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In Portsmouth: ‘We’re still patriots at heart’

Xavier Mauprivez, Carol Anderheggen, Janice Schwartz, and Marisa Bartolucci (from left) celebrate the Fourth of July at the corner of Turnpike Avenue and East Main Road on Friday morning.

It may not have had the grandeur — or the floats — of Bristol’s Fourth of July parade, but four citizens showed up at the town’s most well-known intersection last Friday to …

Illegal fireworks, railroad trespassers top Portsmouth Police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, June 30 Michael Anthony Repoza, Jr., 20, of 250 Providence Ave., Riverside, was …

Portsmouth drafting new sign rules in hopes of passing free-speech muster

Before he filled a vacant lot on East Main Road with signs denouncing the town’s enforcement of the zoning ordinance, Michael DiPaola put a few signs up along Bristol Ferry Road and was cited by the town in 2021 for failing to obtain a permit, along with other violations. DiPaola sued after claiming his free speech rights were violated, and a U.S. District Court judge later approved a settlement which banned the enforcement of the current ordinance.

PORTSMOUTH — Four years after a federal judge ruled the town could not enforce its sign ordinance following a local resident’s claim his free speech rights had been violated, local …

Alleged railroad track trespassers keep Portsmouth Police busy

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Read More

Portsmouth bids farewell to longtime probate judge

PORTSMOUTH — During Judge Joseph C. Lopes’s first year serving the Town of Portsmouth, the summer blockbuster “Jaws” was … Read More

Judge increases damages in Bruno suit by $1.5M

The family of Nathan Bruno, a 15-year-old Portsmouth High School student who died by suicide in 2018, will be awarded an additional … Read More

Lawson bill to expand payments for family caregivers goes to governor

The legislation would raise the Temporary Disability Insurance and TCI wage replacement rates from the current 60% to 70% starting in … Read More

Curbside rolls out Monday in Portsmouth — are you ready?

PORTSMOUTH — After years of debate that often divided residents over how they dispose of trash and recyclables, the town is finally … Read More

Extra state dollars allow Portsmouth to trim tax rate

PORTSMOUTH — Taxpayers will enjoy a slightly smaller tax increase than anticipated thanks to about $150,000 in additional funding … Read More

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WaterFire Providence is lighting up for the Fourth

WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting on Friday, July 4, made possible through the support of the Providence Tourism Council (PTC). This full lighting is set to celebrate …

Princess June opens 8-week Newport concert series

Mystic folk trio Princess June and Newport Classical Festival Artists will open the eight-week NIMFest summer concert series at King Park Gazebo on Sunday, July 6, from …

Independence Day celebrations are in Newport too

The Newport Historical Society (NHS) will open the Colony House, the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States, to the public as part of Newport’s Fourth of July …

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Obituaries

Anthony Cavalieri Former owner of Wood Street Pizza|Anthony Peter Cavalieri, 71, of Bristol, Rhode Island, former owner and operator of Wood Street Pizza, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on

Dorothy Fanara Dorothy A. (Munroe) Fanara, 82, of Leroy Drive in Riverside, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, surrounded by the love of her devoted fam

Robert Batting Our dear Robert Davidson Batting, aged 83, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2025, in Barrington, R.I. Born on June 13, 1941, Robert's career spanned several prominent companies, beginning at the Singer...

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Sports

State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf …

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21 Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and …

Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …

Portsmouth’s getting pickled — in the best way PORTSMOUTH — If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at America’s fastest-growing sport in Portsmouth lately, you’ve been in a real pickle.

Opinion

Letter: Disease is not negotiable

We are in a medical crisis, and the governor should call for the General Assembly to come back and face this issue.

Letter: Road construction everywhere

To the editor: Is it just me, or has the entire state of Rhode Island been turned into one massive, never-ending obstacle course? I’d try to map out a route from my house to the grocery …

In support of immigrants’ rights

To the editor: The following letter was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Newport County in response to the recent forceful removal of a Newport citizen. Not only are immigrants being …

Letter: Last week’s Portsmouth Times was full of good news

I look forward to reading your weekly paper. While I do not agree with all that appears in the paper, I respect the notion that many voices should be heard. The paper from the …

Letter: Thanks for a successful Father’s Day Car Show

To the editor: The Portsmouth-Tiverton Rotary Club would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the 67th annual Newport Motor Car Festival, Father’s Day Car Show, such …

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