owner of a small boat invites friends for a day out on the water, fishing, eating and laughing. At some point during the day, the captain slumps over in some sort of distress, possibly a heart attack. more

By Scott Pickering | 3/27/24

Dr. Philip Chan, the consultant medical director at the Department of Health's Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services, speaks to reporters via ZOOM Friday morning.

Health officials: More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders at least partially inoculated

More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders had been at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus by Friday morning, according to state Department of Health officials, with 9,243 of them fully … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/15/21

Portsmouth High pitcher Megan Malone fires one in during the fourth inning of a home game against Tiverton on Thursday, April 14. The sophomore also had two base hits. The Tigers prevailed in a close one, 7-6.

Tiverton edges Portsmouth in softball, 7-6 (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots’ softball team dropped a close one to Tiverton on Thursday at home, 7-6. Mary Rainey, a PHS freshman, earned the player-of-the-game … more

4/17/22

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

Providence Country Day announces 2022-23 first trimester honor roll

EAST PROVIDENCE -— The Providence Country Day School in city recently announced the honor roll of students from the first trimester of the 2022-23 term. High Honors Class of 2030: Maja … more

1/12/23

SFC William “Bill” McCollum, U.S. Army (Ret.), was the guest speaker at Monday morning’s Memorial Day observance outside Portsmouth Town Hall. McCollum enlisted in 1968 and served multiple tours in Vietnam through 1971. Serving with the 173rd Airborne as a highly trained combat infantryman, squad leader and drill sergeant, he earned a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge, along with other medals, during his 27-year active and reserve career.

Portsmouth honors war dead at Memorial Day ceremony

PORTSMOUTH — Many veterans who have been killed or died during wartime have since been honored by having streets, buildings, and schools named after them, said the keynote speaker at … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/29/23

The end of the railroad track near the Sakonnet River Bridge is a popular spot for anglers. It’s also become a place where trash is dumped on a regular basis.

In Portsmouth: What to do about bad beach behavior?

PORTSMOUTH — Go to any popular fishing spot in town that’s accessible via a public right of way (ROW) and you’ll find the “presents” left behind by many visitors: … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/12/23

Nick Spaner at Fitton Field at the College of the Holy Cross, where he has committed to play Division 1 baseball.

Portsmouth’s Nick Spaner commits to play D-1 baseball

PORTSMOUTH — The recruiting process took 24 months. The first email was sent in June of 2021. The first conversation with a college coach took place in July of 2021. Two years … more

7/31/23

Portsmouth man charged with shooting hawks

A Portsmouth man has been charged with shooting several hawks in and around his property, in violation of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Robert J. Ferreira, 64, allegedly shot at, … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/3/23

Mike Flynn of Quonset View Farm on Middle Road wipes his brow last Friday as he rotates the strawberry field’s soil in preparation for next season. The farm has been experiencing “severe drought conditions” and irrigating is expensive, Flynn said.

Portsmouth: Rain, rain — please come here!

PORTSMOUTH — You may have been feeling a bit toasty over the past month, but it’s unlikely you experienced the heat and humidity quite like Robert Pires. The 58-year-old chef and … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/9/22

Some residents who live at the northern tip of Common Fence Point say visitors who access the right of way to the shoreline have caused parking problems, with some vehicles blocking mailboxes and driveways.

Portsmouth to put brakes on problematic parking areas

PORTSMOUTH — After hearing several Common Fence Point residents complain about visitors’ vehicles blocking mailboxes and driveways at the north end of Anthony Road, the Town Council … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/20/23

Nominations sought for Portsmouth Award

PORTSMOUTH — Know of a local individual or group you think is worthy of some praise for their community efforts? more

5/16/24

Ryan Mendonca and fiance Meg Crispino, of Tiverton.

Uber driver gets New Year's DUI in Tiverton

First, the good news: A Tiverton couple emerged without a scratch and didn't have to pay for their ride home early New Year's Day. The bad news? Their Uber driver got a DUI, marking the first arrest … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/4/22

The seniors in the St. Mary Academy-Bay Vlew graduating Class of 2022.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View graduates Class of 2022

PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View graduated its Class of 2022 on Monday evening, June 6, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. The Class of 79 graduates have all been accepted into … more

6/8/22

“Chuck, you’re not supposed to talk — quiet,” local resident Sharlene Patton tells Town Council member Charles Levesque after he assured her there was no agreement between the Town of Portsmouth and SouthCoast Wind in place — or even being discussed. Patton was referring to Levesque’s earlier comment that he was recusing himself from any council deliberations regarding the wind energy developer’s proposal because his family owns property off Boyds Lane, through which SouthCoast wants to run transmission cables. Levesque, meanwhile, said Patton and others should not be speaking because the item was not on the agenda.

SouthCoast Wind foes demand answers from Portsmouth council

PORTSMOUTH — For a topic that wasn’t even on the council’s business agenda, it sure drew a lot of discussion. more

By Jim McGaw | 4/12/23

Members of the Cote family from Dartmouth pedal their bikes along Park Avenue during the inaugural Sakonnet Coastal Bike and Stroll held Saturday. Jeremy Cote leads his children (from left) Jack, 8, Georgia, 6, and Sam, 6. Park Avenue, Hummocks Avenue and a portion of Anthony Road into Common Fence Point were shut down to motor vehicles so cyclists and pedestrians could enjoy a safe, car-free ride.

Having the whole road to themselves in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Bari Freeman, executive director of Bike Newport, said she asked the kids pedaling along Park Avenue on Saturday what they liked most about the Sakonnet Coastal Bike and … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/23

The Town of Portsmouth won’t sign a purchase-and-sales agreement with the state for the Old Stone Bridge abutment and Teddi’s Beach, while RIDOT won’t allow access to the abutment without the town’s signature.

Portsmouth backs out of deal to buy beach, pier

PORTSMOUTH — It looks like the town won’t be buying Teddi’s Beach and the Stone Bridge abutment from the state after all. more

By Jim McGaw | 11/28/23

A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset. (Courtesy Southcoast Wind Energy LLC)

CRMC OKs Sakonnet River transmission line for wind farm

The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and … more

By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current | 12/15/23

Portsmouth High fans celebrate along with Shane Temple after his second-period goal against South Kingstown at Portsmouth Abbey on Sunday. The Patriots prevailed, 5-1.

Portsmouth boys win third straight in hockey (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity hockey team defeated South Kingstown on Saturday for its third straight win. The 5-1 victory over the Rebels at Portsmouth Abbey … more

2/12/24

The Town Council recently backed out of an agreement to purchase the dilapidated Stone Bridge abutment because the state would not allow town officials access to the property until after the sale was complete. Now the town is pressuring the state to completely restore the property to its original condition.

Portsmouth to state: Time to fix Stone Bridge — for real

PORTSMOUTH — The town hasn’t given up on the run-down Stone Bridge abutment just yet. The Town Council on Feb. 12 voted 6-0 to approve a resolution requesting state legislation to … more

By Jim McGaw | 2/22/24

Gov. Gina Raymond announces Thursday that traditional schooling won't resume this school year.

Governor: Home learning the rule in RI for rest of this school year

Distance learning — “How long will it last?“ is the question Governor Gina Raimondo said she has heard more than any other. And Thursday came her answer … more

By Bruce Burdett | 4/23/20

Little Compton whale dissected, will be buried

Biologists from Mystic Aquarium spent much of Thursday dissecting the young female humpback whale that washed up at Church Cove and was first spotted Saturday. Using a bulldozer to help them move … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/13/22