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Portsmouth dribbles by Middletown in home opener, 70-37

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity basketball team made easy work of Middletown in its home opener Thursday in the PHS field house, cruising to a 70-37 victory.
Portsmouth man who shot hawks sentenced to probation
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth man has been sentenced to six months of federal probation after admitting to a federal magistrate judge … Read More
Pantries facing food insecurity
Food pantry usage has intensified, and the volunteers running them are reaching out for year round help as they expect the need will … Read More
More trash talk next month at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — The Town Council’s next meeting won’t happen until after the new year, when the panel will gather at Portsmouth … Read More
Heavy rain closes shellfishing beds in Narragansett Bay
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed several shellfish areas in Narragansett Bay and the coastal salt … Read More
When kids take over the press conference
At a recent press conference held at Providence Children’s Museum, adults took a backseat as children took over the new exhibit, Big … Read More
Portsmouth advises against SouthCoast noise variance
PORTSMOUTH — In a 6-1 vote Monday night, the Town Council recommended that the R.I. Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) reject … Read More
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Mt. Hope track coach runs ultra marathon to support those who can’t

Running has been part of Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli's being for the better part of her life. Running with a purpose other than it being about figures and fastness is something …

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