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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
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Portsmouth High shortstop Megan Malone takes a throw from first baseman Kaelyn Mahoney on a grounder to first to force out a Barrington baserunner last Thursday, April 20.
Portsmouth shuts out Barrington in softball, 11-0
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity softball team notched its first win of the season in impressive fashion last week, routing Barrington on the road, 11-0. Portsmouth scored three … more
The intersection of East Main Road and Turnpike Avenue (looking south) where the roundabout is being proposed. The main entrance to Clements’ Marketplace is at left.
Clements’ sues town and state over Portsmouth roundabout
Clements’ Marketplace has filed suit against the Town of Portsmouth and the R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) over a planned roundabout in front of the store. more
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Map shows proposed route of SouthCoast Wind's transmission cables through Portsmouth.
DEM hears objections, support on SouthCoast cable route
PORTSMOUTH — Nearly three dozen people on both sides of the offshore wind debate offered their two cents to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) during a public comment … more
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East Main Road ‘diet’ appears dead in the water
PORTSMOUTH/MIDDLETOWN — Following a public hearing that lasted well over two hours Monday night, the Middletown Town Council voted 5-2 to reject a motion to support a road diet for East Main … more
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Russ Shipp salutes the memory of his brother, Corp. Thomas A. Shipp, after placing a rose to a wreath outside the Portsmouth Historical Society during the annual Beirut Memorial Service on Saturday. Corp. Shipp was among the nine Rhode Islanders killed in the Beirut terrorist bombing attack on Oct. 23, 1983.
‘Rhode Island Nine’ are memorialized in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Lt. Col. Scott Stephan, USMC, said he was just 5 years old in October 1983 when 241 U.S. service men and women were killed in a terrorist attack while on a peacekeeping … more
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Dennis Seale, who died last week, served as Portsmouth’s chief of police from 1998 until his retirement in 2006.
RIP former Police Chief Dennis Seale: ‘Epitome of a good cop’
PORTSMOUTH — Dennis C. Seale, who spent more that two decades in law enforcement here before retiring as Portsmouth’s police chief in 2006, died last week at the age of 68. more
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Seven new restrictions to go into effect on Sunday
Seven new restrictions will go into effect this Sunday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Starting Nov. 8, the following regulations will be in effect … more
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Tiverton firefighters remove a window after a mill fire
Amendment to injured firefighters law stirs municipal budget concerns
According to Jordan Day, associate director of the R.I. League of Cities and Towns, this law could be a financial disaster for municipal budgets already straining under the pressure from, well, everything else. more
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The entire Mt. Hope High School girls’ cross country team has been ordered to quarantine after close contacts with the girls who attended a Bristol party.
Governor says 21 COVID-19 cases now linked to Bristol party
The number of positive COVID-19 cases connected to a high school party hosted in Bristol on Oct. 24 has grown to 21, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her briefing Thursday afternoon. As many as … more
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 bridge, along with barriers on Rhode Island’s two other main bridges.
Advocates hopeful that bridge barrier bill will soon save lives
“That bridge at the end of town? That's a loaded gun." more
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Portsmouth transfer station stickers on sale Jan. 3
PORTSMOUTH — Vehicle stickers to use the Hedly Street and Prudence Island transfer stations will go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 3. The Town Council set the sticker fee at $250 for the first … more
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm students and BankNewport representatives celebrate the opening of the sun shading at the farm’s outdoor classroom.
In Portsmouth: A little shade for young farm workers
PORTSMOUTH — Sun shading has been installed to enhance learning at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm’s outdoor classroom with funding from BankNewport. The sun shading provides a safe … more
Portsmouth’s Sandy Point Beach to open Saturday with restrictions
PORTSMOUTH — The town’s beaches officially open on Memorial Day weekend, but only to local residents who will need to follow a host of restrictions. more
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Former R.I. Sen. James Seveney shows off the proclamation that Town Council President Kevin Aguiar (left) had just presented to him during a brief ceremony at Monday night’s meeting. Seveney is also a former council president.
In Portsmouth: Jim Seveney honored for years of service
PORTSMOUTH — The town finally got to say “thank you” Monday night to Jim Seveney after a lifetime of public service, including 22 years in elected office. more
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Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that large gatherings are still not allowed and the guidelines governing travel are still in place.
Governor responds to 17% unemployment rate, questions about new app
As the country prepares to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that large gatherings are still not allowed and the guidelines governing travel are … more
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These two undernourished dogs were found abandoned at Glen Farm Thanksgiving morning. The dark-colored one later had to be euthanized due to her poor health, according to police.
Emaciated dogs found abandoned in Portsmouth on Thanksgiving
PORTSMOUTH — Two underfed, sick dogs were found abandoned Thanksgiving morning at Glen Farm, and one of them later was euthanized due to poor health, according to … more
Alessandra Agudelo, 10, twirls her 4-year-old sister, Genevieve, during Greenvale Vineyards’ 22nd annual Jazz for Kids event last Thursday.
Kids get jazzed up at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Young children danced, sang along, and learned about one of America’s supreme art forms during last week’s Jazz for Kids event at Greenvale Vineyards on Wapping … more
With the launch of a new legislative session, East Bay lawmakers discuss priorities
The Rhode Island General Assembly got back to work last week, and with it, your elected representatives. East Bay Life spoke to several local senators and representatives to hear what issues are at … more
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Bill Phoenix, of the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums, plays The National Anthem with other members of the group at the start of Saturday’s celebration hosted by the Battle of Rhode Island Association at the Butts Hill Fort property. The event marked the 100th anniversary of Dr. Roderick Terry purchasing the property and saving it from development.
In Portsmouth: Honoring the savior of Butts Hill Fort
PORTSMOUTH — Without Dr. Roderick Terry, who knows what might have happened to Portsmouth’s Butts Hill Fort, considered to be the largest existing Revolutionary War earthwork in southern … more
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A section of Riverside Street overlooking Blue Bill Cove in Island Park developed into “chaos” over the years due to short-term rentals, some residents complained back in 2018 when the Town Council set rules to deal with their proliferation. (File photo)
Portsmouth hearing on controversial short-term rentals is Monday
PORTSMOUTH — A large turnout is expected for a public hearing on Monday, March 25, on proposed changes regarding local short-term rentals that are typically booked through companies such … more
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Aerial view shows location of farmland that sold for $3.1 million. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church can be seen at right, with St. Mary’s Pond in the background.
$3.1M sale called second highest of vacant land in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Twenty-four acres of pastoral farmland on Paquins Lane has sold for $3.1 million, and now the Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) is working with the property’s new owner in … more
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Stephanie Beaute, Gabe Amo, Walter Berwick, Sandra Cano, Don Carlson, Stephen Casey, John Goncalves, Sabina matos, Ana Quezada, Aaron Regunberg
Ten Democratic Congressional hopefuls square off at Roger Williams University
It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition. more
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Photo included in CRMC application shows where Mark and Cheryl DeMello are proposing to build a residential floating dock behind 395 Park Ave. Council member Charles Levesque, who said he’s not opposed to the specific application but wanted a wider discussion about “lateral access” along the shoreline, noted it would be the only such dock in the immediate area.
Portsmouth residential dock on hold after town intervenes
PORTSMOUTH — What is normally a routine state review of an application for a new residential dock was delayed by the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Tuesday, Nov. 14, at … more
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Map shows limited bicycle infrastructure currently on Aquidneck Island. The recent completion of the shared use path associated with the Pell Bridge ramp project, however, has resulted in a notable increase, according to Ride Island.
Portsmouth endorses bike plan as ‘advisory resource’
Although it doesn’t seem additional road diets on East Main Road will happen any time soon , an island-wide plan has been endorsed by the Town Council as a guide toward improving safe biking … more
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