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Cyclists and strollers take over Island Park in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Something was distinctly missing from a two-mile stretch of Park Avenue, Point Road and Hummocks Avenue between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday: motor vehicles.
Portsmouth Police charge man with soliciting a minor
PORTSMOUTH — A 32-year-old Coventry man was arrested by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division on Monday, Sept. 16, following … Read More
Portsmouth boys sweep cross-country meet in Barrington
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull won their respective races for the second week in a row during a … Read More
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 … Read More
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
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
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 & … Read More
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Portsmouth’s Gray, Kaull win in opening cross-country meet

PORTSMOUTH — The cross-country season’s just started, but already Portsmouth High’s Sean Gray and Allie Kaull are already proving to be real contenders for the state title this …

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