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Tiverton harbor commission, state to tour Chase Marina Tuesday

Members of the Tiverton Harbor Commission, representatives from the state Department of Environmental Management and other town officials will tour the old Chase Marina at 169 Riverside Drive, which … more

8/24/22

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

9/1/22

Linda Ujifusa is the apparent Democratic primary winner for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat, beating out Matt A. Chappell.

Linda Ujifusa apparent winner of District 11 Senate primary

Linda L. Ujifusa will be the Democrat on the ballot in November for the District 11 R.I. Senate race. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/13/22

At the check-presentation (from left): Col. Paul Murphy USAF (Ret.) of the Battle of Rhode Island Association, Brian Owens, Tyler Field, Earl McMillen and Walter Reed, president of the Rhode Society.

Battle of RI Association receives more grants

The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BORIA) is the recipient of two grants from two chapters of the Society of the Cincinnati. The Society is the nation’s oldest patriotic organization, … more

12/20/22

Pie chart shows how property taxes are divvied up between residential, commercial and tangible in Portsmouth. The Town Council is considering a freeze on the tangible tax rate in next year’s budget — it would otherwise be lowered, along with the two other tax rates, due to the recent revaluation — in order to take some of the tax burden off residential property owners.

Portsmouth seeks tax relief for residential homeowners

PORTSMOUTH — In an effort to lower the tax burden on residential property owners, the Town Council is considering a change to the way it sets the tax rate for the next fiscal year beginning … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/26/23

Charlie Lacki of the R.I. Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife throws a bunch of rainbow trout into Melville’s upper pond in 2017. The pond is being re-stocked with trout next week.

After advisory lifted, Melville ponds to be stocked with fish

PORTSMOUTH — Now that a longstanding state advisory recommending the restriction of recreational activities at Melville’s upper and lower ponds has been lifted, the freshwater … more

12/8/23

A view of the East Shore Expressway and the on-ramp to I-195 West where RIDOT will be testing a new traffic pattern this weekend to the Washington Bridge approach.

RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the … more

By Mike Rego | 2/2/24

Portsmouth’s Chris Vachon (No. 11) competes in the 1,500-meter run during the Rhode Island Track and Field Coaches Association (RITCA) Invite held Saturday, Dec. 17.

Portsmouth High boys wins first indoor track meet

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity indoor track team won its first regular season meet at the Providence Career & Technical Academy on Thursday, Dec. 15. … more

12/20/22

Emma Daily (center) runs in the chilly waters of Island Park Beach during the annual Island Park Polar Dive on Sunday, Jan. 1. The turnout to this year’s event was strong, thanks to the mildest temperatures in years.

Mild weather brings big turnout to Portsmouth polar dive

PORTSMOUTH — A couple hundred swimmers came out for the annual Island Park Polar Dive on New Year’s Day — a turnout that was no doubt influenced by the mildest … more

1/1/23

Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid) is receiving complaints about noise being produced by its LNG facility on Old Mill Lane. (File photo)

Abutters bring the noise over LNG facility in Portsmouth

For a public hearing that was ultimately canceled, there sure was a lot of talk about the seasonal LNG facility on Old Mill Lane Monday night at Town Hall. more

By Jim McGaw | 2/14/23

Portsmouth High’s Kyle Bielawa splits a pair of Barrington defenders to reach the hoop during Tuesday night’s Division I semifinal matchup. The Patriots advanced to the semis with an impressive 79-61 win.

Portsmouth stuns Barrington, 79-61, in D-1 quarterfinals

BARRINGTON — They kicked off into high gear and never looked back. The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity basketball team rolled over Barrington in the Division I … more

2/28/24

Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about the new order requiring all employees in customer-facing businesses to wear face coverings.

Governor mandates face coverings for all ‘customer-facing’ businesses

Gov. Gina Raimondo’s daily press briefing included the announcement of a new executive order, to take effect this Saturday, April 18. It will require all “customer-facing” … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/14/20

Michael DiPaola as he appeared in his Portsmouth Police booking photo.

Man displaying anti-Portsmouth signs charged with cyberstalking

PORTSMOUTH — Michael DiPaola, who’s become infamous locally for his display of anti-Portsmouth signs along East Main Road, was arrested today, Oct. 26, and charged with cyberstalking … more

By Jim McGaw | 10/26/22

The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.

Architectural marvel is a beacon of light

Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more

By Scott Pickering | 12/9/23

Reminder: Lane restrictions on Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today reminded motorists that scheduled lane restrictions on the Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday, March 11. … more

3/7/24

Portsmouth council breezes through $69.97M budget at hearing

PORTSMOUTH — Only two citizens questioned the town’s provisional $69,967,453 spending plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year during the annual public budget hearing in the Portsmouth Middle … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/18/22

Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the town’s west side over the weekend. Her bill in the House of Representatives, which seeks to clarify just where shoreline visitors are allowed to roam once entering via a legal right of way, has caused controversy with some waterfront property owners.

Portsmouth council hears tide of opposition to shoreline access bill

PORTSMOUTH — Proposed state legislation intended to clarify just where people are allowed to move along a shoreline failed to find support from the Town Council Monday night after numerous … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/16/23

Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.

Networking with a mission

When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more

By Julia Stearly | 1/12/24

Wire breaks are shown inside the main cables on the Mt. Hope Bridge. The R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority plans to apply a dehumidification project intended to restore the cables’ strength.

$35 million Mt. Hope Bridge work goes out for RFP

The proposed cable dehumidification technology needed to extend the life of the iconic bridge is expensive, with a projected $35 million price tag. But that’s a fraction of what the cost would be for a full cable or bridge replacement. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/29/22

Here are the candidates running for office in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Seven Democrats, four Republicans and two Independents have thrown their hats into the ring for the Portsmouth Town Council race this year. more

6/30/22

A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.

E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable

Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more

By Katie Langley | 8/24/22

Jubilant members of the PHS varsity football team enter the turf field to cheers before Saturday’s Homecoming game against Shea.

Portsmouth fights off Shea in Homecoming win, 14-7

PORTSMOUTH — A banged-up Portsmouth High School varsity football team earned a gritty come-from-behind Homecoming victory when it beat Shea, 14-7, on the turf field Saturday. The … more

10/10/22

Margie Brennan, the Portsmouth school district’s K-8 science instruction coach, is one of only nine educators in the country to receive the national Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators.

Portsmouth educator wins presidential teaching award

PORTSMOUTH — Margie Brennan, the Portsmouth school district’s K-8 science instruction coach, is in rare company. more

By Jim McGaw | 5/8/23

This map shows the location of the property owned by AP Enterprise as well as the approximate position of the project area.

In Portsmouth: From town dump to sports ‘oasis’?

PORTSMOUTH — A long-rumored plan to build an outdoor sports complex on top of the old town dump in Island Park has finally reached the local review stage. more

By Jim McGaw | 5/18/23

Lisa Cory as she appeared in her booking photo.

Portsmouth resident arrested after elderly woman dies

PORTSMOUTH — A 51-year-old local woman was arrested Sunday night after police received a report of elder abuse at her home. The victim was identified as 78-year-old Leonilda Cory, who … more

10/24/23