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A fiscal ‘perfect storm’ in Little Compton

Faced with a $1 million structural deficit years in the making but not widely recognized until very late in the game, Little Compton officials are slashing spending proposed for the 2025-26 fiscal …
State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'
The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing … Read More
Adamsville's Barn and Simmons future uncertain as owner departs
The future of two of Adamsville’s most beloved institutions is up in the air, with word this week that the owner of Simmons Cafe and … Read More
Portsmouth High students allowed use of cell phones outside class
Portsmouth High School students will be allowed to use their cell phones during passing time or lunch under a new policy unanimously … Read More
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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.