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Changing of the guard in Portsmouth schools

Elizabeth Viveiros was unanimously selected to be Portsmouth’s new school superintendent, effective Aug. 12. She’s been with the district since 2012.

PORTSMOUTH — That didn’t take long. Just nine days after School Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy was tapped to be the new superintendent in his hometown of East Greenwich, the …

Committee to accept superintendent's resignation Thursday

Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy addresses graduates during Portsmouth High School’s commencement exercises in 2022. He is leaving his post next month to become the superintendent of East Greenwich schools.

The Portsmouth School Committee is expected to accept the resignation of Superintendent of Schools Thomas Kenworthy at a special meeting on Thursday, July 17, said Emily Copeland, who chairs the …

Newport Polo celebrates record attendance

Team Italy was victorious in its matchup against USA on July 5, winning 12-7 to earn the Perpetual Cup.

PORTSMOUTH — The polo match between USA and Italy on Saturday, July 5, drew the biggest crowd to Newport Polo since its inception 34 years ago. While final numbers are still being tallied, …

Portsmouth Police wants seniors to ‘stop, think, verify’

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department has launched its latest community safety initiative, “Stop. Think. Verify.,” a … Read More

Shell yeah! Diggers discover the joy of clamming

There were plenty of sandy toes and salty-sweet treasures when more than 50 mostly newbies tried their hand at clamming last Friday … Read More

Assault on officer, domestic offenses top Portsmouth arrests

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, July 7 Jerry Walter Walmsley, … Read More

Portsmouth school superintendent leaving district

PORTSMOUTH — Superintendent of Schools Thomas Kenworthy is leaving the district to become the new superintendent in East Greenwich. Read More

‘Portsmouth Strong’ event to benefit PPACC victims

The local community is coming together once again to support the victims of last month’s stairwell collapse that took the life of … Read More

Mt. Hope Bridge closes for resurfacing Aug. 14-18

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Start thinking of a different route from Portsmouth to Bristol. Read More

Things To Do ...

Guided walks continue at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Free guided bird walks continue every-other Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Normal Bird Sanctuary. The next is this Sunday, July 20. No registration is required. Meet in the parking lot and take a walk …

'Food Trucks Sunset' in Portsmouth

Safe Harbor New England Boatworks hosts a “Food Trucks Sunset” event this Saturday, July 19. From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., more than a dozen food trucks (out of a rotation of about 75) will be …

Newport Dance Festival has performances every night

The Newport Dance Festival takes place all this weekend, from Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20, with performances each night at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport. Performances on the …

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East Bay Social

Obituaries

Mary Kaiser Barrington|Mary Jane (Brule) Kaiser, 82, of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert George Kaiser for 38 years. Born in Fall Ri

Virginia Eagan Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and

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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: Vulgar signs should be used as a ‘teaching moment’

To the editor: Contrary to some suspicions voiced over the years, government, whether national state or local, attempts to do what the elected people ask them to do. (This is not always a good …

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 …

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