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Portsmouth High band brings sweet dreams — and nightmares

PORTSMOUTH — The theme of the Portsmouth High School Marching Band’s halftime show this year is “When Dreams Become Nightmares,” and the group debuted it last Thursday …
Portsmouth edged by Rebels in OT thriller, 21-20
PORTSMOUTH — It may not have been the way they wanted to start the season in Division I football, but the Portsmouth Patriots showed … Read More
Meet the 'queen' of Bristol's hopping Zumba scene
"Nobody does it better than Nellie," said one participant of Nellie Guerriero's Zumba class. Read More
Barrington Education Foundation's Duck Race is back!
After a long hiatus, the beloved Barrington Education Foundation Duck Race is making a comeback. The race, which ran from the … Read More
Photos: A beautiful day for Pokanoket Pride
Check out our shots from the Fourth Annual Pokanoket Heritage Day that took place on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Burr’s Hill Park in Warren. Read More
East Providence's 2024 Primary Election numbers near past totals
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though the numbers in East Providence appeared paltry when looking at the totals, the amount of voters in last … Read More
Police deal with cyberstalking and a man yelling at cars
PORTSMOUTH — Here are recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Sept. 9 Marcelo Garcia Arevalo, … Read More
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Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday

PORTSMOUTH —  Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. …

What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton

The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft. Jonathan …

State Street Festival brings arts and artisans to Bristol on Saturday

Downtown Bristol comes alive this Saturday with the State Street Art Festival, a street fair featuring local artists and vendors, along with food trucks and live music. The area closed to motor …
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Obituaries
Josephine Costa Josephine E. Costa, 91, formerly of Metacom Avenue, Bristol, passed away on September 13, 2024, at Crestwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Norbert R. Costa. Born in Providence, she was
Gilbert Jayasuriya Gilbert Asoka Jayasuriya, age 74, of Barrington, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the loving husband of Manamalage "Pushpa" Emil Seww
Richard Pimental Richard Alan Pimental, 69, of Hilltop Street, Bristol passed away at home on Friday, September 13, 2024. A son of the late John and Eleanor (Cook) Pimental and the loving husband of Cheryl (Sousa) Pim
Sports
Townies remain undefeated upon return to Division I girls' volleyball EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team closed last week still unbeaten on its return to Division I this fall, but the Townies had to work a bit harder than …
Wildcats search for chemistry after championship season The Westport soccer team is 1-0-2 after three games and yet the Wildcats haven’t found their rhythm after winning the Division 5 State Championship last season. “ This team's got a …
Eagles outscore Huskies in girls soccer, 4-3 The Barrington High School girls soccer team tied Portsmouth and defeated Mt. Hope in league games this week.   On Wednesday night, Sept. 11, the Eagles outscored the Huskies 4-3. Bailey …
Barrington Youth Basketball Association tryouts tip off soon The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is gearing up for another exciting season, with key dates quickly approaching for both the recreational league and the competitive travel program. For …
Opinion
Letter: Impressed with Bristol Golf Park

I am grateful to the Town of Bristol, Northeast Golf Company and Vigilant Brewing for working together over the past few years to restore the 9-Hole Par 3 course.

Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem

The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking.

Letter: There’s still hope for preservation of Bettencourt Farm

Coinciding with that effort, a grant application is being prepared to submit to RIDEM for funds to purchase the development rights of the property. This would potentially enable a farmer to purchase and farm the tillable land.

Letter: Nothing can be done to resolve dilapidated properties

To the editor:   This is a public service announcement to all Barrington homeowners who spend time, effort, and money on the upkeep of their houses and/or lawns … don’t stress …

Letter: Rediscover Portsmouth, which has so much to offer

To the editor: Are you looking for good hiking trails? Maybe you would like to bring your family to a place where they can marvel at the sunset. Do you want to learn about Portsmouth’s …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.